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Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Wilmington, NC
24 technicians listed · 12 in Wilmington · 5 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Import Performance
“They are looking out for you and have your best interest in mind.”
Vandelay Motors Inc.
“Vandelay Motors is where I go for relief when my vehicle decides to behave really strange.”
Kennedy Automotive Services
“As usual, terrific customer service with excellent communication about what was going on!”
All Motors Automotive
“5hrs away from Wilmington and still make the drive back to All Motors just to have our regular maintenance work done or anything else that comes up.”
Portside Diesel Repair & Storage
“Jason there was always available to answer my questions helped me figure out what was wrong with my truck, definitely will be back next time I have issues”
Listed for drivers in and around Wilmington, NC, 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: Wilmington, NC
12 of the 24 technicians we list are based in Wilmington; the other 12 serve Wilmington from towns including Burgaw (24 mi), Holly Ridge (11 mi) and Hampstead (16 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 2,681 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), quality (72%) and value (66%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "fair", "communication" and "diagnosis". 5 are open on Saturdays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (3), AC repair (2), brake repair (2), engine repair (2) and maintenance (2). 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 75 years. 1 offers financing; 1 gives free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 2 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.
Why do some listings show another city?
12 of the 24 shops are in Wilmington itself and the rest come from other towns within 70 mi. An engine job means leaving the car for days, so the drive happens once at each end rather than every morning.
Trey's Coastal Carolina Automotive
“From the moment I walked in the door, I was greeted with a smile and a very helpful staff.”
Alpha Offroad
“He got me up and running for a great price in a couple days!”
Carolina Dyno
“It takes a stand up guy to go out of his way to help someone who isn't his customer the way I was helped.”
Specialized Mechanical Services
“I was very satisfied with his service as the Parts Manager and he provided a solution to my concerns within minutes.”
R & R Machine
“Very , professional and extensive knowledge of automotive machining of engines and parts.”
Tim's Mobile Mechanic Service
“I called him and told him the repair shop was charging $1600 he did all work that was needed for half that price within 24 hours.”
Archers Heavy Hauling AND Diesel Repair
“Outstanding diesel repair shop that went above and beyond to help out with some engine issues on an older Workhorse stepvan.”
D-Fueled Motor Works
“Chris is pro-active with trouble shooting and maintenance and he knows the inherent hiccups of my make and model Chevy.”
Excel Automotive & Tire Inc.
“Took my vehicle there a couple times and great service and price.”
Teachey Auto Repair
“Great service, friendly workers, reasonable priced .”
PHP Motor Sports & Auto
“Very professional,very fair pricing, diagnosed and repaired our vehicle when other places couldn't.”
L & A South Tire and Auto
“L & A South is a great place for all your automotive needs.”
Doran's Transmission
“Friendly staff, repairs are done fast, they repaired 2 transmissions for me.”
T & T Tire Services
“Dale and Gabe are very welcoming and knowledgeable for any car questions.”
Carolina Car Connection Sales & Service
“A great mechanic who knows what he is doing, so knowledgeable, polite, professional, gets the work done in a timely manner and at an affordable, fair price .”
ACE Tire & Auto Shop
“Great guy fair pricing knowledgeable very helpful Will definitely take my vehicles back”
FMJ Racing LLC
“Russell and Jackie are the very best people you will ever know, if you are lucky enough to meet them.”
Hussey Motors
“The lady running the front desk was extremely nice and very professional.”
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