Motor Center
Auto Machine Shops in Houston, Texas
3.5 (30)
| Category | Auto Machine Shops · Auto repair shop |
|---|---|
| Address | 1127 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77018 |
| Street | West 34th Street |
| Area | Houston, Texas |
| Phone | (346) 250-5470 |
| Google rating | 3.5 (30) |
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–5 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Motor Center
Motor Center provides engine machine shop services, engine parts, engine rebuilds, and engine sales to the greater Houston area.
Motor Center is an auto machine shop in Houston, Texas. It is listed at 1127 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77018, which places it among the local businesses of Houston that residents and visitors turn to when they need this kind of service close by. Google also lists it under auto repair shop, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.
In Houston, shops are busiest on Monday mornings and before holiday weekends, so a mid-week appointment gets a car seen faster. Labor rates across Texas vary by neighborhood and by shop type, from small independents to dealership service bays, and mobile mechanics now cover many routine jobs in the driveway. Before authorizing a repair, ask for the estimate in writing, whether the shop warranties parts and labor (12 months / 12,000 miles is common, some offer more), and whether it can provide a loaner or a shuttle. Check the listing for hours, the makes the shop works on and its Google rating, then call ahead, since walk-in capacity is limited at smaller shops.
The business lists hours on 5 days of the week. Typical hours are 7 am–5 pm. It is closed on Saturday, Sunday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach Motor Center at (346) 250-5470; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. More information is available on its website, motorcentertx.com.
With 3.5 out of 5 on Google from 30 reviews, it sits in the middle of the range for auto machine shops in Houston. Recent reviews are the best guide.
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Latest Google reviews
The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.
rene rivera 9 months ago
⭐ 1 Star I had an engine rebuilt by Texon Motors Engine Rebuilders. At the time I picked it up, everything seemed fine. About a year later—when my mechanic finally began installing and assembling the engine—he caught a serious issue just in time. Several internal oil passages/ports were not properly aligned, which would have prevented oil from flowing correctly through the engine. I’m not a mechanic, but my mechanic clearly showed me how the passages were partially covered. Had he not caught this during final assembly, the engine could have failed catastrophically. Thankfully, it was caught before startup—but that doesn’t excuse the workmanship. An engine rebuild should never leave the shop with oil passages misaligned. That’s basic and critical. After reading other Google reviews, my experience lines up with what many others have said about the quality of work. On top of that, some of the staff were rude and dismissive—which is unnecessary when customers are trusting you with expensive engine work. Because of the workmanship issues and customer service attitude, I cannot recommend Texon Motors. My advice: take your engine elsewhere and save yourself the risk and frustration.
Tommy Kite 11 months ago
have used them a handful of times on all sorts of different projects and have had superb experience each time. 10/10
Grant Broussard a year ago
If you care about your engine, your time, or your money—take it somewhere else. I brought my engine block, cylinder head, pistons, crankshaft, and camshaft to Texon Motor Center on March 12. Nearly a month later, on April 8, I got my parts back in worse condition than when I dropped them off—along with someone else’s parts thrown in. I paid over $1,200 for a bore and hone, one sleeve, a valve job, and a block cleaning. Every single part of that work had problems. The block was completely rusted on the outside. Coolant jackets were corroded—some still had dried coolant residue—and the oil passages were rusted. None of the coolant plugs had been replaced. The cylinder walls had visible pitting and rust protrusions, which should never be present after a fresh bore and hone, especially from a shop I trusted to handle precision machine work. The head looked clean at first—until I realized it had just been hastily sprayed with black paint, likely the same day I picked it up. The paint was still wet and running in several areas, including inside the exhaust ports. It didn’t look like machine work—it looked like someone trying to make it “look” done. I made the 2.5-hour round trip twice
jose martinez 2 years ago
Had my engine rebuilt for 2500$ it came out wrong. Took it back they did they warranty and paid the mechanic for the second time to put it back in and it came out wrong again. Having to spend another 4k to just get a crate engine cause they don’t know how to do things right. And I don’t like to keep going back cause it’s embarrassing. That video is the second time they had fixed it and the new mechanic said the rings and internals were all wrong
Robert Munoz 4 years ago
Fantastic! Came in and dropped off my unicorn Toyota V6. Within 24 hours engine was stripped down and complete overhaul recommended. 8 days later picked it up and installed in my FJ cruiser. Runs great and no issues after 500 miles. The entire team at Texon knows engine rebuilds. Experts! 100% recommend.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Motor Center located?
Motor Center is at 1127 W 34th St, Houston, TX 77018, in Houston, Texas. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.
What kind of business is Motor Center?
Motor Center is listed as an auto machine shop and is also tagged on Google as auto repair shop.
What are the hours of Motor Center?
Published hours are Monday: 7 am–5 pm; Tuesday: 7 am–5 pm; Wednesday: 7 am–5 pm; Thursday: 7 am–5 pm; Friday: 7 am–5 pm; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed. It is closed on Saturday, Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.
Is Motor Center open on Sunday?
No, Motor Center is closed on Sunday.
What is the phone number of Motor Center?
You can call Motor Center at (346) 250-5470.
How is Motor Center rated on Google?
Motor Center has a Google rating of 3.5 out of 5 from 30 reviews.
Does Motor Center have a website?
Yes, the website of Motor Center is motorcentertx.com (linked on this page).
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