Morris Automotive
“He took a look at my car and it ended up being fine, but he explained what to keep an eye on and what signs would indicate an actual problem that would warrant bringing my car back in.”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Santa Monica, CA
10 technicians listed · 7 in Santa Monica · 6 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified November 11, 2026
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Joy Automotive Service & Repair
“Jesse and the team at Joy performed amazing service on my E class and they were very easy to work with.”
Hobart Auto Center
“He took the time to explain what needed to be done, kept me updated throughout the process, and made sure everything was handled properly.”
G&N Motors MBZ Certified Mercedes-Benz Service&repair
“The prices are very reasonable and quality of the work done at this shop is top notch.”
Pacific Motors
“I trust them completely with my BMWs, even though they are primarily a Mercedes shop, because they came so highly recommended and have consistently proven their expertise.”
Custom Performance Racing Engines
“Good engines and good convo topics make this place a local gem of a business.”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Monica, CA, these 10 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 Monica, CA
7 of the 10 technicians we list are based in Santa Monica; the other 3 serve Santa Monica from Los Angeles (8 mi) and Compton (17 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,818 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "honest". 6 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 8 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 1 gives free estimates and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 10 of the technicians on this page; 4 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 1 takes 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?
7 of the 10 shops are in Santa Monica itself and the rest come from other towns within 20 mi. An engine job means leaving the car for days, so the drive happens once at each end rather than every morning.
German Motor Car Services
“I took my car there years ago and moved away, but I will never forget how much he helped me and how honest and professinal that he was.”
Malibu Motors Services
“Henry and his brothers are knowledgeable and honest mechanics that are very reasonably priced”
J Motors
“They were booked solid but a cancelation allowed me to be squeezed in last minute for an oil change and basic checkup for my old Tacoma.”
Foreign Sport Technician
“They have been working on vintage Porsche 911's for over 50 years.”
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