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Engine Repair in Allentown, PA
An engine problem is the repair drivers dread most, usually because they expect a vague answer and a big bill. We test first, explain what we found in plain language, and give you a real number before any parts come off the car.
- Certified Technicians
- Warranty Backed
- Free Estimates
- All Makes & Models
Symptoms you need this service
- Rough idle, misfires or hesitation on acceleration
- Knocking, ticking or tapping from under the hood
- Oil or coolant spots on your driveway
- White, blue or black smoke from the exhaust
- Overheating in traffic
- A noticeable drop in power or fuel economy
What the repair involves
Testing before parts
Compression and leak-down tests, scan data and a physical inspection tell us whether you are looking at a gasket, a sensor or something deeper.
Repair options explained
Sometimes the honest answer is that a repair is not worth it on an older car. We tell you that, and we tell you what the alternative costs.
The repair itself
Gaskets, timing components, cooling system parts, sensors and full rebuilds, followed by a road test and a recheck for leaks.
Why choose East Side Auto Repair
- A written estimate before any work starts, and a call if anything changes
- We show you the worn part instead of asking you to take our word for it
- Warranty-backed parts and labor on the work we do
- Certified technicians who have been with the shop for years
- A neighborhood shop on E Tilghman St, not a national chain
Vehicles we service
We work on all makes and models — domestic, Japanese and European. That includes everyday cars, pickup trucks, SUVs, minivans, cargo and passenger work vans, and small business fleets running around Allentown, Bethlehem and Whitehall.
If you are not sure whether we can handle your vehicle, call the shop at (610) 864-4526 and ask. The answer is almost always yes.
Engine Repair questions
Do you work on all makes and models?
Yes. Domestic, Japanese and European cars, trucks, SUVs and work vans all come through our shop in Allentown.
Will you tell me if the repair is not worth the money?
We will. If the cost of an engine repair is close to what the vehicle is worth, we say so before you spend anything.
Do I need a diagnosis first?
For most engine complaints, yes. Diagnostics let us give you a firm price instead of replacing parts and hoping the noise goes away.
Location & hours
1316 E Tilghman St
Allentown, PA 18109
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
Sat 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Sunday Closed
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Book engine repair
Tell us the vehicle and what it is doing. We will call you back with a real number.
Ready to get it fixed?
Book online or call the shop and talk to a real person about your vehicle.
Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–6:00 PM · Sat 9:00 AM–2:00 PM · Sunday Closed