I can't say enough good things about Ed and his team at Transmission Specialist…read more My Ford F-150 suddenly went into limp mode and was stuck in third gear, along with a few other issues. Since my truck was out of warranty, I wasn't sure where to turn. I reached out through Yelp and heard back from Ed almost immediately. He had a good idea of what might be wrong and invited me to bring the truck in for an assessment. After inspecting it, he identified damage (caused by rats) to the transmission wiring harness, which had unfortunately caused internal damage. He walked me through everything clearly and provided a very reasonable estimate for a full rebuild. Throughout the entire process, Ed was easy to communicate with, always professional, and genuinely helpful with his advice. What really stood out was how he went above and beyond after the repair. I was told this type damage might be covered under my comprehensive auto insurance. Ed then took the time to work directly with my insurance company--providing detailed documentation and expert insight. Because of his effort and experience, the claim was approved and the repair ended up being fully covered. That level of service is rare these days. I truly appreciate Ed's honesty, professionalism, and follow-through. He did exactly what he said he would do and then some. I wouldn't hesitate to come back or recommend him to anyone in need of transmission work.

Last year, the transmission on my 2008 RAV4 was rebuilt by Transmission Specialists after tow truck…read moredamage, going through insurance. A year later it still hard-shifts going downhill. I brought it back twice and both times I was told everything was fine. During the rebuild, they replaced (and charged additionally me for) replacing the transmission mounts, but a few days after I picked up my car, my motor mounts broke and the engine shifted while I was at a red light. I brought it back immediately and, after a test drive, I was told everything was fine. A separate shop found the entire engine was tilted, and I paid out of pocket several hundred dollars for their diagnosis and installation of replacement motor mounts - mounts I was told should have been replaced along with the others. I brought it back several months later because my car was hard shifting whenever I went downhill and the alternator continued making a high pitched noise. After a test drive on the flat roads around Santa Ana with Ed, was told that it shifted like butter. He advised me to warm up the car before driving, which has not helped at all. I was also promised that my alternator would be exchanged for the price of parts from O'Reilly and that it would be about a $150. I was ultimately charged me $429 for the third party alternator (definitely not a Denso) that makes high pitched whirring sounds when I press the gas pedal. Other minor issues: scratched my window tint and took 6 weeks to complete the work, fixing the alternator last and costing me 3 extra days of rental fees my insurance wouldn't cover. I ended up paying $1345 out of pocket to their shop and insurance covered $4000. Also, I incurred an additional several hundred dollars to the other shop to fix the motor mounts and for the extra days of rental. Ed is really nice and communication was not an issue. Overall, though, I did not have a great experience and I'm reminded of that daily when I drive my car over the hill to get to work, as the car will inevitably jolt as it shifts gears going downhill. It doesn't leave me a good feeling that the transmission repair will last. For this reason, I can't recommend this shop for transmission or general repair work.

Luis Transmission Saved Us Thousands $$$$$$$$…read more If you have a transmission problem, you must take your vehicle to Luis Transmission in Huntington Beach. We bought a 2020 domestic car last year with ~80,000 miles on it. About 10,000 miles later, it began driving strangely. Intermittent pedal response and occasional hard shifting. A tank of "good gas" didn't help. The problems seemed to get worse the longer the car ran. Of course, we were past the used car dealer warranty period. My husband took it to a reputable local mechanic in HB, who said it needed a new transmission for about $7,000. Yikes. Wasn't ready for that so he took it to a second local shop (a friend's recommendation); they came to the same conclusion. Then he took it to the dealer to get an official look or maybe to see if this problem was recall worthy. Their assessment: needs a new transmission, $10,000. OMG. The car is only worth about $10,000. What should we do? Time for Yelp which is where I told my husband we should have went in the first place! Luis Transmission gets phenomenal ratings. Luis's initial assessment: Rebuild the transmission for ~$4300. Still more money than what we wanted to put into the "new to us" car but seemed like our only choice. So we signed the quote and handed over the keys. This is where it gets good. A few days later Luis texted us to give him a call. We braced for the worst. Luis explained he had removed the transmission, and it wasn't as bad as thought. He could replace some worn out parts and some likely culprits for less than his original quote. Music to our ears!!! We've got one kid in college; this is the news we needed. Luis is the real deal. He fixed the problem, was honest about what the vehicle actually needed, and saved us thousands of dollars. If you need transmission work, we absolutely recommend Luis Transmission in Huntington Beach.

Took my son's 2017 Subaru BRZ to Luis for a new clutch. He got the car in and out in a little over…read more24hrs. This is an old school shop that does work on a handshake and does it right for a reasonable price. The BRZ is back on the road and feels like new. Highly recommend them if you need your clutch replaced.

Joe and Mike are the best. Incredible knowledge and understanding of my 50 Chevy. They are hands…read moredown the guys to go to for a transmissions. They did handle the upgrade to powersteering and power brakes too. They had a laundry list of quality partners to help with some other upgrades that I wanted to do.

On two occasions on two different vehicles, I thought my transmission was going out and all I…read moreneeded was a Service and Joe had informed me on both occasions. There was a front wheel bearing going out took back to my mechanic. He was correct. Transmission was serviced and runs. Great thanks Westminster Transmission

always satisfied !!!!good man!!!! transmission and minor…read morerepairs gerry even lent me his van as a lender...come on thats old school service.right?? pricey but every mechanic is these days and always has been highly recommend

Meant to update. Golden West told me I needed new radiator $600+. The current radiator was only 3…read moreyears old and Delco top quality radiator. They were insistent radiator was the issue. I declined and they got a bit annoyed. I went to radiator shop on Harbor and they spent 5 minutes looking at it and said it's a $15 radiator cap that needed to be replaced sent me across the street to auto parts store and problem solved. Second opinion saved me $585 dollars.

5 stars Francis at Full Service Auto & Transmission Repairs…read morein La Mirada did a lot of work on my 2007 GMC Yukon XL and he nailed it. He replaced the radiator and water pump, repositioned the external transmission cooler, and replaced the tail housing gasket on the transmission. My truck has never run cooler transmission temps than it does now. Francis is very knowledgeable and actually understands how these older trucks heat up when you're towing or sitting in traffic. He explained what he was doing and why instead of just slapping parts on. If you need cooling or transmission work done right, take it to Francis.

On April 3, 2026, I dropped my car off at Full Service Auto & Transmission Repairs for what should…read morehave been a simple repair -- replacing the skid plate. I found Francis through an online search because of the many positive reviews, and during our first interaction he was friendly, professional, and seemed very knowledgeable. He ordered the part directly from Acura and quoted me a fair price. My car was ready the following day, but when I arrived to pick it up, Francis informed me that my vehicle had been involved in an accident while in his care. He explained that another driver had been speeding through the parking lot and crashed into him. He gave me the other driver's information, and I contacted him immediately. The other driver gave a very different version of events. He stated that he was backing out of a parking space and did not see Francis. He also told me that Francis provided his driver's license information but refused to share insurance information. Now, more than a month later, I still have a damaged vehicle and have not received insurance information from Francis despite multiple phone calls, text messages, and outreach from Mercury Insurance. I trusted this shop to take care of my car, not return it to me in worse condition and leave me responsible for a $500 deductible. What has been most disappointing is the lack of accountability and urgency. Francis acted as though this situation was not a major concern and repeatedly assured me that the other driver would "take care of it," which has not happened. According to the other driver, Francis even asked him to change the story about what happened. I chose this business because of its strong reviews and the image Francis presents, but my experience has been extremely stressful and disappointing. I believe customers deserve honesty, transparency, and responsibility when their vehicle is in someone else's care.

First and foremost I gotta say that Henry is top notch with his customer service and communication…read more I waited a month to write this and I can also say that the mechanic who worked on my car did a great job as well. Am having zero problems with the new (used) transmission I wanted installed for an old Honda. I even brought the car back for a different issue - what we thought was an issue turned out to be nothing and Henry wouldn't take any money for the diagnostic. I am so glad to have found an honest, friendly and skilled shop near my house!

My hubby found this place through yelp: We were looking for…read moresomething close by.... (Our car broke down while going on a road trip)Omg this place is absolutely amazing, I know shocking huh.... That's what i thought as well. I wasn't convinced until I actually came in. Henry, his father and mother also work here. (Family business own) Just amazing good people. Very honest the name says it all integrity thank you so much. We are very satisfied customers. Highly recommended!!!

Love these guys for their European expertise and no BS upselling. S&K will be my go to shop from…read morenow on!

If you own a German car, especially a Porsche...you know the anxiety that comes with any dashboard…read morewarning light. When my 2019 Cayenne Hybrid started giving me issues with the brake booster, ABS system, and brakes, I braced myself for the worst. Hybrid systems aren't exactly simple, and I expected the repair process to be a headache. Enter S&K German and European Auto Repair.... Al, the owner, is the kind of mechanic you hope exists but rarely find: straightforward, knowledgeable, and genuinely honest. He walked me through the diagnosis, laid out a clear plan, and provided a quote that was fair and transparent...no surprises, no upselling, no "mystery charges." The repair did take a bit longer than expected, but honestly, with the complexity of Porsche's hybrid braking system, it made total sense. Al kept me updated throughout, and I always felt like my car was in capable hands. When I finally picked it up, everything felt tight, smooth, and exactly how a Cayenne should drive. Do I want to be back anytime soon? Absolutely not!! But would I come back to Al for anything Porsche-related? In a heartbeat.

AVOID THIS SHOP -- Dishonest and Predatory I brought my 1976…read morePontiac Firebird in knowing exactly what was wrong -- a transmission accumulator O-ring leak. I told Adrian Ciejka specifically what I needed done and informed him I had already replaced the filler tube O-ring, installed a Moroso transmission pan gasket, and replaced the speedometer gear and O-ring myself. The fluid visible on the inspection cover was clearly seepage from the accumulator O-ring -- exactly what I told him before he even looked at it. Instead of listening, he claimed the filler tube was also leaking and then told me the transmission would need to be dropped and the crossmember removed just to replace the accumulator O-ring. This is factually incorrect -- the accumulator on a TH350 transmission is accessible from the outside without dropping the transmission or removing the crossmember. Either he doesn't know basic transmission repair on a common GM unit, or he was deliberately misleading me to justify a full reseal at $400+. When I declined and asked to pick up my car, he charged me $180 just to remove an inspection cover -- a 10 minute job with no upfront disclosure of the diagnostic fee and no discussion of cost before proceeding. To make it worse, I dropped the car off with the transmission fluid low and picked it up overfilled by half a quart. An overfilled transmission leaks more visibly -- a well known trick used by dishonest shops to justify expensive repairs the customer doesn't need. I paid $60 in Lyft fees to get there and back, $180 for nothing, and left with my car unrepaired and the fluid level tampered with. Classic car owners beware. This shop does not listen to the customer, fabricates unnecessary repairs, and will upsell you on work you don't need. Find someone honest who will do the job you ask for. This is not that shop.

These guys charge me thousands more than other shops would have. Brought my Ford Fusion in due to…read moremy transmission slipping. They charged me $1800 to pull the transmission and diagnose. Then telling me it would take over $5000 more to do the repair. Total repair bill was $6950. Absolutely ridiculous. After paying the initial diagnosis fee, I was stuck with them because after speaking with other transmission shops, it was gonna cost about the same at this point. I went to the shop on the advice of my normal mechanic that I trust. I did go talk to three other shops after I found out it was gonna be $7000 and the other three were competitively priced and all right at about $5000 including diagnosis. That was if it had to have every single thing rebuilt. I also found out I could've had a factory rebuilt Ford transmission installed by my normal mechanic for less money. That would've had a 3 year warranty and would've been honored at any Ford dealer. HP transmission only has a two-year warranty. They completely overcharged me. The transmission does work as it should now.

We were selling/gifting an older vehicle to a good friend and wanted to make sure everything was…read moresolid. Oily's Automative in Fullerton recommended that I reach out to Ron at Leon's and I'm glad I did. Ron took care of us and provided a no-hassle diagnosis for us. I hope I never run into any crazy transmission issues, but if I do, I know where to go!

Had my car towed here to have the transmission looked at. They were very honest, friendly and…read morecommunicative. I ended up selling my car instead of replacing the transmission but would have moved forward with them if it wasn't a better decision for me to sell. The pricing seemed very fair.

I would definitely recommend this place because of the quality of work they do. I came here to get…read moremy coilover height adjusted after the previous shop I went to did a poor job and left my ride height uneven. Keith and his crew took care of the height adjustment and alignment, and I'm really happy with how everything turned out. The car looks and feels much better now. Their prices are also very reasonable for the quality of work they provide. I would definitely come back here for any future work on my car. Thank you to Keith and his crew for taking care of my car and doing the job right!

First time here today. Might be my new go-to my mechanic now…read more Got the oil changed, coolant drained and refilled, as well as the valve gasket cover replaced along with my air filter. My previous go-to mechanic tripped me with a quote of $575 for the valve gasket cover replacement (I assumed they meant the entire thing, not the rubber seal). So I went to this place due to reasonable prices. Their labor prices are also more competitive. The only downsize is that they don't do appointment. Otherwise; so far so good.