Great response! Great service! Knowledge and communication skills on par!! Can't recommend enough!!

I waited too long to review this place. I always wanna drive around for a while and See how the Repair actually was before just having a knee-jerk reaction. I have to tell you he did an amazing job for a very fair price. My old FJ cruiser has been through every desert in the Western United States, and I have beaten the hell out of it. I definitely needed a new transmission and the one he put in has been working fantastically in the city and off-road. I've had no problems and it's amazing because it makes me realize how long I probably needed to do transmission. I recommend him highly read more

The absolute best service I've ever had- Mr. Nick is an honest, kind, and overall excellent mechanic! I recently brought my Mazda in and I am very happy with the results. He did great work on the car, the transmission is working excellently!!! I also loved that he would call in to update me on my car, he is great at communicating and answering any questions you might have. I highly recommend Hi Tek! read more

I never really leave reviews as I don't really care to. But after taking my car to Nick and having the experience I had, I knew I had to write something up. I hadn't been driving my car a lot this year but when I did, I noticed the transmission would throw a temperature warning and shift rough here and there. It recently became more frequent so I knew I had to take it in. Expecting a big issue, I took it in to Nick with some assumptions based off a transmission leak that was fixed a little more than a year ago. Not only did I have it completely backwards but Nick showed me things I never would've imagined. The previous shop that fixed the leak not only overfilled the transmission fluid but somehow lost the factory screws and bolts and swapped them with replacements that did not fit properly. Nick took his time explaining what was wrong and what the fix was. I cannot recommend him enough. He is honest, thorough and genuinely cares. read more

Nick is amazing... Excellent mechanic and a very nice and fair person. He put in the extra work on my 1995 YJ jeep wrangler... transmission is working great. I'm confident his professionalism will result in me not having to return to his shop for anything other than just a friendly visit. Highly recommend. read more

Honesty, master mechanic, expertise, quality, guaranteed work, value. This is my criteria and Nick at Hi Tek hits five stars on all of those issues Besides all of those issues Nick is also tenacious when it comes to figuring out a complex problem. I could go on with how pleased I am with the service I received, but the above paragraph says it all. Thank you. Hi Tech automotive transmission, Nick, a true gearhead. read more

my transmission was shot and i had 2 miles until my warranty expired. the warranty people told them they wouldn't cover it, and Nick at Hi Tek advocated for me and fixed it super fast. communication was clear and quick. read more

Nick helped me with a tricky issue on an Infiniti I had that several other shops said they couldn't figure out. He was great at troubleshooting the issue and was very responsive. Would definitely recommend! read more

I was recommended to Nick by the mechanic I normally take my car to since I had a transmission issue. Nick went above and beyond to help me out. He was efficient and very informative. He's great at communicating and answered all calls. He even reached out via text to keep me up to date on my car. Car issues can be frustrating, especially when you have to leave your car for a few days, but Nick made sure I was taken care of while he worked on my car. I was blown away by the service I received and would recommend Nick to my family and friends as I was treated as a friend by him. THANK YOU, NICK! read more

Defiantly recommend this place, Nick is a great guy who knows what he is doing and will take care of you. I asked him how long he's been doing this over 35 years, I'm not sure if you can find anyone else that is as good as nick with transmissions if you are not sure atleast bring it in and have him check it out he's an honest mechanic who is here to help. read more

Great place to get good service on ur vehicle. Thanks much for ur kindness and concern.

So I have had my truck here for almost 3 weeks now for a trans rebuild. I come to check on it and see they left my windows open during the labor day weekend. Not ok.more to follow...they apologized about leaving my windows open.good set of guys here.took a little longer than expected. But we're working on it read more

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Brought in my 2011 BMW 335i after the transmission was slowly going out and the car became not drivable. Nick took care of the problem, showed me what was wrong and rebuilt the transmission and had it done within a week. After getting the car back, it ran very smooth, even better than when I first got the car, and I enjoyed being behind the wheel again. read more

The engine warning light on my husband's Toyota Corolla had been going on and off for over a year when we brought his car to Nick. We knew it was probably a transmission problem, but none of the mechanics we'd brought it to was sure and the Toyota dealer was going to charge a fortune just to check. It would have cost thousands more if they actually did any work on it. Nick thought the problem might not be as serious as the transmission, but once he began checking the car, he realized that the transmission would indeed have to be replaced. Despite the bad news, I'm glad that we brought the car to Hi Tek for the work. Nick worked on the car through the weekend so that we could get it back as soon as possible. He kept us informed of his progress and showed us where the problems were. And the final cost was much less than Toyota would have charged. Plus, my husband has a one-year guarantee, though fortunately the car is running fine now. read more

Had a transmission leak which had caused some excess wear; there were metal particles in the fluid... yikes. The guys quickly diagnosed the problem, dismantled the box, and carefully cleaned, replaced faulty parts, and reassembled. Nick is clearly an expert, and his team does careful, quality work. This was nearly 2 years ago and the car is still running great, no transmission issues whatsoever. read more

Took my 2005 Infiniti G35 in to see what was going on with the transmission. I know nothing about transmissions. Nick described the problem in simple terms, gave me some options, and rebuilt the transmission for me. He sent me pictures of the entire process, and made me comfortable with the entire process. It's daunting for a sceptic like me to trust someone with a major repair like this, and having someone like Nick walk me through it is so important. I test drove it, and I gotta say, it is fantastic! I highly recommend Nick. You can trust him with you transmission repairs. Feel free to send me your questions! read more

About a year ago I had to take in my BMW 325 Ci 2006 to get a new transmission. Nick was extremely professional & friendly. I was happy with the results and a skilled transmission mechanic. Now a year later I noticed that I'm having issues again with my transmission. I was stressed and called Nick again. He said not to worry about anything that my car was under warranty! And fixed whatever needed to be fixed. Have to say Nick your a great & honest guy! "Thank you" so much for taking care of my BMW! read more

I'm very happy with work done on my Subaru! My transmission valve body was replaced and my car is running great! Thank you. Will refer anyone in need of car servicing read more

OK so I am a couple years late writing this review, but on the plus side it allows me to give a nice long-term perspective of the work done. I have a 5 speed Honda Civic and I was getting some noise in first and if i remember correctly 2nd gear. Almost like cards on the spokes of a bike wheel. I had a new clutch put in (by my regular mechanic) and I was still getting noise. At which point I was told it had to be my transmission (ouch). I went to a Honda Mechanic as well as my mechanic and then Nick. I always get more than one opinion. Nick told me he would have to pull out the transmission to tell for sure. At that point youre committed. He called me in and showed me where the edge of 1st gear was carved away, this was causing the noise. He gave me a fair cost to fix it so I had it fixed and I took it home. Something wasn't quite right , so I took it back. He made a couple minor tweaks and 2 - 3 years later all is still great!!! (knock on wood). . . Sorry this took so long nick, but now you know its an honest review!!! read more

The BEST service I have ever had! No autoshop was more honest as this one. I had my transmission changed and motor mounts (i think thats how you spell it) the point is, i am definitely coming back if and when i have another mechanical problem. It took only a few days and the job was done! My car now runs smooth. Thanks to all the guys at the Shop. Thanks to Nick who showed me his concerns. Love you guys!!! read more

This Place Is A Nightmare The Owner Nick Doesn't Know Anything About Cars. My Nightmare Started Few Weeks Ago When I Brought My Mercedes In For A Tune Up. I Was Referred To Nick By A Close Friend. Nick Took A Look At My Car & Told Me My Car Needed A Transmission Fluid Flush. And Few Other Small Things. He Told Me To Bring The Car Back The Next Day And He Would Take Care Of All The Problems. The Following Day I Brought The Car Back To Him And I Came Back 2 Hours Later. When It Came Time To Pay For Everything Nick Tells Me Of A Cash Discount If I Didn't Pay Him With A Credit Card. I Knew Something Wasn't Right When He Told Me That And I Started Wondering If This Guys Was Running A legitimate Business. I Took The Car And Went On The 210 Fwy. When I Started Driving The Car On The 210 Fwy I Started Hearing Weird Noises And Grinding Noises. I Started To Panic And Took The Car Back To Nick. ( I Never Had Any Car Noises Before I Took The Car To Nick ). Nick Sat Next To Me While I Drove My Car. He Told Me After 10 Minutes That I Would Have To Leave My Car There Overnight !!!. At This Point I Was Very Upset Because He Was Not Answering Any Of My Questions And Started To Dodge Them Instead. I Asked If He Was Certified And He Started Talking In Another Language To His Co - Worker. I Knew They Did Something Wrong And No Way Was I Leaving My Car There Overnight. I Called A Tow Truck To Take My Car To The Dealer. The Dealer Looked At My Car & Told Me Whoever Worked On My Car Took My Transmission Apart And Did Not Install Everything Correctly Also The Transmission Fluid That Was Used Wasn't Even The Correct One !!!. The Repairs Ended Up Costing Me $7K !!!.. When I Went Back To Confront Nick & Ask For A Refund Because He Ruined My Car He Told Me That I Paid For His Time And Would Not Offer Me A Refund. I Told Him And His Associate That They Cost Me $7k To Repair My Mercedes. He Played It Off Like He Didn't Hear Me. This Guy Is A Con Artist Snake , Stay Away From This Place !!!. I Contacted A Lawyer To Help Me Take Care Of This Issue. Since He Never Picks Up His Phone Anymore And Every Time I Drop By To Have A Talk To Him He Apparently Has To Go Somewhere. This Guy & His Co Worker Are Crooks And Con Artists. They Have No Certificates Of Any Kind & Are Very Rude Stay Away From This Place , Go Elsewhere Or They Will Ruin Your Car Like They Did To Mine. read more

Nick is a great mechanic and I am so happy with my car . He diagnosed the problem quickly and had it running great in no time . This is my second time goi g to him and each time he gave me a great price and excellent results . As a woman it's hard to find mechanics that won't take advantage of you and your situation . Nick was very nice and was straight forward . I highly recommend him and he will be my mechanic permanently ;) read more

I'm so glad I yelped this place. I picked this place because of the good reviews and it's literally walking distance from my house. Excellent service, he cleaned my tranny so good I could eat off of it! Nick knows his stuff! He fixed my problem and my car runs better than ever! Highly recommend! read more

My 2004 Mini-van broke down 75 miles out of town on a Saturday afternoon. It was clearly a transmission problem, so I called Nick based on the positive reviews in Yelp. Nick told me he would take care of receiving the vehicle when the Tow truck brought it in, and gave me his cell phone number to coordinate if it was delivered after hours. Long story short, the car wasn't towed until Sunday but Nick happily agreed to make a special trip to the shop on Sunday to receive it. Exceptional customer service. Nick quickly diagnosed that the radiator had leaked coolant into the transmission and worked with me on the price to replace the radiator and rebuild the transmission. He showed me the damaged parts and kept me informed of the progress on repairing it. Nick clearly has a lot of experience with transmissions and general auto repair and stands behind his work with an excellent warranty. To be safe, I had Nick also perform a transmission service on my pickup truck, as it was overdue. Again, he gave me a very good price, showed me the replaced filter and gasket and even fixed a leaking windshield washer reservoir for free. He clearly goes the extra mile to make his customers happy. If you need transmission service, you can take it to a dealer and have someone with a clean white lab coat work on it for top dollar, or you can take it to Hi Tek and get it fixed right, at a great price, and with excellent customer service. I trust Nick with my vehicles and I'm happy with the choice I made. You will be too. read more

Nick is a king. I had unexpectedly left town for months and it showed in my car (dirty, dirty car and engine bay, dead battery, etc.). Before I left town, the car had thrown a couple of transmission codes and the check engine and AT lights had come on. Once I returned, I towed the car to Nick's shop and he replaced the battery, diagnosed the issues, and most importantly, understood that I needed to get it into shape to pass smog and sell the car immediately, without exceeding the value of the car in parts/labor. In short, he spent a lot of time with my vehicle but only did the work it needed (without upselling me) to pass smog/resolve the issue causing the check engine light so that I could renew my registration and sell the car. He also helped me get it into much better physical shape for selling. He did it all with extremely fair pricing, photos and videos updating me along the way, and good communication. Very grateful to Nick. read more

I can't tell you how many places I've gone for car issues! I own a 2006 BMW 328i and its gotten to that point where it needs special attention, sadly its not shiny and new anymore. I've taken it to numerous "highly recommended" auto mechanics but NONE compare to Hi Tek. First off, Nick will tell you how it is right away. No sugar coating, no excessive and unnecessary "car talk". He can pretty much tell you how bad and what the problem is before getting hands deeps into it. Of course, he is always right and on top of that he is extremely speedy when it comes to the repair. You really have the whole package when you go into Hi Tek.... Top notch quality service, honest feedback, quick repairs and amazing results! Thank you Nick for providing such great quality of service and being so friendly doing it read more

Took my 2007 Nissan Versa here based on yelp reviews. I'm very glad I did. Nick is a very professional and skilled transmission guy. He did a service and flush of my lousy CVT system which was causing problems and delays dropping. into gear. I left the car to continue my day. I was surprised a couple of hours later to receive a couple of pictures texted to my phone by Nick to show me the condition of the filter from my transmission. This is a courtesy I've never received from a mechanic before. The car was ready 30 minutes before he said it would be. And when I arrived to pick it up and I told Nick how I'd spent my day he surprised me again by me that if he had known that he would have loaned me his car for the day! Have you ever heard such a thing? He showed me what he had done, which included clearing a couple of computer codes. He told me to bring the car back in a week so that he can be sure the codes are cleared for good, or let him do a full diagnostic if they weren't. No charge! Anyway, the car is running much smoother and quieter than it was before, and I'm a happy customer. read more

Nick at Hi Tech is awesome. I had a shutter in my transmission. I usually take my MBZ to the dealer, but when the dealer failed to diagnose a problem I took my car to Hi Tek. The dealer didn't drive my car; they only read the codes which indicated no transmission problem. Nick drove my car and serviced the transmission. Problem gone. Good job, Nick. read more

Great service as always! Highly recommended! There is always a thorough inspection done and Nick is very honest.

I do not leave a lot of reviews, but my service was so terrible, that I feel obligated too. I took my Eurovan there to get the steering column reattached t the subframe. I was quoted $2900, and told them that I was just getting my car ready to sell it and I only need the steering fixed. He kept calling me with things that needed to be done. I said yes to some and no to others. Everytime I asked how much will this cost, I don't want to put more the $4000- 5000 into this car since I am selling it. Up to the very day that I picked it up Nick assured me that it was under $4000, not near $5000. Picked it up $5445. What! Not what I was expecting. I had no choice because he took so very long with my car that I was going on a road trip that same morning. He had my car for over a month and a half. I was told it was done, but I was leaving town for a week, so I could not pick it up the next day. I come back from vacation, call to get my car....it is not finished. I asked what happened between the day I left when I was supposed to be able to pick it up and now a week later. He had no real answer, just told me I have one more thing to do. That took 5 more days. I had a bad feeling about Nick from the start, he kept saying "Trust me" with almost every sentence, which to me seems like I should not trust you. Well, I should not have, because 30 minutes after we drove away the car started making a awful noise, I have tried to contact Nick to talk about it and he will not return my texts or calls. Do not go here, do not trust Nick. read more

About a week ago I began experiencing shift flaring and harsh reverse engagement in my 2006 Mustang (5r55s). After researching online, I discovered that this particular transmission is prone to many issues even with a relatively modest number of miles (85000). I decided to take my Mustang to Hi Tek for a diagnostic based on a personal recommendation from a co-worker and the positive Yelp reviews. Upon arriving at Hi Tek, Nick quickly determined the root cause after taking my vehicle for a drive around the block. He quoted me approximately one work day to acquire the parts and do the work. I received a call ahead of schedule that my vehicle was ready and the rough shifting was gone. Driving my Mustang after the repair was comparable to when I first drove it off the lot, smooth shifts into all gears and no jarring lunge when shifting into reverse. If you are ever in need of Transmission work, I highly recommend taking your vehicle to Hi Tek. Nick is a trustworthy and knowledgeable mechanic that will give you tremendous value for the quality of work provided. read more

I found this place when my car was acting up pretty bad. Nick the guy in charge try to drive it and automatic he told me it wasn't safe to drive. He said he would check what for the problem. He raised my car and he showed me off the back how damage my axle was. He repaired and fix it with a very low cost. It was a fast and pain free experience. He didn't try to rip me off, he just really wanted to help me. The crazy thing is a Transmission Shop! Man Nick and his team saved my life and my car, plus my wallet. This shop is awesome and totally tell anyone to go there for their services. read more

We found Nick after several mechanics told us that the transmission in our 93 Camry had to be replaced. The quotes we were getting were ranging from $3000-$4000. When we got to Nick, he was able to give us a full diagnosis after a quick tour around the block. He explained how the transmission works and that our issue was with a small part of the transmission--not the entire transmission. We had our car fixed for a great deal...that was 6 months ago and the car is still running great!! Nick is an expert! He knew how to fix the problem instead of replacing expensive parts. He is very knowledgable and takes time to explain how things work, what the issues is, and how he's going to fix it. He calls regularly to give updates and continues to discuss his findings. The work he did was impressive enough to get me to write my first yelp review! Thanks for everything Nick! I will be coming back... read more

A couple if weeks ago Nick checked my transmission mount on my 1991 Ford Aerostar and found that it was defective. He didn't have time to put it on because he was busy. I went to pep boys purchased the mount and went to Island Tires on colorado in pasadena. Told them to check the mount and install the new one if needed. The mechanic at island tires told me the mount was good and that my rearend was bad. My rearend was completely rebuilt two years ago. Went back to Hi Tek Automotive Transmission and told Nick what the mechanic at Island Tires said. Immediately, Nick jacked up my van and removed the broken mount and installed the new mount. Nick also told me my u- joints were bad. Had to wait til the next day because I had to borrow the money to cover parts and labor. Nick removed my driveshaft and a friend drove me to General Driveshaft in Monrovia, Ca. where Duane installed the new u- joints. Drove back to Hi Tek and Nick stopped what he was doing and installed my driveshaft. Haven't had any trouble since. Nick is probably the best mechanic I have found in Pasadena, Ca. HONEST. KNOWLEDGEABLE, and REASONABLE. read more

hi my names jordan .. i brought in my 1995 saturn sl2 with a bad transmission the car didnt go past 45 mph.. i brought it in ran a free diagnostic and found the solution for free.. i knew i needed a rebuilt or a used tranny .. i got the best deal ever on a rebuilt transmission.. out of all the places in pasadena.. if you hurting on cash and need a really good job.. this man will take care of you and your needs.. i highly and i mean highly recommend this place.. above all transmission places best prices and best work.. in all of pasadena ! this man is a blessing.. so plz stop in .. if i could give more than 5 stars i would... ty again for your help and labor on my car.. im very grateful that people like you still exist in this world.. thank you so much for the great deal and getting my car back on the road ^.^ ( I KNOW MY GRAMMAR SUCKS) read more

My transmission light came one and I had problems accelerating. I took my BMW X3 to my then-regular mechanic who ran a diagnostic and informed me my transmission needed to be replaced. After getting 4 quotes ranging from $4,000 to $6,000, a friend introduced me to Nick. Nick ended up replacing a transmission valve and serviced a few other things...total bill just over $1,000! I appreciated him figuring out what the problem was and just not replacing the entire transmission. I recently had him order new windshield wipers where I paid $20 less than if I purchased them retail along with free installation. It is really hard finding a good and reasonable mechanic who isn't out to gouge you. read more

Nick was fantastic and diagnosed the problem right away. Great communication with me while my car was being repaired. I would recommend him to all. read more

Very happy with the service. I love my Thousand and three Acura MDX and the transmission went out at 120,000 miles and the dealer wanted $5000 to replace it. I looked around and found hi-tek on yelp and Nick took great care of my car and charged me only $3000 and it's now been over a year and the car is running great. I'm say should've gotten a new car but the car was worth more to me than that and it's nice not having a car payment and less insurance. It's a small shop and I was initially a little skeptical but if you look at all the reviews and look at my experience then he's a five star business to me! Would definitely recommend for any transmission work!! read more