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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Collin Jackson
April 16, 2025

Great service, very thorough work to make sure every customer is 100% safe getting back on the road! Can’t say enough good things about The Shop.

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Lorie Jenkins
February 1, 2025

My husband and I have had a great experience with this shop. Excellent brake job and fair prices. Once my electrical panel lit up with the trac off and check engine light. They found my gas cap wasn't tight enough and it caused a vacuum. I was relieved at the quick, easy fix. I would have had to pay $180 at the dealership to find out something simple like that. I wasn't even charged here at all :)

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Moira Fauth
January 1, 2025

Honest and transparent with quality work! There’s a lot of anxiety bringing your vehicle in for a ‘noise’. A mechanic can tell you anything about what’s wrong and what’s needed. Luckily, Steven and his team diagnosed and fixed exactly what was wrong. They took the time to explain it with pictures. Was up front about the plan, timeframe and costs. It’s been a couple of weeks and the Jeep rides beautifully! I’m glad we have an honest and reliable shop in Jtown, and would not hesitate in recommending them to anyone.

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katelyn grace
April 1, 2025

steven was great, was able to pop my hood open when no one else could! fast, efficient and great service. will be going back. plus was able to walk across the street to the frozen yogurt shop (sweet savannahs) and cute little pet store (derby paws) and check them out while they were working on my car!

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James
February 13, 2025

Very transparent about what your vehicle does and doesn’t need. Very rare that you find a shop that doesn’t try to squeeze money out of your pocket. Super friendly and very knowledgeable group as well!

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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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Tamara Lawson
March 6, 2025

My mother-in-law had a fantastic experience with the shop regarding her car repairs. She specifically asked me to leave them a 5 star review on google. They efficiently addressed her oil cooler issue and they also proactively informed her about the condition of the brakes. Her car was fixed in one day! Previously, she had visited another shop expressing concerns about unusual noises when turning, but they failed to resolve the issue or notify her about the bad brakes during their inspection. My mother-in-law felt very comfortable communicating with the technician at this shop, which made the experience even better. Thank you for your exceptional service and for ensuring her safety on the road!

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Kellie Vanasse
December 6, 2024

Very skill, knowledgeable, and honest people.. will definitely use them for all my repairs and needs!

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Winter Kloset
January 8, 2025

Great people to work with, and very personable as well as professional

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Jeremy Montgomery
December 5, 2024

Great to work with. Honest. Reliable. Detailed diagnosis. Fair pricing. My go to going forward.

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Derek Kelty
March 12, 2025

Oil Housing Adaptor cracked resulting in Coolant/Oil leaking and mixing. The Shop got my vehicle in and repaired the next day after calling for a quote. Cost was the most competitive of a handful of quotes I received from other local repair shops. Would use again!

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Lance H
February 18, 2025

When triple AAA tells you ten a thousand things take it to an honest wholehearted, call you back mechanic. It's above and beyond the call back. It is like no one around.We'll go to no other place and recommend no other one

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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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Nick Dukes
March 13, 2025

Had my Highlander in to do an oil change after attempting myself. Turns out the last place I had it had tightened the oil filter to a Herculean level. Luckily the guys there were able to remove it without damaging the filter housing which was amazing. I have found my new permanent home for auto repair.

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Jon Mark Hester
December 16, 2024

Experience has been amazing! Very welcoming, reassuring. Jacob the co owner's knowledge about my car right off the dome put me at peace with what was a stressful situation with my car already! Big recommend👍🏻

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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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Joey Mann
April 16, 2025
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John Wadell
February 4, 2025

Great experience at this place and very well ran. Had some problems with my truck was able to get me in the same day and have it ready 2 days later. This was seriously the first time someone has ever walked me through everything I had going on. Even offered to have there specialist come up as well if I wanted. When I went in to pick up my car they had everything laid out on the counter so I could visually see everything they had told me they were going to replace and had the team as well there. Mind blown!!!! I might add that before they did anything he even offered to let me take anywhere else and get an another opinion before doing anything. Hats off to these guys. Can't tell you enough how much I recommend this place.

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Ryan Troiano
December 19, 2024
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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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Camille Hurt
November 1, 2024

Steven and Jacob were super helpful from start to finish! I found this shop on Google because it was close to my area but I’m so glad I didn’t go anywhere else. Communication was clear and they helped me resolve some really complicated issues on my car quickly and effectively! They’re good, honest people who clearly love what they do. Thank you all so much for everything. I’ll be bringing my car back here for all my needs. I would definitely recommend The Shop if you’re looking for a safe place to maintain and repair your car.

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Michael Dennewitz
February 6, 2025

It's refreshing to find an automotive shop that is honest, reliable, and very fair with their prices!!

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Lynde Revert
December 12, 2024

I bought my car used a year and a half ago, and it has been nothing but trouble. I’ve taken it to multiple places for various repairs. I brought it to The Shop initially for a transmission leak, but they identified and addressed other issues I had been dealing with. They communicated with me throughout the process and got my car running better than it did when I first bought it. I’ll be bringing my car here from now on!

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mary kelly
April 2, 2025

Wonderful service! Great people doing honest car repair

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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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Karen Crompton
December 11, 2024

They are so kind. I wil definitely be back

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Bekah Parrino
January 31, 2025

The Shop offers great service with very polite & respectful associates. I would recommend this place of business to all my friends & family.

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Brendan Brown
November 20, 2024

I've been having some small intermittent issues with my car that are quite elusive, and they tried their absolute best to try and replicate them, but my car just wasn't cooperating. Nonetheless, they're really flexible and honest, and it looks like they're running a great shop!

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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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Elvira Vakhit
December 6, 2024

I can’t say enough good things about The Shop! I came in for an alignment, and they absolutely exceeded my expectations. From the moment I walked in, the staff were incredibly friendly, professional, and welcoming. They took the time to explain everything clearly and even pointed out a few things I hadn’t noticed that could use attention down the line without pressuring me at all. What really stood out was their willingness to go above and beyond to ensure my car was in perfect condition before I left. It’s rare to find a place where you truly feel like they care about their customers and not just the transaction. My car is running smoother than ever, and I couldn’t be happier with their service. If you’re looking for a reliable, trustworthy, and skilled team to handle your car’s needs, look no further. The Shop has earned a loyal customer in me, and I’ll be recommending them to everyone I know.

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Trent
January 31, 2025

Fast and respectful group of people! Highly recommended!

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Sam
March 29, 2025

What turned out to be a false alarm, could have easily been a nightmare had it not been for the honesty and professionalism of the staff at The Shop. Highly recommend this establishment as they are both diligent and honest. We will continue to do business with The Shop!

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Benji Norris
January 31, 2025
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Jonathan Garcia
March 5, 2025

An Honest and Reliable mechanic is difficult to find. The Shop provides both. Great experience overall. Highly recommend it to anyone who is looking to do any work done.

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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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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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Phil Buckley
January 1, 2025

Great service, and range of services. Great products, and, range of products with competitive pricing. (They saved me $35 on my battery alone) But for me, and, most importantly are the great people at ‘The Shop’. Fantastic customer service and support. The owners really have a handle on how to treat their customers fairly and with a service you will not forget.

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Jax Garcia
March 31, 2025

Very polite and well mannered. They always take care of us! All the employees there are willing to explain what you need most with the best knowledge and kindness. I love The Shop’s employees and attitude.

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Rachel P
December 20, 2024

This place has got my business from here on out. I came in for a standard full synthetic oil change. They did a routine inspection and found the source of a spooky sound that I had been hearing that I didn’t even think to tell them about! They also identified that I had an oil leak, which I was not aware of. They physically showed me where the issues were, which I felt was very transparent of them. They also explained everything to me to make sure I understood why certain things needed to be replaced. I felt like they treated me with the utmost care, which I really appreciated. Their pricing is also super reasonable. I am so glad I decided to try them out for an oil change! They will be my go-to shop now! Thanks a ton!

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Lori Sims
December 7, 2024

I took my car in after being unable to get answers anywhere else, having seen the great recommendations online. First impressions are everything, and these guys are true professionals in every sense of the word. They are knowledgeable, honest, and extremely reasonable. The Shop has earned family of new customers!

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Richard Brent
February 28, 2025

Very straight shooting and caring! … After so so experiences elsewhere stopped in to discuss our vehicles needs and had several services performed on both vehicles. Great communication and quality work at a fair price. I would definitely recommend.

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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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Meredith Powers
November 22, 2024

They fit me in their busy day. Listened to me. They're friendly, nicely priced, and really have an interest in your vehicle. I felt like I was in good hands

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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!

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Jeff Hitchcock
November 25, 2024

I have taken my 2019 Chevy Colorado to The Shop Auto Specialist in Jtown several times over the last year for a number of scheduled maintenance items like oil changes, serpentine belt installation, coolant system maintenance, and spark plug changes. They have done quality work each time and completed all job on schedule. The Shop takes pride in their results. The Shop is customer oriented and honest when working through any concerns or issues involving maintenance and repairs. When I first took my truck to the shop, I was looking for mechanics I could trust, and it looks like I found them.

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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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Virginia Chappelear
January 15, 2025

Wow, what a blessing to find The Shop. Being new to Kentucky I had to find a place to take care of my car. The Shop was super! Took care of me and the issue. I was treated with respect and I have found my "go to" for car care.

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Abbey Puckett
November 14, 2024

If you have any car troubles at all, please go here! I first came because it was recommended to me by 2 separate people. The service is amazing, they are incredibly friendly and are very reasonably priced! Coming here forever!