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Paradise Motorsports
“They are honest and they don't waste your time, or money like a certain vw dealership/service I won't mention, (Bob Baker) who should be banned from laying a hand on any vehicle, not even a oil change.”
Engine Repair & Rebuild in San Diego, CA
24 technicians listed · 18 in San Diego · 5 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
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Miramar Automotive & Transmission
- Upsell
- Pictures
- Inspection
“Also, I liked the way they create a detailed report describing the condition of the car with pictures, which helped me to make right decisions and you don't need to have deep pockets to get the work done.”
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7 to 7 Auto Repair
- Engine
- Oil
- Diagnosed
“I made an appointment online, received an email confirming the appointment within approximately ten minutes, and then was taken immediately when I showed up at the time of the appointment.”
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Allied Gardens Automotive Inc
- Mechanic
- Fair
- Vehicle
“We consider ourselves lucky to be in the hands of these extremely conscientious mechanics who make our safety and our cars' performance and longevity top priorities.”
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FTS Auto
- Drive
- Brakes
- Mechanic
“The customer service is great and any issues are resolved, and probably the best thing to be said is I'm always looking to refer people to FTS since they take care of business.”
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Coastal Car Care
- Classic Cars
- 2010
- Mechanic
“I've been working a lot with Cory there, and as an example of this expertise, we had a problem for 1 1/2 years with our Camry stalling intermittently, happening about once a month.”
Area overview: San Diego, CA
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 18 are in San Diego itself and 6 come from San Marcos (21 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 6,445 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (82%), quality (82%) and value (66%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "honest" and "fair". 5 are open on Saturdays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (4), engine repair (4), brakes (3), air conditioning (2) and alignments (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 9 list staff certifications (ASE) and 21 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 78 years. 7 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 14 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around San Diego, CA, 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.
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North Park Auto Repair
- Diagnosed
- Smog
- Honest
“I've had horrible experiences in the past with other auto mechanic shops, especially being a woman and feeling taking advantage of with extra charges.”
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Cal West Auto Center
- Brakes
- Dealership
- Honest
“At Cal West auto youre treated like family, always given a fair price, and leave with a smile on your face knowing you're supporting a business that actually cares about their costumers and not the bottom line.”
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John's Automotive Care
“Before that happened, Justin even called me & told me the parts company called him & said they over charged $30 for the lock so he lowered the estimate.”
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Wentworth Automotive
- Fuel
- Mechanic
- Smog
“I came in spur of the moment, and they got me in within a couple hours, and kindly offered me and my boyfriend a shuttle to somewhere to kill some time while they worked on my car.”
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Trinidad Motors
- Diagnosed
- Fair
- Vehicle
“I was stranded next to Trinidad Motors with some car troubles and I ran into the shop and asked if I could borrow a few tools, Angel stopped what he was doing and helped me out, he was so kind and helpful!”
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Smitty's Service
- Pump
- Inspection
- Diagnostic
“I was blown away by the 700+ almost perfect reviews for this place but after going in for a flat that required a tire replacement, I can say it is 100% deserved.”
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Convoy Auto Repair
- Smog
- Communication
- Job
“I was referred to Convoy Auto Repair and called to schedule an appointment to have my A/C checked out as it has been blowing hot air and I wanted to get it fixed before summer came.”
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Dragonfly Automotive
“My experience with Dragonfly was simply Outstanding and Jericho was superior in every aspect in regards to dealing with the insurance company and with us AND my car looked great !!!”
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KB Motorsports
- Happy
- Drive
- BMW
“I've been bringing them my BMW's for 12+ years, had everything from oil changes to engine rebuild-swaps and they're legit the most professional, helpful, reasonable shop in business.”
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Cass Street Automotive
- Diagnosis
- Communication
- Vehicle
“As someone who trusts basically no one to work on my truck, after working with Jade and everyone at Cass Street while working in the auto repair industry for 2 years, Cass Street Auto is one of the two shops in pacific beach I'd let even touch my tru...”
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Miramar Auto Repair
- Dealership
- Job
- Mechanic
“Car troubles are stressful enough so it's a relief finding a new shop and they are actually honest and want to help instead of just profit off of you.”
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Performance Auto
- Work
- Brakes
- Mechanic
“Great experience… Tiffany and her team diagnosed and repaired my diesel in the quoted timeframe and with no extra cost added to the original estimate fortunately.”
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Terry's Auto Specialist
“Been going here for a few years and he is truly the best, if you are looking for a honest mechanic that knows what they are doing this is the place to go,”
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F & M Auto Repair & Diesel Specialist
- Dealership
- Ford
- Mechanic
“Good work and super helpful, but the only downside was the wait time for my truck to be fixed, they are super busy and it took a month to get my truck back.”
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Advantec Auto Repair
- Fair
- Team
- Oil
“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”
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Caledonian Auto Repair
- 2014
- Engine
- Mechanic
“Called Caledonian Auto Repair this morning in a panic because my car wasn't starting in the CSUSM parking lot, I got it towed there and Terry fixed up my car while I went to class.”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Oil
- Clutch
- Job
“I also would like to say thanks to Joseph the technician for his excellent communication and the thorough evaluation that he gave me regarding my transmission issues...”
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MR Auto SD
- Plugs
- Inspection
- Mechanic
“I had a battery problem , and after they jumpstart my car They advice me to go back to the place where i bought the battery (since my warranty was still good).”
Engine Repair Services in San Diego, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$749
Maximum cost
$5614
National Average
$2246
Avg Per Hour Rates
$110
$1934
$3119
Average price range is based on 340 cost profiles
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Can I spread the cost of an engine repair in San Diego?
7 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.