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Diversified Auto Repair
- Honest
- Happy
- Mechanic
“For someone who doesn't know anything about cars the anxiety and stress is always so high when something goes wrong, but I'm very happy to have found Kevin and his shop.”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Murrieta, CA
24 technicians listed · 11 in Murrieta · 1 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Murrieta Tire and Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Dealership
- Job
“There were multiple issues that Subaru denied that were there so we were fed up with them and these guys were so efficient and with a quick turnaround we had everything fixed and the car back within 3 days.”
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Bear Alignment and Brake
“I use this alignment shop every time I buy a new set of tires, but this time I had an argument with some curbs, so I brought it back to Bear Alignment & Brake.”
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A & A Auto Repair Specialists
- Team
- Smog
- Diagnose
“I really like Juan shop very honest I went to pep boys to fix my ex girlfriend car it was heating they told me that do it to this the car needs to replace the motor gasket and that was not the problem Juan find that the problem was the water pump I r...”
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Final Speed Garage Corp
- Mechanic
- Oil
- Job
“They don't jerk you around either and tell you, you need things that you don't, I've been in the shop when they saved a customer almost $2,000 after they were lied to by another shop about work that needed to be done!”
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Temecula Valley Import
- Honest
- Mind
- Fair
“I was looking for a mechanic and so tired of getting burned, overcharged, misdiagnosed, or pulling away only to have problems reoccur shortly after paying a lot to correct a problem and mechanics not standing by their work.”
Listed for drivers in and around Murrieta, CA, 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: Murrieta, CA
11 of the 24 technicians we list are based in Murrieta; the other 13 serve Murrieta from towns including Temecula (6 mi), San Jacinto (19 mi) and Menifee (8 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 4,339 reviews; 18 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (78%) and value (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "honest", "fair" and "diagnosis". 1 is open around the clock; 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 11 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 2002. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 6 offer financing; 7 give free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. 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?
11 of the 24 shops are in Murrieta 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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Metro Performance
- Tuner
- Knowledge
- Star
“He looks out for not only the safety and overall performance of the car, but keeps his word and will work with you as best as possible to accommodate your schedule with his which in turn gives him a very trust worthy reputation not only in this line ...”
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JB Auto Repair
- Job
- Mom
- Mechanic
“Worked great, had an incident on the freeway where I had to test out his mechanical skills, and my car still has a bumper so he earns 5 stars for solid work that JB did fast and right, when the dealer told me off.”
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Osborne Automotive Machine
- Project
- Machine Shop
- Price
“He took measurements at and completed a Valve job for my car as well and went above and beyond and put in New Valve Stem seals and found a few things out of whack and instructed me on how to fix.”
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Rick's Automotive Center
- Fair
- Price
- Mechanic
“Rick is a great guy, right off the bat after talking with him for 3 mins I knew he would be the one to trust with my cars, weather old or semi new car, ricks got your back!”
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Patton Racing Engines
“Best Quality,Performance and Reliability powering me to Road Road Racing Championships and even The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb!”
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J & L Trans & Auto Repair
- Price
- Needs
- Truck
“I found who will be working on my car from now on and I don't have to pay thousands for espresso machines and free car washes 🤔🙄 I prefer honesty, up front pricing and someone that truly knows what they are doing.”
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Old Town Tire & Service
“He honored the lower price quote that was initially given when I brought my vehicle in, even though when all was said and done, the repairs totalled a much higher number.”
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Redhawk Auto Service
“My only concern is that a few friends and the dealership said I spent too much money ($850) on a window motor repair and was going to charge me $180 for an oil change or $90 to “top it off”.”
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Bird Family Tire and Auto
- Mechanic
- Honest
- Oil
“After checking multiple places, they offered one of the lower rates for labor and were one of the few shops willing to use a customer supplied aftermarket part.”
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Eric's Precision Autoworks
- Mechanic
- Technician
- Truck
“After over a decade of being a client, I can say the management and crew are all upstanding individuals who will work hard for YOU, and I respect them very much for that.”
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Joe's Engine Repair
- Work
- Brakes
- Truck
“Being new to the area I tried out a few shops around the area to check on their honestly by bring my car to a shop knowing what's wrong and see what they say...”
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Advantage Automotive / Utvs
“Michael is the best mechanic I have ever had, I've been having him service mine and my husbands and my sons car for over 5 years, we will never go any where else”
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Temecula Auto Repair & Transmission
- Oil
- Work
- Honest
“I highly recommend bringing your car to Temecula Auto Repair & Transmission, they were professional and knowledgeable and were able to diagnose the problem promptly.”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Money
- Dollars
- Warranty
“I was hesitant about not having it done at the dealership since that's where I always have taken my vehicles but they were scheduling ten days out so I googled the best place for transmissions and AAMCO was the obvious choice.”
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Diesel Tech
- Family Owned Business
- f350
- Honest
“4 ford f250 2008 want it to know if you guys install the bulletproof diesel system stage 3 online it name you guys has prefer installers can you guide me iam ready get this done.”
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Alliance Diesel Truck
- Motorhome
- Rig
- Job
“If you want an Honest diesel mechanic this is a place for you I totally recommend this place I've known the owner Dave for now going on 3 years and hes very honest and thorough.”
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Techstar European Car Masters
- BMW
- Jaguar
- Mechanic
“Not only did Techstar do a great job on my necessary mechanical work, but Owners Peter and Johanna took the time to converse with my Wife and I, sharing some of their very interesting and diverse life story.”
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Heavy Duty Diesel Repairs Inc.
- Prices
- Need
- Powerstroke
“I've gone through my share of mechanics and have had issues but Anthony has proven himself as a great mechanic that actually cares about his customers and reputation.”
Engine Repair Services in Murrieta, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$709
Maximum cost
$5317
National Average
$2127
Avg Per Hour Rates
$104
$1832
$2954
Typical price range is based on 424 cost profiles
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