★★★★★
“We bring all 4 of our vehicles to Rafa. He's done everything from simply replacing shocks to a complete engine install. Always professional, friendly, honest and the work is excellent. We won't go anywhere else.”
Todd GlatzGoogle review
Engine Repair
in Santa Fe
Before anybody quotes you an engine, somebody should prove you need one.
Bring it in if
Any of this sounds familiar.
Overheating, or a temperature gauge climbing
Knocking, ticking or a new mechanical noise
Loss of power or rough idle
Smoke, or a burning or fuel smell
Visible leaks under the vehicle
Another shop has quoted you a whole engine
Diagnosis before the estimate
“You need a new engine” is the biggest sentence in this trade, and it is said too easily. It is worth a second opinion every single time. In one review on this site, a customer had been quoted roughly five thousand dollars for an engine by other shops; the real repair was six hundred.
Sometimes an engine really does need replacing, and we do that work too — one longtime customer has had everything from shocks to a complete engine install done here. But we get there by testing, not by guessing.
Engine work we handle
- Exhaust manifolds, gaskets and seals
- Cooling systems — radiators, water pumps, thermostats, hoses
- Timing components and drive belts
- Misfires, rough running and performance loss
- Oil and coolant leak diagnosis and repair
- Complete engine replacement
Older vehicles and high-mileage vehicles are welcome — a good part of the work here is keeping cars people are attached to on the road.
Proof, from customers
Not our words.
★★★★★
“Rafa made me feel as if I was home, took care of my RV 86 Toyota radiator that was leaking. Replaced right there on spot, was a magician with his team.”
Rainer BallGoogle review
Questions
Engine Repair, answered.
My car is old. Is it worth fixing?
That's a real question and it deserves a real answer. We'll tell you what the repair costs and what shape the rest of the vehicle is in, so you can decide. We won't push you either way.
Someone quoted me a new engine. Should I get a second opinion?
Yes. Always, on a number that size.
Do you work on diesels or specialty engines?
Call and describe the vehicle — we'll tell you honestly whether it's work we should take on. confirm scope
Also at the shop
Vehicles we service
Book it
Tell us what it’s doing. We’ll take it from there.
Diagnosis, scheduled service or a second opinion on somebody else’s estimate. You don’t have to know what’s wrong — that’s the job.