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Clausen Automotive
“Everyone there was SUPER nice (even returning my late afternoon call after hours to apologize and tell me it was a busy day, but they got my message and would call me first thing in the morning).”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Madison, WI
24 technicians listed · 9 in Madison · 3 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 20, 2026
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Midwest Engine Service
- Wash
- Work
- Dealership
“I am so pleased with the quality of work done by Midwest detailing that I plan on bringing my vehicle in for regular maintenance and will recommend your services to other coworkers.”
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Greatwater 360 Auto Care (Formerly East Side Transmission)
- Job
- Warranty
- Manager
“My vehicle was old with very high miles and instead of telling me I needed to spend a ton of money to fix it to their advantage, they were very real with me about the fact her days were numbered.”
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Brandt Automotive Services
- Job
- Vehicle
- Opinion
“I drive from Milwaukee to have my car worked on here because of the customer service I receive here and I know I my car's issue will be fixed the first time.”
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Ruiz Garage LLC
- Vehicle
- Maintenance
- Work
“They were really kind and helpful getting my car fixed, their place might look a little sketchy when you first get there but they get the job done quickly and with relatively cheap price.”
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Apex Automotive Services
“Communicated with me throughout the entire process.”
Listed for drivers in and around Madison, WI, 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: Madison, WI
9 of the 24 technicians we list are based in Madison; the other 15 serve Madison from towns including Oregon (9 mi), Middleton (7 mi) and Waunakee (8 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 2,839 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (82%) and punctuality (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "estimates" and "fair". 3 are open on Saturdays. 6 list staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 18 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 4 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 20 of the technicians on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 9 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?
9 of the 24 shops are in Madison itself and the rest come from other towns within 25 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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Weide's Auto Service
- Vehicle
- Price
“No upsell which I appreciated.”
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Tru Motors LLC
“We brought in our 98' Jeep Cherokee to get looked at before our big cross country move and Will and his team were so honest and made the entire process stress-free!”
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Marquez Auto Repair
“I was driving from Milwaukee to Minneapolis and the fan in my engine that cools my engine down jammed and started smoking.”
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Donn's Auto Service Inc.
- Mechanic
- Vehicles
- Oil
“I trust Donn's Auto because previous experience; on this occasion the noise turned out to be a bearing in my alternator but the Tech guy alerted me to another area that needed repair.”
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Village Mobil Auto & Tire
“I now have my own family in Oregon but we STILL bring our vehicles here because it's the only place I have been able to fully trust their quality and honesty!”
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Tom's Auto Center
“Not going to lie, I'm almost reluctant to write a true review on how great Tom's Auto is, for fear that they'll get so busy I won't be able to get my Subaru into the shop!”
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David's Certified Auto Repair
“In the end, they couldn't pinpoint the problem as they don't have Range Rover's proprietary diagnostic system but they didn't charge a penny for their work.”
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Dupy's Service Center
- Trip
- Truck
- Town
“We took one of our company vehicles to him merely due to convenience in location, but due to their knowledge, professionalism, promptness, and care we have grown to use their services exclusively.”
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South Street Motors
- Cigarettes
- Vehicle
- Job
“Our car wouldn't start and the shop worked super fast to fix our problem at an alternate location and communicated really well with us the entire time.”
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Gary Wille's Auto Service & Tire Center
- Morning
- Job
- Inspection
“I love that they give us a heads-up on things that will need to be done sometime in the next 6 months or so and provide cost estimates for them so we aren't blindsided by an unexpected cost.”
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Christen Brothers Service
“The diagnostic and repair turnaround time on my brake replacement was very efficient and they had no problem with me needing to leave the car for a few extra days until my work schedule allowed me to pick it up.”
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Jason's Turbo Diesel Repair
- Competent
- Price
- Knowledge
“I showed up early to pick up the car and in the 15 minutes while I was there he found another minor issue, dismantled a few items, plucked a part off a dead engine and fixed a brake(?) issue I didn't even know I had brewing.”
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Hammers Auto Service Shop Inc.
“The staff has been informative, patient with any questions, honest (doesn't try and push any services that aren't needed) and has helped us out in a pinch with getting our car taken care of on short notice.”
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Kellymoss Inc.
“I asked them to order new tires for my vehicle during a busy spring for KM, since they have a racing/repair business too, on a tight turn-around and they got it done.”
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Wrench Auto Service Inc
- Confidence
- Vehicle
- Estimate
“Ben and his team came through when my brakes needed attention and also found another failure that could have led to damage and higher repair bills later.”
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Capitol Mobile Mechanics
- Job
- Tow
- Alternator
“In the last 2 months Mitchell has gotten my ride in good shape with a tune up (including replacing spark plugs and coils), transmission flush, and replaced a defective brake senor and hub assembly.”
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JRC Auto Repair and Machine Shop
- Vehicle Service
- Prices
“He showed me how to tell when new tires are needed - mine are definitely overdue - and for that reason recommended an easier, cheaper, quicker fix that will hold me over until I can purchase a new set.”
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Cross Plains Motors
- Battery
- Vehicle
- van
“Vehicles are insanely complex so repairing them is never straight forward, but I'm very happy with his ability to solve problems and his genuine interest in my satisfaction.”
Engine Repair Services in Madison, WI Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$737
Maximum cost
$5523
National Average
$2210
Avg Per Hour Rates
$108
$1903
$3069
Average price range is based on 366 cost profiles
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