Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Vista, CA

17 technicians listed · all 17 in Vista · 1 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 15 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Aero Auto Repair Vista

Aero Auto Repair Vista

4.8 127 reviews
“Had some routine maintenance along with N issue that needed immediate attention and was once again happy with the service I received.”
Coupons & offersASE certifiedSince 1997Financing
1215 N Melrose Dr
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B&C Auto Repair

B&C Auto Repair

4.9 109 reviews
“Consistent in demonstrating they understand my needs and act in my best interest.”
BBB A+Since 1971Family-owned
918 Postal Way
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RC Auto & Smog

RC Auto & Smog

4.7 72 reviews
“They replaced a left headlamp bulb, but had to order the socket clip it went into because it had melted and needed replacing as well.”
ASE certifiedSince 1993
1410 S Santa Fe Ave Ste A
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TJ Crossman's Auto Repair

TJ Crossman's Auto Repair

4.7 107 reviews
“Overall, my experience with their customer service was excellent and the quality of their service was top notch.”
36-mo/36k-mi warrantyASE-certified techsDomestic car specialistShuttle serviceSince 2006Free consultation
1148 N Melrose Dr Suite A
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GM Exclusive Auto

GM Exclusive Auto

4.9 132 reviews
“We have trusted Art and GM Exclusive for over 20 years and never been disappointed with the work.”
GM specialistSince 2002BBB accreditedInsurance accepted
1215-B N Melrose Dr
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European Motorsports

European Motorsports

4.9 72 reviews
“Cameron and his team are top notch professionals and I trust my car with them.”
German-made specialistBBB accreditedSince 1995
2588 Progress St #11
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Listed for drivers in and around Vista, CA, these 17 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: Vista, CA

All 17 technicians we list here are in Vista itself. We have 19 technicians in Vista on file; this page shows the highest-rated 17. The technicians on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 2,843 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 15 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "honest" and "diagnosis". 1 is open around the clock; 4 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (4), brake services (2), check engine light (2), fleet services (2) and maintenance (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 55 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 1 offers financing; 1 gives free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.

Bob Workman's European Auto Repair

Bob Workman's European Auto Repair

4.9 67 reviews
“Owner is a classy guy with a lot of experience under his belt.”
European automobiles specialistSince 2013
1304 N Melrose Dr a
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Sprinter Service & Repair

Sprinter Service & Repair

5.0 132 reviews
“As a lady owning a van and not mechanical, I appreciate the advice from “12 commandments” they provided!”
Free brake fluid testFree estimatesSprinter vans specialistSprinter oil service $179Since 2019
723 Olive Ave SUITE B
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AMS Complete Car Care

AMS Complete Car Care

5.0 38 reviews
“They had worked on my 2006 acura rsx and my 2015 Chevy Tahoe always did an amazing job and always provide quality parts.”
3-yr warrantyFamily-ownedSince 2017
2512 S Santa Fe Ave H5
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Autotyme Automotive Inc.

Autotyme Automotive Inc.

4.8 77 reviews
“They took the time to explain the issues with my car in a way I could understand and provided me with options for repairs”
Coupons & offersAsian car specialist32+ yearsFamily-owned
1146 N Melrose Dr suite 801
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2M Autowerks

2M Autowerks

4.3 15 reviews
“2M did great work on repairing my M4 after damaging the right front body, steering components, brakes etc!!”
Since 2012
1351 Distribution Way STE 2
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Apex Diesel Repair

Apex Diesel Repair

4.8 18 reviews
“Wade tightened me up on a brake job for my motorhome, he was the third mechanic I had to hire because the other guys were extremely lacking, like they were afraid.”
ASE certifiedOpen 24 hoursSince 2018
1045 Mullen Way
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Headflow Masters

Headflow Masters

4.6 8 reviews
“He rebuilt our '78 Westy motor and I cannot say enough about his incredible expertise.”
1-yr warrantyClassic air-cooled Volkswagen engine performance specialistSe habla españolVW Econoblock $1,500Since 1999
2472 S Santa Fe Ave
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Ocampo Performance LLC

Ocampo Performance LLC

4.5 30 reviews
“My splash shield was missing a screw since I ran over something on the freeway and I needed to get it fix right away and they definitely helped me out right away.”
Since 2012
1144 S Santa Fe Ave
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California Environmental Solutions

California Environmental Solutions

5.0 1 review
“Quite the salesman and is very knowledgeable about diesel vehicles and the products that this place sells.”
LicensedSince 2023Family-owned
1338 N Melrose Dr # D
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Rough Road Auto Performance

Rough Road Auto Performance

5.0 17 reviews
“And whatever you decide to do, they deliver exactly what you expected to be done, at even lower than the estimated price.”
Since 2008
1330 N Melrose Dr C
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Carlos Auto Repair

Carlos Auto Repair

4.3 4 reviews
“By far the best mechanic I have brought my cars too, they give really good prices and get the work done quickly, they can do pretty much anything here.”
2552 S Santa Fe Ave
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