Modern Engine

What a huge mistake i made using this company. My truck mechanic pulled my 5.7L chevy engine and took it to them (simple, LS 350 - any engine guy on earth can rebuild one blindfolded). Got engine back, my truck mech reinstalled engine, and he tells me it's no good. Took truck +engine back to Modern Engine. A week later - nothing. Call them, they say "Motor is bad, but we don't have anyone who can pull the motor - get your truck out of here and get someone to pull it." My poor, old truck mechanic is beside himself - meanwhile i am out my dumptruck which is costing me 1000s. These guys are really bad at what they do, and really bad at running a business.

Horrible experience. I would NEVER recommend. They will never jeopardize their profits. Even if it means blaming YOU for the problem. Check L.A. Superior Court records. These people have been sued multiple times and still refuse to accept what they are doing is wrong.

I haven't seen a shop like this in long time. Classic grease monkey mechanics refurbishing motors cranks still working on old motors. I enjoyed the few min i was there

Had engine rebuilt here, 3yr. 36,000mile warranty $2400.great price, great warranty except I have returned it 4 times in less then 6months. each time taking 2-3weeks to attempt to repair. 1) Head gasket leak. 2)Foul plug due to water in the head. 3) Engine light on, not sure what the cause was but #4 cylinder. 4)Engine light on again. Valve not seating.same cylinder as 3rd time.

Between 2nd & 3rd time I replaced the water pump, radiator, coils, plugs. I changed the oil within 1000 miles after rebuild. Get what you pay for. My vehicle is there again as I write this.

I only purchased parts here but they really came through for me. I was having work done in Orange County. Mechanic assured me if I needed a part he could get it in one day. Of course the part was needed and now mechanic tells me part is a week out coming from Texas! My vehicle is gutted with hours or work to reassemble. Searched and found Modern Engine and left message after business hours on a Thursday.

I got a call back at 8:18 A.M. Friday morning that the two parts I needed would be at their business by 3 P.M. that day! AND was quoted a price 150$ less than the mechanic said parts from Texas would cost! I am just so pleased by the customer service and great prices. Thank you!

Full engine rebuild on 2007 Lexus GS 350. Awesome job guys at Modern Engine. I appreciate your business and keep up the good work.

I highly recommended Modern Engine for machine work. I had to get a valve job done on my B20Z head for a restoration in my 1990 Honda CRX Si. Hector helped me out over the phone and quoted me a very reasonable price for the job. We bonded over the CRX platform and he told me of the adventures he had in his when he owned one. Gotta love the car community for that.

As for the work, the valve job included hot tanking, sandblasting and resurfacing of the head. The head had bits and pieces of old headgasket on the intake side when I gave it to them and it came back like new. The job took 3 days, but I couldn't be happier with the results. I just wish I had taken some pictures to share with Google. I'm sure when I get the head back on and timing set I'm going to be very very happy. Thanks Hector and Modern Engine!

Nice & friendly! But their ( engine) Mechanics don't know what the hell they are doing. I've taken my car to them 3x and still has the same issue. Mickey Mouse jobs. temporary fix. Oh and you'll definitely get your car back with scratches. My advice is go elsewhere and save yourself the troubles. Unfortunately I have the warranty of my vehicle with them. Hopefully 4x the charm.

First impression: Five stars! Knowledgable, responsible, and honorable. The guys at Modern Engine have been true to their word so far. I had a classic 1970s Cadillac v8 500 rebuilt with them (a nice test of their skills, since the engine could hardly be considered modern). They also installed an aftermarket camshaft for me, which didn't phase them in the slightest.

I had the engine installed by a separate shop because that's where AAA originally towed the vehicle. After a few miles test driving the newly rebuilt engine, we experienced an internal knocking. The installer advised I remove the engine and bring it back to rebuilder, so I brought the engine back to Modern Engine towards the end of business hours (5pm), they stayed open past 5pm to receive it, and told me they'd let me know their diagnosis the following day.

Sure enough, I got a call from them the next day saying that I had some squeaked bearings, and Vahan asked me to bring in my oil pan and invited me in to see the internal state of the engine. Sure enough, there was some major damage to the pistons, and there will need to be some significant work to get the vehicle back on the road. Vahan took me through all the possible causes of the issue, and expressed his desire to "ensure this doesn't happen again." He also said "don't worry, we built it and we will fix it." I'd recommend having them do the install for you if they do your rebuild, so that they can oversee the process from beginning to end.

I believe they will stand behind their work and their warrantee. They certainly know their stuff, and looks like they have a huge volume of engines coming in and out, which suggests you can count on Modern Engine for their expertise or experience. You've got to be wary of Google reviews for mechanics, good and bad: sometimes shops seed their google results with positive reviews, other times, it's only the unhappy customers you hear from.

I will update this review once the work is done and I get my vehicle back on the road and running, but as of now, I'd say despite the haters, this shop has been dependable, fair, and willing to work with me to ensure a pleasant customer experience.

Amazing customer service and professional. I have all my mechanic needs here and their prices are affordable, even though engine rebuilding costs much, they have fair price with great service and warranty. highly recommend. if there was more than 5 stars, I would definitely give them more.