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Thurston County Transmission
- Ford
- Check
- Quality Service
“Brought my box truck in on a Wednesday just before a major holiday and Thurston county transmissions had my work truck back up and running By the following Tuesday.”
Engine Repair & Rebuild in Olympia, WA
24 technicians listed · 10 in Olympia · 3 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
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Lloyds Automotive and Transmission Specialists
- Job
- Quote
- Honesty
“Eric, the owner and his crew are excellent at diagnosing and informing me of issues that are of concern and should be taken care of and are excellent at what they do.”
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Olympic Transmissions & Auto Care
- Inspection
- Feel
- Family Owned Business
“He knew that I was missing work because of my problem and he was able to get my car fixed the same day and I was able to go into work and make up the time and money I had lost that day.”
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Ernie's
- Brake Controller
- Safety
- Horse Trailer
“Ernie's fixed my horse trailer that needed my tack room hinges replaced, they are doing the lights that don't work and taking care of the wheel bearings.”
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Pete Lea's Automotive Medical Center
- Money
- Inspection
- Wire
“In the end, it didn't work and they did the repair required quickly and masterfully, but the fact that they were willing to go out of their way in order to try to save me money when they thought they could, speaks volumes.”
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Bryan's Automotive
“They're honest in telling me what services I need (and a time frame for it to happen) but also about the things I don't need or a less expensive service that will suffice.”
Area overview: Olympia, WA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 10 are in Olympia itself and 14 come from towns including Lacey (3, 4 mi), Tacoma (3, 23 mi) and Yelm (2, 17 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 3.9 to 4.9 across 3,373 reviews; 18 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), quality (88%) and value (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "warranty" and "estimates". 3 are open on Saturdays. 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 10 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 17 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 2 offer financing; 8 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 22 of the technicians on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 11 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.
Data verified October 8, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Olympia, WA, 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.
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Boss Auto Repair
- Pressure
- Cost
- Warranty
“From scheduling to explanation of work done the service did not lack and unlike other big box companies we did not feel like we were just a dollar sign.”
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Johnson's Machine and Performance Shop
- Machine Shop
- Pressure
- Fair
“Up front and honesty about work and money”
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Olympia Engine Builders and Machine Shop
- Paying
- Head
- Review
“Olympia Engine Builders machined both suburu heads (must be done when HG blow) for something like $90 AND they had it done in less than 24 hours (which may be atypical, seems almost TOO fast).”
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Terry's Engine Performance Center
“Great people good service”
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Tumwater Automotive
“When recently the local dealership informed me that it would be $10,000 to "fix" my vehicle, I was distraught- my Xterra is a 2012, so that steep of a bill isn't reasonable to pay.”
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T & P Automotive Service
- Quality
- Diagnosis
- Mechanic
“My experience with t and p Automotive services was excellent the staff was friendly and knowledgeable And the work was performed in a timely manner with a quick turnaround time.”
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Courtesy Auto Service & Tire
“Just today, my very old 2007 GMC Yukon with 235K mileage had a power steering and steering wheel problem that Chris fit in to his packed schedule by bringing it in early at 7:30 AM.”
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Champion Auto Repair
- Brakes
- Fair
- Feeling
“The place we used to take our cars has really gone downhill so I thought I would give these guys a shot since they fixed my boyfriend's truck a couple months ago.”
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Turner Automotive
“I have had and continue to have great experiences with the service and quality of the work I receive from you and will always recommend you to anyone who needs a a great shop for their car or truck.”
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Watson Diesel Repair
- Vehicle
- Need
- Truck
“I was impressed that they paid attention to the details and problems with the truck, notified me before working on issues, and the cost was reasonable.”
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Image Motorsports Llc.
- Price
- Vehicle
“Can not say enough good things about this place.”
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A/C Man
- Truck
- Money
- Phone
“I was a little skeptical at first when pulling up into a residential neighborhood but as soon as I seen the setup I felt assured I was in the right place for the job.”
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Eurotech Auto Service
- Work
- Dealership
- Diagnosed
“I feel that most other mechanics would've claimed to have repair this and that and charge me a ridiculous amount and I wouldn't have known any different.”
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Addiction Diesel
- Price
- Job
- Truck
“Spencer did a great job on my tuning, fixed an issue I had with the fuel system after it was deleted from the dealership and even came to Bonney Lake to check my truck out!”
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Dave's Auto Repair
- Money
- Vehicles
- Radiator
“It's hard to find a business that doesn't try to upsell you or just look for a simple fix instead of finding the real problem, but Tim & Jerod excelled!”
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European Motors
- Oil
- Communication
- Audi
“Not only did they correct the issue I visited them about but they also diagnosed and fixed other very needed repairs that would have cost way more without their service!!”
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JC Auto Worx Inc
- Engine
- Diagnosed
- Oil
“Staff was friendly and prompt, got my ac working quickly, needed repaired for 2 years but decided it was time they got it fixed before the solid week of 90 degrees.”
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Outlaw Diesel Repair
- Diagnosis
- Pump
- Expertise
“Their hourly rates are comparable to others in the area, but their knowledge and expertise regarding diesel engines far exceeds anywhere else I have taken my truck in 30 years.”
Engine Repair Services in Olympia, WA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$622
Maximum cost
$4665
National Average
$1866
Avg Per Hour Rates
$92
$1607
$2592
Average price range is based on 472 cost profiles
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Why do some listings show another city?
10 of the 24 shops are in Olympia itself and the rest come from other towns within 25 mi, shown with their own city. An engine job means leaving the car for days, so the drive happens once at each end rather than every morning.