Nor Cal Transmission

Best of the best! The team: Fernando, David, Desiree (And…read morethe guys hiding in the back). Honest, Professional and Clean! (After dealing with another goof ball in Santa Rosa) My experience with this team was nothing but Excellent! I am an extremely picky person and a perfectionist... And I am completely satisfied! Old school values put to use very well. (Very impressive) I feel I paid a fair price for all the work done on my 2000 Toyota 4 runner Supercharged (5 speed Manual Transmission). This team is the best of the best! I would like to name the unprofessional idiots in Santa Rosa but I will refrain at this time. I will tell everyone and my friends to take their vehicles to Rohnert Park Transmission. And for the folks I don't like.... I will send them to the other goof balls. Thanks again to Fernando and his professional team! It was nice working with you!

I keep it simple. Amazing service from the moment I walked into the door, professional and…read morestraightforward. Would recommend this business to anybody! Thank you very much for the great service.

A.C.E. Automotive

Brian was very helpful and accommodating. The customer service was excellent and I'm so glad I…read morefound this place to replace my dead battery.

Got a diagnostic and they said multiple things were busted. Went to a mechanic elsewhere and…read morerealized that ACE automotive blatantly lied to me after a $230 diagnostic fee and only 1 of the things were broken. Do not trust these people... what they said would be $2100 all together, I got it fixed elsewhere for $500 and better parts than what they offered me.

Bowen's Automotive

4.5

(108 reviews)

I have been taking our two cars to Bowen's for many years now. We have been happy with their work…read more They always advise us when finding a problem but never pressure us on getting the additional work completed. My old vehicle had an oil leak on a gasket. It leaked even after the repair. Travis took the car back 3 times at no charge to fix the stubborn issue. We will continue to come here for all our auto repair needs. I find the prices are much better on most repairs than the dealership. Hopefully you will do tire repairs in the future! Thanks again. John

I see both rave reviews and terrible ones. Mine is bad, based on my bad experience…read more I am still sore about the incompetence and hundreds of dollars I lost when Bowens returned my car in worse condition than when I brought it in. It is clear how immature and unprofessional Travis is by his response to my honest Yelp review. In it he publicly calls me names that that I'm too polite to call him, while accusing me of trying to destroy his business.. Pretty low class in my opinion. He'll probably do it again. - Still angry in Marin.

Performance Drivetrain

(11 reviews)

Extremely focused on customer satisfaction. Highly recommend Eric and his crew. They do the repair…read moreor service right.

GREAT mechanics, very customer oriented, fabulous work detail. Excellent place for ALL vehicles,…read morebut especially diesels

Ultimate Auto Care

4.9

(181 reviews)

Had an oil change and tire rotation on my 23 Subaru Impreza. Quick turnaround time and reasonable…read morepricing. Engine bay looked nice and clean after they were done; no oil mess. They use good oil filters and good quality oil. You can walk over to the Costco complex nearby to pass the time. The guy in the office was very friendly and knowledgeable. Seemed like they were doing quite a few larger repairs on older cars: things like brakes and rotors; replacing worn suspension parts; repairing leaks, etc. Thankfully I don't need any of those repairs yet, but I will keep this shop in mind when the time comes for bigger repairs. One thing is that they don't do tire installation, I think because it's a smaller space.

VERY FRIENDLY AND WILLINGNESS TO GET THINGS DONE.! I needed a 19 point inspection done for not very…read morepopular ride share. When I called they informed that it could be done but they didn't have that specific form, they suggested to request one before coming but also offered to search for it on line for me. He was kind enough to accepted via email and was in n out very quickly And the price !! Yeah my top recommendation for them. Thanks

North Bay Bavarian

4.7

(162 reviews)

A great experience, as usual! They are conscientious and very timely with their repairs. We are…read morealways thankful that they seem to be able to complete the work within a days time. If anyone is looking to get their BMW serviced, we highly recommend them.

Sean , Just saw your comment . It IS this shop . My…read morehusband and I went there together . My husbands name was on the bill paid by a credit card belonging to him . Must be why you didn't see my name anywhere. The reviews are what we acted on and why we chose to go there. I'm sure you put a lot of faith in your people but unfortunately not everyone is going to feel all warm and fuzzy . I'm sorry, I had high hopes for choosing your shop . Our mini is a 2012. 20,000mi on it . Maybe you were looking for a newer one since it had low mileage or possibly under my first name on a bill I don't know . Doesn't matter now . So thanks for your response back . But that is my experience when we were having our mini serviced at your shop .

Bevan Auto Repair

4.9

(27 reviews)

Josh has been our to-go to guy in our family for our mechanical needs. Does a fast and wonderful…read morejob for good price. Hard to find an honest and reliable mechanic that does quality work nowadays. Lucky for us we found Josh. I highly recommend.

Honest, flexible, effective, not a creeper, provides options, responsive. He was recommended to me…read moreby a friend years ago, has taken excellent care of my Charger. Would recommend him unreservedly. Has never made me feel weird or silly, answers questions concisely, follows up when he says he will.

RAMFLEET

(1 review)

I was on my way to work and noticed my brakes were making a noise. John at RAMFLEET came out to my…read morework and was able to diagnose and replace worn brakes for a price lower than other local shops I had called.

From the owner: Ramfleet LLC specializes In Fleet maintenance and repair. We also offer roadside help and repairs…read morein the Northern California area.

Pauline's Automotive

3.3

(64 reviews)

Trusworthy staff! I always take my Honda here for repairs. They never upsell anything!! This is my…read morego-to spot when it comes to getting my oil change.

I strongly advise against doing business with Pauline's Automotive when it comes to buying any of…read moretheir lien vehicles. From the very beginning, our experience was incredibly frustrating. My 18-year-old son had spent the last 18 months saving to buy his first car. He connected with a technician named Fernando, who was unprofessional, difficult to communicate with, and changed the price of the lien sale vehicle twice during the process. He also tried to rush him into a purchase and tried to create a false sense of urgency that was unneeded. Very negative used-car salesman signals. Despite these red flags, my son was determined to purchase the 1999 Jeep Cherokee, so we proceeded with an independent inspection at a reputable shop in Santa Rosa. Fernando agreed to meet us at Coogler's Automotive on Piner Road in Santa Rosa for a third-party evaluation. The results were alarming. The vehicle had multiple SERIOUS issues that he was not honest about: - A loud growling noise from the rear, likely due to a failing bearing - Metal particles in the rear differential fluid - A fan clutch with missing bolts - Combustion gases present in the cooling system, indicating a probable head gasket issue or worse (failing motor) - A disconnected sway bar just hanging from the suspension system - And tons of other issues I don't feel like listing out When these issues were presented, Fernando immediately accused the shop of lying. What in the world??? Coogler's promptly displayed photo evidence right then and there and diagnostic reports, five in total, proving the presence of combustion gases in the engine. They even demonstrated that the repeated tests showed increasing levels of contamination as the engine ran longer. Undeniable evidence. And yet, Fernando still says "liars." Fernando insisted he was a skilled mechanic, but the facts clearly said otherwise. This kind of behavior, denying clear evidence, attempting to mislead a young buyer, and then RETALIATING against a reputable shop with a 1-star online review, speaks volumes about his and Pauline Automotive's integrity and professionalism. In my opinion, this company and it's ownership, which was notified about the issue and chose to do nothing about it, is not trustworthy. If this is how they attempt to misrepresent vehicles for sale, I can only imagine how they conduct themselves when it comes to repairs. Proceed with extreme caution.

Tes Auto Care

2.6

(5 reviews)

Found them as I was driving by and decided to check them out since my engine light came one…read more Excellent customer service and very accommodating with my schedule especially since it was at the last minute. They did excellent work on my car without any delays, issues, or surprise charges. As someone who ONLY takes their car to the dealership for maintenance/repairs, I'm glad to have been a customer of theirs!

So do not take your car here! Biggest crook I've ever done business with. Not only does he do a…read morehorrible job but he charges you top prices for brand new parts then goes to pick n pull then puts those parts on your car. He also charges you for parts you didn't ask for and you didn't even need to begin with. I'm suing him right now as I'm writing this. I will post the findings from the bureau of automotive repair when it is complete. If you look at his reviews on his website notice how the bad reviews have been deleted. My car came back to me not only a month later but also in worse condition then when I brought in. So unless you have the time and money to waste this place shouldn't even be open for business!

All Around Auto Repair

(108 reviews)

Dale really came thru for us when we had a serious problem with our fuel tank due to rodent damage…read more My son had my car on a road trip and smelled a strong gas smell and immediately stopped driving it. He took it to All Around Auto and they were able to diagnose the problem quickly. It was clear we'd have to rent him a car to drive home in and leave mine there as parts needed to be ordered and our vehicle was not first in line (they of course had other customers!). It took a week to get the parts and then a day to install the new fuel line. They were communicative and helpful thru the entire experience. It was an expensive fix, but it felt fair for all they had to do to fix the issue. Pro tip: pay in cash so you don't have to pay the credit card use fees.

Friendly guys who got the job done for a very good price. Scheduling was a breeze, I called them up…read morefor a PPI and they fit me in the very next morning. If you want to hang out while your car gets worked on, they have a small, clean lounge area available in the back with coffee and hot chocolate, plus there are restaurants, a coffeeshop, juice bar, and a brewery right across the street. Great experience!

Brianz Garage

(3 reviews)

I had a great experience with Brainz Garage. I needed my headlights replaced and he provided…read moreexcellent customer service from start to finish. He even drove out to my location to take a look at my car. After checking it, he noticed that I had accidentally ordered the wrong type of headlights. Instead of charging me for the visit, he was honest about the issue and offered to come back the next day after I got the correct parts. The next day, he came back and got everything done with no problems at all. My plans ended up changing last minute and I had to meet him at a different location, and he was very accommodating and professional about it. Very reasonable prices, reliable service, and easy to work with. I'd definitely recommend Brainz Garage to anyone looking for honest and professional auto repair work.

Brianz garage saved my day! My engine was rattling so loud I made an appointment with Brian because…read morehe was able to come to my location, when he arrived, he got to work right away and then he explained I had a bad transmission mount that was completely separated! He was affordable, fast and provided quality work! He was done the same day and I was able to drive to work 10/10 thank you Brian

Goodrich Onsite Brake

(28 reviews)

So convenient that Ken was able to come to my house to do the work. We reached out last week, gave…read morehim the details about our car, sent some pics, and he arrived today with all the necessary parts and tools! We had originally taken my car to Les Schwab who left a very bad taste in our mouths. We felt like we were being lied to and the quote they gave us was just ridiculous. Ken was literally a third of the price that Les Schwab would have charged. Great experience with Ken, I highly recommend!!

Ken did a great job. I have been using his service for 4 years. He is prompt and arives on time.read more

Oilstop Drive Thru Oil Change

3.9

(180 reviews)

Needed an oil change and with the $15 off coupon came to $105 which is about right for this kind…read moreof facility using synthetic oil. Sure you have to fend of some upcharge attempts but that is par for the course. Would go again. Efficient and friendly service.

This is one of my favorite places to go for an oil change. I've been coming here for years, and my…read moremom has actually been coming here since I was a kid, so we've trusted this place for a long time. The staff is always super friendly and helpful. They make the experience comfortable by offering drinks while you wait, which is a really nice touch. They're also very efficient--I'm always in and out quickly, but they never cut corners when it comes to the service. It's hard to find a place that is both fast and reliable, and this shop consistently delivers great service. I definitely recommend them!

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Santa Rosa Hydramatic

4.5

(77 reviews)

I had my 86 Corvette at a shop in Santa Rosa for engine and transmission replacement. The…read moretransmission was taken to SR Hydramatic for rebuilding with a shift kit installation. When I received the car i complained that it shifted sluggish and could not tell shift kit was installed. Within a year the torque converter failed. Took it back and they serviced and replaced the torque converter. This car had less than 2500 miles on rebuilt tranny and engine. I drove it to my new home in San Tan Valley Az, 770 miles. Two days later 15 months after SR Hydramatic had serviced and replaced torque converter it failed again. Steve the shop owner insisted someone had messed with the throttle cable adjustment which he insisted was the cause of the first failed torque converter. NO ONE HAD TOUCHED THE THROTTLE CABLE AND STEVE REFUSED TO ACCEPT IT AS HIS BAD REBUILD I took the car to a shop in Queen Creek Az with reputable trained technicians, i asked them to examine the tranny. The torque converter failed was literally fried as well as the bands and bushings. THE MAIN CAUSE OF THE FAILED TRANSMISSION WAS DUE TO SR HYDRAMATIC INSTALLED AN UNDERSIZED PUMP WHICH WAS DESIGNED FOR A 6 CYLINDER ENGINED. THIS CAUSED EXCESSIVE HEAT WHICH FRIED THE TRANNY I HAD CALLED STEVE SEVERAL TIMES AND LEFT MESSAGES FOR HIM TO CALL ME SO I COULD TELL HIM WHY TRANNY FAILED. HE WOULD NOT ACCEPT MY CALLS OR CALL ME BACK SR HYDRAMATIC DOES NOT REBUILD TRANSMISSIONS ACCORDINGLY TO SPECIFICATIONS. PLEASE DO NOT HAVE THEM WORK ON YOU TRANSMISSION The repair shop i used for engine and tranny replacement,!reimbursed me for the cost of having the transmission rebuilt in Queen Creek Az. Thank you Wayne owner of Wayne and Sons Automotive Repair in Santa Rosa, Ca

This shop is GREAT!!! How often can you say you thoroughly enjoyed having your car serviced…read more.. personable, capable & reasonable! I learned the importance of changing my transmission fluid...something my father neglected to mention as he emphasized changing the oil frequently.! I love this place & highly recommend Carmen Caruso

Transco

4.2

(26 reviews)

I recently visited Transco Transmission & Auto Repair while traveling through Santa Rosa during my…read moreretirement journey with my wife. Being from Texas and far from home, I needed a transmission fluid change and oil change on my 2500 Ram diesel. Armando Barragán provided service that was not only professional, but exceptional in every way. Armando offered to pick me up from where I was staying, seven miles away, which is a level of customer care you don't often see. From start to finish, he made the entire process straightforward and stress‑free. I felt well taken care of and fully confident in the work being performed. While servicing the truck, Armando identified several key issues that needed attention -- items that could have caused problems down the road. His honesty and thoroughness were greatly appreciated. The cost was reasonable and fair, especially considering how easily repair bills on diesel trucks can escalate. Thanks to Armando and his team, I now feel safe and comfortable continuing my travels across the United States. If I find myself back in Northern California, I would not hesitate to return to this shop. I highly recommend Transco Transmission & Auto Repair for anyone seeking reliable, honest, and high‑quality service.

TransCo did work on my Mazda transmission and car was never the same. As a woman I can't recommend…read morethis place unless you want to be mansplained. Not willing to do what was necessary to fix the problem. Finally my mechanic found a transmission leak after they did the work and insisted it was fine and they addressed that after multiple calls and visits. But after they worked on car shifting was sticky and sometimes totally froze up. Sold the car.

Rohnert Park Transmission & Auto Repair

Best of the best! The team: Fernando, David, Desiree (And…read morethe guys hiding in the back). Honest, Professional and Clean! (After dealing with another goof ball in Santa Rosa) My experience with this team was nothing but Excellent! I am an extremely picky person and a perfectionist... And I am completely satisfied! Old school values put to use very well. (Very impressive) I feel I paid a fair price for all the work done on my 2000 Toyota 4 runner Supercharged (5 speed Manual Transmission). This team is the best of the best! I would like to name the unprofessional idiots in Santa Rosa but I will refrain at this time. I will tell everyone and my friends to take their vehicles to Rohnert Park Transmission. And for the folks I don't like.... I will send them to the other goof balls. Thanks again to Fernando and his professional team! It was nice working with you!

I keep it simple. Amazing service from the moment I walked into the door, professional and…read morestraightforward. Would recommend this business to anybody! Thank you very much for the great service.

McCoy's German Auto

4.9

(85 reviews)

Great folks here! Always friendly and responsive. Always easy to get in for service, well priced,…read moreand super friendly. They take great care of my Porsche for me! Highly recommended!

$700 + front and back break job... Machanic must take a nap in between axles. Anything over $600 is…read moreoverpriced.

Roman's Transmission Service

(44 reviews)

Roman is honest, advising me not to spend too much money on my car. It's a lemon, but I'm trying…read moreto eke out as much life as I can from it. He diagnosed and fixed 2 very tricky issues before the end of the day. Would definitely recommend!

Extremely honest, great price, excellent communication during the process and fast, no upselling…read more Greg knew it was for my teen son, he replaced the transmission and gave me tips on what else was needed in the future. ZERO pressure! Can't recommend this shop enough. Thank You!

Bowen's Automotive

4.5

(108 reviews)

I have been taking our two cars to Bowen's for many years now. We have been happy with their work…read more They always advise us when finding a problem but never pressure us on getting the additional work completed. My old vehicle had an oil leak on a gasket. It leaked even after the repair. Travis took the car back 3 times at no charge to fix the stubborn issue. We will continue to come here for all our auto repair needs. I find the prices are much better on most repairs than the dealership. Hopefully you will do tire repairs in the future! Thanks again. John

I see both rave reviews and terrible ones. Mine is bad, based on my bad experience…read more I am still sore about the incompetence and hundreds of dollars I lost when Bowens returned my car in worse condition than when I brought it in. It is clear how immature and unprofessional Travis is by his response to my honest Yelp review. In it he publicly calls me names that that I'm too polite to call him, while accusing me of trying to destroy his business.. Pretty low class in my opinion. He'll probably do it again. - Still angry in Marin.

A.C.E. Automotive

Brian was very helpful and accommodating. The customer service was excellent and I'm so glad I…read morefound this place to replace my dead battery.

Got a diagnostic and they said multiple things were busted. Went to a mechanic elsewhere and…read morerealized that ACE automotive blatantly lied to me after a $230 diagnostic fee and only 1 of the things were broken. Do not trust these people... what they said would be $2100 all together, I got it fixed elsewhere for $500 and better parts than what they offered me.

Vaughans Transmission & Complete Auto Care

4.0

(40 reviews)

DISHONEST THIEVES! DO NOT USE THIS FAMILY RUN BUSINESS! They stole $6000 from me and did not fix…read moremy van! I took my van in to have the transmission fixed August 8, 2025. It was shuddering, and the check engine light was coming on. I was notified it was "fixed" about a week later. I paid $6000 and took the van. It was still doing the same shuddering and check engine light coming on. I told Dylan and he said, "oh it will just go away when you drive it more". A lie. Any mechanic knows things just don't "go away". It went back to the shop to be "fixed". About 2 weeks later it was returned and I was told its "fixed". I drove the van to Lake Tahoe and it was shuddering and dong the same thing as when I brought it in the very first time, not fixed! After a week in Tahoe they reluctantly came and drove it back to Santa Rosa. This back and forth went on for about 2 1/2 months. I paid $6000 and the van is still operating the exact same way it did when I brought it in August 8th. I called the Bureau of Automotive Repair and they went to the shop and verified the van is not fixed and told the owner, Dylan, to return my van AND my $6000, (per my request) because the job was NOT done. Dylan said he will return the van on October 31st, but refused to return my money. When the Bureau of Automotive Repair tells a shop owner to return money because they didn't perform the service that was paid for, you know that business is corrupt and needs to be shut down. It is October 29, 2005 and I asked for the van back and my $6000 I paid 2 months ago, because the van runs exactly the same as when I brought it in, it's NOT fixed. I spent over $7000 on hotels because I do not live in Santa Rosa, as well as lost work, as well as an unbelievable amount of stress. Aside from not fixing the van, I had to constantly call the shop to get updates, they rarely called me to update me as to what is going on. Its like they put the van in the back and didn't care to fix it because they already had my money! Meanwhile my hotel bills were piling up. Vaughan's Transmission and Auto Repair took my $6000 and didn't fix the problem I hired them to fix. THAT IS THEFT! DISHONEST FAMILY, DISHONEST BUSINESS! I will be suing for damages, unreasonable time for hotel costs, as well as loss of work because of this incompetent business. DO NOT USE THESE INCOMPETENT PEOPLE! Feel free to contact me me for more.

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Rincon Valley Auto Repair

4.8

(18 reviews)

A wonderful locally owned and operated auto shop. Raymond, general manager & owner, was friendly,…read moreconsiderate and didn't try to upsell me on any added services or extras. I asked about my shocks while having an oil change done, he said it was no problem and included a free tire change & rotation too. He checked the brakes and tires for wear and gave me a report on wear and a clean bill on shocks and overall condition of my car. He also provided full synthetic oil vs combo oil for the oil change at no additional charge. If this is the type of service I get for a basic oil change, I will be going back for any other car repair work!

I should have started using them sooner. I saw only good reviews, and they are only about a mile…read moreaway from my house so I took my car there for a check engine light and new belts. They took good care of me and my car and fixed everything at a fair price. I also like that they are a family business so you know they will do everything to do the job right. The place is clean and the people are friendly. I found my go to mechanics.

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