Open V8 engine on a stand in the Houston shop, red Chevelle in the background

Engine trouble.
A person answers.

Family-owned Houston engine and transmission repair shop on Chrisman Road. Thirty years in.

13333 Chrisman Rd · Houston, TX 77039

Family owners of Affordable Engine

Locally owned. Locally operated.

A Houston shop.
A human connection.

You shouldn’t have to navigate a phone tree just to talk about your car.

At Affordable Engine and Automotive Repair, you can pick up the phone and speak with a real person. Tell us what’s going on, ask your questions, and talk through what you need.

We’re a family-owned shop in Houston, just 13 miles south of Spring, on Chrisman Road. That personal connection is how we want every repair conversation to begin.

30years in business
30,000+customers served
Get to know our approach

Start with your vehicle.

Parts and labor.
Your questions first.

Wholesale parts and labor, so you skip the middleman.

Ask about the parts, labor and pricing for your repair. Call us about your vehicle and the work you need. Let’s start with a conversation, not a guessing game.

Talk about your repair

Know what you’re authorizing.

Ask for the scope of work and charges in writing before authorizing inspection or repair.

Have a billing question?

Read our refund and repair-payment information, then call the shop about your situation.

Engine and automotive repair

Let’s talk about
what’s under
your hood.

An engine concern, a transmission problem, or a question about a rebuild? Tell us about your vehicle and what you’ve noticed.

Ask the shop: (346) 298-9465
Engine repair

Something doesn’t sound or feel right? Call with your vehicle’s year, make and model, and describe what’s happening. We’ll talk with you about your engine repair needs.

Rebuilt engines

Looking into a rebuilt engine? Talk to us about your vehicle and what you need before deciding on your next step. Call to discuss options and availability.

Transmission repair

Tell us about the shifting issue, unusual noise, or other transmission concern you’re experiencing. Call the shop to discuss your vehicle and repair needs.

Cylinder heads

Have a cylinder head question? Give us the engine and vehicle details so we can discuss the work you need and current availability.

Not sure where your problem fits? Call us. Confirm service availability and timing before bringing your vehicle in.

In the shop

The work.

A live loop of the bay. Shove it left or right.

Timing gears and chain on a shop engine
Assembled engine on a stand
Timing chain work on an engine
Open V8 block on a stand
Engine timing assembly in the shop
V8 on a stand in the shop bay
Camshaft and valve train on a shop engine
Open cylinder bores in an engine block
Aluminum engine block on the shop bench
Timing gears and chain close-up

From customers

In their words.

Real quotes from people who brought work here. Spelling and wording are theirs.

If I had only read the Yelp reviews, I probably wouldn't have called Affordable Engines - Steve. Luckily for me, I was referred to them by my Goodyear Service Center for a repair they couldn't perform. My 2007 Chevy Suburban had a known problem with the DOD system that prevented the lifters from switching from 4 to 8 cylinders. I was quoted $3200 and $3800 by two other providers just to repair the lifters. For about that same price, Affordable Engines rebuilt my entire engine (lifters included) and gave me a 3yr/36,000 warranty. My burb is running like new! Steve is a straight shooter, knows his stuff, and will be honest about what your vehicle needs.

Lee · Yelp, 2019

He rebuilt the motor in my 07 purple charger and did a great job. I have recommended him to other friends who he has taken care of also and worked out financial issues with. Steve is a standup guy and will take care of you.

Yelp customer · 2018

Used his service on a jeep 3.6 customer damaged the engine he rebuilt the engine again no charge and even bought a higher priced oil pump to replace the first one good service will use again

Aldine · Yelp, 2023

I drove 2.5 hours to bring my truck to this company after having two other people take my money and screw my truck up worse than before. It was hard to trust anybody at that point but after talking with Steve and hearing the knowledge he had, I took the chance and made the trip. Steve was completely transparent with me thruout the entire process.

Michael Grupp · Facebook

Had valve train failure on my 2005 Lincoln Navigator with the 5.4 3v motor and found that Affordable Engine Exchange specialized in that motor. I looked at some reviews and messaged some of the good reviewers on yelp and decided to give Steve a call and we discussed what was wrong and what it would cost to fix it and that tow was free to get it to his shop. It took about 1 month to get it done right when the quarantine shutdown started but the guy got it done and was polite and always would answer my text. The Navigator runs perfect with no issues at all and comes with a 40k warranty too!

Yelp customer · Friendswood, 2020

I picked up an 08 charger with a know bad hemi that had a minimum rod knock and cam issues and had it towed to his shop (free which was nice). I found him on fb market listing rebuilding hemi engines for a very good price and even with several bad reviews I rolled the dice. A lot of people seem to get mad when their car requires more than the bare minimum and the bill is higher. really just depends what the car needs. I see that in my shop as well. With parts availability in the world being what it is it took a little longer than expected but the charger is running great. I plan to send him more work in the future and is a better value than my past builder I had used.

Yelp customer · 2021

Steve rebuilt the engine for me on a 2013 Ford F-150. Only had it back long enough to put a couple hundred miles on it, but running well. I believe I saved money compared to other quotes I had.

Michael R. · Yelp, 2024

Come talk to us

Start with
a real person.

(346) 298-9465

No email-only support. No automated runaround.
Just call and tell us what’s going on.

Find us in Houston

Affordable Engine and Automotive Repair
13333 Chrisman Rd
Houston, TX 77039
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Before you head over

Call to confirm current hours, availability and the best time to bring your vehicle.

What to have ready when you call
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