Ace Body & Motor
“Andy, Jason and James all took time to explain in detail the inspection results and what one could expect from owning this car.”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild near West Des Moines, IA
1 of these technicians is based in West Des Moines; the others serve West Des Moines from towns including Des Moines (9 mi), Clive (4 mi) and Waukee (7 mi).
2 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Scott's Automotive Services Inc
“I love knowing that any recommendations they make, are what I actually need.”
All Pro Servicenter
“Pete is incredible and made a stressful situation for my vehicle into a great outcome when they worked really hard to get my vehicle repairs completed quickly.”
Joey's Auto Shop
“Joey's replaced it and the thermostat pretty quick and for a decent price.”
Chamberlin Automotive
“Excellent service, got us in quick, kept in touch through the process, no BS, solved the problem fast, excellent price, this will be are go to place.”
Mobile Super Service /Mss
“Honest, found used parts to save me money and just overall friendly staff.”
Listed for drivers in and around West Des Moines, IA, 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: West Des Moines, IA
The 15 technicians on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 5,063 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (85%), professionalism (82%) and value (74%). 2 are open on Saturdays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are air conditioning (2), brake repair (2), brakes (2), check engine light (2) and cooling system (2). 6 list staff certifications (ASE) and 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 76 years. 5 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the technicians on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 4 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.
Do engine shops listed for West Des Moines let me spread the cost?
5 of the 15 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.
Army Post Auto Care
“Came off as genuine and helpful--because of this I ended up taking his advice and having him work on several other things on top of what I originally brought my car in for.”
J & K Automotive
“It always feels like I'm having a family member work on my car.”
Willard Garage
“It never felt like they were trying to upsell or take advantage of me, especially because the services they recommended were things I had already been considering.”
Westside Auto Pros
“Tow truck was dispatched quickly (roughly 8 pm on a Tuesday), driver was very friendly, and professional.”
Lund Motors
“This shop cares about their customers, is thorough in troubleshooting, fair with pricing, and doesn't sell you things you don't need.”
Lane's Automotive Service and Repair
“If I can't get in with Lane's for a bit, my car sits until it can be seen and worked on by them.”
Acheson Auto Works
“If you're like me, and have a vehicle where the age of it is making it quite enjoy what's in your wallet to keep running, Acheson Auto is the first place I always recommend people for quality work and results.”
Central Iowa Diesel
“They got me right in and out and fix everything I needed!!”
West Side Mechanics
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