Kiwi's Auto Repair
“Not only that but they were kind and very helpful in explaining what needed to be done right away and what could wait.”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Santa Barbara, CA
15 technicians listed · 12 in Santa Barbara · 4 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Cory Motors
“The team at Cory Motors is great, I always feel comfortable leaving my car with them and they always try to accommodate my schedule.”
Santa Barbara Autowerks
“Had rear suspension issues with my coilovers, they got me in same day and got me and my lady back on the road.”
Swedemasters
“Very professional and I have been going to them for over 20 years.”
Econo Auto Center
“You will be glad that you found this downtown shop, they are honest and do quality work.”
The Engine Company Auto Repair
“Even though it was a simple battery install, he made sure the terminals were cleaned and the housing unit was spotless before he replaced the battery.”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Barbara, CA, these 15 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: Santa Barbara, CA
12 of the 15 technicians we list are based in Santa Barbara; the other 3 serve Santa Barbara from Goleta (6 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 839 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price" and "honest". 4 are open on Saturdays. 1 shows a license on its website; 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 74 years. 3 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 10 of the technicians on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 3 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?
12 of the 15 shops are in Santa Barbara itself and the rest come from other towns within 10 mi. An engine job means leaving the car for days, so the drive happens once at each end rather than every morning.
Ken Symer Automotive
“An auto repair shop which is actually a pleasure to deal with is rare.”
805 Automotive
“Really nice place super professional very clean highly recommend really good prices”
Goleta Radiator & Auto Repair
“The only charges for the time that he spends working on the car honest labor at a fair price always gets the job done on time happy to have this business in town”
Stuttgart Motors
“They explained exactly what was required to fix my car and provided a very reasonable estimate.”
S.B. Motor Works
“I told him I needed the car before Monday so he came in on his Saturday night and put in overtime to get my car in the best shape it has been in!”
Mariah Motorsports
“Learned alot from him and the folks there about rotaries.”
Mahneke Motors
“Very knowledgeable, was able to pinpoint the problem quickly while driving, and even noticed more problems then I had heard.”
Fairview Motors Brakes & Alignment
“They fully inspect your vehicle and give you their honest feedback as to what services you need and your options.”
Hien's Auto Repair
“He is very experienced and gets the job done in a timely manner.”
Why these companies made our list
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