Trustlane Automotive
“Brenda was precise and efficient and Julio was very knowledgable and executed the whole process with expertise (Great Service Advisor).”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Salinas, CA
14 technicians listed · 6 in Salinas · 1 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · all 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Mobile Auto Repair & Garage LLC
“I used Agustin for a pre purchase inspection for a vehicle I was interested in, he did it right away, picked up the car and did the whole inspection for me!”
Valley Center Car Care
“If you're in need of an HONEST Customer Service oriented Car Repair Business, Valley Center Car Care should be your place.”
Lopez Automotive
“Really took time to help me out and even went out of his way to make sure it was done before my move.”
Central Coast Fleet Services LLC
“Adam and crew are reliable and honest.”
Non-Stop Automotive Repair
“Nicely well Ran, and maintained professional shop you got going on Jose and staff you guys get it done.”
Listed for drivers in and around Salinas, CA, these 14 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: Salinas, CA
6 of the 14 technicians we list are based in Salinas; the other 8 serve Salinas from towns including Monterey (14 mi), Castroville (9 mi) and Seaside (13 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,505 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. 1 is open around the clock; 5 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 42 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 1 offers financing; 2 give free estimates and 3 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 10 of the technicians on this page; 5 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 2 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?
6 of the 14 shops are in Salinas 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.
Green Machine Automotive
“Green Machine was booked with other cars they had in process, but they took the time to diagnose my car and talk me through my options.”
MY Auto Repair
“These guys fit me in last minute, answered all my questions, fixed the problem at an affordable rate and got my truck running better than ever.”
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!”
Rigos Automotive LLC
“He was able to fix an issue that 3 other technicians could not fix.”
Coppa Bella Motors
“He's not only a pleasure to do business with but he's competent, reliable and fair minded.”
Forza Motors Inc
“Trust him with both my Ferraris and for all service, repairs and mechanical work.”
Castroville Performance Fabrication
“Very good, almost always delivers the cars on the same day and well done, the best workshop I have ever seen in my life.”
CMC Garage
“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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