# #1151 in Houston: Smart Engine Auto Repair and Body Shop

Katy · reviewed since at least 2025 · 4.8 rating from 355 reviews

Score: 47/100. Data as of November 11, 2026. How the ranking works: [method](https://bestautorepairshops.com/method/) (markdown: https://bestautorepairshops.com/method/index.md).

Warning light on or a car that won't run right? This shop diagnoses the problem with experienced mechanics and explains the diagnosis and repair, using original or alternative parts with a warranty. Reviewers say mechanics explain every detail of the repair.

Best for: drivers needing diagnosis and repairs with parts warranty

## Contact

- Address: 18035 W Little York Rd SUITE G, Katy, TX 77449
- Phone: [(713) 367-8586](tel:+17133678586)
- Google profile: https://maps.google.com/?cid=6517219116077462657

### Hours

| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |

## Score breakdown

| Score | Points | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Review cadence | 24/25 | 73 reviews in the last 12 months, in 11 of 12 months |
| Review sentiment | 12/25 | Rated 4.8 from 355 reviews; 95% of last-12-month reviews at 4-5 stars; 10 reviews say the work was done right, 3 say it failed; 13 call the price fair or the shop honest, 5 say it overcharged or was dishonest; 8 say the shop kept them informed, 3 say it left them without answers |
| Capabilities | 9/25 | 7 of 20 checklist items |
| Years of experience | 2/25 | Reviewed since at least 2025; no founding year found |
| Total | 47/100 | |

## Checklist: 7 of 20 items found

### Services

- [x] Oil change: Google profile
- [x] Brake repair: Google profile
- [ ] Transmission repair: not found
- [x] Air conditioning repair: Google profile
- [ ] Engine diagnostics: not found
- [x] Wheel alignment: Google profile
- [x] Tire service: Google profile
- [x] State inspection: Google profile
- [ ] Diesel repair: not found
- [x] Collision repair: Google profile

### Makes

- [ ] Ford: not found
- [ ] Chevrolet: not found
- [ ] Toyota: not found
- [ ] BMW: not found
- [ ] Mercedes-Benz: not found

### Certifications

- [ ] ASE certified technicians: not found
- [ ] AAA Approved Auto Repair: not found

### Amenities

- [ ] Warranty on repairs: not found
- [ ] Shuttle or loaner car: not found
- [ ] Towing: not found

## What customers say

### Praise

- Reasonable, affordable prices (10+ reviews)
- Friendly, professional and honest service (5+ reviews)
- Explains the problem and repairs in detail (3+ reviews)

### Complaints

- Repairs that didn't fix the problem (3+ reviews)
- High diagnostic fees and prices (2+ reviews)
- Owner did not take responsibility for errors (2+ reviews)

## Where it ranks

- [#1151 of 7344: Best auto repair shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/page/58/#rank-1151)
- [#67 of 230: Best auto repair shops in Katy](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/katy/page/4/#rank-67)
- [#1077 of 5574: Best oil change shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/oil-change/page/54/#rank-1077)
- [#1064 of 4243: Best brake repair shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/brakes/page/54/#rank-1064)
- [#1000 of 3619: Best air conditioning repair shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/ac-repair/page/50/#rank-1000)
- [#823 of 1938: Best wheel alignment shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/wheel-alignment/page/42/#rank-823)
- [#790 of 2321: Best tire service shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/tires/page/40/#rank-790)
- [#667 of 1471: Best state inspection shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/state-inspection/page/34/#rank-667)
- [#338 of 1382: Best collision repair shops in Houston](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/collision/page/17/#rank-338)
- [#65 of 190: Best oil change shops in Katy](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/katy/oil-change/page/4/#rank-65)
- [#65 of 164: Best brake repair shops in Katy](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/katy/brakes/page/4/#rank-65)
- [#63 of 154: Best air conditioning repair shops in Katy](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/katy/ac-repair/page/4/#rank-63)
- [#53 of 96: Best wheel alignment shops in Katy](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/katy/wheel-alignment/page/3/#rank-53)
- [#51 of 113: Best tire service shops in Katy](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/katy/tires/page/3/#rank-51)
- [#43 of 71: Best state inspection shops in Katy](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/katy/state-inspection/page/3/#rank-43)
- [#17 of 57: Best collision repair shops in Katy](https://bestautorepairshops.com/houston/katy/collision/#rank-17)

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