Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Olympia, WA

13 technicians listed · 8 in Olympia · 1 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Lloyds Automotive and Transmission Specialists

Lloyds Automotive and Transmission Specialists

4.8 48 reviews
“After thoroughly they diagnosed, replaced transmission fluid, and fixed stuck controlled solenoid, the outback is running smooth.”
Coupons & offersAAA-approvedDiesel serviceShuttle serviceSince 1963Family-owned
425 State Ave NE
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Olympic Transmissions & Auto Care

Olympic Transmissions & Auto Care

4.8 47 reviews
“I have taken not one but two of my vans to Olympic Transmission because the did such a great job on the first on.”
$25 off24-mo/24k-mi warrantyASE-certified techsSince 2007Family-owned
7011 Martin Way E
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Ernie's

Ernie's

4.6 48 reviews
“Recently I didn't need any work done but wanted to make sure the trailer was road worthy, since I had not had it out for six months, and they got me in for a free inspection.”
Since 2013
2600 21st Ave SW
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Pete Lea's Automotive Medical Center

Pete Lea's Automotive Medical Center

4.8 43 reviews
“I called the day-of for a pre-purchase inspection on a pre-owned Miata and the team at Pete Lea's were able to accommodate for it.”
10% off military discount12-mo/12k-mi warrantyAll import/foreign specialistSince 1971
301 Capitol Way N
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Bryan's Automotive

Bryan's Automotive

4.7 50 reviews
“I felt confident in their diagnostic assessment, that they'd considered everything else that should be replaced while they were in that area, and that the repair would go smoothly.”
Coupons & offersSince 1985
6940 Martin Way E
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Boss Auto Repair

Boss Auto Repair

4.7 46 reviews
“I called and they were able to get me in the next morning.”
12-mo/12k-mi warrantyASE-certified techsHybrid & EV serviceFinancing availableSince 2019Family-owned
3200 Pacific Ave SE
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Listed for drivers in and around Olympia, WA, these 13 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: Olympia, WA

8 of the 13 technicians we list are based in Olympia; the other 5 serve Olympia from towns including Lacey (5 mi), Tumwater (3 mi) and Shelton (13 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.3 to 4.9 across 2,027 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), quality (90%) and value (83%). 1 is open on Saturdays. 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 3 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 2000. 1 offers financing; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 12 of the technicians on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 5 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?

8 of the 13 shops are in Olympia itself and the rest come from other towns within 15 mi. An engine job means leaving the car for days, so the drive happens once at each end rather than every morning.

Johnson's Machine and Performance Shop

Johnson's Machine and Performance Shop

4.7 20 reviews
“Johnson's machine and performance always do a phenomenal job at a fair price.”
Since 1975
1510 93rd Ave SW
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Terry's Engine Performance Center

Terry's Engine Performance Center

4.9 6 reviews
“Great service and people are super”
Since 1976ASE certifiedFamily-owned
2205 Harrison Ave NW
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Tumwater Automotive

Tumwater Automotive

4.5 44 reviews
“Work completed on time and estimated expense very close to actual price.”
12-mo/12k-mi warrantyASE-certified techsDiesel serviceShuttle serviceSince 1991Family-owned
Tumwater, WA · 3 mi from Olympia
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Courtesy Auto Service & Tire

Courtesy Auto Service & Tire

4.7 45 reviews
“They did a clean job and got my tire size shipped and delivered and installed within 4 days and cheaper then other places that I've called I'm sure I'll be back for my front tires in the summer 👍🏻👍🏻 …”
Coupons & offersASE certifiedSince 1988Financing
Lacey, WA · 5 mi from Olympia
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Turner Automotive

Turner Automotive

4.9 49 reviews
“We will always continue to use Turner's and will highly recommend them to others.”
36-mo/36k-mi warrantySince 1998Family-owned
Rainier, WA · 14 mi from Olympia
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Watson Diesel Repair

Watson Diesel Repair

4.4 24 reviews
“They fixed what I needed done and didn't try to upsale me on things I didn't.”
Diesel serviceFleet accountsSince 2010Family-owned
Shelton, WA · 13 mi from Olympia
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Image Motorsports Llc.

Image Motorsports Llc.

4.9 22 reviews
“Best place hands down wouldn't trust anybody else with my vehicle”
Since 2017
Lacey, WA · 5 mi from Olympia
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