Fixed my car. This was about 3 years ago. Car still running, no issues. Replaced transmission. It beat a new car payment!

Don't wait if you're worried about your car. Let the Orange Aamco team take a look! I'm always petrified when I take my car to the mechanic. That's why I only go to Aamco on Katella in Orange.. The staff remembers you & speak clearly re service. My car is running great! read more

I have always had a great experience when I take in my car maintenance at AAMCO. Prisma is always very helpful and available for questions. Appreciate the great service every time I come in. read more

Something told me to check Yelp to check if my perception was off but it weren't. Anthony the previous employer was the reason I returned to service both cars. I had to replace my CVT and he offered a used one to save and did. I've come back for transmission service and he weren't there. I get the service as the new gal was maybe making a good impression being new and got the service I needed as she was going off of the last service pricing. I called recently for service and to inquire the prices and discount for loyal customers as Anthony did, and she literally threw out a price(s) that were way out in left field as if she didn't not see my history there with pricing... No thank you read more

I had a great experience here! Prisma was so helpful and understanding to my situation. I had gone to the dealer and they held my car for over a week and did nothing. I came here and she told her tech to urgently look at my car as I had ready been without it for a week. They then rebuilt my transmission and got it done quickly for an upcoming vacation I had. Thank you so much for the excellent service read more

Sucks to have transmission problems doesn't it ! Took Tahoe to dealership for a check engine light on.. Said it was a tranny issue. Got the price .. gulp above $6k. Pulled Tahoe to get a second opinion. Brought to the experts ..honk honk. Well same outcome but was cheaper by a grand. So that was a plus. Got to it pretty quick. Was ready in a few days. Not too bad. Running good. Communication was very good. read more

UPDATE: Mind you all! I posted my review yesterday 12/9 it's been less than 24hours, it's 12/10 today, I was just told that they stopped the investigation on their end because I posted my review. Just keep this in mind when you consider doing any business here. They lost their second star for that matter. Lol I wouldn't trust leaving my vehicle here LOOK ELSEWHERE I dropped off my car 11/22 to get checked out and it ended up staying till 11/25. They did transmission work and I haven't had a problem with it so far and the receptionist was sweet and very professional so that's why I give them the 2nd star. Things seemed great, it wasn't until the following day (11/26) that I noticed the hood on my car had an ugly dent! And it was NOT there before. We have videos of the morning of the day I dropped my car off that shows I DID NOT HAVE THAT DENT THERE. I picked up my car with my husband in his car (he drove us there and obviously I drove my car back) After we noticed the dent we went through all footage on his dash cam and found a video from when we left the shop that shows my car has a new dent on the hood. We came back the following day (11/27) and my husband and I went together to let them know of the issue. The receptionist basically told us that when she shows her manager the picture of the damage and based on how dirty my car is (she didn't say those exact words, but basically what she meant lol) her manager will determine that it's old damage and that it did not happen there. Which is pretty wild to me considering we have footage of what my car looked like before it got dropped off and that I picked it up with the damage pictured. And so she said she'd let her manager know about it and that we'd get a call back. She also said that if they determine that the damage did not happen there "you would have to look elsewhere". And best believe we will look elsewhere to get justice for this. I know every single dent and scratch on my car, I take care of my car like it's my baby, so I know damn well that was not there before I dropped it off and there's clear evidence of that. ALSO, not to mention, that day we went to bring it to their attention, she brought the mechanic out who worked on it and asked him about it and he honestly looked nervous and said that damage didn't happen there and that they did not touch the hood or opened it AT ALL. Which is pretty wild because based on something they even told my husband they had to have opened it. Lol he claimed "all the work was done at the bottom of the car". Anyways, the holiday passed and we waited for the next Monday or Tuesday and received no call, so my husband called them and apparently it was gonna 2 weeks to investigate haha Basically it's about to be 2 weeks soon and no one has contacted my husband to ask for his footage like the receptionist said they would. I don't recommend this place at all, seriously look elsewhere. You're looking into possibly going through a nightmare of an experience like this. Save your time, money, and energy! read more

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READ ME Anthony is gone !!!!!!! Do not let this new woman isma trick you I've been coming here and sending all my friends for a long time working with Anthony. That is where all the great referals reviews come from he was not cheap but very upfront and honest. I recently send friend who is tricked by the lady on the counter told it would be $1000 to remove the transmission and inspect it then a few days later ask for almost $7000 Rip off We had the car put back together and took it to Leon's Transmissions. They test drove it and told us $3500 right upfront. We just picked it up and it's perfect. I think they call this bait and switch be warned. We are going to take this further. read more

This is my second visit to this location following rebuilt transmission about 7 months ago. As far as transmission goes, it's been about 9k miles and she runs great! I was having a surging engine problem and brought it here hoping it wasn't transmission for which it wasn't. Prisma runs the front desk and has helped me last time so I was happy to see her again. She was and continues to be very pleasant, professional and extra thorough in what expectations should be as far as time and assessments. I appreciate her upfrontness and explaining what their approach would be. Afterwards I was given diagnosis and given a couple options. Very honest assessment and not looking to upsell and fix unnecessary problems. That being said, we talked about some inevitable issues that would occur with age of car and all and I decided to go ahead and have more work done since they were already in there and labor would come out cheaper than bringing it back. Ultimately, it was my decision and she didn't push me to this, rather just pointed out the possibilities. After driving my car home on freeway the issue is definitely fixed and my Ford sounds and drives amazingly!! Sinus warranty of 12 years or 12 months and I feel I'm in good hands. I don't want to be back anytime soon but if so, I hope Prisma is still here as she is just a joy to interact with. read more

Based from the Yelp star ratings, it appears that AAMCO, specifically this location, has a good reputable quality of customer service. However, I would have to beg to differ. When we made an appointment and took our car in, the front desk person informed us that it would about 2-4 hours to perform their assessment before letting us know what the issues would be, however, we didn't hear back from them until the following day (already bad customer service imo). We were told that the issue is NOT the oil pump as what was told to us from another opinion, but some oil sensor and I believe, transmission flush. Couple days later, AAMCO called us that the car is ready for pickup with a bill of $800+. However, upon pick up, we noticed loud noise from the engine (sound like a click click sound). They took the car in for rechecked (they don't look too happy)) and just told us to observe and monitor if the noise gets any worse. A week went by, we called the company back to informed them that the noise has gotten louder. After a few days of holding the car, they now told us that IT IS the Oil Pump that the issue and unfortunately, they are unable to service us because it will take 12 hours to fix it. I was dumbfounded. I felt like they effed up the car at some point and now, they are refusing to fix the main issue...and their attitude has changed too. They were not as nice and professional. Pretty much rude. For a known company like AAMCO, I was very disappointed with their poor service. I will never recommend this company to anyone most especially to this location. read more

So I have a Nissan centra 2017 and I was told by female associates working in front desk that I was told to check my transmission was free of charge so y am I coughing out 1250 to just get it checked? So u do charge people but not honest about it just tell us u charge us to inspect in course I'm being charged 1250 to get my transmission checked. No one said to remove the transmission is goin to be 1250 otherwise I wouldn't have chosen u guys. Service not pleasant . I couldn't even qualify for anything she offered me ? Wtf so what's the main reason a company like u guys r their for. ..... Now I have to go to better business burrow. To see what they say about this prob read more

Great customer service! Prisma was very nice and on point. We serviced 2 transmission on our company vans. Quality is really good and also the pricing. Service was done very fast as well. Thanks again Prisma and team. read more

I needed to fix the brakes on my Mustang, and I was debating whether to go back to the dealership (where I bought my car and did all the services there since) or find somewhere else. One of the dealership's advisor never got back to me when I followed up with him on the discount he promised if I was to take my Mustang back for the brakes, so I asked my bf to see if he can find somewhere else. My bf researched on Yelp and recommended AAMCO in Anaheim. It turned out to be such a great find! I'm not savvy with car and parts but luckily I had my bf and luckily we found AAMCO. Anthony helped us and he was so wonderful! The British owner is pretty funny and he was so attentive and honest about all his services. I left my Mustang with him and we picked it up about 1.5 days later. We didn't go for the OEM but this place carries better/higher quality alternative brands other than the Ford OEM. Overall, I was very satisfied with the service Anthony and his shop provided. I would highly recommend everyone to check them out and not go to the dealership to get service! read more

I've had 2 extremely great experiences here: -2013 I took in my manual e30 BMW in after the manual transmission died. They completely rebuilt it and it worked flawlessly till I sold it in March 2023 (and, I had replaced the engine with an M52 - e36 producing an extra 60 or so hp--the rebuilt 260 Getrag tranny held up the entire 10 years plus, 8 of those years after having a more powerful engine bolted up to it!) -just took my 2020 Jeep GC Trailhawk in there after I was noticing harsh shifts between 3&4. Anthony did a VERY thorough deep dive with the team. They found that it was actually under manufactures' warranty AND gave me a contact at Jeep dealer that wouldn't play stupid and handle for me AND didn't charge me a dollar for the entire day of inspection. Unbelievable service and business you can trust! read more

The transmission on my Chevrolet Silverado went out last month and I called around for quotes to figure my best option to repair it. Other service centers either would not give me a quote, without bringing the truck in, or were just not very helpful. This transmission center was extremely helpful. The service representative walked me through all options with what appeared to me to be honest assessments. The quotes seemed fair and were well within other industry quotes I received. All of this was on the phone. There was no need to bring my truck in. I wish I remembered the service representative's name. He was an outstanding representative for his company. read more

Worse customer service I have ever received. The lady at the front desk just kept asking for money after she said the inspection was free. Then she comes out saying you need to pay 1250 since you don't want the full work, obviously because who just has 6,000 to just blow. She didn't care and then she was you need to pay and well put your car back together the way it was. Then she's saying you need to get your car out which she confirmed it's not fully put back together. Now she's saying she's going to start charging me fees for having the car there. I told her if you really want the money like you are demanding have my car put back right away. She said we can't do that. Full report will be going into The Better Business Bureau. Don't play with peoples money! read more

The staff and service at this location is great! I went in for an oil change and the service was quick and the personnel was very friendly and informative. Thank you to Prisma for your help, will definitely be back! read more

Prisma the manager talked professional and answered my questions. The work seems ok at this time after a couple of days driving my SUV that had transmission work performed. The vehicle was ready when I was told it world be. Thumbs up for Aamaco thus far... read more

Here I am again! My mini Cooper was acting strange so I towed it to the place I trust which is here Aamco in Katella in the City of Orange My Mini Cooper was turning off and pulling and I didn't know why so it was was towed to this repair shop and Anthony and his team helped me once more, the problem was that the engine oil cap was not close correctly and that was causing the car to act up Anthony and his team were able to help me with my car troubles again! It's always a relief when the solution turns out to be a simple fix, and it's especially valuable to find a trustworthy and professional auto service team. It's true that honesty and professionalism can be hard to come by, so It's important to acknowledge and appreciate businesses that provide excellent service. I'm very grateful for Anthony and his team read more

Something is off with this place. I saw the other reviews about Anthony being gone, which has made a difference for the worse it seems. I went in to get a repair. First, the blinds are closed in the office, so you don't know if anyone is there. When I called out to see if anyone was in the office or nearby in the shop, the girl in the office seemed annoyed I was interrupting whatever she was doing. She asked me if I wanted to leave the car. I said yes. She said she would check me in, then walked back into the office and shut the door. I am guessing I was supposed to find my own form somehow and check myself in, um no. Not using this place and never going back. read more

Took in my Chevy Silverado truck, no doubt that the transmission was going to need to be rebuilt. They road with me to see and hear. Their price was exactly in line with everywhere else. They kept my vehicle either inside or behind a gate. It took a week, they informed me each step. Great experience, truck runs great and they included a 50k or 3 year warranty on the work. read more

Anthony is amazing! Always honest and reasonable , a great place to get your car fixed

Anthony is a great man that will shoot straight with you and work with you to get the right diagnoses for your car and make it easier for you. Had a transmission fail but wasn't sure if the initial diagnosis or quoted price was fair, so Anthony took it in at the end of the work day. By the next day, he verified that it was a transmission issue and even worked with me to make it easier for us given this tough economy. I'll be definitely referring my friends and family here in the future. read more

We have a Honda Odyssey that's more than 12 years old. The transmission went out recently and we had a couple of other problems that had to be fixed before the van was road worthy. Since the van was old and not in great shape, we decided that it wasn't worth spending money to fix it. We were going to replace that van with a new one until we saw how new car prices have skyrocketed. We decided to repair the van as long as the cost was reasonable. After talking to several repair shops, a friend recommended AAMCO of Orange. We called and talked to Anthony, who is the manager. All of the staff was very professional and friendly. The manager, Anthony was outstanding. He worked with us to keep the repair price reasonable and was always available and honest. When all was said and done, we felt like we made a friend. Our transmission had to be replaced, but the cost was less than other places we called. We won't hesitate to go back anytime we need repairs on our cars. read more

My car's check engine light came on and I decided to not risk it by driving it all the way to my usual guy, Kim's Auto in garden grove. I called this AAMCO because I wanted to confirm my online appointment and was greeted by their friendly manager Anthony. I told him my issues and he told me they'll look it over. I leave my car overnight since they were still trying to figure out why the light had come on. They found nothing wrong with my car. I wasn't charged anything and plus they added some gasoline on the house! I was told take it to Mazda dealer if the light comes back on since it could be an electrical issue. I am very happy with Anthony and his crew. I felt heard and will come back again. read more

Anthony is the best. I had a service engine warning appear on the dash of my 2007 Xtera. Anthony determined I needed some new gauges to make the "carburetor" function properly. In addition he discovered leaky valve covers so I had him fix those too. The repairs took longer than I anticipated but this was over a holiday. Anyway, my old car works great. Thank you Anthony and the folks at Katella AAMCO! read more

I absolutely love this Aamco. As a woman, it is hard for me to trust mechanics because I know nothing about cars, but I absolutely trust Anthony and the other mechanics. They checked my car for free, then explained the problem to me, and the price is always lower than what I expected it would be. They are fast and efficient. The customer service is great, and Anthony makes me feel like we are old friends. They take good care of my car, and I am definitely going to make this Aamco the go-to spot when anything is wrong with my car. read more

Anthony was so kind and very professional. I own a mobile grooming business. He and his crew had my van done swift and quick! I highly recommend this location!!! I'd give them 10 stars if it was choice!!! read more

I've been bringing my car here for a few years now and have received nothing but the BEST service. Anthony ALWAYS makes sure that whatever the problem is with my car, is fixed. Very trustworthy and reliable!!!! If you are looking for a GOOD mechanic, this Aamco location is it. You will leave knowing your car is in GREAT condition, and you definitely received five star customer service. read more

My Mother called AAmco when pep boys tried to sell her a battery when she had a new one in the car. Anthony had her car towed from pep boys to their garage, charged her battery and said they could not find a problem. He was not going to charge my Mother until she insisted. He has won our family's business from now on. read more

Anthony is amazing! He was on top of my repairs for my 2007 Corvette treating as it was his own car. Super affordable and friendly service.

The service is incredible. Anthony, the manager, is awesome at taking care of business. I've been doing business with him for the past three years, and he has done an excellent job with my car and my family's three cars. I recommend this shop to everyone for honest, quality service and fair pricing and reliable services. read more

This place was my saving grace! My car had broken down in the middle of an intersection. I called AAMCO to see if they had the time for me, if I had towed it to them. Anthony tells me yes, and that he can take a look at it for me at no cost! I had it towed to him and he tells me I might be covered under Nissan's warranty to get it fixes. He calls Nissan for me and confirms that I do. He kept my car safe until I could make arrangements with Nissan to have it towed there. While he didn't make any repairs on my car, he helped me beyond what I expected to receive. I'm so thankful to Anthony for being so kind and genuine, and for helping me so much. My car is now getting a new transmission, entirely covered under warranty, with the help of Anthony. Trust this place!! read more

DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME HERE!!! Worst experience at a mechanic by far!! Pay the dealer, prices here aren't better. Anthony, initially claimed they can do my repairs "$270...worst case scenario $150 more" so $420 total "worst case scenario" is what I was told, After I told him the exact make & model. Upon returning, They said it would be a 2 hour wait & then kept responding "one more hour" multiple times , upon me calling to see if they've even looked at my vehicle yet, it ended up being ended up being 7 hours to even get my car inspected for something I already was told by the dealer beforehand. Just for them to tell me it would be $900 Almost the exact dealer price , & DOUBLE what I was initially told by Anthony. 2 days wasted here & my car is still not fixed, Completely Unprofessional. read more

I have been here twice in the past year, and definitely would come back again if any other problems were to come up. They are super friendly, communicative, and really great at getting costumers in and out with quality service. Pricing is always reasonable and we'll broken down ahead of services. And if pricing is different than what they quote, they always call before proceeding. I am an out of state college student here in Orange, so it is great to have a place to come to that values their costumers and doesn't take advantage of young, college students. Will always recommend them to friends!! read more

AAMCO (Orange) is my go to spot for all things transmission. On March 25, 2019 I took my little 2010 Scion XB in for a transmission issue which had been causing it to scratch or grind gears sometimes. I had the clutch done about 2 years ago at a different auto repair shop. At that time my XB was beginning to scratch or grind gears and I thought it was the clutch and the mechanic agreed and replaced it. At that time my wife was the primary driver of my XB. When I once again began driving my XB 2 years later, I notice that the XB was still scratching or grinding gears as it was doing prior to the clutch job 2 years prior. I took my little XB to AAMCO for a free diagnostic check to discovered that the problem was the transmission itself. Well at 111,420 miles, my options were to rebuild or replace my transmission. In order to rebuild the transmission, the labor cost along was going to be $2,000 and depending on what was going on with the transmission internally could range between $1,000 to $2,000. Jordan Post (AAMCO Service Advisor) suggested that I go with a used exchange transmission at a cost of about $3,100 out the door. I like my little XB a lot so I agreed on the transmission exchange. Well as of today April 20, 2019 so far so good my little Xbox as Jordon calls it, is driving as good as it did when I purchased it back in 2010. I wanted to drive it for a few weeks before I posted this review. Great job AAMCO! read more

My car wasn't working and they fixed my car. The guy was nice and explained everything very clearly. They gave me a good and reasonable price for what needed to be fixed. read more

Horrible experience with a man named Rick after taking our Car with no call back after two days we called for a status and he said he was busy?? Like really and I don't need my car ?? since we new what the problem was and he figured he wasn't gonna pull a fast one on us told us he was going to fix our car. Great customer service right? This guy tosses my car keys on the counter when I went to pick up my car to get the hell out of there! I guess there guarantee it's not for all the cars they service! Never going back! That start I wish had a - start option! Not worth 1 star. read more

Soooooo! $orry about the delay in writing a extraordinary review. I was referred to this place from my BBF Maria Rubacalva. Spoke to Jordan about my 05 Honda Accord LX. My car brought down and towed here. He gave me a reasonable bid to repair my car. After all was said and done $5000.00 dollars later to rebuild the TRANNY on my car. They were very professional from beg--to--end better yet the fact that they warranty all the parts and TRANNY for 1-year or 12,000 miles. That put a humongous on my face. I will admit it took me until now to digest this big expense at the end I realized it was worth it because I lov my car going on 200,000 miles now and holding "Strong". Thank you Mr. Jordan and staff you are a life saver. Continued success! Nameste, Mr. Salas read more

Aamco take advantage of the costumer only. They don't fix your car. I hear they advertise on K-eart 101 that they are do good so I took my 2004 Toyota Siena for the radiator and oil leak. After I paid over$ 1000, and have my van back for not even a week, have to take back. Aamco it wasn't the same problem, it's something else and charged me over $200 .I went to Aamco 4 times and still nothing. So I took to an other place and they said Aamco didn't change any parts. WORST SHOP, NEVER GO THERE AGAIN....- read more