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A1 Vista Auto Repair
- Honest
- Reviews
- Vehicles
“Sonia was phenomenal answered all my questions and as for the Mechanic Jessie man dude had my truck up and running in no time best services ever thanks man....”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Vista, CA
24 technicians listed · 19 in Vista · 1 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Aero Auto Repair Vista
“I was very pleased with the service and with the staff, they were very personal to me, and gave me information on every step of the repairs and oil change.”
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B&C Auto Repair
- Pricing
- Family Owned Business
- Job
“I have been coming here for several years now and the service has always been excellent and fair, they only charge for the work that was done using quality parts”
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TJ Crossman's Auto Repair
“Taking my vehicles to "the shop" is no longer a dreaded chore as it is a chance to check in with friends, all while being confident you are being treated fairly.”
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European Motorsports: Porsche
- Sell
- Diagnosed
- Team
“Service manager diagnosed car corrected service light, which was a reminder for oil change that I had done at another shop and I was unaware that they did not reset it.”
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GM Exclusive Auto
- Tahoe
- Mechanic
- Job
“However, I personally choose to go here despite the cost because I know that the job is going to get done efficiently and effectively so it is well worth the cost.”
Listed for drivers in and around Vista, CA, these 24 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
19 of the 24 technicians we list are based in Vista; the other 5 serve Vista from towns including Oceanside (5 mi), San Marcos (5 mi) and Temecula (22 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 3,226 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), quality (86%) and value (62%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "honest", "fair" and "diagnosis". 1 is open around the clock; 5 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 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 55 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 2 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. 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.
Do engine shops listed for Vista let me spread the cost?
2 of the 24 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.
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Advantage Automotive / Utvs
“Michael is the best mechanic I have ever had, I've been having him service mine and my husbands and my sons car for over 5 years, we will never go any where else”
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Bob Workman's European Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Honest
- BMW
“Bob ran some tests & found out my starter went out, we replaced it, he was able to find the other issues I had been dealing with, he did those repairs & got my 🚗 running smooth,🛤”
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Sprinter Service & Repair
- Transmission Fluid
- Engine
- Dealership
“Just recently the shop squeezed me in to remove then reinstall a reinforcement bar for stabilizer jacks that blocked a tire shop from replacing a spare.”
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Vinh Phat Auto Repair & Muffler
- Fair
- Brakes
- Driving
“I've gone to him a few times already and I can trust that he is giving me honest feedback about my car and charging me really great prices for his services.”
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RC Auto & Smog
- Professional
- Mechanic
- Team
“I had taken my car to another shop to get my brakes done, but they couldn't get my brakes to work right and they actually suggested I take it to RC Auto.”
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Autotyme Automotive Inc.
- Money
- Oil
- Vehicle
“And the person we worked with was great, kept us up to date on what was being done/needed to be done and just made us feel confident in the whole process.”
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AMS Complete Car Care
- Motorsports
- Mechanics
- Job
“The manager, Kevin, did a great job at explaining what was needed and didn't make me feel like a complete buffoon when I had questions or asked for clarification!”
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2M Autowerks
- Brake
- BMW
“Here's a quick list of work they have done: OEM M-Sport Front Bumper, OEM M-Sports Side Skirts, Replica M3 Rear (paint and the quality of the install was perfect) Custom Exhaust, LCI Taillights, Drilled/Slotted Rotors, KW V3 Coilover Suspension.”
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Apex Diesel Repair
- Skill
- Mechanic
- Truck
“By describing what happened, he went right to the problem and got us back on the road in the time we would have been waiting for original arrival time.”
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Headflow Masters
- Engine
“Ive head great wxperience here at Headflow.”
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Service Time Auto Repair
- Duke
“Took it to STAR for a second opinion and come to find out that the bushings are fine and the only real issue was a missing nut on one of the stabilizers.”
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Dark Kastle Motorsports
- Audi
“Been going to Derek and Stan for several years now with my family fleet of vehicles of all makes and models and they always treat me right and use top quality parts.”
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Ocampo Performance LLC
“Ocampo is an excellent mechanic I recommend him to anyone that owns a foreign car BMW Mercedes Lexus Porsche any kind of car it gets fixed and fixed right”
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California Environmental Solutions
“Quite the salesman and is very knowledgeable about diesel vehicles and the products that this place sells.”
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Rough Road Auto Performance
- Vehicle
- Owner
- Price
“Not only can they fix problems that most mechanics can't they will usually be able to fix it faster and they will do it right the first time without selling you on crap you don't need.”
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Carlos Auto Repair
- Prices
“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.”
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Paradise Motorsports
“They are honest and they don't waste your time, or money like a certain vw dealership/service I won't mention, (Bob Baker) who should be banned from laying a hand on any vehicle, not even a oil change.”
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Oceanside Tire and Service Center Tire Pros
- Fair
- Brakes
- Drive
“Great shop, good atmosphere, positive attitude among employees, they were quick to respond to my service request, and had me back on the road within an hour”
Engine Repair Services in Vista, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$700
Maximum cost
$5244
National Average
$2098
Avg Per Hour Rates
$103
$1807
$2913
Average price range is based on 494 cost profiles
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