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Parry Motors
- Honest
- Vehicles
- Inspection
“Stopped here without an appointment while on vacation because I thought I might be having an issue with my coolant system and wanted to have it looked at before driving back to Tennessee.”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Portland, ME
24 technicians listed · 5 in Portland · 5 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Don Foshay's Discount Tire and Alignment
“I just recently had to replace all 4 tires as the cheap ones that came on the vehicle were maxed out and one tire had 3 foreign objects in the tire due to my work.”
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Casco Bay Diesel & Injection Service
“The injector service is the best on east coast, and the knowledge and experience of the master mechanics can't be beat.”
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Mazziotti Motor Works
- Price
- Mechanic
“If you're unsure it's worth it to get a quote from them at the very least because 9 times out of 10 it will always be cheaper than other places who try to get you to add unnecessary bells and whistles.”
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Masters Auto Repair
- People
- Paying
- Communication
“I appreciate the customer service that was given to me and I would to thank sheraz the owner of masters auto repair who personally gave me advice on the car and good pep talk to be honest I highly recommend them”
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Reality Motors
- Mechanic
“Reality motors will be the place I go to until he retires.”
Listed for drivers in and around Portland, ME, 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: Portland, ME
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 5 are in Portland itself and 19 come from towns including Westbrook (3, 4 mi), Biddeford (3, 17 mi) and South Portland (2, 4 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 2,364 reviews; 13 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 (92%), value (75%) and punctuality (72%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "fair", "honest" and "communication". 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE and I-CAR) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 2 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 6 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?
5 of the 24 shops are in Portland itself and the rest come from other towns within 30 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.
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Weirs Motor Sales
- Warranty
- Truck
- Dealership
“Could I have been seen earlier, sure, but it would have required me to visit their express service at 7:30am and stay until it was my turn… not ideal for someone with a hectic schedule.”
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Bob Collins Auto Air Auto Repair
- Prices
- Work
“A couple of years ago I went to Auto air at cash corner to see Jerry about my AC and found that Bob Collins taking it over and was doing repairs also he repaired the pulley on the compressor of my Volvo in effect saving the car.”
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Bernie's Auto Repair Inc.
- Inspection
- Fair
- Mechanic
“Been going shop to shop trying to get a damn mini Cooper repaired and honestly these guys did it quick and a lot less then I was getting charged anywhere else highly recommend”
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Village Center Auto Care
- Maintenance
- Brakes
- Honest
“For years I have been taking my cars to the dealers for service until I was suspicious of the expensive repairs they CLAIMED I needed before the dealer would grant me an inspection sticker.”
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Jason's Auto Service
“As a Canadian visiting Kennebunk in June only to discover i needed a rear brake job, i was both incredibly thankful for Jasons team to be able to accommodate my car.”
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Neil's Motors Inc
- Inspection
- Knowledge
- Tire
“Jordan answered phone and invited us to pop in; he read the codes and took care of us with kindness, respect and smarts- explained in detail what was going on.”
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Cityside by E&S Auto Repair
- Expert
- Mechanic
- Reviews
“Took my daughters car into Cityside by E&S to look into a traction control trouble light that wouldn't go out and would cause the car to fail Maine's annual inspection.”
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Route 22 Service Center
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
- Quality
“Went above and beyond when i unexpectedly broke down, being from MA i was Stuck 200+ miles from Home, Tim and the Crew did everything thing they could to get me back up and Running so i could return Home.”
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Cape Elizabeth Service Center
- Prices
- Owner
“He apologized for not being able to get the parts (not something he can control) and checked in to be sure I got to school and back safely and that my car was repaired to my satisfaction.”
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Hero Motors Sales and Service
- Stars
- Mechanic
- Inspection
“I bought tires at VIP in Sanford and I just recently had them rotated, they told me that my front right caliper was sticking and I had a break light and reverse light out, they quoted me at $800.”
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Black Bear Auto Care
- Mechanic
- Driving
- Job
“My a/c finally works again after a couple failed attempts from the "other guy", my exhaust sounds better than I ever imagined, and the light on my dash that's been on for a couple years now is out for good.”
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Bulldog Auto
- Brakes
- Vehicles
- Price
“They explained everything and went above and beyond to fix my car problems to work not only within my budget but let me know of anything to keep an eye out for for future issues so I am prepared and not stranded.”
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Past & Present Automotive Repair
- Honest
“It's nice to know that you're working with people who will tell you what you need to get back on the road without upselling you on stuff you don't need.”
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Cavallaro Auto Repair
- Vehicle
- Prices
- Mechanic
“They didn't sugarcoat it and they didn't BS me; I will need some rust repair to pass inspection, and I'll happily do it with CAR if possible because they have always looked out for me.”
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Berube's Equipment Repair
“I have met his employees my sister and nephew live in front of his business and my nephew goes for walks and ends up at his business and he walks right in and says hi to the guys I'm not sure about the business aspect but I know the employee aspect i...”
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PIT Stop Motors Sales & Service
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Chandler's Automotive and Towing
“I'm always greeted with a smile when I walk into the office, my car was in the shop on time and out of the shop in a timely fashion and the knowledgeable staff took the time to answer all my questions and concerns about my new car during my wait.”
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D.R. Coffin's Garage Inc.
“I also rent a storage unit through them and havent had a single issue, the prices are great all around.”
Engine Repair Services in Portland, ME Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$656
Maximum cost
$4917
National Average
$1967
Avg Per Hour Rates
$97
$1694
$2732
Typical price range is based on 386 cost profiles
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