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Tire & Wheel World
Tesla Tires & Installation, Lift & Lowering Kits
“Excellent service, fast and friendly”
Engine Repair and Replacement in Salinas, CA
24 listed · 14 in Salinas · 23 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
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Gomez Auto Repair
“I enjoy having this company do work for me as they are easy to talk with and do NOT try to sell you on work you don't need like other places I've been to.”
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Trustlane Automotive
Engine Repair, Transmission Repairs and Replacements, Heating and AC Repairs
“Very warm welcome and excellent service, the waiting room is very comfortable if you have no choice but to wait and also provide snacks and drinks for their clients.”
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Valley Center Car Care
- Job
- Smog
- Prices
“After returning from a long trip, I discovered I neglected to renew my vehicle registration (a couple of weeks late), which required that my vehicle be smogged.”
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Lopez Automotive
- Price
“My partner and I went to get our car smog (Volvo 1983) and everywhere else we reached out to were either to expensive or wouldn't/couldn't work on her because of how old she is.”
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Central Coast Fleet Services LLC
“Adam and crew are reliable and honest.”
Area overview: Salinas, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 14 are in Salinas itself and 10 come from towns including Watsonville (7), Los Gatos (1) and Morgan Hill (1). Their ratings run from 4.4 to 5.0 across 2,619 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews; 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (83%) and punctuality (73%). The services they list most often on their websites are engine repair (3), auto shocks (2), battery replacements (2), belt & hose replacement (2) and brake repairs & replacements (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 7 list staff certifications (ASE); 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 2 give free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 19 of them; 11 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email; 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
The 24 shops on this page repair, rebuild and replace engines in and around Salinas, CA. 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.
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Non-Stop Automotive Repair
- Town
“Unfortunately, I broke down during Memorial Day Weekend, but fortunately Jose was exceptionally accommodating and worked after hours and then again on Memorial Day itself, cancelling a trip out of town with his wife.”
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Pacific Motor Service
Pre-Purchase Inspection, Financing Services
“Customer service was very good didn't pressure into services for more money, felt like they cared about their work, Very good people and they do very good work”
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Green Machine Automotive
“Ernesto is very nice and willing to explain everything that is going on and will immediately let you know if anything else arises that needs attention.”
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Mobile Auto Repair LLC
General Auto Maintenance, Suspension Repairs, Auto Diagnostics
“It's not often that I seek out Mechanic work so I was very nervous about getting ripped off - I knew after my first encounter that I was in good hands.”
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Susi Auto Repair
Interior/Exterior Accessory Installation, Electrical Repair & Diagnostics, Auto Service & Maintenance
“This is my first personal experience with an auto shop and it really sucks to spend money but they are giving me back an awesome product and doing extra things on my car to maintain their good reputation which I'm totally fine with.”
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Osuna Auto Ag Electric Parts & Repair
- Electrical
- Price
“I've had them fix mystery problems in my vehicle that the mechanic couldn't, repair and tune up my mower, and test parts to see if they're working properly”
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Rigos Automotive LLC
- Vehicle
- Smog
- Price
“Positive Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Smog certification”
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Coppa Bella Motors
“Best exotic shop in 4000 miles”
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Porsche Monterey Service
“Nick at Porsche Monterey went above and beyond to get my 2005 turbo s back to me in peak condition, while allowing me to use their beautiful Porsche cayenne as a loaner!”
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Forza Motors Inc
“Positive Quality, Professionalism Services Electrical repair, Tires, Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto engine tuning, Body & Trim, Wheel alignment, Brakes, Oil change”
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Auto Tech Mobile Mechanic
“Great mechanic, performed the services we requested.”
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MY Auto Repair
- Fair
- Inspection
- Price
“He cleared it and said I had a problem in the turbo that couldn't be fixed or that wasn't worth fixing and to just drive it like it was, when the car finally broke down, I took it to my Auto and then I found out I needed a new engine and I came to un...”
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Castroville Performance Fabrication
“Fuel pump Services Service not listed”
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CMC Garage
- Installation Process
“I recently had the pleasure of working with Carlos at CMC for the installation of a new engine in my 2014 Hyundai Sonata, and I can confidently say that it was a great experience.”
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Water Star Motors
Service Library, Speciality Services, Tire Services
“I was impressed by the team's professionalism, the communication regarding my car's status, and the way the company embraces technology to make everything run smoothly.”
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Santa Cruz Motorsports
Electrical, Air Conditioning
“The staff is very friendly and has excellent communication skills; they do a great job staying in touch throughout the process of a repair, from diagnostic to resolution.”
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Santa Cruz Tire and Auto Care
Cooling System Repair, Suspension Repair, Brake Repair
“He went to Costco first thinking he could get a deal but they didn't have the tires he needed in stock and were going to make him park his car at Costco from 9am-8:30pm.”
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Service By Circle Star Motors
And Performance, And Factory Quality Parts to Optimize Safety, We Combine Skilled Technicians
“They even fixed my bumper moldings and rear sway bar links just as a courtesy since they noticed how clean my car was and how obsessed I was about maintaining it.”
Engine Repair Services in Salinas, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$723
Maximum cost
$5421
National Average
$2169
Avg Per Hour Rates
$106
$1867
$3012
Typical price range is based on 294 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
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Why do some listings show another city?
14 of the 24 shops are in Salinas itself and the rest are the nearest 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.
What customers in Salinas say about local technicians
- “Nick at Porsche Monterey went above and beyond to get my 2005 turbo s back to me in peak condition, while allowing me to use their beautiful Porsche cayenne as a loaner!” — customer of Porsche Monterey Service
- “They also replaced two filters and gave me a fair estimate on replacing my turbo.They were nice enough to give me a ride to my house while my car was being serviced and pick me back up.” — customer of Pacific Motor Service
- “Carlos was knowledgeable, professional, and took the time to explain everything to me in a way that was easy to understand.” — customer of CMC Garage
- “Great staff, speedy service. Been coming here for years because the crew knows what they are doing and they are honest.” — customer of Green Machine Automotive
- “The prices are fair, the work area is clean and professional, and the people who run it are KIND and HONEST!” — customer of Pacific Motor Service
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.