Hillside Imports
“After a couple of very professional and trustworthy phone conversations, with two different people at Hillside Imports, I will gladly trust them with accurate numbers, and my Audi.”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Portland, OR
24 technicians listed · all 24 in Portland · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Parkrose Auto & Truck Repair
“After discussing the problem with Dan, he tapped into the turbo and cleaned the vanes to operate properly, conducted a diesel emissions system treatment, and a synthetic oil change”
Gary's Auto Care & Tire Pros
“Excellent service, they were able to identify the root of the issue I was having and didn't pressure me into any additional services, just did exactly what was needed to get the car working.”
Everett Street Autoworks & Mechanics
“Brought my new vw beetle to check a leak in the roof, they couldn't fix it but referred me to a place that could and didn't charge me for the time they spent.”
Steve's Imports
“Communicating before, during and after, with a full explanation and recommendations for car care, made me feel confident I was driving off the lot in a safe vehicle.”
MBI Motors
“From my phone calls to front desk; also Tech/engineers were very informative and helpful with my visits concerning my own Mercedes, great work gals & guys keep it up the smiles and meaningful service goes a long way.”
Listed for drivers in and around Portland, OR, 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, OR
All 24 technicians we list here are in Portland itself. We have 56 technicians in Portland on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The technicians on this page are rated from 4.4 to 4.9 across 6,826 reviews; all 24 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (89%) and value (69%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "communication", "honest" and "diagnosis". The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are batteries (2), bmw oil changes (2), diagnostics (2), engine repair (2) and mini & bmw brake service (2). 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 20 have a BBB rating of A or A+. All 24 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 85 years. 3 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 10 are family- or locally-owned and 11 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Do engine shops listed for Portland let me spread the cost?
3 of the 24 shops on this page state that they offer financing. An engine is the repair people borrow for, so compare what the credit costs against what a different car would cost you, and get the repair quote in writing first.
AG Automotive
“You know exactly what you're getting and they tell you all the details for you to make a good decision: necessary, recommended, monitor, or working good.”
Green Oval Motors
“After being turned away from Land Rover of Portland because I did not have an appointment, and replacing a hood sensor was way too complicated to repair without an appointment.”
PDX Automotive
“As a woman who doesn't know much about cars, I could easily get taken advantage of, but I feel like they are totally honest with me and fair with their prices.”
Pacific Motorsports
“Beginning with a full vehicle report sent via text, I had a clear understanding of what the issue with my vehicle was, as well as a full run down of the condition of everything else under the hood.”
Marque Motors
“I was apprehensive going into it as I had been using the same shop for quite a while but had moved away from that area of town(also, I am a little obsessive about my car).”
Boyd Motor Werks
“Pricing is so much better than at the dealership, and since they specialize solely on BM Ws (including Minis), with almost all of their team being Master Technicians for BMW and Mini Cooper autos.”
Bradshaws Auto Repair
“I had used Bradshaw's Auto in the past and was always very pleased with their service, but due to a variety of reasons (none of which were attributed to their performance), I had not used them in years.”
Wally & Son Automotive
“I have been absolutely pleased with everything about their work, and have come to use them for all of our family's automotive service and repair requirements.”
Pacific Car Care
“The crew at Pacific was instrumental in successfully returning the car to the used car lot with their extensive and extremely detailed report of the problems with the car they bought.”
Dane Motors Automotive Repair
“Good prices, great communication, gave me a breakdown of what needed to be replaced ASAP vs what could go another year, two years etc because my funds were tight”
Heckmann & Thiemann Motors
“For disposal but also a extra charge to dispose of the wiper blades was also questionable; I could have disposed of them at home and no charge would supposedly been incurred.”
Atomic Auto Hybrid Repair
“However, this time I received a scheduling reminder before my scheduled appointment which ended up being incorrect and lead me to think I had the incorrect time on my calendar and thus I arrived a half hour late.”
Hawthorne Auto Clinic
“It was the first time I had ever had any electric issues so I was anxious about finding the right place to service it and how much it was going to cost me.”
Precision Motor Car
“These guys are great; they were able to squeeze me in for a same-day appointment and had me back in operation before the end of the day, at a price that I would happily have paid much more.”
Mickey's Automotive Services
“I used to get so overwhelmed with even a simple oil change because the guys are always creeps, they try to sell me everything, and I didn't know what I needed or didn't need.”
Advanced Transmission & Gear
“When I told him I was in somewhat of a hurry to get my van fixed because I had to leave in two weeks for a bike race I was participating in halfway across the country he assured me it would be done in time.”
K & M Auto Service
“As I'm trying to pick it up, they have no record of my repair, the boss comes in flipping out about giving away $300 parts and said he wouldn't have charged me for labor, but would have charged me for the part, but since there's no record of the repa...”
Portland Motor Works Inc
“Call them told time what's wrong with my sister's 2015 BMW M3 they confirmed the issues and fixed it, and they gave me a verbal guarantee witch made my life easy and they were very friendly and flexible with my schedule.”
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