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Golf Crawford Auto Service
- Fair
- Pricing
- Attention
“He takes the time to explain everything in layman's terms so we can make an informed decision on what is worth the investment and what can be deferred to later.”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Evanston, IL
24 technicians listed · 4 in Evanston · 11 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Mid America Body Shop & Complete Auto Repair
- Fender
- Drive
- Color
“Quality work; reasonable prices and willing to work with you when insurance is not involved; Sam and Bassam are friendly and professional; and my car was ready when promised.”
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General Auto Repair
- Wheel
- Nail
- Price
“I used this shop to fix my car very experienced mechanic I love their services very professional they got the job done on time I will recommend this shop to all my family and friends.”
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W&M Powerking Auto Repair
- Prices
“Fast and reliable with all of their services.”
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McCormick Auto Care
“This is my first time here and long story short, this place is run by experts who know the cars inside out and are very straightforward with their dealings.”
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Vaupell Auto Repair & Napa Auto Care Center
- Diagnose
- Warranty
- Car Wash
“Brought in a used car we considered buying for our son and were given a detailed summary of the condition of the car.”
Listed for drivers in and around Evanston, IL, 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: Evanston, IL
4 of the 24 technicians we list are based in Evanston; the other 20 serve Evanston from towns including Chicago (14 mi), Skokie (2 mi) and Glenview (7 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 4,844 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 (88%), quality (88%) and value (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "fair" and "honest". 11 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (4), brake repair (3), engine repair (2), tire service (2) and wheel alignment (2). 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 17 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 4 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 11 are family- or locally-owned and 9 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.
Why do some listings show another city?
4 of the 24 shops are in Evanston itself and the rest come from other towns within 20 mi. An engine job means leaving the car for days, so the drive happens once at each end rather than every morning.
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Avondale Auto Repair
- Tire
- To Choose
- Quote
“I have brought my car in to them twice, and very much appreciate the way they listen to my needs, help me prioritize repairs based on a limited budget, and provide excellent service and repairs!”
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Howard Auto Service
- Transmission
- Flat Tire
- Driving
“I'm in town from Colorado, and as I was heading back to my Evanston Airbnb from Milwaukee last night, I was pulled over because my taillights were out.”
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Loyola Service
- Knowledge
- Confidence
- Audi
“Kyle there was super helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, always available throughout the entire process, honest and completed a great job on the work he/they did!”
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Ted's Auto Clinic
- Work
- Oil
- Generation
“My family and I have been a long time clients for many years, taking our vehicles here for literally generations, and I can't recommend this place enough.”
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Joe's Expert Auto Llc.
- Questions
- Dealership
- Work
“" If you've only been going to your local dealer to get your work done (like I used to do until they started suggesting "urgent" repairs on new parts), consider trying an auto service shop like Joe's that take great pride in their work and treats the...”
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Quality Transmission & Auto Service Inc.
“I stopped in today knowing that I had transmission fluid leaking, worried about a high price repair, Alex Hernandez welcomed me as I entered his shop.”
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EK Automotive Ltd.
- Team
- Diagnosed
- The Help
“The guys at Ek are professional every step of the way - making an appointment, communication on status of the service or repair and, finally, car pickup.”
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Midwest Performance Cars
- Inspection
- Expertise
- Warranty
“I've brought my Porsche Macan here a couple times, and both times the guys here have been incredibly forthcoming with what needed to be done and how they were going to take care of it.”
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Uno Auto Service
- Mechanic
- Quality
- Espresso
“The uno staff is unmatched in their ability to keep cars running, give good advice on when to repair or defer maintenance and how to look for a better vehicle.”
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Cermak Auto Care
- Work
- Money
- Pump
“They fixed a scratch on my car, did an oil change, and let me know about the source of one of the car's issues but we're honest about the severity.”
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Norwood Auto Service
- Diagnostic
- Pricing
- Report
“I'm very satisfied with the service, my car now is running very good and my air conditioned is working good and fresh and the personal are so friendly and very kind, Norwood Auto Service is my place to have my car in good condition...”
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Delgado's Auto Service
“I can't vouch for their pricing; today I googled the typical price for a starter replacement and was in line with the price they gave me so it seems reasonable to me.”
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Uptown Auto Repair
- Norm
- Fair
- Brakes
“I have always dealt with Norm and he has proven himself to not only be honest and fair but goes beyond regular service to find the best deal on parts.”
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Mehta Motors
- Job
- Mechanic
- Fair
“The prices are fair and they are happy to answer any questions you have, especially if you have low knowledge about cars like I do 😅 Overall, this is a fantastic establishment.”
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Grand & Cicero Service
- Area
- Information
- Oil
“This place has been around forever, that says alot, they're very meticulous when they work on your vehicle, first they do a thorough inspection send you what needs to be done via text with pictures and the work they do is outstanding, my vehicles wil...”
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Value Transmission
- Warranty
- Expertise
- Owner
“While I was getting my transmission checked Rick made sure he called me & involved me in every step, it wasn't about the money it was solely about finding out the problem unlike other places I took my car.”
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Leo's Body Shop
“They quickly got me in the day of my car accident as they were sincerely concerned for my well-being—they make you feel like family and follow through on their word.”
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Midtown Auto Repair- Goodyear
“Ran me $60/each, a little on the higher end for sure but my issue ran when I misunderstood their pricing structure, although it was fault on both ends when we communicated, in the end Midtown was able to offer me a free oil change for the miscommunic...”
Engine Repair Services in Evanston, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$669
Maximum cost
$5012
National Average
$2005
Avg Per Hour Rates
$98
$1727
$2785
Fair price range is based on 389 cost profiles
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