Tidewater Express Inc
“Tidewater Express always comes through with excellent service, even when its odd equipment to tow!”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Hampton, VA
15 technicians listed · 5 in Hampton · 4 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Dr. Motorworx
“Professional, efficient , fast engine replacement on my 2015 Dodge Ram 1500.”
Don's Motor Co
“We waited and Don determined the problem was completely different and the work was done quickly and cost efficiently.”
Wester Service Center
“It's good to know there's at least one professional mechanic out there who takes pride in doing excellent work and doesn't compromise on fairness honesty and integrity.”
Class One Transport & Auto
“The mechanics are very knowledgeable and will get your vehicle issue/issues dealt with!”
Caddell Electric Co Inc.
“Outstanding company to do business with if you need electrical motors repairs and service will not find any company more knowledgeable”
Listed for drivers in and around Hampton, VA, 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: Hampton, VA
5 of the 15 technicians we list are based in Hampton; the other 10 serve Hampton from towns including Newport News (9 mi), Norfolk (12 mi) and Yorktown (11 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 675 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. 4 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 3 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2008. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs and 3 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 6 of the technicians on this page; 5 publish a contact page and 3 list a public email. 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?
5 of the 15 shops are in Hampton itself and the rest come from other towns within 15 mi. An engine job means leaving the car for days, so the drive happens once at each end rather than every morning.
JLH Motors
“If u ever need your vehicle fixed go to jlh motors there great 👍”
Chesapeake Transmission and Auto
“Steve did a great job fixing my car was very honest and easy to talk to!”
A+ Auto Repairs
“It's is truly a decent auto repair shop, staff is very helpful,an very polite,an does excellent work.”
Surfside Diesel Performance
“They are the best very honest get your vehicle in and out at a timely manner couldn't ask for a better mechanic!”
W.I. James Trucking Inc.
“Very nice place to have work done friendly an do a great job would recommend this place to anyone”
Amani Motorsports
“Recommended to everyone who needs their vehicle serviced.”
Uscg MWR Auto Hobby Shop
“Clean work place and all the tools I needed to do the job right.”
Mitchum Motorsports
Peninsula Heavy Duty Inc.
“Yes a nice young lady up front was very helpful in my situation she was very thorough and gave me all the information I needed thank you Kelly and peninsula heavy duty she very much assisted me in my needs 😎”
Why these companies made our list
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