Robert and Sadu do a great costumer service job to get you started on your repair. both my cars came out better than expected and will be coming again for the rest of my families cars. read more

Owner Sadu Gorkq is both dishonest and has no integrity. Total disregard for the customers and law. Do NOT make the mistake of taking your car here... Sadu will lie and then damage your car to get business. He has many lawsuits pending and is a total embarrassment to the entire mechanic community. No value for your repairs when they fail every time! No choice when their "technicians" destroy OTHER parts on your car intentionally or through being inexperienced. And NO integrity! Sadu Gorka should change his name to Sadu Gotcha because there is nothing being done here but scams!!!! read more

I had a terrible experience with this Aamco location. Took my car in for a clutch repair. After two weeks with very little communication they admitted to damaging something else in the engine when doing the repair resulting in the car staying with them for four more weeks before they could figure out how to fix it. Again very little information was communicated to me. Less than two days af getting the car back my wheel broke completely off of my car while driving to San Diego. When towed to a local shop in San Diego, they pointed out that the wheel was missing a part, likely left off by the last repair shop, which was AAMCO. AAMCO's manager refused to take responsibility and would not reimburse for the $1100 in additional repairs due to their shop's negligence. read more

My cousin Manny Anthony had a positive experience at Aamco in Pasadena, California. The staff provided friendly and honest service. Each time he takes his car there, he is satisfied with the quality of their work. read more

Very good service. My friend had his dual clutch replaced and his computer was bad on his car

The Best service! I called, Robert was very professional and understood what my car needed, quoted me on the service, he said to come right over that he was able to fix my car the same day. Thank you!!!! read more

Hi, I had my serpentine belt serviced here with Robert. He was very welcoming and explained all details I needed to get it done at a very reasonable price. I loved his honesty and pure genuine heart to help me today. I was assisted and greeted immediately. read more

AAMCO Pasadena team was great, nice people they did the job swiftly and found the problem swiftly. I will definitely come back here when I have major issues. read more

Robert and Sadu took great care of my car, I've been here twice now and they always treat me fairly and get my car maintained properly and quickly! Would come back again. read more

Highly recommended!!...This place is Amazing. Sardu is the owner and he's a great guy, and the mechanics are also really great mechanics. They're very knowledgeable, they do great work and they offer fair prices for your automotive needs! This is the place. Thank you Sardu for all your help @Aamco 1800 East Colorado boulevard Pasadena California 91106 read more

All I want to say is, this is the best place in business I've ever been to for an oil change... I bought a Groupon and I needed 100% synthetic oil change and they offered one plus diagnostic... I took my car to the shop Saturday morning. Customer service is above and beyond. Everything was perfect. Don't need to buy another Groupon myself because I will be a customer here forever I am forever grateful that my car was under such great care. Everybody needs to go get their oil changed or your car serviced because you will fall in love with the people that work there thank you from the bottom of my heart.! Gail read more

In March of 2023 I had a complete rebuild of my transmission done at this Pasadena AAMCO location. The owner is Sadu Gourkar. I gave them my van while I was out of town for 3 weeks and they committed to have it done by the time I was back. When I returned and it was not done, it took 1 week more to finish it and only because I was on them every day for an update (they were very hard to get a hold of/ Sadu nowhere to be found). It felt like they put it on the backburner & then realized too late that I was about to be home & rushed finishing it (resulting in problems I'm having now). I finally got it back, and all seemed ok- so I just let it go. I got the 18 month warranty which expired barely 2 months ago. Recently, my car started shuddering when I would come to a stop & cut out on me a few times/ would rev hard but not speed up occasionally. After a period of observation it seemed to definitely be transmission-related so I went back to the same AAMCO. They told me my torque converter failed + found metal shavings throughout the transmission and I needed a completely new rebuild. There was no mention of the torque converter being replaced in my paperwork from March 2023. They claimed they replaced it "because it was painted the same color as the manufacturer they order it from." But the guy who worked on it last year no longer works there, and they claim he 'forgot' to put it on my paperwork (which is either proof they didn't replace it at all, or proof that their employees don't do a thorough job). Either way it put me in a position where it was their word against mine that it was replaced. There are other components to the torque converter/ around it that can cause it to fail if not checked. Regardless, AAMCO's website states: Expert technicians who "fix it right the first time" (which clearly has not happened here) AND it mentions that the torque converter is included in the warranty. So it should have been something they replaced along with the transmission/ made sure was in perfect condition so it didn't ruin the entire rebuild I paid $4,323.26 for. A rebuilt transmission should last 100-200K miles or more... They offered to do a complete rebuild again with no charge for labor, but I'd have to pay for the parts (which they say could be up to $2500). Their manager "Thomas" claimed this is a super rare occurence where a new torque converter fails for no reason, and because I'm barely out of warranty they're doing me a favor. They swore up and down they wouldn't charge me more than $2500 (if it came to that), and in the end of course the total was $2,834 so they didn't keep their word on that either. It took several more weeks for the work to be done and it was absolute hell dealing with Thomas. Pictured here are some conspiracy theories he shared with my bf to the extent that he wrote them down on my paperwork. Total nut job. AVOID THIS LOCATION LIKE THE PLAGUE. read more

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Awesome service . Sadu the owner was very polite and professional . Will become back for all my service needs . Thank you

Went to to ask to see if I could get my transmission fluid checked and they told me no not today and said my car had to be on a lift in order to check the transmission fluid. All I was somebody to check my dipstick and see if I had automatic transmission fluid on it. They never even looked at my car so how could they tell me if it needed to be lifted before I had been there before And the guy had checked it by checking the dipstick I go by there today and he tells me again after he told me to stop by again on my review that I put out a month ago and I go by today and they tell me again no not today I hate this prejudice place and I'll never go back again. read more

I had to get a transmission flush, they found shavings in my fluid. Sadu was very helpful in helping preparing me for how to continue to take care of my car. read more

Great service! Robert and Sadu Helped resolved a lot of problems I had with my car. Came here through silver rock, my car was originally at Pep boys and they couldn't figure out what was wrong. SOOOO glad silver rock sent my car here instead! They figured out the issue instantly and gave me follow ups throughout the whole process! 10/10 read more

As someone who has never posted on social media or review sites before, I felt compelled to create an account and seek help posting this review due to my concerning experience at this AAMCO location. Documented facts with timestamped evidence: - Arrived at 3:01 PM, paperwork shows mileage reading at 93,563 (timestamped 3:17 PM) - Used approximately 1/4 tank of gas without authorization - Caused a new tire pressure sensor fault (documented in dashboard image) - Coerced me to write a positive review IN PERSON as a condition for partially honoring their advertised "free" diagnostic coupon - Still charged $200 despite the "free diagnostic" advertisement - All this occurred while knowing I was at a critical doctor's appointment for cancer treatment, as a single parent of two children during the holiday season The timestamps and mileage documentation prove the questionable nature of their practices. I've never felt strongly enough about any service to post a review, but their treatment of a cancer patient and single mother compelled me to share this experience to protect others. I have preserved all documentation, including timestamps, mileage records, and dashboard images to verify these claims. read more

I was told by another auto shop I needed a rebuilt transmission costing $7000. That did not seems right so I took it to AAMCO. They removed the pan, checked things out and said the transmission was fine. There was no charge. That's what I call great customer service. I'm back on the road again and saved a lot of money to boot. Thank you AAMCO. read more

Service was amazing and fair they do not rip you off. I was about to spend 4,000 dollars at a dealership instead I am paying 300 here. There work is really good read more

Thomas from was so helpful and did N amazing on fixing my car transmission. I would use them again!!! DT read more

My 1967 Chevelle SS has an upgraded Tremec 5-speed transmission that was added a couple of years ago by the person who sold me that car. Recently the car's transmission was grinding between 1st and 2nd gear and experiencing vibration in the shift tree for 3rd and 5th gears. Ben at AAMCO could not have been more helpful in diagnosing the problems thoroughly to arrive at the best repair solution. Ben also was able to show me that the transmission had been incorrectly installed originally. He diagnosed the issue, explained the repairs needed, and fixed it within the agreed price and timeframe. Additionally, Ben had to temporarily remove the old interior center console to perform the repairs. Instead of reinstalling the old console he and his team installed a new replacement console I had been planning to install for free. My car runs like new, and I highly recommend their honest and expert service. read more

Sadu, the owner, is a true gentleman and delivers excellent customer service. His team rebuilt my transmission and gave me an excellent 2 year warranty on it for a deal that was better than any other business could have provided. If you want to deal with a team that cares, visit AAMCO in Pasadena. read more

CHRISTMAS EVE December 24, 2024 I have a Chevrolet Malibu ..I spoke with THOMAS store manager and I know the owner SADU both are fantastic ..my car issue this time was Catalytic Converter not fun ..THOMAS help me with financial options I was approved thank you AAMCO in Pasadena, California repair my car and my car runs smoothly also thank you to the mechanics guys in the shop too without them my car wouldn't get repaired thank you happy customer read more

Excellent and expedited services at this location-it was a same day reservation yet I was in and out in no time. Had super fun conversations about shared love for photography, traveling etc. would definitely recommend read more

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I brought my car to Richard earlier this week not knowing exactly what was wrong with it. I thought at first it was the transmission but after Richard and his team took a deeper look at my car, they found out it wasn't the transmission but merely a faulty fuel pressure regulator. I picked up my car this morning and is running great again. Richard was honest and very professional. He and his team are quite skilled and provided the best customer service I have experienced from an auto shop. I highly recommend AAMCO for any of your car troubles. read more

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Wow I have a review to submit I'm just not sure which way it's going to go I know it's the holidays and I am aware that stuff happens I will be submitting a full review based on my opinion which everybody has one. Ray Nunez God Bless All Well, here's the update It was like a valet parking I did not have to deal with my insurance company Mr. Thomas and sabdo took care of everything Haggle with the insurance cause as you know insurance don't like to pay full price The whole thing just cost me the deductible of the insurance . They were also able to get me a one-year warranty on it being a Lyft driver. This is my source of income now that I am retired. This supplemental source is really needed and I can only go to people I can really rely on. I am military and Postal Service forced to retire due to injury And with people like and transmission here in Pasadena, makes you feel a little bit better about the future God bless all Ray Nunez read more

I came here to get a transmission quote and I came back to them making my car worse! My tire light was on and that was not the case before and my car started to jerk! I should have listened to prior reviews and the manager Sadu did nothing to help. I was quoted 1500.00 just to look at the transmission this place is out to get your money. I am an honest person and I speak truth when I say they are in it for your money. I had other places quote me for transmission investigation 500.00 and that would go toward parts and labor that I would pay on top of that. Also it took 6 hours to get car looked at what a waste of time. Save your money go somewhere else read more

WARNING Ladies---no respect here. This is a toxic place. Evident that waiting for your car is not welcomed. My guess is that they don't want you to see them actually working on the car. Parking non existent. Sadu clueless to dealing with rational thinkers. Non welcoming environment, cash only quotes notes posted haphazardly all over the place. Save yourself frustration and try anywhere but here. read more

Sadu Gourkar the owner is a very nice person, very attentive, he worked on giving me the best possible deal to repair my car. The technicians are great, Iggy took care of my car and explained in detail what was going to be repaired and even showed me what the problem was Im a very satisfied costumer and will come back next week to fix my brakes, I highly recommend read more

Issue with transmission that AAMCO Pasadena helped test drive my car four times and found no issue (at the moment). Ben and his team were very responsive and helpful; and even kept my car an extra day to be sure. Hopefully my car lasts! Thanks to their help read more

After speaking with the owner, everything is resolved. My car was repaired and the damage to my vehicle was taken care of.

Edit: correction sorry I actually brought the car on May 18th not the 26th Add Edit : Although it took 2 months, they did get the car back running smoothly and with warranty. Also the original person in the office Ben is no longer there apparently. Sadu, the owner, has taken care of the problem so I restored the star grade above to a more appropriate standing. read more

Came here on Saturday 5/29/21 website said it was open on Saturday from 8-12pm but when I arrived it was closed. read more

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Had great service with AAMCO the car was done in a timely manner, faster than I expected. Thank you for the service.

Attention was very good, they fix what other mecanics could not find the problems. They explain and ask what the problems and solutions were given. I definitely coming back and recommend it yo my friends. read more

The team here is amazing ! The gentleman took great care of me! Thank you so much to Jose, Allen, Ben, and Sadu!

Eric did an amazing job fixing my F-150. I went to him saying my transmission is acting up he reassured me he will take care of it, I came back a few hours later and it was a brand new truck again. I highly recommend him. read more

Great service and friendly staff. Really recommend this location. Prices are very reasonable

I'm a Licensed Professional Airline Aircraft Technician/Mechanic, I do most of the work on my own car, but sometimes I don't have the time or the Special Modern Automotive tools required for a Transmission Service. I discovered a Minor Transmission Leak from the Trans Cooler area of my car. I researched Transmission Shops and I found this AAMCO in Pasadena on Yelp that looked pretty professional, the service writer seemed knowledgable, I told him about my Trans Leak, and I also mentioned that it might be leaking from an O Ring, Hose Fitting, or an actual Trans Hose. He said they would figure it out and fix it for me. An hour later he called me and said it was both of my Transmission Cooling Hoses that were leaking, they ordered them and installed new hoses and charged me $900 dollars. When I picked up my car after they finished the job a few days later, I looked under the hood I saw the new hoses, I looked under my car, everything looked ok, no leaks. But on my drive home I started hearing a dragging sound under my car, I pulled over at a Gas Station, I looked under my car and saw that my under car splashguard panel was hanging loose and dragging on the ground, 2 screws were missing and the 2 other screws were barely hanging on, and my Transmission Leak was worse. Whoever worked on my car did a horrible job, they left loose screws and it looks like they did not even do a LEAK CHECK to confirm they fixed the leak. That's Basic Mechanic Knowledge, make sure everything you install is properly torqued and always Test and Leak Check systems that you worked on. Thank God that Shoddy Mechanic does NOT work on Airplanes, he should NOT be working on Cars. I ended up Fixing My Car Myself, and I found out the Leak was coming from the Trans Cooler Fitting O Ring, Like I had mentioned to the AAMCO Service Writer. The Fitting and O Ring cost me $15 from the Dodge Dealer. I Do NOT Recommend this Shop. read more

Still loving this place. They really worked with me and all of my issues with patience and kindness. They gave me so many options and are just the nicest people. Thanks again Sadu and Ben! read more