Most honest mechanic in Los Angeles! I went to Choi's 15 years ago to have them rebuild my transmission that another shop had ruined. It was such a great experience, upfront and reasonably priced, that the next time I needed some different work on my Pathfinder, I called them up to see if they did more than just transmission work. They do! Other than suspension work, which they don't do (gave a good referral to Sunset Auto), John has kept my 2003 Nissan running well. He won't upsell or try to convince you your car needs more repairs than it actually does. I won't go to any other shop than Choi's. 100% recommend! read more

Choi's Transmission is unlicensed and has no business taking money from the public. I am attaching the citations and fines he received from the Bureau of Automotive Repairs for being unlicensed. read more

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I chose to get my transmission replaced at Choi's Transmission on the advice of Stacey from Affordable Care of Hollywood down the block. John Choi was friendly, accommodating, and communicative. He clearly outlined the problems with my transmission and suggested the most cost-effective way to address them. While working on my car, he observed that 2 of my engine mounts were damaged, and was able to source affordable OEM replacements for me, installing them for no added labor charge. He also replaced my battery, using his contacts at Autozone to get them to honor the battery warranty when they were unwilling to do so. Thanks to Choi's Transmission, my car drives smooth as butter, and I am confident that should any problems arise, John will honor the included 12-month warranty. Thanks John! read more

2006 F150 transmission went bad. Called so many places and couldn't get any answers. Called Choi as a last chance... super lucky. Communicates very clearly. Showed me the old part and new one. Explained the reasons for doing each piece of work. Gave options with pros and CONS of doing each. Made the choice easy to make with confidence. Prices were competitive. Will go back and take my families vehicles here moving forward. ** a few weeks after the tranny was rebuild, there was a jump going into second gear. Choi convinced me it was normal and how it would be moving forward. I was t happy but trusted. The transmission has completely failed. Had it completely rebuilt. New mechanic stated none of the work Choi said he did for me was done. Showed me the bandaids Choi put on instead of fixing completely. Yes I saved money with Choi, but the actual work was shotty at best but mainly dangerous. I would not go back or send anyone here for SAFETY!! read more

I took in my 2004 E46 330ci for a drain and fill, the car was ready the same day, great communication throughout the process and great pricing too, would definitely recommend this shop for any of your transmission needs. read more

I drive a 2002 mercedes c class that need a transmission job last year. I still remember I was getting really frustrated after visiting many places including the dealership to get a quote. I honestly thought I need to spend thousands of dollars to fix it or perhaps it was time for me to sell it. However in the back of my mind I always had that feeling I was getting robbed because I'm a woman and we don't understand much about engines and cars. Finally went to Choi's recommended by a friend and for my surprise, their quote was very reasonable. They were very honest by showing me exactly what need to be done immediately and what could wait. Turned out I didn't need to spend thousands of dollars in a single visit. Don't get fooled by dealerships or fancy looking shops. I continue to drive the same car today without any major problems thanks to Choi's! read more

I needed to get my automatic transmission's oil changed for my '06 Cadillac, and got referred by another local mechanic shop. I have to say, when I arrived at Choi's, in the back of my head I was hoping for a really good service. Since this place was recommended by a really honest reputable shop, I walked in confident. My gut feeling was not wrong: Choi's Transmission Center is certainly a winner. Without too much fuss, I talked immediately to the owner (John), who gave me an honest quote around $140 (for newer Cadillacs unfortunately it can get quite pricey), if I were to bring my own oil. Of course, considering that at a dealership it would be twice as much, I decided to go for it, so I made an appointment. The overall performance of the job was quite good: it was done within a reasonable time frame, it was done professionally, and I also had a nice chit chat with the owner and his family. Perhaps the only con would be that this garage tends to get quite busy, and getting my car in and out was a little tricky (because it's located inside a private mall strip with a bunch of other mechanic shops). Also, when I went in for my appointment, I was told that unfortunately that day the parts needed for the job were not in yet, and had to reschedule for the following week. Overall, I was happy. If you need anything transmission-related, you should definitely give "Choi's" a chance. read more

I took advantage of the honest opinion of John in diagnosing my transmission problems. I was offered troubleshooting methods and not a hard sell on a totally new transmission. I really appreciated that because I really did not believe I needed a new transmission but I am NOT the expert. By following Johns suggested my car is running well. I like the service at this transmission shop and I would recommend it to others.. Thank you very much. read more

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My mechanic referred me to Choi's as I need work done on my transmission. What a great place! Excellent service and John is the greatest. I recommend this place highly. Very fair and very nice people. read more

My job car broke down. Transmission failed. I checked with many shops price for repair was almost the same. Since I knew owner from the past I've decide to call his son , John. So we talked about repair and I decide to bring my car to him, to honor his dad.His dad use to run that place.But he passed away . I was so sorry. So , my first impression when I brought my car was his office. His office was so dirty. Not organized, not clean. Spider webs all over. In that moment I start to regret my decision. People who not organize and professionally clean cannot do good job. So anyway I left my car in shop. 10 days later they fix my car , I take for testing. 1st they did not properly programmed my ecu. 2nd they broke my axle boot, vacuum hoses, wire harness clips. 3rd they not even secure transmission in the place . Bolts nuts was not even tithes up at all. Whole transmission job was mess, the guy who was disassembling my car was not qualified to do that .i paid over $3000.00 for transmission repair and at the end I am have more damage on my car. So I called John and I told him about , but he did not believe me. I have very good experience on car repair. I use to work in car repair shop and I know how is it work. I was that close to take him to the court , but because his Dad , mr Choi was so good to me I decide not to press charges. I am here today just to share my experience with shop. I am very very disappointed. I wil never ever recommend that shop for Transmission repair. read more

I have a 1999 Volvo V70 that was leaking transmission fluid. Volvo dealer replaced drain plug and dipstick O ring, but I notice a few months later that it was leaking again. Took it back and they wanted to pull out transmission and possibly charge me $4,500. I took it to Choi's on the advice of a local mechanic. They found the problem right away. Didn't need to pull out the transmission. They fixed it and charge an extremely fair price. They're friendly, honest, and great. read more

Came in with a messed up 2007 Yukon transmission stuck in 1st gear. The guys took care of me very nicely :) took 3 days so fast of a turnaround and took it out for a road trip that weekend and it felt better than I 1st started driving it a couple months ago. read more

Had my tranny on my 2002 3-series blow up on me. Called around & John @ Choi's Transmission was the only one to spend time and explain what the problem could be. Felt comfortable with him, & towed my car to him. Made the right decision. Choi's really took care of me. Cost a lot less than dealer & Aamco estimates, & had a better warranty than most other shops. Highly recommended. Ask for John. He'll take care of you. read more

In all honesty, there is a good man here with a good crew, I traveled from Texas to Hollywood when my Acura SUV broke down and I literally had little money and no place to go or stay , when I came in to Chois I found out it was my transmission that would need to be replaced, I was devastated even more so, but here at Chois he broke everything down for me opened up my transmission and showed me exactly where all the damages were done plus, what would be a more affordable beneficial way to fix it. Over the weekend he worked on my car we rebuild the transmission, he followed up with me on every detail, he is a really good mechanic that's honest and dependable and my S.U.V is like brand new I take it everywhere with my family. Go to Chois for work in West Hollywood read more

This guy John knows his stuff. It's rare today to come across this type of quality control and customer service.

I have been VERY pleased with my experiences here. Choi (and his son John) were very helpful, professional and BY FAR the most reasonably priced of all the shops I researched. They originally came recommended to me from another mechanic shop. The first transmission they rebuilt went into a Nissan and the second went into a high performance Mazda. Also, my ex had one put into a Mercedes and in none of these transmissions were there any issues down the road. I recall he gave a year warranty back then. Since then, I have recommended them to two different friends who both had very good experiences and who, like me, only paid 1/2 to 1/3 of the price they received bids for at other establishments. read more

GREAT job guys!My transmission was shot, and I wasn't sure where to turn. A friend recommended a shop that has been in the neighborhood forever (which is usually a good sign.) I brought my car in, they were helpful, friendly, and the price was really reasonable. Great service and work. read more

My transmission on my Toyota is going bad. John, the owner, and his staff have been giving me all sorts of free advice and tests. My experiences so far are amazing, Honest staff, well informed, will explain all your options. 5 stars ! read more

Great service, great communication, no hidden fees. I will come back again and definitely recommend my friends. If you have a couple of hours to kill whilst you're there, you can always walk next door to the Hollywood Forever Cemetery. read more

I brought in my 2008 BMW 750 LI for a whole new transmission because BMW charged an arm and a leg. Look for John he is the owner and I think this place has been in business for a while as a family business. They also gave me a ride to my office, which was thoughtful and appreciated because taxi prices are high! If anything goes wrong, he will take care of you. Trustworthy shop! read more

I started having problems with my 2015 Nissan Rogue months ago. Took it to the Nissan dealership in Universal City and they came back with a diagnosis of needing a valve body replacement. Before having the work done I wanted a second opinion. By the grace of God I was referred to John at Choi's Transmission. I spoke with John on the phone and he asked me to send him the diagnosis and codes. He later got back to me and explained that the problems I am having couldn't possibly be related to the diagnosis I received and told me it seemed like transmission failure. He literally spent about 30 minutes on the phone explaining the technicalities, most of which I can't articulate, but fully understood at the time. Since I'd already paid Nissan for a diagnosis, to save me money, he suggested I take my car to Aamco or Leon's for a free diagnostics check. And so I did. Lo and behold they confirmed EXACTLY what John said. My transmission was misdiagnosed by Nissan and was in fact in imminent need of a replacement. Aamco then suggested I have another Nissan in Van Nuys check it as they were way more qualified and competent. And so I took it there, once again, lo and behold they confirmed exactly what John and Aamco said. My transmission needs to be replaced and the initial diagnostics that I received was wrong. I wouldn't have known if it wasn't for John. Since my car was just a couple hundred miles over the power train warranty, I am still trying to get Nissan to do the repairs at no cost, which is why I didn't head straight back to John and have him do the work. I had to call back and thank John. Because if it hadn't been for him, taking the time to check into this and calling me back with a very detailed and knowledgeable breakdown of the issue, I could have possibly had Nissan do repairs on my car that wouldn't have fixed it and my transmission would have eventually failed. My regret is I never personally met John, to shake his hand and thank him in person. If you are having transmission problems, John is your guy! He is clearly no fly by night technician. He knows his craft. He spoke intelligently and articulately and he took the time to meticulously explain how it all works and suggested a viable course of action. Thank you John, truly. You are the real deal! read more

Choi's crew rebuilt my car's transmission over 4 years ago. It took 3 or 4 days. The price was in the 4 digits, but was very reasonable considering all I know about my transmission is that it works on hydraulics, centrifugal force, and/or magic. The first time they fixed my car they didn't get it quite right, so I took it back. It was a simple error in electrical wiring, but when I asked Choi if he could fix it, he said he had to rebuild my transmission again. That must have been a huge hit on his profit. I would have been super upset if I were him, but he was apologetic and not visibly upset in the least. Amazing. It took a few more days, I picked up my car for the final time, and obviously there was no additional charge. Choi's cashier offered me hot tea so that was nice, too. Ever since then- my transmission is like the nicest thing on my car. It runs awesome, it's like a race car. Er, like a race car transmission in a crappy 93 sedan, but still... I changed the fluid after a few thousand miles and the old fluid looked perfect. I've driven 28,000 miles since then and my car still shifts awesome. I check the fluid when I change the oil and it still looks pretty pink and I never have to add any. I've thought many many times about what a great job they did at Choi's, so I wanted to get it on Yelp, let everybody know there's still some honest mechanics who are passionate (even if they don't show it on the outside) about their work. read more

These guys are legit. They've done two excellent repair jobs on my car, both cheaply and quickly but successfully. In fact, the latest one they did much quicker and for half the price that Pep Boys quoted. I highly endorse Chois. read more

My VW Rabbit's transmission gave out. Dealership wanted $6000 to replace it. John did a fantastic job for half the price! Car is still running great after three months. The repair came with a year's warranty so I'm not worried in the least. read more

I got my 1970 Chevy Nova TH350 transmission rebuilt here. It took a week, it cost $1480. Its been 2 months since and no problems yet. Shifts great. I will definitely write back if I have a problem with it, but it comes with a 1 year 12000 mile warranty so no biggy if I do. Only reason its 4 stars instead of 5 is because the communication was kindof weak during the process, but Im happy with the result. Would take other vehicles there in the future. read more

Once I met John face to face, I knew I came to the right place. My transmission recently went out and John was able to rebuild it and get me back on the road in a few days. My Jeep has been running great ever since. He did an excellent job and I have a warranty for his work. Choi's Transmission has a long list of excellent reviews and after getting my Jeep serviced at his place, I see why. I would definitely recommend him to anyone. read more

This is a great place to go if you want good service and reasonable prices. John is an honest guy that will help you in getting the best option to fix your vehicle. Highly recommended! And this is a legit review from a satisfied client! Thanks John! read more

hard working guy, parking is bad though. service is not bad. prices charged and promises are good, better than average. one owner with 2 staffs, pretty small, but dedicated. read more

A friend had recommended Choi's and I'm glad she did. John/His staff quickly diagnosed and fixed my car at a good price--and everything was done the same day that I brought my car in. John provided attentive and efficient customer service and I will definitely go back for any future car issues! read more

John was great. Definitely have John look at your car before you agree to any other price. I thought my car needed a whole new transmission but it didn't. So I got it fixed for half the price I was expecting. I am very happy. read more

John is great. Took my 1983 Mercedes in to have the transmission rebuilt (it was time after 370K miles!) and John was very straight forward and very communicative about what to expect, what was done and the cost. My new starter failed and remarkably he went to the other shop to exchange it and reinstall. Amazing service, great price. Highly recommended. read more