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Dent Worx
“I called to schedule an estimate which was free and took less than 10 minutes, then came back for the work to get done at a later date with great results!”
Engine Repair and Replacement in Kingsport, TN
24 listed · 7 in Kingsport · 20 rated 4.5+
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Kingsport Tire & Auto Care
30K 60K 90K Service, Schedule Appointment
“The only complaint I have is the same problem I had back in August of 2020 KT&A said normal wear and tear (under a 90 day protection from Carmax) just cost me $500 to fix today (6 mo's later) for a 3 year old car and wasn't covered by warranty.”
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JB Autoworks
- Technicians
- Vehicle
- Truck
“The local dealership had my vehicle for almost a week before returning it with a fee just for looking at it and an estimate for an issue they had supposedly fixed 6 months before.”
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Blue Ridge Motorworks
- Service
- Prices
- Dealership
“But, if I have to pay a little more for quality techs who know how to take care of my car, and it's closer than going to Knoxville Mini, I'm ok with it.”
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Almen Enterprises
- Honest
- Truck
- Company
“True to everything else we had read about the company's customer service, the rest of the staff did everything they could to make it right for us, and that shop manager no longer works for them.”
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German Motors
- Price
- Phone
- Light
“Recently took my '89 BMW to them for a quick diagnostic check and the BMW mechanic listed off all the engine specs and common issues - all of that on a 30 year old car.”
Area overview: Kingsport, TN
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 7 are in Kingsport itself and 17 come from Johnson City (13, 16 mi) and Morristown (4). Their ratings run from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,285 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews; 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (93%), professionalism (87%) and punctuality (73%). The services they list most often on their websites are brake service (2), car care tips (2), fuel induction service (2), schedule a repair (2) and schedule appointment (2). 1 lists staff certifications (ASE); 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 8 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 2 give free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 16 of them; 14 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email; 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
The 24 shops on this page repair, rebuild and replace engines in and around Kingsport, TN. 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.
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Calhoun Motor Co
Rack & Pinions, Transmissions, Electrical
“Has worked on all 3 of me and my families car and does absolutely amazing everytime !”
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L&L Tramsmission
- Transmission
“I'm in a tight situation financially (like who isn't), and really appreciate his time and helpful advice and will certainly return to have him overhaul my transmission if that turns out to be the remedy.”
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Elite Truck Services
“This service was fair polite professional and he is a great diesel mechanic”
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Doyle's Tire Services
“Great customer service and very upfront about pricing, I needed a new wheel and rather than charge me extra they informed me that getting one and bringing it to them would save me a great deal of money, which I greatly appreciated!”
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American & Import Auto Repair
Check Engine Light, Johnson City Oil Changes, Gas Direct Injection Cleaning
“They quickly scheduled us for an estimate on the repairs, sent us a report (with pictures) on items needing to be addressed and communicated the repairs and timeframes to complete the repairs.”
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Highway 72 Auto Repair
Brake Service, 24/7 Towing, Napa Peace of Mind Warranty
“My daughter is driving a Chevy Envoy and the right front wheel and tire come off and go flying down the road and the back end of the Envoy is sicking out on the busy road of Hwy.”
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Browns Mill Auto & Diesel
- Dealership
- Diagnostic
- Communication
“My car ended up needing extended warranty work done at the dealer and they never suggested things our car didn't need and told a straight away we needed to check with the dealer.”
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Affordable Engines & Transmissions
Transmissions, Auto Repair Service, Custom Built Engine
“But when it became apparent that I really needed to rebuild it in order for him to be able to drive safely back to SC, with his trailer in tow, Gene rebuilt it in two days.”
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Gray Tire and Automotive
Schedule A Repair
“Trustworthy and honest high quality professional service and the price was better than Sam's club!”
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Tri-Cities Mobile Lube
- Brakes
- Prices
- Mechanic
“We (Smokey Mt Medical Equipment) scheduled an oil change planned for the weekend and JT promptly showed up and had everything taken care of (No Muss no fuss) for us in just an hour or so.”
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Victory Motors
- Tow
- Vehicle
- Prices
“Scott at Victory Motors has gotten me out of a bind on multiple occasions, and each time taught me something that has proven to be helpful later on in my vehicle's life.”
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Tsi Diesel Performance and Offroad
- Leaking
- Price
- Vehicle
“I had issues yesterday with a window that had broke as well that had fallen into the door and was having issues with the heat working on a truck that we had just purchased.”
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Greene's Automotive Repair
- Money
- Vehicle
- Job
“Services Transmission, Air & cabin filter replacement, Steering & suspension repair, Auto engine diagnostic, Brakes, Brake service & repair, Oil change”
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Busted Nut Diesel
- Fair
- Diagnosed
- Mechanic
“Not only did they not try to sell me things I don't need, or over sell anything, they listened carefully to all my wild ideas and dreams of what this sleeping beauty could become and worked tirelessly to make those dreams a reality.”
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Xcalibur Diesel Performance LLC
- Price
- Product
- Block
“Jeremy is the most knowledgeable and helpful guy when it comes to building diesel engines.”
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Duncan Automotive
“I would not have my car fixed any place else.”
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Axle Driven
“Very good people and very reasonable I would recommend”
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True-Blue Mechanical
“Nate knows his stuff, and is very respectable.”
Engine Repair Services in Kingsport, TN Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$627
Maximum cost
$4699
National Average
$1880
Avg Per Hour Rates
$92
$1619
$2611
Average price range is based on 409 cost profiles
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Why do some listings show another city?
7 of the 24 shops are in Kingsport itself and the rest are the nearest within 20 mi, shown with their own city. An engine job means leaving the car for days, so the drive happens once at each end rather than every morning.
What customers in Kingsport say about local technicians
- “Great people honest and dependable reasonable price great place to bring your vehicle for mechanic work” — customer of Highway 72 Auto Repair
- “Knows what he’s doing, it’s fair and honest, does great work and easy to work with what more can you ask for” — customer of Xcalibur Diesel Performance LLC
- “The owners and staff were all very professional, kind, and compassionate people - - from the front desk to the back shop.” — customer of Busted Nut Diesel
- “He saved me a few thousand so far and has answered all of my questions and returned all of my calls promptly I have heard his work is top notch.” — customer of Xcalibur Diesel Performance LLC
- “Very reasonable price for a full vehicle pre-purchase inspection that is about as thorough as I've ever experienced.” — customer of Busted Nut Diesel
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.