Miramar Automotive & Transmission
“No pushing for extra services, but I came out with a clear understanding of what was coming up next, and when.”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in San Diego, CA
18 technicians listed · all 18 in San Diego · 1 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
7 to 7 Auto Repair
“Very professional, Paul obviously cares about his customers, never price gouges, always gives options if there are any.”
FTS Auto
“The words honest, and mechanic are two words that usually aren't synonymous with each other, however this is not the case at FTS Auto Repair.”
North Park Auto Repair
“I'm sure the prices are fairly the same everywhere else, but what's hard to find is a honest and informative mechanic and that's what you get here.”
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John's Automotive Care
“I have not had auto work done here (yet), but calling in with questions and receiving excellent customer service with great information deserves 5 stars already.”
Smitty's Service
“I like how they email you with all of the recommendations so you can take your time to look through before calling them back.”
Listed for drivers in and around San Diego, CA, these 18 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: San Diego, CA
All 18 technicians we list here are in San Diego itself. We have 43 technicians in San Diego on file; this page shows the highest-rated 18. The technicians on this page are rated from 4.2 to 4.9 across 5,740 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews and 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), quality (75%) and value (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "honest" and "communication". 1 is open around the clock; 6 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (3), engine repair (3), brake services (2), brakes (2) and oil change (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 14 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 78 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 5 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 13 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 San Diego let me spread the cost?
5 of the 18 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.
Trinidad Motors
“Trinidad Motors is active in the community and reliable for all your mechanical needs.”
Wentworth Automotive
“Very friendly environment, which it's a great experience when to take your car for a repair, most places aren't as welcoming.”
Dragonfly Automotive
“Very processional and knowledge in there field , i will go no where else”
Convoy Auto Repair
“Friendly & professional while explaining the details.”
Cass Street Automotive
“I like their digital system that send me my car diagnosis via text.”
Miramar Auto Repair
“But they were so awesome, they still assisted with getting a temporary gasket installed and and verified the leak was gone and they didnt charge me a dime.”
Performance Auto
“They're not only professional, timely, and kind, but also had the best pricing and could squeeze me in the soonest!”
Advantec Auto Repair
“Advanced Tech auto repair has been servicing my Chevy Cruze for sometime and has never failed me in offering advice and service they're always extra friendly and ready to assist”
F & M Auto Repair & Diesel Specialist
“Very friendly and professional staff, the boss and his crew do a great job”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“It was unfortunate our van had these issues, but we are very fortunate to have found these guys to do the work quickly to get us back on the road!”
MR Auto SD
“They easily could've charged me a lot of money since I asked if I should change engine oil, transmission fluid, break pads, rotors, tires, and any other issue I need to fix.”
Strong Mobile Diesel
“Chris arrived on time as stated and did his best to solve the issue with my Semi, due not to any fault of his but the last people who did work was unable to fix the issue.”
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