John's Auto Care
“The folks at John's Auto were incredibly patient in explaining the test codes on my truck and coming up with a repair plan.”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Syracuse, NY
15 technicians listed · 6 in Syracuse · 4 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Davco Performance Automotive
“Their rates are fair and didn't leave feeling as though I had been ripped off or had work done that was unnecessary.”
Big 4 Tire
“So grateful they were able to get me in and new tires in such short notice 🙌 …”
Autotech
“Definitely recommend this place to receive great quality work at a fairly decent price.”
Chris' Automotive Repair Service
“Service is excellent, car is always clean when done and can usually speak to the owner when necessary 👍 …”
Independent Field Service LLC
“I will definitely be recommending their services to family and friends”
Listed for drivers in and around Syracuse, NY, 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: Syracuse, NY
6 of the 15 technicians we list are based in Syracuse; the other 9 serve Syracuse from towns including East Syracuse (4 mi), Baldwinsville (9 mi) and Liverpool (6 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 1,901 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), quality (81%) and value (81%). 4 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 2 offer financing; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 10 of the technicians on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 6 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?
6 of the 15 shops are in Syracuse itself and the rest come from other towns within 15 mi. An engine job means leaving the car for days, so the drive happens once at each end rather than every morning.
Skyline Auto Service Center
“They diagnosed the problem and fixed it at a fair price and got us on our way as soon as possible.”
Echo Motors LLC
“Low prices, kept me updated on vehicle progress, they even shared their lunch with me while they worked on my car and I waited for it.”
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Hiram's Tire & Service
“Will hands down be using them again”
Collins Automotive Service Center
“We highly recommend Collins Automotive to all of our local neighbors and friends!”
Manlius Motor Works Inc
“They were very accommodating, worked quickly and thoroughly, and took the time to talk through everything with me.”
B & M Transmission
“What could have cost us a lot of money not knowing what our problem was, ended up being a simple adjustment.”
Cold Springs Automotive
“We know they won't take us for a ride like some other shops!”
Stingray Motorsports
“Time to hear what you want and doesn't just take your car and your money, he helped me understand the SMART options I have and explain examples of past projects.”
Big Bend Service Inc
“From the polite and honest quote over the phone to a fixed car it was a nice experience.”
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