A & A Motor Werkes
“Been coming to see Tony for years to take car of my cars and have always been extremely impressed with their knowledge and pleased with their prompt and reasonably priced service.”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Honolulu, HI
24 technicians listed · 13 in Honolulu · 8 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Bavarian Motor Experts
“Layton even went so far to hand deliver my vehicle key to me in Waipio so I could go pick my car over the weekend (as I was not able to get to the shop on Friday).”
Servco Toyota Service Kakaʻako
“The service consultant Julia M and the manger (never got his name ) Both were very helpful and understanding of my situation, and honored my Toyota warranty even though I didn't purchase the vehicle from them, but welcome me as I did .”
Fantastik Auto Repair
“Although there isn't the most parking, I came here for a safety check and I was seen immediately and the check was super quick, the inspector was extremely kind and respectful and I'll definitely be coming here in the future and recommending to all o...”
Benz & Jagz Specialist Inc
“After what was a VERY questionable repair experience at the dealership I , new to the island car repair scene was at a loss for places to go until a relative recommended Benz and Jag Specialist and Jeff.”
Artesian Auto Repair LLC
“Granted they use aftermarket parts but the parts they did use were Centric fully coated rotors (important for corrosion control here on island) which is a premium brand and top of the line.”
Listed for drivers in and around Honolulu, HI, 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: Honolulu, HI
13 of the 24 technicians we list are based in Honolulu; the other 11 serve Honolulu from towns including Waipahu (11 mi), Kapolei (17 mi) and Aiea (8 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,747 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (84%), quality (76%) and value (68%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "communication", "fair" and "honest". 8 are open on Saturdays. 5 list staff certifications (ASE). Domain records put 8 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 3 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 15 of the technicians on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 6 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?
13 of the 24 shops are in Honolulu 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.
Andy's Car Care Service
“Such a great shop better than the other shop i ever had i went there but they already close he tell me to drop off my car so he can do the next day guick shop to go there you dont have to wait for weeks to get your car fix.”
Mobotech All Auto Service
“He was super knowledgeable, pretty responsive, got the work done well and quick, even helped us out by telling us to order the part and advised us on which one!”
Evolution Auto Repair
“Rich/ Jawaiian Auto keeps my car running in top-notch condition, anytime I need to bring it in he always informs me of any & all issues that need to be addressed, he explains everything very thoroughly, he shows me the price of parts compared to get...”
Precision Fuel Injection
“I will certainly be using their services again to have another pump I have rebuilt.”
Forever Motorsports
“Good customer service.”
Air-Cooled Engines Inc
“Chris knows his stuff and Is probably the easiest,best, knowledgeable mechanic,owner that I have dealt with in all of my years of ownership of Porsche.”
J M Troubleshooter & Repair
“They do excellent work and charge a fair price for their services.”
Waipio Auto Repair
“Allowed me to drop off my car earlier than scheduled, offered to give me a lift to Zippys when I said I would wait there, asked how my family was doing, and didn't pressure me to make repairs (told me could wait until the next check-up).”
Waipahu Auto Care
“After going to several shops to get estimates and feeling overwhelmed with questions i took my car to Waipahu Auto Care after driving past unexpectedly and right away the Mechanic who helped me took time to explain any questions i had while also educ...”
Repairs Done Right
“I was very hesitant at first when this shop was recommended to me by a mechanic near by where I live at but Ariel and Billy are some of the nicer people you will have to deal with when it comes to repairs for your cars.”
Hawaiian Tire & Auto Center
“Wow first time hre at Hawaiian tire & Auto but wow thy so nice like thy know how to greet the customer and thy will ask u nice and thy will takecare of everything and i feel bad thy just pao eat but he said good timing thy just come frm lunch or brea...”
Nestor Motors
“This is literally the best experience I've had, the communication was perfect, i was explained everything and kept up to date as to what was happening with my car.”
Master Mechanic
“But then a friend/co-worker of mine told me to call this guy name Christian up and see if he can help, although the shop was a bit far from home (I'm in town, and the shop is in Waipahu) I called him anyways, when Christian told me that parts (with 1...”
Ohana Auto Care
“Service Is done through Toyota's service department, so I was very was hesitant about using a mobile auto service but took the risk as the promo brake deal was to hard to pass up.”
Car Geeks Auto Repair
“I took in a 2015 Toyota Prius and I've been calling around all week for a safety inspection and car geeks made and opening for me with my oil change !”
The Organic Mechanic
“He offered helpful advice when diagnosing an issue with my engine's performance, he serviced the valves on my 2016 Honda Civic Si and configured my engine's timing to the manufacturer's specifications.”
808 Diesel
“You know the kind of places your parents and grandparents once talked of where the quality and trust they had in their local businesses, lifelong ohana style relationships, the kind of people that look you in the eye when they communicate and give yo...”
Impulse Repairs Inc
“Took less than 5 min to diagnose, crawled under my bus and had the bus running again in a few minutes!”
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