Johns Auto Center
“I have known John for over 50 years, and though he may not be involved in the day-to-day operations anymore, he taught the next generation about good service and good customer relations.”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Fort Smith, AR
20 technicians listed · 4 in Fort Smith · 2 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Walker's Auto Repair & Towing
“The technician was courteous, communicated with my via text throughout the process and was transparent regarding cost, finished before the estimated time and when I picked up my car, the sunglasses I have been looking for were placed in my cup holder...”
Downtown Automotive
“The tow company called by our roadside assistance took the truck to one mechanic who kept it for six weeks without working on it or even giving us an estimate or timeline for repair.”
360 Diamond Diesel Repair
“We were looking for a mobile diesel mechanic near us that worked on semi trucks because we had a blown out trailer tire that needed replaced and also an airbag..”
Arkansas Fuel Injection
“Great customer service”
Jody's Auto Service Centers
“UPDATE: my poor lil 9 y/o Chevy Sonic had a bad thermostat & water pump (not good in the midst of 100° temps) - Jody's quickly diagnosed the issues, called with the info & cost, then repaired it by the next morning (had to wait on a part).”
Listed for drivers in and around Fort Smith, AR, these 20 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: Fort Smith, AR
4 of the 20 technicians we list are based in Fort Smith; the other 16 serve Fort Smith from towns including Alma (11 mi), Van Buren (12 mi) and Sallisaw, OK (24 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 2,036 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price" and "fair". 2 are open around the clock; 4 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 5 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 3 offer emergency or roadside call-outs; 1 offers financing; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 7 of the technicians on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 3 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.
Why do some listings show another city?
4 of the 20 shops are in Fort Smith itself and the rest come from other towns within 80 mi. An engine job means leaving the car for days, so the drive happens once at each end rather than every morning.
Wilson Brother's Automotive
“They were honest with me and told me there was nothing wrong with my jeep motor mounts and I was there for an appointment to get them replaced they could have replaced them and charged me for them great people”
Black Dog Diesel Performance LLC
“He put aside other projects he was working to help get me back on the road as soon as possible.”
Lee's Tire Service
“I have had some other shops mess up parts putting them on and lee's tire fixed it properly and they did it because they believe in your vehicle being safe and operational and they will even try to help you figure things out even though it's something...”
RSJ Auto Repair
“I have one of those push button type ignitions and was having trouble with my car starting and finally got it started one day again to take in to RSJ to give them a try.”
Huffs 66
“They rescued a damsel in distress - my pickup started making awful noises a few blocks from the shop - they replaced the alternator and I was on my way in just over an hour.”
Gator Auto Repairs and Sales
Ed's Service Center
“Love this mechanic shop, gotta give a shout out to Shawn, Ed's employee for being an awesome guy/mechanic that cares about his customers and keeping my truck on the road...”
Johnson Motors
“Its true you cant satisfied every body all the time but blame the customer not the people at Johnson these guys r great its the customer that always want something for nothing that have a complaint keep up the good work tommy....”
Cunningham's Automotive
“Would highly recommend.”
O'Neals Garage
“Not only were they helpful over the phone but when they tried to work on my car and couldn't, they told me why, and didn't hit me with any fees that weren't manageable.”
Hammer Down Big Truck Repair and 24hr Call Out Service
“Very professional, told me what time he'd be there, and kept me posted with his eta…showed up and got right to work…very reasonable rates for a weekend road call…would recommend them to everyone!”
The Diesel Shop
“Absolutely ridiculous I called to see if they could tune a truck and every answer was (you'll just have to come talk to use) I'm not sure why they can't answer anything but I'm not driving 3 hours if they can't do what I need them to”
Lee's Auto Repair
“Nice, down to earth, knowledgeable, and honest!”
Shade Tree Performance Automotive
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