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GAR Automotive Engineering workshop and precision machining environment
ABOUT US

PRECISION ENGINE REBUILDING BACKED BY EXPERIENCE

GAR Automotive Engineering is a proudly South African company specializing in precision engine rebuilding, reconditioning, and automotive engineering solutions for petrol and diesel applications across commercial, industrial, agricultural, and fleet sectors.

Interior of the GAR Automotive Engineering workshop
WHO WE ARE

Skilled Technicians, Advanced Machinery

Our workshop is equipped with advanced engineering machinery and operated by skilled technicians committed to delivering reliable, high-performance engine solutions that meet strict OEM standards.

We work with private vehicle owners, workshops, fleet operators, agricultural contractors, industrial operations, and mining sectors that depend on precision workmanship and dependable turnaround times.

1,000+
Engines Rebuilt
20+
Years of Experience
100%
Factory Spec Assembly
OEM-Standard Workmanship Advanced Machining Petrol & Diesel Specialists
Our Values

Built on Quality, Reliability & Engineering Precision

Experienced Team

Years of hands-on engine rebuilding and machining expertise.

Fast Turnarounds

Fast Turnarounds. Minimal Downtime. Maximum Reliability.

Advanced Equipment

Precision engineering machinery delivering accurate and consistent results.

Industry Experience

Specialize in earthmoving engines.

OEM Quality Standards

Every rebuild and machining process follows strict inspection procedures.

Trusted Workmanship

Built with precision, tested for reliability, trusted for performance.

Our Workshop

ADVANCED MACHINERY. SKILLED HANDS.

Our facility is equipped with state-of-the-art boring machines, honing tools, and pressure testing equipment. Every engine that leaves our workshop has undergone a rigorous multi-stage quality assurance process, ensuring it meets the harshest industrial demands.

Workshop overview at GAR Automotive Engineering Machining bay on the GAR Automotive Engineering workshop floor Diesel engine dynamometer testing facility at GAR Automotive Engineering Rebuilt engines on stands at GAR Automotive Engineering

Our Mission

To deliver reliable, high-performance engine rebuilding and automotive engineering solutions through precision workmanship, professionalism, and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

Our Vision

To be recognized as one of South Africa's most trusted names in engine rebuilding and precision automotive engineering.

Common Questions

About Our Workshop

How long has GAR Automotive Engineering been operating?
GAR Automotive Engineering has more than 20 years of experience in engine rebuilding and precision automotive machining, and has rebuilt over 1,000 engines.
What equipment does the GAR workshop have?
Our facility is equipped with boring machines, honing tools, crankshaft grinding equipment, pressure testing equipment and in-house dynamometers covering 40 kW to 2100 kW. Every engine leaving the workshop passes a multi-stage quality assurance process.
What does OEM-standard workmanship mean at GAR?
It means every component is machined and assembled to the engine manufacturer's original tolerances rather than to a generic service limit, and that each rebuild and machining process follows strict inspection procedures before, during and after the work.
Does GAR specialise in any particular type of engine?
We specialise in earthmoving and heavy-duty diesel engines alongside general petrol and diesel work, which is why we are used by mining, agricultural, industrial and fleet operators as well as private vehicle owners. See our full services list.

LET'S REBUILD IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME.