HT Transmissions I…read morecannot say enough wonderful things about HT Transmissions Repair and Pedro. Bought a used car in November 2025, 5 weeks later, P0741 torque converter code, flashing D while driving. Between a shitty 90 day warranty and 1000.00 out of pocket expense, had a new torque converter for a grand total of 2600.00, that was reduced to 2300.00 and a 90 day warranty. 102 days, yes 12 days after warranty was over. When my transmission completely failed, 102 days after having it fixed, I was beside myself. I live 3 hours from L.A. and travel there often. I also live on a fixed income. In other words, now I had a car 87 miles from where I live, and 130 miles from HT Transmissions Repair. and no savings to speak of , to fix it...blah blah blah. I was quoted by RPM Motorcars, Sherman Oaks, same shop who put the torque converter in to begin with, but another shop was going to do the work....yes, cannot make this shit up. 6800.00 retail, but reduced to RPMS cost of 4500.00. 24 months /24,000 warranty. Or options 2 a used transmission with 49,000 miles, for 2200.00. And another 700.00 to install it. But said, not recommended. But would not put 24 months/24,000 in writing. Now, call me crazy.... I would have much preferred options to begin with it. I already researched this time cost of rebuilt transmissions, used transmissions and even remanufactured transmissions. I could have bought a new transmission for 6800.00 I had already been quoted 4500.00 from a shop in Ridgecrest. That is the average, higher rebuild cost. Then I really researched and found HT Transmissions on Fulton, North Hollywood. He's been in business for 31 years and has great reviews. From the beginning, Pedro was honest, patient and took the time to explain everything without trying to upsell or gouge me. Pedro and his crew, yes he has a ten man crew not only did a complete rebuild, he did it for 2800.00 saving me thousands of dollars. 12 months/12,000 miles. HT and Pedro took an incredible, financially stressful situation and turned it into something I could actually afford. My car runs beautifully and I have a peace of mind knowing I can travel, make my long commutes safely. Pedro and his crew not only take tremendous pride in their work. A couple of days after being fixed I noticed a rather large leak under my car, shocked.....called Pedro let him know what happened, that I needed to return home the next day..... He sent two of his guys to pick my car up, fixed it (it was just a loose clamp) free of charge. That's service So, if you're looking an honest, knowledgeable, fair transmission repair shop....look no further than PEDRO and his crew at HT TRANSMISSIONS REPAIR at 7325 Fulton Ave., North Hollywood, CA. 91605 818-982-1212 Thank you again Pedro for your integrity and your incredible work. Mostly.....for my peace of mind!!! Grateful

Great fast service with a good guarantee…read more Finally got my car up and running after three months and countless other shops that could not help my jeep get out of limp mode- including the two other transmission shops. i was in disbelief and so happy to finally find the right help. I got my transmission rebuild here and that was the fix after other shop suspected electrical or computer problems. thank you armando!

Sam was very helpful. He always answer my calls and is very insightful. Last year I got a…read moretransmission rebuild on a 2011 RAV4. It has been great so decide to get my 2002 Ford Explorer done here. The explorer was jerky only after a cold start so we tried going with a smaller fix before doing a full rebuild. I was quoted around $1k. It took around 5 days before I got my car back. He gave me a warranty of 2 weeks, full credit towards a rebuild, or after 2 weeks for 6 months, it would be $500 credit. The car was driving fine except during traffic so I had to bring it back in to get the full rebuild. It costed around $3k but I paid $2k since I got the $1k credited back. It has been a week, and the car has been fine since then. I recommend Leeco Transmission as they are very honest and kind. Sam was always friendly and does a good job. I believe they have employees here who speak mandarin or korean if needed. They do not have parking here, you just drive your car in.

SERIOUS CONSUMER WARNING - DOCUMENTED TRANSMISSION TEARDOWN AFTER "REBUILD"…read more I brought my truck with its 4L80E transmission to this ATRA member shop for a full rebuild. The owner, Mr. Lee, stated he has 43 years of experience and that he personally performs all the rebuilds. I paid him $2,850 and supplied an additional estimated $1300 in quality brand new parts, which he inspected and agreed to install. For context, I have 20 years of experience working on vehicles and am a certified diesel mechanic. The main reason I brought the transmission to a shop was that I didn't have the space nor resources at the time to perform a full removal, installation, and rebuild myself. Communication was polite initially, and the owner appeared willing to work with the parts I supplied. He was also extremely fast and did the actual rebuild in half a day. The transmission failed three separate times within three weeks, requiring removal and reinstallation each time. After the third failure, I towed the truck home and completely disassembled it myself. During teardown and measurement, I documented multiple serious assembly and quality-control issues, including: -Wrong pump installed, despite being told no hard parts were changed -Intermediate clutch pack assembled with incorrect clutches, leaving clearance nearly three times outside specification (which can prevent the clutch from holding properly and lead to rapid failure) -Sun gear installed upside down, blocking a critical lubrication hole required to supply oil to internal components -Several worn bearings, steels, seals, and other components appeared not to have been replaced -Reverse band misadjusted to the point the output shaft would not rotate in any gear The FIRST failure was caused by a transmission fluid leak from an old 180k-mile pump bushing and seal that were not replaced. The SECOND failure was explained to me as transfer case and transmission cracking as soon as Mr. Lee shifted into Drive.. the shop claimed it was caused by my driveshaft despite it being the original factory driveshaft with new, unbound U-joints. The THIRD failure caused severe transmission overheating (never disclosed to me) during Mr. Lee's 5-mile test drive, with a claimed valve body diagnostic code that never appeared when I scanned the truck myself. Because this truck is critical for my cross-country towing work, I ultimately spent three months in very difficult circumstance personally performing a very slow but full transmission teardown in order to rebuild the transmission correctly. I have extensive photos and video documenting all findings of why this transmission had repeated failures in a span of three weeks. If proper assembly, reliability, and accountability matter to you, I strongly recommend choosing another shop.

I came in for a transmission service after noticing rough shifting, and I'm glad I did. The team…read morewas professional, knowledgeable, and upfront about what the service would involve. The quality of work exceeded expectations. The vehicle runs noticeably better, and everything was completed in a timely manner. Communication was consistent throughout the process, which I really appreciated. In terms of value, the pricing was reasonable and well worth it for the peace of mind and results I received. No pressure, no gimmicks--just honest work. This is the kind of business that earns repeat customers.

I delayed bringing my car to the shop until a work stall with a lift was available to begin working…read moreimmediately. Alex told me that one would be available but when I arrived that wasn't the case. Therefore, he lied to me from the beginning. The job was completed the next day as he said it would but my car was left very dirty and greasy when I returned to retrieve it. When I asked for a rag to wipe the greasy from my shift knob, he proceed to wipe down the steering wheel and knob then used the same dirty rag on my door panel, scratching the paint. Alex informed me that my check engine light was on and tried to suggest that it may have already been that way before I brought my car to the shop. I was appalled at this suggestion for my car only needed a new clutch and nothing else. I'm sure he turned on the key and saw no such warning lights but was trying to cover up that it was damaged during their repair process. When I returned the next day to have them repair what they did, I was not greeted with respect and I will not return to this shop again, even if the check engine light returns. I was initially quoted a labor cost only to be baited and switched after he learning that I had a very nice vehicle. Albeit, the clutch works as expected but I cannot get over how smug and disrespectful Alex treated me during this entire time. One could say you get what you pay for but the disrespect is unacceptable, not to mention I had to wash my floor mat because it was so filthy. I made sure not to put them in my car when I brought it back. I had to spread paper bags all over the floor then I noticed they had their own paper shoe protection that was laying on the floor when I returned the second time. I think they do decent transmission work but if you care about how you are treated and the care of your car, I would not recommend them but if you want to go the economic route and do your own cleaning and hope to don't cause more harm to your vehicle then these are your options. The engine light wasn't on when I picked up my vehicle the second time, but they could have just erased it and may return in a few days. Alex never called me once to tell me my car was ready for pick up. I had to call him both times, and the first time I came to pick up my car, he told me he had texted about coming the next day after I already told him l'm on my way. We had never texted before and I later learned he never texted me at all, that's typical of my experience in a nutshell.

Stellar service from Ronnie. Quick. Great price. Great communication. Will return the next time.read more

Ronnie is the best! Ronnie is taking care of our cars for…read moreyears, Ronnie is a skilled, knowledgeable and honest mechanic. I can't recommend him enough

One of the best car repair experiences I've had! I highly recommend this shop if you need…read moretransmission work. Charlie was extremely helpful on the phone & in person. He seems like a genuinely good, honest person. I never got the feeling of being jerked around or upsold or confused about what work they were going to do. I needed a transmission rebuild according to my regular mechanic. Charlie first checked if it might be a smaller, less costly issue, but in the end I did need the rebuild. Charlie's quote was very reasonable compared to quotes I got elsewhere and he honored it exactly. The work was done quickly and well, with great communication throughout the process. My car now runs like a dream but jic they offer a one yr warranty on parts and labor.

Charlie @ Hollywood Transmission is Excellent!!! I had my GMC Denali Transmission rebuilt and its…read moredriving like a new car! I highly recommend Hollywood Transmission; they are so professional and reasonable priced!

Worst mechanic experience I've ever had…read more The initial price seemed low, but the entire experience felt dishonest. I was repeatedly given questionable explanations that seemed designed to justify additional charges. I brought my car in for a transmission fluid change because another mechanic had already diagnosed that the transmission fluid needed to be replaced due to a warning light on my dashboard. After the service, the warning light was still on. Instead of checking whether the code had simply not been cleared, they immediately told me there must be another issue with the car and that I needed additional diagnostics. The explanation was vague and didn't make much sense, especially since it appeared that the code had not been cleared after the service. To make matters worse, they left my window open while working on the car. When I picked it up, the window would no longer close completely. This problem did not exist before I brought the car in. When I pointed it out, they dismissed it as "just an old car issue" and suggested I would need to pay more to have it fixed. If you don't want your car coming back with new problems and questionable explanations, I strongly recommend taking your vehicle somewhere else.

Very good price and great customer service and there honest. They don't scam you and they will tell…read moreyou the truth.

By far the best experience I have ever had at a repair shop. From the 1st visit and test drive to…read morethe moment vehicle was done Angel was very informative and always kept in contact. Got my vehicle in for a transmission rebuild and it was completed in the time frame given, and techs did a great job. I would definitely recommend Father & Son Transmission to any of my family and friends in the future.

8L90 Started feeling slipping in the transmission, ended up…read morecoming to Angel before it went out. This is only the second time I have ever had a transmission issue on any vehicle. This is basically the 2nd worst thing that could happen to a vehicle IMO The job did take time but I made it work with getting around. Angel and his team did have to do some trouble shooting because this specific transmission requires the valve body to be primed on the bench prior to installation. He rebuilt the entire core and also changed out the engine rear main seal. Now, the transmission feels better than ever. I had to give him a little bit of a hard time about not having Zelle which he ended up getting after. Overall I would say, he really does care about taking care of his customers and will make sure the job is done correctly.

Fixed my LS430 transmission in a day due to a computer malfunction, and the car runs better than…read moreever. Great guy and great work.

Absolutely marvelous, diligent, and integrous people; their humility and pragmaticism is a rare…read morefind our contemporary society. I had some transmission problems in which the pan was dented, and thus needed another pan-drop trans-oil change; Walt and his team correctly diagnosed and handled my vehicle's dilemma--hell, Walt whipped out the ol' book and used his decades of experience to help me! I'm a younger guy in my 20s, and I know my way around cars, just as I know my limits to where I say, "You know what, let the pros handle this, I don't trust myself." So, having Walt demonstrate what the problem was and how to amend it is an experience I'll always cherish, and I'll be damned if I don't defer to him when my bewilderment has peaked. Trust me, if you care about cost:work, Walt and his people are almost bespoke of service. An absolute pleasure doing business with them, and I'm keen on working with them again when the--albeit unfortunate--time comes!

It was finally time to get my new-ish car serviced and so after doing some research and even asking…read morea few AI chatbots, I settled on this spot after reading lots of great reviews. I called ahead to confirm if they could make time and we agreed on a date/time that worked. Upon arrival, the shop was jam packed with tons of cars. Feeling a bit worried that my check up would take forever, they quoted me about 1.5hrs to do the standard checks including brakes, tires, fluids, and oil change and it actually ended only taking 1 hour! Very thankful that they were able to squeeze me into their busy schedule and take care of my car efficiently with friendly service! They've won me over and I'll definitely come back again in a few months for the next service date. What's also great is there are a lot of pretty decent spots to eat and even a few nice bakeries too while you wait for your car to get serviced. Highly recommend giving them your business!

I think by this date I've brought my car in for help/service/advice/work about 5 times. It's one of…read morethree mechanics I've been to since moving to LA in 2022. The idea of a funny, personable, caring, no b.s face of an auto shop is almost unheard of except Emad at J&E is the man! This time around Emad had me come in at 7:45 told me I'd get to work by 9am, and Morris backed it up. Robert, Morris, Emad and everyone at J&E are auto staples of this city!! Thank you

I needed a new transmission for my 02 Yukon and Israel was very helpful with working with me and…read morewith payment options. Good quality work and the best price around with warranty. I had my truck in a day turnaround which was pretty impressive seeing how many cars they were working on. One of his guys even replaced my loose, faulty window controls without mentioning. I will most definitely be back (knocks on wood*) if ever needed!

I was a bit hesitant about writing this review, but after one last phone call with Israel (manger),…read moreit feel obligated to let people know. I had a very disappointing experience with California Transmission. I came in looking to swap Chevy Astro transmission and the high selling point with California transmission would be completed in a one day turnaround. However, unfortunately, I found myself having to call the shop multiple times for an update, and we're constantly hesitant to update me. In the end up having to wait three days to get my vehicle To make matters worse, they failed to properly reconnect my oil dipstick to the engine block, which is a basic but critical oversight. I know that mistakes are common, however, granted to the fact that Israel emphasize how professional they are 25 years of experience, I am surprised something like that went unnoticed so I went ahead and give them a call today and after the vulgar conversation, he gave me I decided that I ultimately had a write a review. Overall, the lack of professionalism and attention to detail makes it hard to recommend this shop. I will provide photos below to show that I am a true customer and not a fake reviewer.