Yorba Linda Auto Service
“The are so much on top of the issues you are facing and they always repair your vehicle with factory parts.”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Placentia, CA
15 technicians listed · 7 in Placentia · 8 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Crady's Automotive INC
“Crady's has serviced our fleet trucks for years, as well as my personal truck, my wife's car, and other family members vehicles.”
Mota Automotive
“There are a few times he could've taken us for a ride But was honest and didn't take advantage.”
Exclusive Motors Mercedes/Lexus Sales and Service
“This is the most knowledgeable, courteous, experienced and professional shop I have ever used, and I've been going there for over 15 years.”
Four Tires Wholesale
“Fast and excellent service, customer care, they deserve all success.”
Martin's Garage
“He has worked on both of my corvettes, my Honda's and Escalade.”
Listed for drivers in and around Placentia, 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: Placentia, CA
7 of the 15 technicians we list are based in Placentia; the other 8 serve Placentia from towns including Anaheim (3 mi), Orange (6 mi) and Rowland Heights (7 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,934 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), quality (76%) and value (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "honest", "diagnosis" and "communication". 8 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (3), brake repair and services (2), tire services (2) and wheel alignments (2). 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 8 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 3 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 8 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?
7 of the 15 shops are in Placentia 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.
Precision Motors
“The service was quick and easy and the pricing was the best around.”
Becker Tire & Service Center
“Very nice staff and very informative!”
Imperial Tire Pros
“Bought 4 tires, price was all inclusive with no surprise add-ons which I like.”
Karta Motorwerks
“The starter repair for my Honda accord was done quickly and the service was excellent.”
R & N Complete Auto Repair
“Everyone I encountered at R&N were polite Profesional knowledgeable and helpful through whole experience.”
Anaheim Wheel & Tire
“Thanks for getting me in and out at a busy and inconvenient time if the year.”
Nutech Auto Repair
“I was treated so amazingly that I immediately felt the honesty and sincerity of what my father “may he RIP” is what a great Mechanic and establishment should be”
Abco Diesel
“Donny has made things right as well when things took longer than expected.”
Ambassador Automotive
“Friendly, Honest and High quality Service”
Why these companies made our list
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