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Dose Independent BMW Service
- Mini
- Honest
- Vehicle
“I had to bring it back recently as a different issue came up with my car, but again, Brandon and everyone else did a great job, and in a timely fashion.”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in El Cajon, CA
24 technicians listed · 8 in El Cajon · 5 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Trust Auto Repair/Smogs
- Fair
- Inspection
- Name
“Mike is amazing he will go the extra mile to make sure you are completly aware of what needs to be done and his prices are great best shop in SAN DIEGO”
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Caliber Auto Repair
- Diagnosis
- Job
- Team
“Jacob performed such a thorough job and pointed out all of the issues of vehicle, allowing me more confidence with the negotiation of the purchasing price.”
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Sunshine Auto Repair
- Information
- Work
- Mechanics
“First off thanks to everyone there for the great customer service everyone there super professional and helpful and most important very knowledgeable mechanics.”
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Diesel Doctor
- Ford
- Vehicle
- Team
“From giving me a thorough diagnostic, their professional and personal opinions, to even Jesse calling me on his time off to advise me about registration and where I can get a good deal on tires.”
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J & K Automotive Repair
- Happy
- Truck
- Toyota
“I don't know much about cars and I hate taking it in because in the past I always felt like I was being oversold but J&K is honest and tells me exactly what needs to be fixed.”
Listed for drivers in and around El Cajon, CA, these 24 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 24 technicians we list are based in El Cajon; the other 16 serve El Cajon from San Diego (10 mi), Santee (4 mi) and Lakeside (4 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 6,393 reviews; 22 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (80%) and punctuality (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "honest" and "diagnosis". 5 are open on Saturdays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (4), engine repair (3), A/C repair (2), air conditioning (2) and brake services (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 8 list staff certifications (ASE) and 18 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 23 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 78 years. 6 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 12 list coupons or special offers. 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?
6 of the 24 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.
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Legacy Auto Care & Tires
- Vehicle
- Job
- Team
“Took my yukon in to get brakes done, they were not only a way better price than a previous shop I took it too but got it done quick and went above and beyond for me.”
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Bond's Automotive & Collision
“They were the ONLY shop that took the time to find a problem with my convertible years ago after taking it to several mechanics and from that day on I was sold.”
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Bill's Mobile Auto Repair Inc.
- Tires
“Clean, on time, on budget.”
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Miramar Automotive & Transmission
- Work
- Report
- Pictures
“Also, I liked the way they create a detailed report describing the condition of the car with pictures, which helped me to make right decisions and you don't need to have deep pockets to get the work done.”
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7 to 7 Auto Repair
- Engine
- Oil
- Price
“I made an appointment online, received an email confirming the appointment within approximately ten minutes, and then was taken immediately when I showed up at the time of the appointment.”
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Allied Gardens Automotive Inc
- AC
- Job
- Fair
“I like how they'll offer alternative solutions to an issue your car might have instead of just telling you that you have to take the most expensive route.”
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FTS Auto
- Smog
- Dealership
- Brakes
“I've taken my personal and business vehicles to FTS auto care within the last few months, and every single time the service is fast, professional and reasonably priced.”
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North Park Auto Repair
- Oil
- Money
- Smog
“So I went to North Park Auto and dropped my car off, only to get a call within a few hours that confirmed the need but also explained to me the reasons why, and how urgently, I needed them fixed.”
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John's Automotive Care
“I have not had auto work done here (yet), but calling in with questions and receiving excellent customer service with great information deserves 5 stars already.”
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Wentworth Automotive
- M&ms
- Brake
- Mechanic
“I came in spur of the moment, and they got me in within a couple hours, and kindly offered me and my boyfriend a shuttle to somewhere to kill some time while they worked on my car.”
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Certified Car Clinic
- Tuning
- Job
- Work
“These guys are great, I have been taking my cars (Hotrods) here for years from minor tuneups to rebuilding my motors and transmissions anything I needed done they have done.”
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Smitty's Service
- Crew
- Dealership
- Inspection
“Even though charges are overpriced for me I see that others have seen the great service they provide because everthing is by appointment and it's a week or 2 for available appts.”
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Convoy Auto Repair
- Check Engine Light
- Work
- Communication
“I was referred to Convoy Auto Repair and called to schedule an appointment to have my A/C checked out as it has been blowing hot air and I wanted to get it fixed before summer came.”
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Dragonfly Automotive
“My experience with Dragonfly was simply Outstanding and Jericho was superior in every aspect in regards to dealing with the insurance company and with us AND my car looked great !!!”
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Miramar Auto Repair
- Engine
- Work
- Job
“Overall, while my experience with the previous mechanic was disheartening, Miramar Auto Repair—Japanese Auto Plus provided exemplary service, rectifying the mistakes made elsewhere.”
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Performance Auto
- Engine
- Diagnosed
- Brakes
“Well we brought it in multiple times for check engine light and asked for a once over as my wife though her brakes were going and they said no next time.”
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A & M Mobile Mechanic
“I have always thought of this shop every time I have an issue w my cars.”
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Volker's Auto Repair
- van
- Mechanic
- Prices
“I got tired of the long waits and high prices at the dealership and started to feel like they weren't being honest with what needed to be done on my car.”
Engine Repair Services in El Cajon, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$700
Maximum cost
$5249
National Average
$2100
Avg Per Hour Rates
$103
$1808
$2917
Average price range is based on 397 cost profiles
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