Star Auto Service
“I had my car towed to them and within the next day they were able to pinpoint and fix the problem for a very reasonable price.”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Metairie, LA
15 technicians listed · 9 in Metairie · 5 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Southern Tire
“Southern tire has taken care of my cars since we moved here 5 yrs ago from dallas.”
Allen's Automotive Service
“Didn't feel like they were taking advantage of me and great work!”
Nola Auto Care
“The turnaround time was incredibly fast, and the entire team provided excellent customer service from start to finish.”
Southern Autoworks
“This is one of the cornerstone businesses in the area that have been around for many many years running a fair, honest, and reliable repair shop.”
European Cars Inc
“He explained to me that he cannot take on new clients at the moment, but he was very courteous, even recommended someone for me to check out.”
Listed for drivers in and around Metairie, LA, 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: Metairie, LA
9 of the 15 technicians we list are based in Metairie; the other 6 serve Metairie from Kenner (5 mi), Harahan (3 mi) and New Orleans (16 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 2,440 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price" and "diagnosis". 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 54 years. 1 offers financing; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 10 of the technicians on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 8 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?
9 of the 15 shops are in Metairie 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.
Rite Way Piston Ring Co Inc
“Great guys there a plus machine shop”
Lighting Auto Mechanic
Chaver Auto Servise
“Excellent place to come with the family”
Kev's Kars Certified Collision Center
“Upon completion of the repair, I was given a detailed report of the full repair details and also a lovely 'Thank you' card.”
Diesel Worx
“Mike (very professional, I believe he's the owner) called detailing the issue, cost and about how long repairs would take and they hit it right on the head!”
Mack's Auto Repair LLC
“Couldn't be happier and will definitely be going back if anything happens on my car again”
G|r|e Gorilla Race Engineering
“My suspension was wack and now it's silky smooth!”
Governor Specialists Inc
“Good customer service and great work”
R & D Engine Shop
“Super cool people, I would definitely use them again!”
Why these companies made our list
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