Best Engine Repair & Rebuild near Libertyville, IL

3 of these technicians are based in Libertyville; the others serve Libertyville from towns including Grayslake (6 mi), Buffalo Grove (9 mi) and Wauconda (9 mi).

6 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

G & R Auto Repair

G & R Auto Repair

4.9 49 reviews
“He has never failed to solve any car problems I have had.”
Since 2004Family-owned
617 Second St
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Pit Shop Auto Repair

Pit Shop Auto Repair

4.8 45 reviews
“Great service and the website is easy to use to book an appointment.”
Coupons & offersASE certifiedSince 2020
19123 W Casey Rd
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Rouse's Auto Repair

Rouse's Auto Repair

4.8 47 reviews
“Rouse's is one of the rare shops that is reminiscent of a time when you had a neighborhood mechanic that everyone trusted.”
12-mo/12k-mi warrantyLoaner carsSince 1979EPA certified
211 S Milwaukee Ave
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Autobahn Motorworks Inc

Autobahn Motorworks Inc

4.9 50 reviews
“In these days and times, honesty is critical, and I trust what the owner says when it comes to vehicles and services.”
Coupons & offersSince 1970BBB A+
Mundelein, IL · 4 mi from Libertyville
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Great American Tire and Auto Repair

Great American Tire and Auto Repair

4.7 49 reviews
“Very knowledgeable helpful and easy to talk to they did a great job!”
BBB A+Since 2001Family-owned
Lindenhurst, IL · 9 mi from Libertyville
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Lake Zurich Tire and Auto

Lake Zurich Tire and Auto

4.8 48 reviews
“This is first time car repair store didn't try to make money from me.”
Since 2014Financing
Lake Zurich, IL · 10 mi from Libertyville
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Listed for drivers in and around Libertyville, IL, 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: Libertyville, IL

The 15 technicians on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 2,639 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (88%) and value (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "honest" and "fair". 6 are open on Saturdays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE and EPA) and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 53 years. 2 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the technicians on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 4 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?

3 of the 15 shops are in Libertyville 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.

Sunset Tire & Auto Repair

Sunset Tire & Auto Repair

4.9 50 reviews
“Great service, their team is always courteous, they have kept my cars running smooth for over 5 years now.”
Free coolant system checkASE-certified techsEuropean auto repair specialistPick-up & drop-offWalk-ins welcomeFleet accounts
Lake Bluff, IL · 5 mi from Libertyville
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Star Auto Authority

Star Auto Authority

4.7 46 reviews
“Brought my car here for the first time and Jesse was very helpful along the way, including setting me up with one of their complimentary loaner cars when I ended up needing more work than originally anticipated.”
Coupons & offers48-mo/50k-mi warrantyEuropean car specialist24/7 towingPick-up & drop-offSince 1984
Vernon Hills, IL · 4 mi from Libertyville
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Advanced Vtech

Advanced Vtech

4.8 48 reviews
“My family loves Dave and will always bring our cars there (whether he wants them or not!!”
Fleet accountsSince 2012
Buffalo Grove, IL · 9 mi from Libertyville
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Gages Lake Auto & Light Truck Repair

Gages Lake Auto & Light Truck Repair

4.8 48 reviews
“In a day and age where folks seem to be out to make a quick buck, it's refreshing to find a shop that delivers a quality, honest, and straightforward experience.”
Coupons & offersSince 2012
Grayslake, IL · 6 mi from Libertyville
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Apex Motorsports

Apex Motorsports

5.0 21 reviews
“If you ever need work done to your baby whether it's a repair or n upgrade or simply oil change these guys do it with white glove service.”
Exotic specialistSince 2020
Buffalo Grove, IL · 9 mi from Libertyville
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JV Auto Repair

JV Auto Repair

4.9 10 reviews
“Great service Jose is a fantastic mechanic and his prices can't be beat.”
Free consultationSince 2017Family-owned
Grayslake, IL · 6 mi from Libertyville
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R & J Auto Performance

R & J Auto Performance

4.7 16 reviews
“Don Rigo and his brother are very kind, in charge of doing car repairs, attentive and professional, it depends on the job and how long it takes them to do it.”
Since 2000
Ingleside, IL · 10 mi from Libertyville
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Mark's Cars Inc

Mark's Cars Inc

5.0 4 reviews
“Thanks for all the help !”
Free consultationSince 2017
Wauconda, IL · 9 mi from Libertyville
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Bruce's Blue Star Auto Repair

Bruce's Blue Star Auto Repair

4.9 8 reviews
“Bruce feels like your uncle fixing your car who really cares about you and wants you to be safe on the road.”
Since 2015
Wauconda, IL · 9 mi from Libertyville
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