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    Leon's Transmission Services

    4.1 (149 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Auto transmission repair

    Routine automotive maintenance

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    Supposedly broken car in need of $6800 or more worth of repairs!
    Shawn V.

    I was referred to Leon's by two different individuals. Was told they were the best. Expensive, but worth the price because of their reputation in Southern California. My 2015 Honda Civic was experiencing issues with the gears not engaging during acceleration. Had the car towed to the shop. After 2 days, Chris informed me that I would need a brand new transmission. Unfortunately, no used ones were available (a simple Google search disproves this lie) so I would have to get one from a dealer. Initial estimate was $6800 but could go up depending on what they found. I had my car towed to a separate shop recommended through AAA. Within a day I was told the issue was a defective pressure sensor that caused the transmission fluid to leak out. The honest mechanic said he thought that replacing that would be good. He didn't think there was any damage to the transmission. Total cost: $628. Car fixed. When leaving Leon's I was told they would look around and see if they could find a different transmission. What do you know? They found one a few days later. Now only $4200!!!! Give me a break. So dishonest.

    Thin is how they returned my truck to me; Grease f'n everywhere
    Darren B.

    It wouldn't surprise me if people had very good reviews and experiences here, but that just was NOT the experience that I had personally. My truck was brought here through my mechanic last year during an engine rebuild process. Fast forward a year and I had some leaks, so while it was still under warranty I brought it back. Long story short, a 2-day estimate became 3-weeks and then ran into approx 2 months. After 3-weeks without a vehicle my mechanic had to force them to give me a loaner. Eventually while waiting for a part to come I got my truck back while we waited. And waited. And waited. When I picked up my truck, it was filthy inside and out and they for some reason had hacked the rubber around my emergency brake with razor blades, of which a box and several blades were left strewn about the cup holders and floor mats. The cigarette lighter was no longer working (I've since found out that all my wires had been cut) and the hood latch area was smeared with oiled hand tracks and it was also missing the seal that quiets the transmission noise... Whatever, I told them I wanted all that replaced and fixed when I brought it back. I was the one who had to initiate the calls for updates and it was eventually my mechanic who tracked the part down and had them buy it. I had scheduled it weeks ahead of time so they could have all the parts and it was supposed to be a few hours to a day. At the end of the day, I had to once again call to check in and they hadn't even touched my truck. They didn't have the parts. Of course I laid into them a bit, then my mechanic who called and bitched to them because he sends a lot of cars their way. They installed the 4x4 part the next day and the rest I'm left to fix with the help of my mechanic. It was all just an incredibly overly-lengthy and frustrating process and it was not handled professionally, but they're always super nice and polite in-person or on the phone.

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    Completed my transmission less than time estimated. Jack was friendly and patient, taking the time to answer all my questions.

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    Top notch and fair all around. Jack was amazing and kept me updated the whole way, with tons of compassion and care.

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    Mark and Chris helped me with this, and Mark kept me updated on the truck's status each step of the way.

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    Needed catalytic converter replaced to pass smog. Communication was clear concise and smooth…read more Work was done quick. Will return for other needs in the future.

    I am disappointed with this shop. I went after seeing good reviews.Although, I like the customer…read moreservice from owner and the technician. I went in for transmission fluid change earlier in February in my Toyota Camry 2018. I bought OEM Toyota transmission fluid and asked Joe to help do drain and fill.The drain and fill was completed. After that there was a rough driving issues started. I went back to show my car to joe and he drove the car he told me he don't see any issues. I wanted him to check transmission fluid port on if there is low transmission fluid he didn't agree and told me I might be overthinking. I went to different mechanic in April and he checked. I paid $100 to reopen the port for transmission fluid and what we saw was no fluid came out from the primary port. He added 0.5 quarters left. The issues I have had for rough idle and need to have higher RPM on slope went away completely.According to him you have to keep the car running when you drain the fluid and you need to have it at the right temperature he said the drain and fill wasn't done correctly that's why there was still room for fluid. The viscosity of the fluid makes a difference in how much you can fill and drain. He double checked for leakage and there were no leaks either. When I went to joe and asked about don't you have to keep car warm to see if temperature is right? He said you only do it when there is a leak. I don't think Joe knew enough about mechanics of New car. I wasn't overthinking when I went to ask Joe for help and asked to recheck the transmission fluid. I paid $260 for labor only( $160 to Joe and $100 to another mechanic) for same job. It's really absurd. Overall this could have damaged my transmission. I think for future the customer advise should be taken seriously. I know my car well so I know when it's not acting good. I have been driving it from 10 years.

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    JoJo Auto Body

    (258 reviews)

    Northridge

    Service/Professionalism: five stars Quality of Work: five…read morestars Ambiance: five stars Cost: five stars Finding a trustworthy and quality body shop is like finding a needle in a haystack. In Los Angeles, the driving capital of the world, there isn't a shortage of mechanics and body shops but not all are created equally. JoJo's Auto Body is top notch! My dad has been a client of Manar and JoJo's Auto Body for various projects and of course recommended him highly. My dad is of a certain generation where nothing less than perfection is acceptable, so I knew he'd done his due diligence. JoJo's had done some significant work on two of my parents' cars. Of course, then, I contact Manar. Unfortunately, parked right in front of our home, my driver's side view mirror was clipped by a passing car that had drifted. I happened to be inside the car and the car drifted right, hit the mirror and sped off. Immediately after, I contacted Manar. We scheduled an intake. He was punctual, professional, and transparent about options and cost. He provided me with the necessary information and I felt absolutely no pressure to make a decision immediately. He had one of his technicians tape up the remnants of the rear view mirror to cover it while we decided. A few weeks passed and we decided to have the entire mirror replaced. We asked Manar to let us know when the mirror would arrive and we could just come in and have it taken care of quickly. He contacted me on a Monday to say the mirror replacement was at the shop. We scheduled a time for me to take the car on Wednesday and within 35 minutes of arriving the work was done. In addition to his professionalism, quality of work, and honesty, Jojo's is a well managed and kept body shop. I mean no one really wants to sit around a body shop but if ever you need to, JoJo's is immaculate. There is plenty of parking, clear signage, and a welcome reception and office manager. Each visit I was asked if I needed anything to drink, including water or coffee. There is clear management signage about their policies and pricing No one ever wants to deal with body work but if you have to, please do yourself a favor and go to JoJo's Auto Body! It has quickly become our family go-to!

    I had an amazing experience with JoJo Auto Body and couldn't be happier with the work they did on…read moremy Lexus. My car was there for about two weeks, and they did an outstanding job. The quality of their work, attention to detail, and pricing were all excellent. Everyone I dealt with was incredibly kind, friendly, professional, and made the entire process easy from beginning to end. They completed everything in a timely manner and truly exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend JoJo Auto Body and would absolutely trust them with my car again!

    Automotive Instincts - We are ready to greet you with a smile!

    Automotive Instincts

    (216 reviews)

    Northridge

    This is the second service that I drove across the county for. They earn those high ratings! Clear…read moreexplanations and expectations. Efficient and focused. I appreciated the AAA discount and free shuttle to/from nearby cafes while waiting. Owner Steve is excellent, an expert mechanic with decades of Honda know-how; he sets an easy tone of integrity that trickles down to all his friendly staff. Can't recommend them enough for your high ticket repairs. Thank you kindly, Automotive Instincts, for a great experience! :)

    I'm updating this review because the business response is misleading…read more I have a voicemail from Steve clearly stating that they did not want to get involved with my vehicle because another shop had already worked on it and he did not want me to possibly "get upset at them too." That was the exact reasoning given. This was not about warranty. It was not about saving me money. I was fully prepared to pay for an inspection or any necessary correction. I was simply asking for a professional second opinion. If a shop refuses work because they're concerned a customer might "get upset," that raises serious questions about confidence in their own work. A reputable shop stands behind its skills and diagnoses issues regardless of who previously touched the vehicle. Changing the explanation publicly after the fact does not reflect well. I stand by what I said. I had a very disappointing experience at Automotive Instincts in Northridge. I called and spoke with Steve about looking at my car after another shop had worked on it, and he basically told me they didn't want to touch it because another shop already did the work. His reasoning was that he didn't want me to "get upset at them too." That makes absolutely no sense. As a customer, I'm simply looking for a professional second opinion or proper correction if something wasn't done right. Refusing to even inspect the vehicle just because another shop previously worked on it feels unprofessional and dismissive. Cars get worked on by multiple shops all the time -- that's normal. Turning someone away out of fear of a bad review instead of standing behind your own skills says a lot. Very disappointing customer service. I expected more professionalism and confidence from a shop with such high ratings.

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