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Gateway Auto Clinic
“I say this wholeheartedly: My experience with Gateway is definitely a one-eighty from what one typically associates with underhanded auto repair shops that are all too rampant throughout Dayton.”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild near Kettering, OH
3 of these technicians are based in Kettering; the others serve Kettering from towns including Dayton (6 mi), Middletown (18 mi) and Moraine (4 mi).
8 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
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Gallagher Tire & Automotive
- Price
- Vehicle
- Oil
“I called them on December 7th to request All Season performance tires and an oil change they had to order the tires I wanted and still made my appointment for the day and time that I was hoping for, the work was done on December 8th, they did the exa...”
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Bellbrook Automotive
- Price
- Tire
- Diagnosed
“I called several automotive places for times and quotes and Bellbrook Automotive gave me the best of both being about a week and a half since there were only two of these parts in the United States both of which were in California.”
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John Pierce Auto Care
- Price
- Job
- The Future
“The staff here was able to track down the cause of the smell and offered a repair with other suggestions while they were already deep in the engine and at the 100k mile mark, but left the decision up to me whether or not to complete based on my budge...”
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Super Tech Automotive
“The guys here are super great I will diffently be going back to get what ever I need done on my car they explain everything that is done or needs to be done at a later time and are very polite and friendly”
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Duty Automotive
- Price
- Vehicle
- Job
“I'm a former aircraft maintainer and have typically done my own vehicle maintenance (including engine pulls/refurbishment) from having the skills to do but also because of a number of bad experiences I've had with using mechanics in the Springfield/H...”
Listed for drivers in and around Kettering, OH, 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: Kettering, OH
The 24 technicians on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 1,780 reviews; 14 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 (94%), value (84%) and quality (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "fair", "diagnosis" and "honest". 8 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 3 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 18 of the technicians on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 5 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?
3 of the 24 shops are in Kettering 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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Smith's Auto Repair
- Prices
- Quality
- Engine
“I've known Daniel for years and have been taking my vehicles to him since I met him, he does great work at reasonable prices plus he has the certified car care guarantee so no matter what state your in if something was to fail it will still be fixed ...”
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Beyer Service Center Inc.
- Prices
- Fair
- Honest
“Can't say enough good things about Ed, John and their team there - they've been our go-to “family mechanic” for over 20 years now and have helped me keep 9+ cars on the road over that timeframe.”
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Centerville Automotive
“The staff was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly friendly and approachable, making me feel confident in my decision to choose them over any other auto repair company in the area.”
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Bigger Road Automotive
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- Vehicle
- Estimate
“The shop is very honest and they do an excellent job on cars or trucks, brakes, tires, electrical I use them for everything that I need for my vehicle and sodas, my brother-in-law and friends never had a problem always come out smiling”
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Sam's Automotive
- Prices
- Work
- Mechanics
“They get the job done right the FIRST TIME with no hidden surprises, and in our case they even helped with transportation to drop off and pick up the car when the work was finished.”
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Centerville Service Center
“I drive up from Hamilton just so they can service it because I know they'll be honest with me and tell me exactly what needs to be fixed without trying to upsell me.”
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A & E Automotive Inc.
- Work
- A&e
“When I drove away, I had an indicator that my coolant level was low, which was caused by the coolant making its way through the system at higher RP Ms, but I didn't know this, so I returned (at about 5:45pm at this point) to see if the problem was re...”
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Mikes Motorwerks LLC
- Price
- Dealership
- Window Tinting
“I went and seen him From there on absolutely knew I was in good hands I got in the next day and he kept me a informed of everything that was going on after I got it back, which was only three days due to waiting on a part and it's raising hell again...”
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Clayton Auto Service
“I was familiar with John's work at a previous establishment he worked at, when I found out he now works here, this is where I bring my cars for any maintenance.”
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Pro Automotive
- Price
- Mechanic
- Vehicle
“They communicated clearly (specifically they didn't rush through their explanation like I already have an automotive lexicon), were spot on with their assessment/advice, and my scenario ended up with a much better outcome than I could have expected -...”
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Farrell Diesel and Auto
- Mechanic
- Duramax
- Diagnosis
“My Duramax needed injectors and the guys at Farrell were extremely professional and honest about the work, and how long it would take and how much it would be.”
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Motor Medic
- Mechanic
- Pricing
- Spark Plugs
“He fixed a spark plug that had a coil pack rubber seal around it stuck in the engine, other shops estimated it at 500-700 to remove it and made it seem like it was such a hassle, even charging up to 150 for a inspection, along with the last shop that...”
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Cavalry Motorsports LLC
- Price
- Vehicle
“All I needed was the oil change, but they included an inspection for other regular services (great for someone like me who doesn't know what it needs), and provided pictures as evidence.”
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Ault & James Engine Rebuilding
“For a 70 year-old L-134, it looks like it just came from the Willys factory and I am sure it will run accordingly.”
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J & J Auto Repair
- Price
“I'm going to have my car towed there from the place that gave me a way over priced estimate and I'll update on his work.”
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Floyd's Auto and Truck
“Temporarily closed due to power loss from tornado damage.”
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Edwards Automotive
- Price
“Best mechanic in town best mechanic around Has the best prices and is quick service”
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Anything Auto-n-Tire
- To Learn
- Mechanic
“I put my poor car through hell and back doing ride-sharing ('16 Trax with nearly 300k miles as of '23), resulting in frequent routine maintenance and repairs.”
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