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Faxon Garage
- Tires
- Brakes
- Honest
“I even had a hybrid specific question, and the staff referred me to Luscious Garage (as they work specifically with hybrids), and it makes me even more loyal to Faxon for my regular maintenance.”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in San Mateo, CA
24 technicians listed · 4 in San Mateo · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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At the Shop Auto Repair
- Vehicle
- Job
- Mechanic
“I was seen immediately by the owner, Nick, and not only did he efficiently diagnose the problem, but within twenty minutes the battery of my 2008 VW Beetle had been replaced with a new one.”
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Berkeley Minicar
- Oil
- Brakes
- Drive
“Berkeley Minicar serviced my RAV4 Hybrid for a much more reasonable price than the Toyota dealer, and when they discovered that I needed a new 12 volt battery, they ordered a new one and installed it with no markup or additional labor charges that sa...”
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G-F Automotive
- Mechanic
- Job
- Vehicle
“Because of the Service they've provided me, my Dad brought his cars to them, One of my Mom & Dad's best friends also brought their cars to them, and I have no-idea how many more have sought the service of the team at G-F just simply from the word of ...”
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Torx Motorsports Inc
- BMW
- Mechanic
- Team
“I was previously going to Mc Kevitt Fiat Berkeley, but as their customer service and respect for their clients went way down hill I was on a mission to find a Fiat motor specialist that I could trust for this problem, and for my car in general.”
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Ackerman's Servicing Volvo & Subaru
- Diagnosis
- Mechanic
- Dealership
“In consultation with me, they prioritized which issues needed to be dealt with immediately and which could wait, took care of all the needed repairs, and got me back on the road by the end of that same day.”
Listed for drivers in and around San Mateo, 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.
Area overview: San Mateo, CA
4 of the 24 technicians we list are based in San Mateo; the other 20 serve San Mateo from towns including San Francisco (16 mi), South San Francisco (9 mi) and Berkeley (22 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 4,085 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (85%) and value (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "communication", "diagnosis" and "fair". The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (2), timing belt replacement (2) and tire repair (2). 10 list staff certifications (ASE) and 14 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 20 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 2 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 12 list coupons or special offers. 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 24 shops are in San Mateo itself and the rest come from other towns within 30 mi. An engine job means leaving the car for days, so the drive happens once at each end rather than every morning.
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International Sport Motors
- Team
- Diagnosis
- Communication
“Not only did ISM provide a thorough service, give me a detailed report with photos - which I then brought to my dealer, they helped me maximize my warranty and were totally kind and practical about that.”
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Autometrics
- Alfredo
- Mechanic
- Job
“We bring our vehicles to Autometrics, not only because Victor and Alfredo are such friendly folk, but because we have confidence that they will give our cars the care and service they need to keep on going reliably”
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Dana Meyer Auto Care
“We were pleased with our experience and the advice we received, and if we have to acquire another car will take it there for repairs based on the knowledge and integrity they displayed.”
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Precision Auto Repair
- Price
- Communication
- Cost
“Jiacomo took the time to address every item of concern, explained everything in detail, including what was not an urgent fix, and completed the repair in a timely fashion with excellent results.”
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Adams Autoworx Albany
“I appreciate that they kept everything above board, didn't try to sell me something I didn't need, and gave me the peace of mind that my car is safe to drive!”
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Palm Avenue Motors
- Insurance
- Text Message
- Rental Car
“I was referred to this body shop through my insurance company AAA for damage to my 2024 Subaru Outback (which can be tricky, since it was November 2023 when the damage happened).”
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B & W Service Center
- Tires
- Diagnosed
- Oil
“The service to my car is A1, I'll shop no where else, I've found my place to get my car serviced and I plan to share my experience with my family and friends, Thank You so much.”
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Berkeley Motor Works Inc
- Diagnostic
- Mechanic
- Communication
“They did a great job re-welding the tail pipe and correctly installing a new Weber carburetor after that work had been done improperly by another shop--that I will not name.”
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Auto City Repair
- Vehicles
- Engine
- Team
“I parked in front of this shop, headed to my hotel after 18 hrs of driving (with everything I own in my car) and a gentleman, Arturo Nieto, came outside and offered to let me park in the business space so that my belongings would be safe.”
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JR Automotive
- Mechanic
- Vehicle
- Jesus
“I was hoping to be charged no more than $700, but after checking my engine thoroughly and realizing I had very low mileage on my car, Jesus told me most of the B1 service was unnecessary.”
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Edge Motorworks
- Vehicle
- Honest
- Team
“This was by far the best auto repair shop I have ever been to the Costemor service was outstanding they got the fix done fast did a great job and where honest gave a great price upfront”
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San Rafael European
- Price
- Communication
- Work
“Jesse and his team provide such excellent service, they make everything easy to understand and very clear about what's needed for the vehicle, and I know my Ferrari is in good hands when it's with them.”
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Taylormade Automotive
- Price
- Oil
- Truck
“It's apparent by the shop's cleanliness and organization that management sets a high standard and I have to believe that culture carries over to the service performed, which I appreciate.”
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Nordic Motors
- Team
- Stars
- Mechanics
“Feel very fortunate to have found this group, I have had my car in for three separate services (timing belt, damage to a wheel, and catalytic converter replacement), and experienced amazing service every time”
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Ditos Motors Inc.
- Mechanic
- Starter
- Classic Cars
“The establishment is new and clean and they had comfortable chairs, satellite TV, a cool table made from a drag slick and a keureg setup and a drink/ snack machine in the waiting area.”
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Motor Masters Automotive
- Mechanic
- Truck
- Leak
“Im not from San Mateo so i was kinda stranded…luckily he had someone who could squeeze me in and it was done that evening for a very reasonable price.”
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VAS Motor Works
- Team
- Knowledge
- Diagnostic
“Another vw specialist in town quoted me $7k+ for heater core (they claimed was dash out procedure) and oil leaks they said were coming from oil filter housing, rear main and other places for my partners '12 beetle.”
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Bay Motor Works
- Price
- Team
- Mechanic
“This is especially important for me as a woman, having had multiple bad experiences with mechanics over the years where I have been taken advantage of.”
Engine Repair Services in San Mateo, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$701
Maximum cost
$5257
National Average
$2103
Avg Per Hour Rates
$103
$1811
$2921
Average price range is based on 375 cost profiles
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