Dose Independent BMW Service
“I was afraid I wouldn't be able to find a knowledgeable and also reasonable shop but I found that with Brandon plus he is reasonably priced.”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in El Cajon, CA
15 technicians listed · 8 in El Cajon · 3 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Trust Auto Repair
“It's great mechanic ever fast repair my cars 10min finish it electronically wire problems my head light iwas change bulb 💡 many time no working but this mechanic 🧰 amazing 🤩”
J & K Automotive
“When I went in for an A/C maintenance, about 20,000 miles ago, they got it all fixed up, which has been a huge quality of life improvement with how hot this recent summer was”
Diesel Doctor
“Did brakes, coolant flush, transmission service, and even brought my truck home for me when I was unable to do so myself.”
Caliber Auto Repair
“Came in for an alignment, prompt, efficient, and a very nice staff.”
Sunshine Auto Repair
“First time with Sunshine and they were super flexible with fitting my car in for an oil change and were able to work on the vehicle same day and within 2 hours!”
Listed for drivers in and around El Cajon, CA, these 15 shops repair, rebuild and replace engines. What each one says about machine work, warranty terms and the engines it supplies comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: El Cajon, CA
8 of the 15 technicians we list are based in El Cajon; the other 7 serve El Cajon from San Diego (10 mi), Lakeside (4 mi) and Santee (4 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 5,805 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "honest" and "fair". 3 are open on Saturdays. 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. All 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 78 years. 2 offer financing; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the technicians on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 8 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Do engine shops listed for El Cajon let me spread the cost?
2 of the 15 shops on this page state that they offer financing. An engine is the repair people borrow for, so compare what the credit costs against what a different car would cost you, and get the repair quote in writing first.
Legacy Auto Care
“Have wonderful customer service and did a fantastic job on my car.”
Bond's Automotive & Collision
“We have referred many of our family members and friends who are also pleased with the quality of service they received.”
Bill's Mobile Auto Repair
“Great service, the mechanics there are super meticulous and took care of my vehicle at a reasonable price.”
North Park Auto Repair
“She was very straightforward with me about the issues with my car and recommended both what was best for the car while being very considerate of the price.”
Smitty's Service
“It's not often you bring your car in because the check engine light is on and then you get a call 2 days later that they've driven it at several different times and there's absolutely nothing wrong with it.”
Certified Car Clinic
“I've just recently started taking my car to Certified Car Clinic and so far each time I've left, I've felt great and my care even better.”
Convoy Auto Repair
“I would go back anytime and pay double just for the quality of service alone!!”
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John's Automotive Care
“The team at John's Auto found the source of the issue quickly and fixed in a few hours.”
A & M Mobile Mechanic
“Its a great relief to bring my cars here knowing that they will actually fix the problem for what its worth.”
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