National Transmission

(43 reviews)

I rarely write reviews but had to for this place. The manager, Tony, is fantastic…read more The transmission on my 2014 Highlander was going out. I called several places but no one could get me in for several days. Tony said he'd take a look right away. He spent time evaluating the problem and offered a few different options to fix it. He then spent time getting accurate quotes for each option. I compared one to the dealer and his offer was $2000 less. He fixed it in a reasonable amount of time and kept me up to date on the progress. So far its running great. Great work!

What an awesome shop this is. I'm very happy I met the owner Chris and the attention to details…read more Along side his shop manager that took care of my vehicle issues and had me out in no time. Even went over and beyond with the work. They took pictures of everything and showed me. I was very impressed. Thank you again and ail be back again.

Hillside Auto Clinic

4.5

(84 reviews)

Oil change service. Friendly, prompt, convenient and…read moreefficient service. No need to leave vehicle. I was in and out.

Came in here after using the yelp quote system and was quoted a certain price. When I get there at…read morethe scheduled time the rude curly headed guy asked me to provide the parts for the repair or it was going to cost more. I became upset, since I had been dealing with his bad attitude since I walked in and he was trying to rip me off. Inimmediately walked away and I said "You have a bad attitude by the way." To which he replied "Me?!" And I said "Yeah, you dip$h*t." Granted, I was a little rude but mostly because I wanted to get my car fixed for the price he gave me in the estimate. Flash forward a couple hours later, after fixing my car myself, I left a bad Google review for this guy so that people know he is a scammer. Well he replies and makes up a whole story about how I was cussing him out for a long time and interupting other customers. His story in the review had several contradictions in it and he must have realized it, since he deleted it or challenged my review via the system. After reviewing the other reviews, it appears clear to me that he is manipulating the Google system for a better rating. Definitely avoid if you do not know about auto repairs. Strange scamming behavior.

Torrance Transmission Service

(68 reviews)

I'm EXTREMELY disappointed with my experience at this transmission shop. I came here for a simple…read morecar scan for codes to determine the issue with my car but left with a headache and $300 less in my wallet!!!!! They had my car for three full weeks, which was far longer than I was originally told. When I finally got my vehicle back, it was in the exact same condition as when I dropped it off--despite being told the spark plugs had been replaced and the issue had been fixed. Not only did I waste weeks without my car, but I now have to take it somewhere else to actually get the problem resolved. When confronted about a refund, the owner ignored our concerns and decided to keep our money even though we didn't agree to replace the spark plugs when we simply wanted a car scan. The lack of communication, the excessive delay, and the fact that the issue wasn't fixed at all made this whole process incredibly frustrating. Please AVOID this shop at all costs! _____________________________________________________________________ Estoy sumamente decepcionado con mi experiencia en este taller de transmisiones. Vine para un simple escaneo del auto para detectar códigos de error y determinar el problema, ¡pero me fui con un dolor de cabeza y $300 menos en mi bolsillo! Tuvieron mi auto durante tres semanas completas, mucho más de lo que me habían dicho inicialmente. Cuando finalmente lo recuperé, estaba exactamente igual que cuando lo dejé, a pesar de que me habían asegurado que habían cambiado las bujías y que el problema estaba solucionado. No solo perdí semanas sin mi auto, sino que ahora tengo que llevarlo a otro taller para que solucionen el problema. Cuando les reclamamos el reembolso, el dueño ignoró nuestras preocupaciones y decidió quedarse con nuestro dinero a pesar de que no habíamos aceptado cambiar las bujías cuando simplemente queríamos un escaneo del coche. La falta de comunicación, la demora excesiva y el hecho de que el problema no se haya solucionado en absoluto hicieron que todo este proceso fuera increíblemente frustrante. ¡Por favor, eviten este taller a toda costa!

I'd say they did what I asked them to do. Flush my cars transmission. Eric said it could be…read more$300-$400 basically all labor plus some transmission fluid. Well shocker after a couple of hours the car is ready and the bill is $423. Not sure why it didn't end up closer to $300 as he made it seem like $400 would be on the high side. Not sure what it would have cost elsewhere but I probably should have made a couple of calls to find out. It appears the job was adequately done though so 3 stars. Would have been 4-5 if price wasn't the high end of the numbers estimated. Also a very difficult place to get in and out of.

Lomita Transmission

3.5

(21 reviews)

Great estimate. Didn't over promise or overcharge. Very trustworthy. Will use again for sure.read more

I met Marco in September 2013. I had recently purchased a 1969 Road Runner from an out of state…read moreonline vendor. My first venture with an online car purchase. Needless to say, when the car was delivered it didn't look like the pictured version, and needed oh so much deferred maintenance. I firtst took the car to a local classic car restoration shop in Torrance. In less than three weeks, I was taken for over $4,000. Anywhere there could have been a fluid leak, there was and then some. After the final "OK now you need this" from that restoration shop, I visited Marco the owner of Lomita Transmission. The diagnosis (each diagnosis at the first shop cost $185, and not applied to the suggested repair), was for a repair that would not have resolved the concern ( suggested dome light switch replacement). When Marco diagnosed what he believed to be a connection issue, having nothing to do with the dome light, I asked him how much the diagnosis would cost. He smiled and said there is no charge to diagnosis the problem. I then asked Marco the cost to repair the starter motor. The first shop told me the repair would be $1300. When Marco told me $400, I almost passed out. That repair ended up being $410 (with tax). I left the car with Marco on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, 2013 to look into the "connection" issue. The next afternoon, at Thanksgiving dinner with my family, Marco sent me multiple pictures of the engine compartment wiring harness that was literally a fire hazard; several wires had melted together. Marco went on to completely re-wire the engine compartment and under the dash. He then systematically brought a car needing 44 years of deferred maintenance back to life for me. In the process, I learned how technical restoring a classic car was. Each step of the way, Marco updated me during each repair what the issue was, and what really needed to be done to correct the problem, while mindfully parntering with me on cost. He would explain the needed component, and the labor cost to complete the repair which I really appreciated. Marco doesn't just repair or replace parts. He puts his heart and soul into everything he touches. For Marco, it's never about the cost of the repair. For Marco, it's about doing the right thing, for the car and for the customer. Marco now over sees the maintenance for my two daily driver's also. Most recently, my 2004 PT Cruiser needed a water pump replacement. Marco felt bad that the repair would be just about $2,000 because of what is involved to get to the water pump. That is because to get to the water pump, half of the front end of the engine would need to be removed to complete the repair. While doing this repair, he suggested replacing the 20 year old timing belt ($54.00) also, due to the age of the car. He suggested that I call the Chrysler dealer to see if maybe the repair would cost less. As instructed, I did call the dealership that has been handling the warranty work for my other car. The Service Director I've been working with for several years, who I also trust and has taken very good care of me told me the same repair would be over $4,000, and suggested that Marco would be the way to go. Don't you just love honest caring people?

AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care

3.7

(63 reviews)

Great place to have work done..my car feels new...only slight negative is it took 10 days..read more

have nothing but praise for this location over 5 years ago they rebuilt my transmission! Gave me a…read morefive year warranty transmission is still going after the warranty! 3 years ago they installed a remanufactured motor! Gave me a 36000 warranty! It's still going! They have replaced my rotors, brakes, battery, water pump and more! Ted is a first class maintenance Manager! High class and respectful! I recommend this location with my highest possible respect & trust!

Gilberto's Transmissions

4.4

(15 reviews)

Gilbertos is a great place to get your transmission repaired... i've had two transmissions done…read morethere at great prices and fast service...I highly recommend them

Took my 2009 Chevy Impala (~85Kmiles) with transmission issues into Gilberts shop. He quickly…read morediagnosed the issue, and the repair was complete in 7 business days. Fair price and quick repair. Highly recommended!

Lomita Auto Service

(62 reviews)

I was having problems with our 2017 Nissan Rogue not starting at random times. We thought maybe it…read morewas the alternator but we weren't sure. I even had AAA come out and do a battery assessment and they said the battery was fine and that we probably needed an alternator. So not knowing where to start, I looked up auto repair places near my home in Lomita on Yelp and Lomita Auto Service popped up. They had great reviews so I decided to get an estimate. Not only did they exceed my expectations, we didn't need to replace the alternator, it was the battery all along. Mo was very professional and could've easily charged me for a new alternator which is a very expensive repair but he said it was more important to change the battery and that the alternator will eventually need to be changed but didn't need it at this time. I was so relieved and thankful that I found a place I could trust that would not take advantage of me. So grateful that I've found my "go to place" for our vehicles! Thank you Mo for your honesty and professionalism!

I came here to mount a couple tires and told it would be $40 each. Okay, that's fine to have a tire…read moremounted and balanced. But it was being told I had to pay cash and there's a $5 per tire disposal fee after I came in for my appointment. If you're going to quote a price to do a job, include all the details whether big or small.

Shige's Premier Auto Service

(167 reviews)

Took my car into Shige's a couple times already this year. One repair was pretty major (replacing…read morefront struts). Every time I drove over a pothole or bump or anything, I was in pain, PAIN... my butt was crying :'( We recently took a road trip (17.5hrs driving), no more pain. Thank you Shige's!!!

Excellent service through and through. I called in for a standard oil change for the next day,…read morefirst thing in the morning and they were able to accommodate. They offered free shuttle service (drop off and pick up), which was really nice as well. After oil change was done, they did a free multi-point inspection and sent me a comprehensive report - including pictures to prove the inspection was actually done. They told me about an alignment that needed to be done, and was very honest about the situation. They said it's not a huge emergency to fix yet, but I decided to do it anyways to save another trip to the mechanic. They did the alignment in another 2 hours and picked me up when it was done. Car: Toyota Avalon 2019 Pricing: Oil change - about $100 | Alignment - about $180 Total time: ~4.5 hours Service: 10/10 Honesty: 10/10 They will become my full-time mechanic.

Atlas Transmissions

(47 reviews)

I highly recommend Atlas Transmission. Jimmy was both very professional and also very wonderful. He…read moremade sure to explain what was needed for my service, but also gave me a fair price. I did not receive this type of service from any other transmission places. Thank you.

Atlas Transmission - South Bay…read more I cannot recommend Atlas Transmission enough. Jimmy is an absolute expert when it comes to transmissions. He worked on my manual-transmission Corolla, and now that I'm driving a CR-V, he continues to be my go-to mechanic. Not only does he handle transmission work--like changing and replacing my transmission oil--but he also acts more like an advisor for my car, recommending when I should perform certain maintenance and what to look out for. Jimmy is fast, extremely affordable, transparent, and incredibly competent. I've been working in the South Bay for the past three years, and by chance someone recommended Jimmy to me. Ever since that first visit, I've been recommending him to others, and I have not heard a single complaint--whether about his work ethic, his pricing, or the quality of his repairs. One hundred percent, I feel great knowing my car is safe in his hands. If you want honest service from someone who knows what he's doing, Jimmy at Atlas Transmission is the person you go to.

Normandie Auto Electric & Air Conditioning

4.9

(104 reviews)

They recharged the AC system on my 1970 Chevy el Camino just in time for summer heat. Always…read morefriendly and honest. Thanks guys!

Old man is nice! I wanted to check on my AC, old man told me they open at 9 so I went there at 9…read more He told me his mechanic is not there yet. The mechanic came almost at 10 saying he was working out.... Then he said he thought it was one of the part and wanted me to come back on Saturday, when I went back on Saturday they were closed. I went back to home and I replaced motor instead of some other part he ordered. A little unprofessional

California Boat Services

(19 reviews)

Was recommended by a buddy to get work done by this company here, hands-down one of the best local…read moreboat repair shops around I the South Bay I highly recommend Jose and Frank to do repairs on anyone's boat. Best in the business thank you guys.

The service was great! The process went smooth. My engine stopped working and the office was quick…read moreto schedule me an appointment, and had their technician diagnosing my issue. They presented options and quickly fixed my engine. Thank you California Boat Services!!!!

Subaru Automotive Repair and Service

(16 reviews)

We were told by another garage our subie was a bust and to get rid of it. We brought it to Subaru…read moreauto repair for a second opinion. They looked over our car carefully, took a video of the test they performed and shared it with us. He also explained to us what the test meant. Overall it was a bust and repairing it wasn't worth it but I appreciated the honesty and thorough evaluation. The garage itself has access through the alley, street entrance is pretty busy. We communicated via text and phone but during drop off and pick up the main guy wasn't around. He shares the garage with someone else and that person helped us when the main guy wasn't there (sorry I can't remember his name). Overall a good experience despite the fact that my car is officially dead!

Great mechanic they really know what their doing honest and great service. Highly recommend. My go…read moreto mechanic.

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The Ford dealer told me I needed a NEW transmission, these guys had me back on the road for a few hundred $. They are HONEST estimates and provide GOOD QUALITY WORK! Thank you National transmission! read more

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