Legends Luxury Auto Repair
“Instead of taking a shotgun approach, Danny and his mechanics were able to diagnose the specific sensor causing the problem, making the repair and saving me $$$!”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Tempe, AZ
23 technicians listed · all 23 in Tempe · 3 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
McIlvain Motors
“Scott and Kristine are a wonderful team/couple that make sure you are happy and understand the repairs necessary to complete your concerns.”
Scottsdale Muffler & Automotive
“After seeing the welded on hanger for the old tail pipe was in the way of the spare, they agreed to cut it and didn't charge me at all for the cut and paint”
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American Five Star Auto Repair & Transmission
“Whereas other places were trying to scam me into buying a whole new transmission or rebuilding it, these guys assessed, evaluated and came to find out it didn't need any of that.”
Leksfixit
“I brought my car in for a pre-trip inspection before a long road trip, and I was very impressed with their professionalism, honesty, and efficiency.”
Interstate Auto Repair
“They have worked on a few of our service vehicles so far and we are so happy with their work.”
Listed for drivers in and around Tempe, AZ, these 23 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: Tempe, AZ
All 23 technicians we list here are in Tempe itself. We have 31 technicians in Tempe on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The technicians on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 7,217 reviews; 22 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "honest" and "fair". 3 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (3), oil change (3), preventative maintenance (2) and transmission repairs (2). 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 58 years. 5 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 8 are family- or locally-owned and 11 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 20 of the technicians on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 8 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Do engine shops listed for Tempe let me spread the cost?
5 of the 23 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.
We-Fix-It Auto Repair
“Great service they helped me get a car on the road that was sitting for a year in a parking lot and the labor was very cheap and affordable.”
The Car Shop
“I also like that they have a 2 year warranty on parts and labor, it makes me feel more comfortable with expensive fixes!”
Akina Motor Sportz
“The crew is great the work is amazing and they are somewhere I will definitely be coming back to and recommending everyone I know for their car needs.”
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Rob's Auto Repair
“Price is Upfront with cost and keeps the customer updated before performing any repairs.”
Stratton Motor Cars
“They did such an amazing job, next was wheels and everything from there on out.”
Hayes Transmissions
“I took it to Ryan and he rebuilt the 4l60e using all of the parts he thought would work well with the performance mods on the truck.”
Hyland Auto Repair
“Fixed my AC and I will definitely rely on them again for any future work.”
Murtha Motorsports
“I've trusted Murtha Motorsport with my car since the day they opened, and they continue to exceed my expectations.”
Subiworx
“I brought my Subaru in for a second opinion after some expensive repairs were recommended after a dealership maintenance and got honest recommendations from Subiworx and they did a great job with the repairs.”
Babbitt Motor Werks
“Great service on my bmw x3 for a great price compared to the dealers service thanks Brad broken motor mounts”
Ron Fassl Automotive
“Ron takes the time to explain what's going on with my truck and is patient and detailed when answering my questions.”
Good Works Auto Repair
“They're honest and upfront about what actually needs to be fixed—no upselling or unnecessary repairs.”
Majestic Motors AZ
“I have been using Rick for a few years and I KNOW he is totally honest and it's so easy for a mechanic to be dishonest.”
Mobile Mechanic Pros Tempe
“They arrived fast, diagnosed the leak, recharged the system and replaced the bad compressor clutch.”
Gil's Automotive
“Just go to Gil if you want someone you can trust, someone who is MORE than fair with his prices and if you want your car returned at lightning speed!!”
Euro Motor Works
“Euro Motor Works is the best service center I've ever been to in my life.”
Forza Auto
“Their attention to detail and thorough, multi-step alignment process really show their expertise”
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