Ocean Honda said the my transmission was get hot and the fluid was "boiling over" and needed a new transmission for $7,000+. I called Brown's Transmission and the owner talked me off the ledge and encouraged me to bring the car in for evaluation. Drove the car from Honda to Brown's and was immediately greeted by Ralph. I explained the issue to Ralph and he put the car in the lift. Took Ralph maybe three minutes to take off the plastic shield that covers the transmission and a portion of the engine compartment. Ralph brought the shield to me and showed me that there was not leakage under the transmission in the usual areas (front and aft seals I believe) which was absolutely clean but quite a bit of fluid on the drivers side of the shield. Ralph pointed his flashlight in the area of the leakage and with a couple minutes found that I had a loose transmission sensor that allowed fluid to leak. Ralph tightened the sensor and cleaned up the area as beautiful he could do that we could confirm no more leakage. I was only asked to pay $40 for the Honda fluid which was flushed. Wow! Additionally, Ralph left the plastic shield off and asked me to bring the car back in a week or two so that he can confirm the leak was fixed and would reinstall the shield. This shop provided incredible service and I have now sworn off Ocean Honda will now be coming to Brown's Transmission from now on. Incredible owner and Ralph went above and beyond to help me. Thank you Brown's Transmission! read more

Racer and his crew are top notch. Old school, but in all the best ways. Diagnosed and repaired my old van's shifter cable debacle and made some additional adjustments, shifting better than it has in years. Reasonable prices for friendly, efficient service. No BS, just good old-fashioned value and results. read more

Dropped off my vehicle on a Wednesday to have the transmission serviced and picked it up at closing time on Friday night. My vehicle was backed in and it's nose was facing the exit way. My husband picked up my keys and tried to pay with our debit card but the owner said he'd prefer cash. So it was decided we'd pay the next week when they were open. I drove my vehicle home and exited it. Upon waking past the back of it, I immediately noticed my rear tail light was broken, license plate bent in, and the body around my tail light was pushed in. I knew they were closed so I couldn't do anything about it until they re-opened on Monday. On Saturday morning I got to thinking that I'd drive by and see if anyone was there. They were closed but I could clearly see a piece of red plastic on the ground through their gate. I took a video and pics. The piece matched perfectly to the missing piece on my light. When we contacted the owner on Monday and shared the video & pics, he said it was a leaf ! There were no other "leafs" in the entire driveway AND it matched perfectly to my missing taillight piece. I don't know who did the damage but I KNOW it was done there while being serviced. The owner even insinuated to my husband that I could have done it. I demanded that he review his surveillance video and have not received a response. Rcd estimate of $650 to get my vehicle repaired read more

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Who knows the last time my transmission was checked on... Mr. Brown had to put in the extra labor to pop the bolts off my pan because they were so solidly rusted on. He did the work asked, ran diagnostics on the vehicle, took care of everything and gratuitously topped off my engine oil. He and Cindy were kind and professional. When time to pay, he allowed me to come back the next day with a check rather than pay more to run my card. It was a pleasure dealing with Brown's Transmission and I feel my car working better than before along with the reassurance that a professional took a look at everything. He also referred me to another business should I choose to get a few minor issues looked at and recommended Prolong brand lubricants to keep my vehicle running as long as possible. Thank you! read more

I just moved here, and was so bummed when my Jeep started acting funny. After calling a regular mechanic, I was quickly referred to a transmission guy as my car wasn't one that could be fixed elsewhere. Kenny was fantastic. The diagnostic was free, and he was very honest. Whereas some may have tried to tell a woman that she needed a pricey solenoid replacement or major transmission repair (one not named company did just that over phone), Kenny advised it was a simple service that was needed instead. He educated me on my car, and showed me the parts he replaced. The Jeep is running great now! A rare mechanic that I'd gladly go back to if I needed to! Thanks! read more

My family owns a 2009 Nissan Murano and besides changing the tires here and there it hasn't given us any problems until the passed 2 weeks. We took it to multiple places and they all said , the dreadful, "New Transmission" is needed. We were completely stressed out and decided to look for someone who could put one in. My wife's coworker recommended Brown's Transmission Repair noting that they have very reasonable prices along with friendly service. So I gave them a call and spoke with a gentleman (I assume it was Mr. Brown) I explained to him the details and he asked me a few questions about the vehicles specific problems. He then instructed me to disconnect the battery for 15 seconds and clean the terminals. He told me it is an odd problem that feels like the tranny is going out but the CPU needs to be reset. I gave it a shot and low and behold the car is running great again! Thank you sooo very much sir for helping us fix our vehicle over the phone! Any other mechanic could have cashed in and duped us for thousands of dollars literally! In this crazy money hungry world it is very nice to know that their are still good honest caring people out there. Thanks again Mr. Brown your business comes highly recommended by our family! read more

The old man is RUDE as fuck! He's very disrespectful on the phone and seems to think that anyone who doesn't know anything about vehicles are STUPID, or at least he treats them as such! Would never recommend this place to anyone! If he doesn't know you personally, don't expect any kind of good customer service! read more

Honest, up front, and knowledgeable. As a female customer, I felt comfortable with explanations, service recommendations, pricing. Will return for future servicing. read more

Mr. Brown was honest, professional and went above and beyond. My 2001 ram 2500 transmission shifts very smoothly now and is not leaking any more. He replaced my torque converter. I would recommend his transmission shop if you are having trouble with your transmission. Do it right the first time and take it to a specialist like him. read more

Granted I didn't have my transmission work done here I can not comment on the quality of work. Instead the shitty attitude of the woman that works here is a complete turn off. Nothing but negative comments and running of the mouth in a hypocritical manner. I would never give my hard earn money to a business when I hear personal attacks towards another person for no reason. read more

My Class B 2001 Dodge Roadtrek RV was having transmission problems on our return home from our last trip, it was slipping gears and we feared the worst. We asked Steve Jr at Associated Tires (A trusted family owned business we use) he recommended Brown's. I have to say almost the moment I walked in the shop and talked to owner Racer Brown I had a good feeling. 75 years young, sharp and wise, as he spoke to me I knew this man knows what he is doing. Later that same afternoon he called to say it was ready. He completly serviced the transmission and replaced a lose belt and gave me some invaluable tips about using and not using my "Over Drive" function for best response and care. I will keeping bringing our baby back to Racer for scheduled care every 25k. Thank you Mr Brown. By the way when I looked him on on Yelp and found very little there it only co formed that Racer Brown is more about getting the job done right than fancy tech. He said almost all his business comes Word of mouth. read more

AWESOME EXPERIENCE. My car was throwing a code that indicated a problem with the torque converter. Called a couple of the large well known transmission repair shops and they quoted me around $1,800 to begin with. A friend insisted that I call Browns to get a quote before doing anything. I researched online ratings and found favorable ratings so I decided to call Kenny. Before he quoted me any pricing he asked me to bring the car by so he could take a look at it personally. Kenny and his chief mechanic took time to confirm the trouble code and he covered my options for repair. HE DIDN'T TRY TO SCARE ME INTO AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR. The other shops said that it was not a good idea to drive on the freeway with a problematic torque converter. Kenny assured me that it was not dangerous. He also made me aware of a low cost ($150) alternative repair. He made it clear that there was no guaranty that it would work but he said he has had good results using this alternative method. Previously the service engine light was coming on everyday. It has been over a week now and no more service light. Kenny drove the car and said that the transmission was shifting good and that the car drove well. Kenny puts people before profits and this type of business is getting harder to find! When you go to Brown's you will see an old school type of shop. Kenny is a gentle giant of a man that sports a ZZ Top beard but is very low key and extremely honest. One thing to keep in mind: Kenny prefers cash or check instead of credit cards. If you use credit cards, he will add on 2.75% to your bill. This was not a problem since he saved me so much money. I was happy to pay. Don't let his old school appearance fool you, he will pull out his i phone with his Square cc processor and process your card. Highly recommended!!!. read more

Couple weeks ago I went in to see Kenny after being referred to him by a friend in Ojai. I was having trouble shifting in my 2005 Subaru Outback - I had already visited another mechanic who thought I needed a new clutch etc... probably cost over 1K. I dropped my car at Brown's for a couple hours while I ran some errands, when I came back Kenny informed me that many people don't realize their is an adjustment for the clutch in this vehicle - he said that was all that was needed - I was quite relieved and all he asked for was $20.00 for his time!! It was my first time to Brown's, all I can say is he could have recommended other work but he was very honest and resolved the problem for a very small fee.. I highly recommend Kenny at Brown's if you have a transmission problem.. read more

I was recommended Brown's Transmission by a friend of family who used to work for Bureau of Automotive Repair as an auto shop inspector because my car had recently started to rev more than usual under certain conditions. Upon test driving my car, Ken, the owner thought it wasn't a transmission issue and, possibly, the issue would be resolved by an engine tuneup, ie fuel filter replacement. Since I drew a long way to get there, I got the screen replaced anyway, after 250k miles, with no pressure whatsoever from Ken just as a token of appreciation for his honesty. I would not hesitate to recommend Brown Transmission to anyone. read more

Ken Brown is a special person and has the experience to rebuild transmissions on cars that other say "It can't be done!" The maintenance manual on both the 1955- 1957 Thunderbirds and 1956 1957 Continental MKII's say you must pull the engine to rebuild the transmission. But Ken has figured out how to do them in place which obviously saves time, reduces potential damage to engine bay and saves money which he shares with the customer. Great guy Honest to his word Lots of knowledge I recommend him to my friends and gladly share here Mike read more

My truck was having trouble getting into gear, and I was disappointing when another transmission shop told me I needed a $1,400 clutch rebuild. I wanted a second opinion, so I had my truck towed to Brown's Transmission. Kenny Brown and one of his mechanics started working on my truck as soon as it got there, and they discovered that my clutch fluid was totally empty. They refilled the fluid, and that instantly fixed the problem I was having. I am so thankful that Mr. Brown saved me from getting an unnecessary and expensive repair. Mr. Brown didn't even charge me a penny for the work he did. read more

Once again Ken "Racer" Brown saves me. I had a bad clutch on my 95 Mustang, Monday on my way to work my car got stuck in 3rd gear so I parked it and had it towed to Browns yesterday. He fixed my car and I got it back this afternoon. It shifts smoother than it has since I got it. I will always take my cars with transmission issues to Ken Brown. Trust me he knows his stuff and he's the most honest mechanic you'll ever meet. read more

Had my Allison transmission rebuilt by ken "racer" brown and his crew, and I have never had such a great experience with transmission mechanics! Shifts are perfect! From start to finish working with these guys is great. Friendly, extremely knowledgable and a very cool atmosphere with oldies music playing in the background. Even one day his wife brought the crew lunch and they offered me to join them in a meal. So cool. If you need transmission work done take your car to Brown's transmission you will not regret it. read more

DEEP KNOWLEDGE, GREAT INTEGRITY AND STAND APART SERVICE. As a long time (30 year+) auto enthusiast, I can say with confidence that Brown's Transmission Repair knows its transmissions, and the unique needs of different vehicles. But what sets them apart are their values and integrity. Kenny helped our 17-year old daughter with a transmission emergency, investing significant time and advice, and refusing to take a dime! Our daughter was driving from Oakland to Ojai for the summer in our older Honda Odyssey, which had just had its transmission replaced by another shop. The first day after she arrived, the car was showing signs of transmission failure. The original shop offered a warranty on repair/failure, but did not cover towing or "incidental damages". Our daughter was frightened, and we did not know what to do next. We found Brown's transmissions as a result of their stellar ratings. Kenny asked questions which confirmed that there seemed to be a transmission failure, and offered to diagnose the car personally at no charge. After a comprehensive assessment (close to an hour), his team concluded that the transmission was not repairable, but had been installed properly. He explained that this happened occasionally with reconditioned transmissions, and that there was no sign of incompetence. Kenny felt that our best option was to have the original shop replace the transmission under warranty, and he shared advice about best options for used transmission for the Odyssey, questions to ask, and suggestions for what would be a fair accommodation for us and the original repair shop. He spoke with our daughter, too, and helped ease her concerns. At no point did he disparage the original repair shop, and although he could have easily suggested that he do the repair himself, he clearly had our best interest in in mind. Not only did he refuse to accept money for his time and diagnosis, but he offered to have us keep the van on his site until it could be picked up or towed. Happy ending. Following Kenny's advice, we spoke to the original repair shop, and the owner took care of picking up and towing the vehicle. The minivan will have a new transmission (with an extended warranty) installed and ready for our daughter's return. Throughout my several interactions, Kenny and his team demonstrated unflagging integrity and ethics, deep knowledge of our vehicle and its transmission, and pride in their repair shop and the independent operators as an industry. read more

Absolutely the most honest repair shop I have dealt with we were expecting an expensive repair. They did a minor adjustment to the clutch and sent us to ojai valley muffler for a ten dollar tack weld. The only transmission shop I would go to. read more

Mr brown is refreshing in that he's competent and honest. Recently Ford of Ventura estimated repairs to my car at $900, took it to Brown and he fixed the problem for less then $20 the cost of two cases of cola. 5 stars is not enough. read more

Ken Brown was efficient, and honest, you could tell he knows his business well. I'd recommend his services to anyone and will have all transmission work done by his shop from now on. read more

If you're looking for an honest person, talk to Kenny and get your transmission or clutch stuff done there. He serviced my PT and it worked great. Another time, he checked another car of mine and didn't charge me any money, since it didn't feel right to take money from me. I can highly recommend Brown's Transmission Repair! read more

I will only be taking my car to brown's from now on. Ken took a look at the transmission in my '64 nova and solved what I thought to be a big problem with nothing but ease and a quick fix. The car runs like a champ now. The knowledge he possesses over his profession is second to none. 100% honest and trustworthy, he now has another loyal customer. read more

Ken and his Daughter are a God Send! I just got my vehicle back not even 30 minutes ago and I am extremely impressed. Goes to show why Brown's Transmission has been in business as long as they have. Great customer service and finished my car sooner then I had anticipated! The communication is on point and NO up-sales are found at this location. Honest and Trustworthy 100%. I carry the most precious cargo on a day to day basis in my vehicle "MY GRANDCHILDREN" if you do the same then look no further then BROWN'S TRANSMISSION ! Thanks Again Ken! read more

Kenny Brown, owner of Brown's Transmission, is by far the most trustworthy, honest, and capable mechanic I've ever dealt with. He explains clearly what your car needs so you can make a well informed decision. The first time I went to him was for a problem that had stumped 3 mechanics. He quickly diagnosed the problem, told me it was very minor, fixed it, and CHARGED ME NOTHING. And when he has charged me, his rates have always been very reasonable! An all around excellent human being with an outstanding garage. Try Brown's- you won't be disappointed. read more

Excellent shop. Knowledgeable and fast service at very reasonable prices. Will definitely be my go to for all transmission service and repair from now on. Much more than meets the eye at this shop, which is rare in SoCal. read more

Stopped in on a Monday morning with no appointment. Ken quickly diagnosed my problem, found the needed parts in his shop and got me rolling in under an hour. I am very happy to have found this shop. It is old school, in my opinion the way a repair shop should be. Very impressed and will be going back. read more

Brown's transmissions is the only trans shop I will ever go to and trust. They did an amazing job. Professional.

Yes Kenny has helped many people out in the community, but he has a dark side, and does better with older cars then newer. If your a woman bring your boyfriend or any male, because he has no communication skills with a woman. If you have a lot of questions he can't be bothered. Be sure and get an invoice, he is a good old boys club, read more

I had a great experience here. First off, they are very personable and honest. I went in to service my Tacoma and couldn't be happier. I HIGHLY recommend anyone seeking transmission work to check them out. They do a great job at a reasonable price. read more

Not recommendable.I had dropped off my 3 speed automatic transmission to have the seals replaced and Mr Brown said he'd have it done in a week or so. I thought it would be a easy job for them since it was out of the car, I told him the main leak was at the shifter shaft o-ring seal and he said why don't we just replace all the seals so I said OK. A few weeks went by and I had not heard anything so I called and he said they were still waiting for some parts, I think they forgot about it. I called back a week later and it still was not done, took about another week. I was not able to pick it up so I sent my wife with the payment and she brought it home. I noticed right away that where the main leak was it looked like nothing was touched so I called and asked Mr Brown. I said I'm ready to install the trans but I don't think you replaced the o-ring and he assured me it WAS done. After I installed it the leak was still there and has staind the street pretty good. I called Mr Brown and took the whole car to him and he said I would have to pay another $325.00 to get the leak fixed, I said if his tech did his job it would not be leaking but he still would not fix it so I would not recomend the shop for transmission repairs. G & S Transmissions is where I will be taking my business to for future repairs. read more