Engine Repair in Downtown SLC on Main Street

Master AutoTech Downtown SLC diagnoses and repairs engines on cars, trucks and SUVs for drivers across downtown and central Salt Lake City, from a misfire or oil leak to a full rebuild. We start with a free check engine light scan, explain what we find, and back engine repairs with our 12-month / 12,000-mile warranty*.

When a check engine light comes on during the commute, our shop is easy to reach: we’re on Main Street just north of 700 South, a block from the 600 South TRAX station, with the 600 South connector to I-15 one block north. Pull in for a free code scan, and if we need the car longer, TRAX gets you back to work.

Most engine problems give you warning first, and catching them early often means a repair instead of a rebuild. Here’s what the common signs usually point to:

• Check engine lightSteady can mean anything from a loose gas cap to a failing sensor. Flashing means an active misfire: stop driving and call us.
• Knocking, ticking or grindingWorn internal parts, low oil or valve train problems.
• Loss of power or hesitationUsually the fuel or ignition system.
• Rough idle or stallingIgnition, fuel or vacuum leaks, often with vibration at a stop.
• Overheating or steamA bad thermostat, water pump, radiator or a coolant leak.
• Hard startingEspecially on cold mornings: the battery, starter, ignition or fuel delivery.
• Fluid spots or burning smellsOil, coolant or other fluids leaking, sometimes onto hot engine parts.
• A sudden drop in MPGFaulty sensors, fuel system problems or worn parts.
• Vibration at speedEngine mounts, misfires or a transmission problem.
• Visible damageCracked hoses, worn belts or loose wiring under the hood.

Engine repair costs range widely, from a sensor or ignition coil to a head gasket or rebuild. The biggest factors are what failed, how much labor it takes to reach, your vehicle’s make and engine, and the parts grade. That’s why we diagnose first. The check engine light scan is free, and we give you an estimate before any repair begins.

Need to spread out the cost? Master AutoTech offers several financing options, including the Goodyear Credit Card (6-month special financing on purchases of $250 or more), the Synchrony Car Care credit card, the 1stMILE Mastercard, Snap Finance, Acima, Surepay and RC Willey financing.

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Most engine repairs start as skipped maintenance. Utah’s dry air and temperature swings dry out belts and hoses, and short winter trips are hard on oil. Follow your owner’s manual, and use this as a guide:

We’re a family-owned shop that treats every vehicle like it belongs to a neighbor. Master AutoTech started as Master Muffler in 1963 and grew into Utah’s largest auto repair franchise, and this downtown location served Salt Lake City as Master Muffler & Brake before the rebrand. Every technician here earns ASE certification within 90 days of joining the team. Meet our team.

You’ll find us on Main Street just north of 700 South, a block from the 600 South TRAX station, with West Temple one block west and State Street one block east. 600 South, one block north, connects downtown with I-15. Look for the big Master AutoTech sign and pull into our lot on Main Street.

Wait in our waiting room with free Wi-Fi, or step out while we work: Sol Agave and Millcreek Coffee Roasters are a short walk up Main Street, The State Room is a block east on State Street, and TRAX stops a block north at 600 South. We take care of drivers from downtown, Central City, the Granary District, Ballpark, Central Ninth and the Avenues every day.

Drivers come to Master AutoTech Downtown SLC for engine repair from across downtown and central Salt Lake City.

• Downtown Salt Lake City
• Central City
• Ballpark
• Granary District
• Central Ninth
• Liberty Wells
• The Avenues
• Capitol Hill
• Marmalade
• South Salt Lake
• Millcreek
• Bountiful