Baucom's Auto Service Inc.
“I drive over an hour to get there because I trust him and his crew.”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Portsmouth, VA
15 technicians listed · 4 in Portsmouth · 1 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
American Fleet Service
“Highly recommend for any of your maintenance, repair or state inspection needs.”
The Lab Motorworks LLC
“He is so knowledgeable and in this day and age a young man with integrity is so rare.”
Benny's Diesel Services Co
“Best business for your heavy duty diesel engine repair”
Powerstroke Performance & Repairs LLC
“Powerstroke front desk and owner were very knowledgable and professional and after discussing upgrading my truck's performance and reliability, I decided on several upgrades.”
Rory & Son Transmission and Driveline
“If you're dealing with daily driver or have a classic issues or transmission problems or just want a trustworthy mechanic, Rory and Sons Transmission is a great choice”
Listed for drivers in and around Portsmouth, VA, 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: Portsmouth, VA
4 of the 15 technicians we list are based in Portsmouth; the other 11 serve Portsmouth from Chesapeake (12 mi), Virginia Beach (19 mi) and Norfolk (6 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,471 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "communication" and "quality". 1 is open on Saturdays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 2 offer financing; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the technicians on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 4 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?
4 of the 15 shops are in Portsmouth itself and the rest come from other towns within 20 mi. An engine job means leaving the car for days, so the drive happens once at each end rather than every morning.
A Plus MAQ Auto Repair
“I have never had a bad experience with the crew here and their attention to detail is what separates this shop from others in the area.”
Caddell Electric Co Inc.
“Everyone was so nice when I got my sewing machine motor tested.”
Carscope Repair and Diagnosis
“My vehicles needed extensive repairs and the guys at Carscope were able to do everything in a timely manner and at a decent cost”
Magnum Machine Inc
“They were able to hone and bore my cylinders, resurface the heads and polished up the crankshaft.”
Angel Motorsports
“They are reliable, modest and I'll keep coming back for all my rotary and automotive needs.”
H B Motorwerks
“I have been taking every Volkswagen in our family here since 2008.”
Chesapeake Transmission and Auto
“Needed two sensors replaced and after getting the parts ordered and waiting for them to ship, the owner Steven was great at being efficient with doing the repair.”
Seven Cities Repair LLC
“His attention to detail caught my attention and set him apart from others.”
1001 Engines & Transmissions
“Nicole and Ed were extremely professional, courteous and just all around good people!”
Why these companies made our list
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