A & A Auto Repair Specialists
“I have not had any issues here, Juan has always been straight with me even when I have a crazy idea for my cars.”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Murrieta, CA
15 technicians listed · 8 in Murrieta · 3 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified November 12, 2026
Murrieta Tire and Auto Repair
“I appreciated their honesty regarding future maintenance; they laid out what to expect down the road without being pushy or trying to upsell me on things I didn't need right now”
Bear Alignment and Brake
“They took great care of my car and for the price they charged me, you can't beat it!”
JB Auto Repair
“Ive taken my car twice to Brandon and each time, I can tell you he is knowledgeable and very fairly priced.”
Temecula Valley European
“Matt and Hazel always make me feel like they care for me as a person and not just a potential job.”
Metro Performance
“If you have a Subaru and live anywhere near Murrieta i 1000% recommend metro they're customer service is Amazing and same with there work!”
Listed for drivers in and around Murrieta, CA, 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: Murrieta, CA
8 of the 15 technicians we list are based in Murrieta; the other 7 serve Murrieta from Temecula (6 mi) and Menifee (8 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 2,888 reviews; 13 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", "honest" and "fair". 3 are open on Saturdays. 1 shows a license on its website; 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2007. 4 offer financing; 6 give free estimates; 6 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; 12 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 4 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?
8 of the 15 shops are in Murrieta itself and the rest come from other towns within 10 mi. An engine job means leaving the car for days, so the drive happens once at each end rather than every morning.
Osborne Automotive Machine
“Paul was awesome, he is knowledgeable and generous with his knowledge and time.”
Rick's Automotive Center
“Excellent trouble-shooting, did a pressure-check, found and fixed an intermittent coolant leak on my Chevy Diesel Cruze.”
J & L Trans & Auto Repair
“Jason is extremely knowledgable and takes the time to do it right the first time.”
Old Town Auto Service
“When my car abruptly died in a parking lot today, Old Town did not hesitate to help me despite my last minute breakdown.”
Bird Family Tire and Auto
“They have proven consistently reliable and trustworthy since first came several years ago.”
Joe's Engine Repair
“Great shop they definitely know how you're supposed to take care of the customer keeps businesses in business”
Temecula Auto Repair & Transmission
“I believe they are honest and competent , and I would use them again for sure”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“Steve and his Technicians have taken care of 3 of my vehicles and have done an outstanding job on the transmissions and catalytic converter .”
Techstar European Car Masters
“Took about a month, bur new fuel system, cooling system, suspension, Smog, Air, driveshaft, etc… seriously a complete overhaul”
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