Engine Repair

Keep an eye on the signs of engine damage.

Signs that your car may need engine repair include unusual noises like knocking or grinding, decreased performance such as reduced acceleration or power, a check engine light on the dashboard, excessive exhaust smoke, and engine overheating. Any of these symptoms should prompt immediate attention to prevent further damage and ensure the safety and reliability of your vehicle.

Unusual Noises

Reduced Power and Performance

Smoke from Exhaust

Engine Overheating

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Engine Repair in Jeffersontown, KY

Engine repair offers several benefits, including improved vehicle performance, increased fuel efficiency, and enhanced safety. By addressing issues promptly, you can extend your engine’s lifespan and avoid more extensive and costly damage down the road. Overall, engine repair saves you money in the long run and ensures your vehicle remains reliable and safe for daily travel.

Unusual Noises

Strange sounds such as knocking, tapping, or grinding can signal engine trouble. These noises may indicate issues with the internal components like pistons, bearings, or valves. Ignoring such sounds can lead to further damage and costly repairs.

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Reduced Power and Performance

If your vehicle experiences a noticeable decrease in power, acceleration, or overall performance, it could be a sign of engine damage. This may result from issues like a misfiring cylinder, clogged fuel injectors, or a malfunctioning turbocharger, which can negatively impact your driving experience and fuel efficiency.

Smoke from Exhaust

Excessive smoke emitting from your exhaust pipe can indicate engine problems. Different colored smoke can point to specific issues: blue smoke might suggest oil burning, white smoke can signal coolant leakage, and black smoke often indicates a rich fuel mixture or incomplete combustion. Addressing these issues promptly can prevent further damage and maintain environmental compliance.

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Thermostat Problem

A car’s thermostat regulates the engine’s temperature by controlling the flow of coolant. It stays closed when the engine is cold to heat up quickly and gradually opens as the engine warms up. If it fails or sticks open, the engine may run too cool, reducing efficiency. If it sticks closed, the engine can overheat, causing damage. A working thermostat is vital for maintaining engine health and performance.

We Offer All Automotive Services

Domestic, European, Asian, and Exotic Automotive Services.

Delivering expert care for a diverse range of vehicles, ensuring peak performance and unmatched driving experiences.

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Chase Frost
January 31, 2025
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Stephanie Stephens
January 31, 2025

The customer service was amazing. Oil change was $49.95 for full synthetic oil.

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Vicki Dennison
May 21, 2025

Very thorough mechanics. Owners Steve and Jacob very nice and upfront with explaining everything. It was a great experience and literally one of the best times I’ve had at an auto repair shop!

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Bryan
May 22, 2025

Josh told me to

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Sarah Imhof
April 14, 2025

I cannot say enough about how fantastic The Shop is! They are not only a great auto shop, but one with integrity. Steven and Jacob were so amazing. I went in to have my wheel barring replaced. I told them about my experience at Meineke and that they just did the brakes... Jacob found that the brake job I just had done by Meineke (Don't ever go there for anything!) reused old hardware and was missing pieces, and that a tire was missing a lug nut because they stripped the bolt! Jacob was so nice and fixed all of Meineke's mistakes for free, made sure to show me what the bad parts looked like compared to the new ones, AND without me asking, took pics of the awful job Meineke did (along with notes) so that I could make formal complaints to the company. To top it off, they gave me an amazing deal on the wheel barring replacement! They 100% have my business from here on out. Thank you for making sure my car was taken care of and safe to drive 🚗👨‍🔧💙

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Tayo Okubena
April 29, 2025

The shop is definitely a place I will recommend Steven,Jacob and the staff made me feel good about bringing my car in. I had a new engine put in my Kia sorento they fixed it so quick and my car runs as good as when I bought it brand new. They also Educated more about my car things the car dealer ship won’t tell you. If you want to best service you have to visit the shop.

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Kathy Ortiz
April 4, 2025

Very professional, knowledgeable and very friendly. They did a great job for me. They told me everything I needed to know, very trustworthy. I highly recommend them for your automotive needs.

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Jane Gengo
April 9, 2025

Great, honest place to bring you cars for repairs! Steven and the crew are nice, polite and attentive. Price is reasonable and you can trust the staff. It's my new place to go!

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Stace
June 4, 2025

The Shop goes above and beyond for its customers. Every employee we interacted with was professional, friendly, and loved what they were doing. Their passion for car repair and education is top notch! So happy we found the Shop for all of our car repair needs!

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Cynthia Craig
May 20, 2025

Im so overjoyed and relieved how the men at this shop helped me this morning. I always come here for my repairs. I was close by and my rear turn signal went out and I was in a panic. I pulled over to their shop and asked if they could repair it. They looked so busy. Not only did they come in the parking lot...IN THE POURING RAIN!! They got it fixed in 15 minutes. They always go above and beyond, and always explain everything and are beyond fair on cost. Exceptional service. Haven't seen this before and I'm 52. Brings me joy that someone raised these guys right. Definitely come here..especially the ladies too. Very respectful owner and a great business!

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Ethan Heart
March 31, 2025

Went here today to get my partner's car looked at and everyone was very nice. they worked pretty quickly despite being decently busy, and they let us know everything that was wrong with the car, without any charge for inspection. 10/10 will be coming back for any future vehicle needs.

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Rita Satterly
May 8, 2025

All the guys were very knowledgeable and honest! Would recommend anyone to them for Services!

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cynthia murphy
May 14, 2025

Staff is very friendly and professional and doesn’t oversell anything. Also time efficient with work. Recommend The Shop to anyone looking for repairs or even just an oil change!

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Thomas Shutts
February 3, 2025
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Dee Kennedy
March 27, 2025

They work wonders, had some pieces of my ignition coils left in the coil hole and they managed to get them out and cleared. Truly grateful for their mechanics I’ll be going there again!

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The only place I would take my GMC diesel truck. They have always been fair priced and quick to get to me. My truck is used for work and is $80+ k to replace and they have always done me right.

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Logan E
February 11, 2025

Steven at The Shop was amazing! Was transparent and quick with diagnosing my car. The guys here are class acts and would recommend them to anyone!

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Potato Lover
May 7, 2025
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Derryan Johnson
April 4, 2025

I have been here a couple of times for car troubles and they always communicated with me and got it done in a timely manner. Saved my life a couple of times! Great customer service and even better work!

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Alexandra Collard
January 31, 2025

Had a great experience with this shop. Quick service and the job was well done. I wont ever go anywhere else for my any of my auto repairs. The mechanic was very knowledgeable and very helpful

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Ryleigh Cain
February 1, 2025

These are the most honest and hardworking people you’ll ever meet. my sister and I are for Cincinnati and we were in the area to purchase a car from carvana (I KNOW) we got it and went to find the first body shop that would take us. first every other body shop only works on specific cars then the others that we did find in the area had a wait till next week. We called them they said they were about to close but will take us for a inspection. we went there they said this is a “no go car “had a previous accident that we were not aware of problems with the oil and bunch of other things that was never explained to us. They are so nice hardworking and knowledgeable they told us to take this care back and get a new one or DONT BUY FROM CARVANA EVER. The people there are the best . “Always go somewhere you can trust” these are those people thank you so much for all your help

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krystal donaway
January 28, 2025

Everyone was so helpful, and Steven went out of his way listening to my concerns, diagnosed my car’s problem in a timely manner, and honestly! Steven made me feel cared for and important, like family! This is the best experience I’ve ever had with a mechanic, and with his staff too!!

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gage newberry
March 12, 2025

Steven (The owner) was recommended to me by a friend for a tune up and eval on my 2019 Toyota Tacoma. I could not have asked for better service and transparency from Steven and his crew. They went ahead and gave me a run down on the price for the services my truck needed before pulling the trigger on the repairs, and educated me along the process. The entire process was smooth, honest, and quite efficient. Had everything taken care of within a day, and I told them they could take their time with my truck. I will only be taking my truck to this shop from here on out.

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Rob Miracle
January 27, 2025

Our Prius was acting like the hybrid battery was problematic. We called around and found The Shop who could get it in and diagnose it for us. It ended up being the accessory battery. We appreciated the communications, and quick turn around of the car. I highly recommend this business.

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Raymond Witten
March 20, 2025

Very transparent and very good pricing compared to two other quotes I received from other competitors. They saved the old parts and showed me what they replaced and why it was needed. Thanks for the great service!

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Cristina Glowatz
February 25, 2025

Steven was down to earth and very helpful. I didn’t feel like I was being taken advantage of and I felt heard when I explained the weird sound I was hearing coming from my car. Their pricing was much cheaper than Meinike plus this is a local business. The Shop was able to assess and repair my car within 24 hours (serpentine belt replacement, oil change, gasket replacement, spark plug replacement). The inside of my car was not dirty nor did it smell of oil like some of the other shops I’ve used in the past. Also, I realized when I got home that I had left my backpack in the backseat the whole time that had personal information and my laptop inside and nothing was disturbed or missing. The Shop and Steven were friendly, efficient, and trustworthy. Definitely will be going back for future car repair needs. Heard of this business via word of mouth and I plan to spread the word too. Great experience!

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I had a great experience at The Shop. I really appreciate that the reasonable pricing and promptness to get my car back on the road after having a full engine repair. I would definitely recommend the guys at The Shop if you want fair prices and personalized service for your car repairs.

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Leonard Blanton
May 12, 2025

These guys are great. They spent hours trying to find a problem with the shift column that had locked in reverse but apparently fixed itself and they still tried to find out why. After all the time spent, they charged us $0

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Landon Kotarek
February 5, 2025

Great service!

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Patricia Thorpe
April 28, 2025

I would like to thank the guys at "The Shop" for helping me with my vehicle. They were honest and upfront about an issue I was having and instructed me on the steps I need to take to hopefully take care of my issue. Thanks so very much and I will recommend your shop. Above and Beyond!!!

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George Lega
April 26, 2025

My second great experience at The Shop. Those guys do really great work, and in a professional and timely manner. Had a hole in the radiator on my RAV4. It was going to take a week or two at least at another place I checked, but I just couldn’t wait that long. Needed the car for a trip in 5 days. Just like my previous visit here they did a great reasonably priced job. Steven and the crew are excellent to work with.

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Ashley Powell
January 30, 2025

Highly recommend!

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Bob Feitl
January 31, 2025

FRIENDLY EXPERIENCE AND QUALITY WORK! Having a knowledgeable mechanic you can trust is a rare find in any community. But my experience with "The Shop" in J-Town and with the owner, Steven, has been outstanding! I had two unrelated issues with my Ford Escape. In the most gracious and sincere way Steve kept me fully informed at all times, worked hard to find ways to reduce the cost and completed the work to the highest standards. Steven treated me like a long time friend and customer even though it was my first visit. "The Shop" will be my "go to" for all future services for both of my cars. THANK YOU Steven!

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Emilye Bryan
January 12, 2025

Very positive experience with Steve and his top notch team at The Shop.

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Bailey Tipmore
May 29, 2025

Love The Shop! Steven was so nice and did an awesome job at communicating and making sure I had all the information. They truly went above and beyond and I will definitely be coming back, but hopefully I won’t have to for a while 😂 Highly recommend!!

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Awesome people thanks good job!!!

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Ted Bisig
May 1, 2025

Steve was great

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Danielle Cook
March 4, 2025

Love the shop for all of my automotive needs. The staff is so attentive and knowledgable! They educate you on the work they are performing on your car and how to best take care of the vehicle. You can tell these guys are sincere and want to do everything they can to help you. Will forever be a customer of theirs!

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Tim Miller
May 8, 2025

Joey Mann is the shit. The best crew of people work there..

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Matthew Gonya
April 30, 2025

This place is great and would definitely recommend it to anyone. I have used them a few times already and haven't had any issues come from their work. First off the staff is super friendly and helpful which puts you at ease. Secondly they will diagnose your car and break it down for you on what specifically is wrong and not try and upsell you on what you wouldn't need. They also run car fax reports on your car to see what maintenance should be done on your car to help maintain and prolong the life of your car. They also follow up after they have done the service to check to make sure no issues have come up. If your looking for a new place to take your car, check them out you will not be disappointed.

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Jamie Maddox
May 22, 2025
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Tommy Pass
January 31, 2025

Had about 4 things done to my old trusty SUV they went above and beyond to make my experience fantastic!! Excellent and easy to talk to will definitely be going here for all my vehicles needs!!! Thank you guys!!

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Jenny Snyder
February 4, 2025

I had my Honda civic serviced there and was taken care of so quickly! Tires were going bad and they replaced all four, did an alignment and replaced a wheel bearing that was much needed. My car drives so smoothly now and is much quieter. Also their prices are honest. I would visit here again and refer anyone to The Shop for their car needs! Thank you

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May 8, 2025
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Rich Smith
April 2, 2025

The entire crew in the shop will take care of you and your automobile, people that you can trust and depend on to do quality work at a fair price

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Campbell Higgs
March 31, 2025

Had a great experience today when I went to the shop today. Great people, great service, great pricing. Finished it within the day

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Kevin Parker
May 22, 2025

Good caring people. Very knowledgeable.

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Jared White
January 21, 2025

They were able to literally save Christmas by fixing my emergency breakdown on Christmas Eve! Fixed the problem quick and didn’t try to upsell me any BS. Then when I realized I forgot to apply a coupon to that fix they offered a free oil change to make it up. Excellent shop for any type of car!