Three years ago, my transmission was acting up so I took it to Leon's. I paid $750 for them to open it up and inspect. Upon tear-down and inspection, I was told that nothing was obviously broken, just looked like usual wear. Since I was already $750 into it, I told them to go ahead and rebuild it so that I would have piece-of-mind going forward. Anyone in the industry knows that these A343F Toyota transmissions are practically indestructible, and I should get 10-20 years out of the rebuild, a worthy $3500+ investment in my mind. The rebuilt transmission even came with a 2yr / 24k mile nationwide parts and labor warranty. Sounded good to me. Now, only 3 years and 25k miles later, my transmission is toast. Of course, it died just outside of warranty. Now I'm out another $3500. When Leon's rebuilds a transmission, they rebuild it in house. I'll never go that route again. I would only recommend factory re-manufactured transmissions, especially for Toyota. And any ASE certified shop can swap the bad one out for a new one, no need for a transmission specialist. The shop manager at Leon's did offer to cover the labor on a repair since it was just out of warranty, but only if I took it back to them. I'm not going to have them do the same job over and risk having to buy another transmission in another 3 years. If I'm putting any money into this, it will be for factory Toyota parts. Lesson sorely learned. read more

As I was sitting in their waiting room like a patient waiting for a diagnostic from the doctor, Mark Llewellyn emerged and gave me straightforward information and honest advice. In those 5 mins. I learned more about customer service than any other time in my life. Finally, they got my engine issue fixed (luckily, it wasn't the transmission), at a fair price, and on time. "The Old Reliable" they say on their card... and it's true. read more

Great service! Completed the work fast, communication was great, solved my problem at a reasonable cost, and John was very helpful and friendly! I will continue to do business with Leon's and refer friends and family. Keep up the good work! read more

Ended up going here trying to find something for a late VW transmission. I gave them five stars because they were so incredibly nice and helpful. They referred us to sister stores to help us out, job well done! read more

I love this place. I have a 2010 Volkswagon EOS the Volkswagen dealer tried to tell me the transmission was blown. This was back in 2019. I had it towed over to Leon's and they found it was just a loose bolt at the shifter cable. They fixed the bolt and I drove away happy. Couple years later, I'm nowhere near a Leon's --moved away---and my daughter was driving the car and did the same thing that caused the same malfunction--not putting the parking brake on. I called Leon's and asked for the old service record. Cheryl was able to find the invoice and work order so I can communicate the issue properly and have it (fingers crossed) repaired again. I recommend this place totally --even though it might not just be a bolt for you--they're going to be honest and tell you what your issue really is. In an industry full of frauds, it's hard to come by people like this. I definitely recommend them. read more

In less than 3 years, my rebuilt transmission is dead. And when they did it, I had to take it back twice. Not happy.

These guys wanted $3806 to rebuild the transmission on my car. That is comical given that every other place has quoted me around 2k and Leon's warranty is six months less than everywhere else. What a joke! read more

This is my go to shop for any transmission work. John was very helpful and was able to have my vehicle inspected very quickly after I was told I had a transmission leak during an oil change. Turned out to be no transmission leak and the transmission was clean as a whistle but John went above and beyond to assure me that everything with my transmission was excellent. Overall, a really great experience and I would definitely bring my car back here again. read more

No problem with the people. But I do have have a major problem when I'm being told I would need a third transmission after barley getting 40k from the first two. I gave this place business for years ,both in referrals and my own ,but no more. No matter how nice they are on the phone ,it doesn't excuse either faulty products or faulty installs. read more

We can ALWAYS trust Leons transmission without a doubt. They stand behind their work 100%!! So friendly and kind and thats the way we like it! read more

Very excellent customer service. I brought my car in on a saturday morning know it would be busy, and they did check out my car, but I did not receive a free estimate. Rather they told me I needed to bring my car back on Monday morning and the charge was $75 to run an electronic diagnostic. It was a bit misleading. Unfortunately I wasn't a fan of having to pay to find out what was wrong with my car, when I already knew. I may try again as they were good with communication. read more

If I could, I would give Leon's Transmission on Reseda 6 stars! Mark is their best asset. They saved me a lot of money and were so honest, I can't recommend them enough. They are awesome. Check them out. read more

I have yet to pay for transmission service at Leon's. Why? Because Mark is an honest man. He could easily have serviced my transmission -- Lord knows it needs it -- but he saw an oil leak and wanted it taken care of first. He didn't want to service my tranny only to find there was a bell-housing leak later on, that would require removing the transmission and doing the service over again. He sent me on my way with instructions to come back and let him check for a leak after I fixed the engine oil leak and got the underside of the engine cleaned up so any trans leak would show. I'm not saying the world is full of bent mechanics, but it always pleases me when I get to see one in action who is honest to a fault. Incidentally, Leon's was recommended to me by a very reputable mechanic. So...good review. read more

Amazing attitudes and professionalism. Mark was so helpful in evaluating our Land Rover Discovery issue and they took great care to communicate well and to be honest about the costs vs risks of the repair/s. We elected not to move forward for now on the problem but when/if we do or if i ever have any related issues in the future, I will most definitely come to this location. All of their help for $0.00. Smiles and reassurance about making the right choice was what we got from them. Wish there were more businesses with this attitude; you reap what you sow and they apparently realize that. read more

They installed a tranny for me and it was a flawless transaction. They explained all my options and I saved almost a grand in the process. Since it was a.work truck they worked extra fast and I got it back in four days. As far as I am concerned there is only one transmission shop in the valley worth the effort and that is Leon's. read more

I really wish I could rate them a BIG FAT ZERO! Don't let their kindness fool you like it did with me! I thought I found an honest transmission place until I ended up paying over $3,500 to replace the Transmission on my 2005 Honda Accord and it went out right after the 2 year warranty!!! Something was clogging the Transmission Filter, so they wanted $750 to drop the tranny to investigate... DEJAVUE considering that's what happened 2 years ago and not even 50k miles later! I guess they didn't do a good job cleaning out the tranny in the first place. read more

$4000.00 for a rebuilt transmission and 2 weeks later it's back in the shop for the same problem!!!! Is that where you want to take your car? read more

Great services at great prices. I took my car over here after AAMCO on Canoga said MAY have a leak on my front seal, but would not show me the pan under the tranny to show the leak, nor would they let me in to see the leak myself after I had asked before approving a $1200 job. So I drove my car down to Leon's, and had them replace my transmission fluid (the job I had originally asked AAMCO to do), and asked them to take a look to see if there were any other problems. I got my car back, they said nothing was wrong with my car. I told them what AAMCO said, and they said they saw no evidence of a leak and that my transmission as fine. This was about a year ago, and I'm going to head back today to get my transmission serviced again by them. Also, about Morgain's report - Transmissions are EXPENSIVE to rebuild. Average prices are between $2500-5000, depending on the car. $3000 seems around the right price, even seems to be on the low end of the spectrum. I've done some rebuild work on them myself in the past, and its a painful, labor intensive task. read more

I have to say that I am beyond happy with the service I received at Leon's Transmission. My transmission died just 1 month after my extended warranty expired. This came as a huge surprise. There were no warning signs at all, it just suddenly broke. My regular mechanic referred me to Mark at Leon's so I called him. I was so pleased to find Mark to be such a nice guy and so accommodating. I made an appt. to bring my car in the next morning. Once I got there, they already had Enterprise on the way to pick me so there was no waiting around, which is nice for me because I had to get to work. Mark knew I was on a budget and suggested a few options to get my car back in good running condition. He was very up front, honest and concerned about my needs. He wanted to make sure I understood everything he was going to do and told me he would not touch anything without consulting me first and getting my approval to move forward. The amount I paid was far less than others had told me to expect but that is because Leon's pricing is fair and Mark tailored the work to fit my budget. I had my car back in 3 business days and it runs like a dream and I feel good because he also gave me a great warranty on the transmission. I would recommend Leon's Transmission to anyone who is looking for an honest, professional Auto Repair service. Seriously, the best, easiest and most pleasant experience I've had in car service. Thank you Mark!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

After 10 years, my transmission broke down and obviously it's a really expensive problem to have. I took my car to a different mechanic that told me that I needed to replace the transmission, so I decided to take my car to a transmission expert to make sure it gets fixed right. Leon's has been in business for like 50 years because they have a great reputation for what they do. Mark, who I think is the GM there, gave me different options with the costs and what the warranty would be, along with his recommendations. Replacing your transmission is always expensive and generally a terrible situation to be in but I'm glad I at least got someone who can do it correctly and quickly. read more

I went in a few months ago. As stressful as it is to have a transmission problem the staff here did all they could to make the process smooth . Mark Anthony and iris were all great help. Mark is very knowledgeable ! Makes you feel as if you took a whole course on transmissions. They make your car and you their first priority. Keep in mind .. transmissions work is not cheap... But knowing your money is going towards amazing work is what counts !!!!:) read more

I'm not sure why Leon's has received some 2 star ratings. Car repairs suck. Period. What we want from a repair service is someone who can repair the car properly and honestly. Prices for quality repairs are pretty competitive everywhere. Leon's, and Anthony in particular, treated me professionally and fairly. Their communication is excellent and their approach friendly. I received my 2003 F150 about a week ago and have been very pleased with the performance of the tranny. Is it possible they replaced my transmission even though I didn't need it??? Possible, but not likely. This is our second visit to Lean's, both for transmission replacement. Both have been excellent experiences. I recomend these guys all the way!! read more

The driveshaft on my MX-5 was replaced. When I picked up the car there was a note to have my transmission serviced. A month later I did that to learn the differential was leaking. Not noted by any mechanic ever before. I call back the service manager and he was indifferent. The Leon's in TO was also indifferent. Its possible that they were lazy on the original inspection. That makes lazy and indifferent. I guess customers are easy to come by these days. read more

So I went to the Canyon Country Location about a year ago and had a soft rebuild done on the 2005 Acura TL. At the end of August of the same year my transmission blew about 15 miles south of Prim Nevada. I towed it to the Vegas Acura dealer where they told me that the torque converter blew. A part that I had replaced some 8 months previously. Under the circumstances, my only option was to trade in the vehicle and the get a new one being that my time was short and I was traveling with my elderly parents. I present paperwork stating the situation to Leon's and pointed out that the transmission was still under warranty when all this occurred. I'll grant you that I could not present them a car for their inspection but the incident happened some 250 miles away and couldn't be helped. Plus I incurred a tow $400 bill to get the car to Vegas. I still have not heard a word from Leon's. I wasn't asking for a full refund. I felt I was entitled to my tow bill being paid and at least the cost of the failed part plus the labor for that parts installation. Yeah, they're great as long as everything's going well. As soon as they may have to be accountable for their work they ignore you. read more

HONEST These guys are awesome! I went in and got a free inspection, and in finding nothing wrong with the car they suggested leaving it over night so they could drive it cold in the morning. They offered me a free ride to the subway and picked me up again in the morning. The next day we had a long discussion about how much fixing the transmission could cost, what my options were, and ultimately what they would suggest, which in this case was that the car wasn't worth it. This all without paying a penny. It's nice to now shops like this are still in business. I'll be going back for sure. read more

Had my Chevy Silverado transmission replaced while it was in the shop they told me my transfer case was cracked and needed to be replaced another $1200 they wanted to charge. When I inspected it couldn't find a crack and just drove it after about 2hrs into our family trip the car started to sound like a cement mixer was about to baby it off the road and towed home. Took the truck back to the transmission shop they said it's the transfer case which is funny they just recommended it. So I bought a transfer case and installed it myself for half the price and when taking out the old found that this shop never put fluid back into the transfer case. The drain plug was clean and nothing else. No cracks in the case after it was pulled and cleaned fully inspected, was a good transfer case until they "forgot" to put oil back in and it blew it up. Good tactic to get business from people that don't know better but a very shady business and did not want to take any responsibility what a surprise. I'll give two stars since they replaced transmission with another that seems fine for now only 3k miles so far on it read more

This is the best Transmission Place in Town !!! If you call around to a few mechanics to refer you to a transmission place, 60 to 70% will recommend Leons Transmission. That's how I found this place. Too many people referred me here, & I figured its not a coincidence. I had them work on 2 vehicles of mine, a 1962 Lincoln Continental & a 2003 Cadillac Escalade EXT. Both run extremely smooth. read more

I called in for a transmission check they said 1 hour so I went there. Got a call saying it needed a sensor and some transmission fluid I said ok do the work. Cost was decent. Suggested to do a full tune up Will be back but my wonderful car is totaled insurance gave me credit for the fix. They did. read more

Unacceptable On a recommendation from another shop I took my car there to diagnose a problem with my vehicles transmission. After a few hours of diagnostics I was finally told that I would need a service that ran 1550.00 plus replacement of the "broken transmission mounts". Once the transmission was removed they would verify that there is no other damage but there might be more? I hesitated in committing to the work on a gut feeling and I am glad I didn't . I had the vehicle inspected at two other locations and they both verified that the mounts were not broken. The final result was a complete transmission flush and refill of the fluids. I am sure many of you have had a good experience just based on their word but their word would have cost me over 2k. Beware and always get a second opinion. read more

I came to Leon's Transmission Services after I was told that the problem that my car has was with the transmission. Without getting into too many details, I left my car with Mark. He drove it and checked it very thoroughly using a special computer. The conclusion was that there was nothing wrong with the transmission and even pointed to the exact engine problem. Not only did he suggest a good repair place, but he did not charge me anything for it. Having transmission problems? Go see Mark at Leon's in Reseda. read more

I was referred here by my tire guy, I called and spoke with John. He was extremely pleasant and helpful! I took my car in an hour later with a leak in my transmission. He was very efficient and compassionate, assured me they would take a look and find the problem at no cost and as quickly as possible. The next day John called me and told me what the problem was and the price to fix it which was reasonable and relieving. I appreciated the communication and the friendliness of the staff. They are very knowledgeable and professional. I will be taking my car in for service as needed! Thank you John! read more

I had a problem with my transmission on Thanksgiving day. They were open the next day, and took care of everything. Mark and his staff are great, always a pleasure to work with. I recommend them highly. Every mechanic I know in the valley recommends them too, which is something to think about. Thanks Mark! read more

I recommend this place. Recently I had to replace My 06 hyundai entourage transmission and they did it nicely. No mechanical problem so far.

These guys are the best!! I am working on an old truck and got recommended to them through my very reliable mechanic and this was just another great stop along my way of fixing my truck up. After driving there with a hole in my gut thinking I was going to be spending upward to $2k, i dropped off my truck and got a call within 15 minutes and he fixed the problem for a very minimal and honest price. I will definitely be bringing my truck back here when the time comes. read more

I discovered Leon's looking up Yelp comments about different transmission shops. I took my 1993 Chevy truck to AAMCO and was informed that I needed the first and third gear changed on my transmission which would have costed me almost $2,000. I decided to get a second opinion because I didn't understand how a truck with only 100,000 miles needed that much work. Out of sheer luck I picked Leon's. I spoke to Mark who definitely knew what he was talking about and decided to give it a go. As promised they called me every step of the way and walked me through all their findings before starting any work. They were truly one of the most honest and sincere shops that I have ever been to. I am definitely going to refer them to all my friends. The great news was that the whole thing only cost me under $400!!! THANK YOU MARK!!! read more

I went to Leons Transmission seeking assistance with my 1996 Ford Explorer which had a malfunctioning Turbine Speed Sensor. They previously performed a complete rebuild on this transmission, and Mark agreed to service my vehicle free of charge despite the fact that it was nearly six months out of warranty at the time. Not only did Mark replace the TSS, but he also replaced my forward clutch bands just because he had the tranny opened anyway! After driving for several hundred miles, I am happy to report that the engine light has remained off, and the passing gear is smoother than ever. The shifting is flawless, and everything is synced up very nicely. It's been my experience that transmission rebuilds can be hit or miss depending on who performs the service, but Mark gave me a high quality product with this one. This is the level of work that Leon Kaplan guarantees and endorses on his Motor Man radio show (that's how I found out about them), and I will definitely go to Leon's Transmission for future work. I am grateful that Mark was willing to go the extra mile on this issue, it is a personal touch that speaks volumes to both his character and his reputation. read more

I was referred to this establishment from a friend when the Honda dealership in mission hills said there was nothing wrong with the transmission when I clearly heard a noise I've never heard before and they refuse to check it out. Got helped by the receptionist Delilah and she was very helpful. They checked my car out and came back within the estimated time frame. Turns out the torque converter was making some noise and there is a problem with the transmission thanks for the second opinion guys. read more

I own a jewelry store in Marina Del Rey. I know as little about automotive related issues and/or problems as any 54 year old man with a 4 year degree in business, graduate gemologist degree, and 35 years experience in hands on general business dealings with the public. I had to blindly trust the advice from Chad at Leon's Transmission in Reseda. His quote on a full transmission replacement was very competitive. His professionalism, courtesy, and patience in explaining to a guy who knows nothing, was phenomenal. I highly recommend Chad at Leon's Transmission, and Bonnie in the office to any and all. read more

I highly recommend Leon's. We brought our 06 Lexus IS 250 to the dealer and our mechanic and both wanted to slap in transmissions for 3-5K. Owner Mark took the time to investigate our problem and solve it for far less money. We were also told that our rear axle was leaking but no, it was just grease. That saved us another 1-3K. We are now big fans of Leon's. They called us with updates each step of the way and we could not compliment them more. Thanks to everyone at Leon's!!! read more

Had my Mazda towed in and I was actually quite surprised at the amazing service I received. Worked with Toni and the front desk woman who where very transparent. Didn't even have an issue with my transmission, it was my front axle that went out. They didn't have the part on hand but somehow by a miracle they were able to get it fixed by the end of the next day. Talk about incredible and the price wasn't terrifying. Thank you guys! read more