This review is long overdue, but I've been so busy with work that I'm only now getting around to…read moreit. I wanted to make sure I followed up because I know my review will mean something for this business. I brought my classic Toyota Land Cruiser to Nayarit Transmission in East Oakland for a transmission fluid change. From the start, I felt at ease. Yes, there's a security dog on-site, but the way the owner treats him says everything!he's clearly part of the family, not just for show. As someone who loves dogs, I really respected that. The owner walked me through the whole process, explained why a higher-quality filter gasket was worth it (and he was right the one I had wasn't great), and even saved the old fluid to show the work was done right. He got the job done faster than I expected and at a more-than-fair price. This shop is built on honesty, hard work, and family values. In today's world, that's rare. I highly recommend Nayarit Transmission if you want quality work and someone you can truly trust with your car.

Marcos saved my 2016 Civic EX-T by replacing the CVT. His service was excellent and well-priced…read more Would do business with him again. I tried getting quotes from other places but Nayarit came back with an affordable offer. Bring your cars to Marcos.

Detail. Competence. Helpful tone…read more Good explanation of the services and options. Fair and transparent pricing. Reputable.

Although I appreciate that they didn't charge a diagnostic fee, I'm really disappointed with my…read moreexperience. I brought my car in due to an intermittent gear slipping issue, which I had already traced to a solenoid problem--a very common issue with my Pontiac G6. The symptoms only occurred twice, very briefly. My check engine light came on both times but turned off on its own. I was still able to drive the car on the freeway at full speed with no issues. The problem only showed up during city stop-and-go traffic. I specifically asked if they could just replace the solenoid, and was told no. Instead, I was told I "only had gears 1 and 2" and that I'd need a $4,800 transmission rebuild--which is objectively false, as I literally drove the car 70+ mph on the freeway both before and after leaving the shop. My engine light was off before coming to the shop, turned on once at the shop, then turned back off shortly after leaving. There is no way my car had only gears 1 & 2 I know what that feels like as it happened twice briefly. So to say this to me is insane. Mind you wouldn't have been able to go more than 25 with out the car struggling they must have assumed I don't know a thing about cars. Possibly because I'm a woman and I went alone. They also claimed the solenoid was too difficult to access without replacing the computer and warned me about my car's mileage, as if that meant it wasn't worth fixing. But then, on my way out, they admitted it's a "really great car" and "this is the only issue." It felt manipulative. I decided to trust my gut, went to a different shop, and had the solenoid replaced--and now my car runs perfectly fine. No rebuild needed. If I hadn't known what I was talking about, they would've gladly let me spend thousands on a completely unnecessary repair. Trust yourself. Do your research. Don't let fear-based upselling push you into something you don't need. Also from reading the reviews it sounds like the routinely tell their customers they need a rebuild and successfully do the rebuild. (more than likely something very easily replaceable) However a good transmission shop doesn't just rebuild, they properly and honestly diagnose and repair. He also tried selling me cars on the way out. Notice how he hasn't replied to this yelp review and also told me he feels bad for me in the text? Very unprofessional I don't need your pitty I needed honesty which I didn't get from this shop. He also told me don't buy a used car you can't guarantee you won't have problems it's best if you fix this one with us. Also told me not to go to another shop because id want a local shop lol

They were amazing!! Everyone else wanted to put a full transmission in my car instead of just…read morereplacing the torque converter. They saved me thousands of dollars by replacing just my torque converter. It's like the car is brand new all over again.

Great service and very knowledgeable - I will definitely go back. I appreciate the honestyread more

The owner greeted us outside as we pulled up. He was a very nice gentleman, and he would not be…read moreable to do the work on our car that we needed, but he referred us to somebody who could. Later when we found out that further work might be required by him. We called him for an estimate because we had such a good feeling about this gentleman. I felt we were very well taken care of and all his rates were reasonable.

Came in for a transmission drain and fill and they didn't try to upsell me or pressure me into…read moreanything extra. Explained everything clearly, did exactly what I asked, and even cleared my codes after. Honest shop and I appreciate that a lot he is also very kind and fast !

Today I had a good fortune of reaching out to Kevin Yuen to find out if he had availability for an…read morealignment for my car. The price was right he was very close to where I had bought my tires and it took less time than estimated. He shared the report with me afterwards, showing how the wheels were adjusted, and also consulted with me on the repair to a takeoff that I had kept after replacing my four tires. He suggested an approach and off I went, successfully getting warranty coverage for that particular item. He's a very kind man and a very fair price for service done same day without an appointment.

Kevin the Owner is a Pleasure to deal with!!!!…read more His Prices are usually Right on Track with the Bay Area prices for Repairs and Parts!!! Kevin is a Journeyman Mechanic!!! I have had Kevin work on my vehicles numerous times!!!! He has replaced Timing Belts , Water Pumps , Radiators, Hoses, CV Joints , Axles and CV Boots !!!! Kevin runs a Straight Forward shop!!! Kevin also warranty's his Work!!!! I'm a Baller On A Budget so I Shop around!!! This is a Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!

Requested a quote for a transmission on a 2002 Honda Accord that was slipping badly, they got back…read moreto me in about 15 minutes with a general price and a few more questions - speedy replies are a plus, especially when I need the car to commute for work. I asked if I can come in ASAP and the guy I was talking to, I believe his name is Hasib, said to drop by anytime. I came by after work, Friday 4:30PM. I settled on getting one of their already-rebuilt transmissions installed, as long as I give them the current beat-up one that was already on my car, I said yes of course because what will I do with a bad transmission sitting in my garage lol My car was ready Sunday afternoon, ready to go to work for Monday. I've only driven it today, and there is a night and day difference, it feels like a new car! No more slipping accompanied with the screeching grinding...thank god. I've already recommended these to the people at work who have heard how my car used to sound, downside is they only work on Honda's currently, but they did mention once they start growing they will expand into other brands of cars. Will definitely be using them again if myself or family needs work, luckily half our cars are Honda! Really glad I found this shop, I did find out its family owned and operated, a father and his two sons, starting up a business on what they enjoy doing, and doing a Hell of a good job at the same time. Thanks for the help, guys!

My 2006 Acura TL broke down while I was driving on free way. Following week I started shopping…read morearound for a transmission replacement. I called a few places and the estimate given to me is costing more than the value of my car. I found Pristine Transmission on Craigslist. I spoke to the owner over the phone twice and I visited the shop twice. I was able to meet the owner on my second visit. His name is Rasul. Every review that I read has his name wrong. Rasul explained to me why Honda/Acura transmission would fail after certain mileage. He actually had a few transmissions sitting on the work bench and he explained to me how he rebuilds transmission. I am 100% sold at that time. When I picked up my car, Rasul told me that he replaced one of the engine mount because he noticed the one near the back was crack. He also attempt to rotate the tires but found out all four tires where the inner edge is peeling and advised me to take them back to the tire shop. There is no cost to me for the extra work. I waited two weeks before writing this review. Just want to say - thank you.

Not the type of business I like to support. I suspect employees behind scenes are leaned on…read moreunfairly. If you do go there beware of the gentleman at front desk with glasses and a goofy hat. I give three stars because it seemed pretty fast (24 hours) and because i know i cant be certain about work condition, although i did notice some of the tools there were low quality harbour frieght brand. I was stranded, traveling in my van. I feel that John treated me with prejudice because I was traveling in a van. I wasn't invited to have coffee or snacks, I struggled to find the restroom, and I walked out of there to a hotel 2 miles away twice without being offered a ride. No one tried to shake my hand. Employment is rarely empowerment. Predators dont make themselves known.

Extremely disappointing and concerning customer experience…read more Last summer, we brought our SUV to Doral's for an air-conditioning leak. We paid around $700 for a temporary "band-aid" solution that involved refilling the refrigerant. We understood that this was temporary and that we would eventually need to return for a complete repair. This spring, the problem returned, which we expected. We decided to have the issue fully repaired and paid around $1,950 after being assured that the repair would take care of the problem. The document outlining the proposed work was sent to us by text rather than email, making it difficult to clearly read and understand. When we reviewed it, we discovered that it included a repair for an oil leak and several other items that Doral's later described as "just suggestions." We had brought the SUV in only for the AC repair, yet the total shown was close to $7,500. When my husband questioned the amount, he was told that the additional items were merely suggestions. If that was the case, we did not understand why they had been included in the total. He was then told to sign at the bottom of the text so they could proceed with the additional work. We declined and paid only the originally agreed-upon amount for the AC repair. The sales representative was also condescending and repeatedly tried to speak over my husband, which was especially disappointing coming from a business that promotes itself as transparent and family-owned. Less than three months after paying approximately $1,900 for the full AC repair, the SUV began making the exact same hissing noise associated with the original refrigerant leak. This was not a new problem. It was the same issue we had paid Doral's to fix. Doral's told my husband to bring the SUV back, which made sense because its website advertises a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty that includes air-conditioning repairs. My husband and I were both present when we dropped it off. The salesperson told my husband to sign the computer pad but specifically said there would be no charge because it was the same issue, so my husband signed it. A day and a half later, after my husband had to follow up because communication was poor, he was told that it would now cost $2,700 to repair. We could not understand how we were being asked to pay even more money for the same issue less than three months after paying approximately $1,900 to have it fixed. When my husband called to arrange pickup and made it clear that we would not pay again for the same problem, the representative denied saying there would be no charge and told him, "Don't put words in my mouth." Both my husband and I clearly heard the statement when we dropped off the SUV, and the conversation should have been captured by the cameras in their office. Based on our experience, we no longer trust this business and will not return. Save your money and find another repair shop.

I really enjoyed my first visit to Stress-Free Auto Care. Requesting my appointment was easy and I…read morewas able to do it on a web browser. I was taken care of immediately when I showed up for my appointment and they even offered me a ride to and from my house for pick. I got text message updates throughout the process which included photos to see how they were diagnosing the issues with my vehicle. I could click through the option of services to see which ones I approved them to do and I chose to decline. I also liked they had a camera where you could watch them work on your car live. All in all, this was really and truly an Stress-Free place and I will definitely come back for more work in the future.

Where do I begin? I genuinely wanted to like this place because I had read several positive…read morereviews, and my initial experience with the staff and customer service was pleasant. I brought my car in because it wasn't driving the way it normally does. They kept the vehicle for a day and contacted me the following day to recommend replacing the transmission. The estimate was approximately $9,800, which was far beyond what I expected--and, quite frankly, extremely concerning. My vehicle is not yet six years old, and I have consistently kept up with routine maintenance, including regular oil changes. Naturally, I was very disappointed to be told that I needed a replacement transmission, especially at that cost. I decided to get a second opinion from another repair shop, and I'm very glad I did. They diagnosed the issue as spark plugs and ignition coils--not a transmission problem. After replacing those components, my car is now running beautifully. I appreciate the customer service I received, but unfortunately, I cannot justify returning to a shop that would recommend a repair of nearly $10,000 when the actual issue turned out to be something significantly less expensive. I understand that diagnostics can sometimes be complicated and that different shops may reach different conclusions. However, an estimate of $9,800 is a substantial amount of money, and I strongly recommend getting a second opinion before committing to a repair of that magnitude. Thank you for your time and for the service you provided. I sincerely wish you the best, but based on this experience, I will likely may not return.

I brought my 2019 Chevy Colorado in because my check engine light was coming on and running a…read morelittle rough at low RPMs. Everyone was very friendly and explained everything very nicely. They've done good work and even better. It was a pleasant experience to deal with every person there. And very fair prices. I will definitely be coming back if I have any needs.

saved me last week! my car was shaking with the engine light coming off and on and my first yelp…read moresearch actually lead me to another place. when I arrived the mechanic basically ignored me, so I called J&J and I'm so happy I did. They completed the repairs and I had my car back within the same week, the cost was manageable. highly recommend!

After all that complaining.. my transmission lasted another 6 years after getting it done at…read moreBryan's Transmission. It was like having a new car, but your favorite car, brought back to life. So for that I thank you George. After 6 years my transmission went out again. 100miles from home on a vacation trip. Wife said it was time to buy a new car. So after going to the ford dealership we looked at the 2023 ford explorer, they wanted $52,000 and $775 month for 60months. I was like he'll NO.. I looked up Bryants transmission, the relocated to the East Bay. I called George and was quoted basically the same price i paid 6 years prior. With a new radiator and transmission kit under $4,000. Was way worth it. Better than a new car. Thank you George. You guys go see George at Bryant's transmission. My car was a Honda Pilot 2006. 5 star

If you like deceitful mechanics a shotty work this is the place !…read moreI took a 4x4 in to have gears and carrier installed in front axle, George made a verbal agreement for $2100 When I went to pick up van, George stated on phone that an $200 extra labor cost was added (This was not authorized). I showed up and paid the full amount thinking the job was done professionally. This is when I noticed the ABS light was on. I looked to see if they forgot to plug some thing in, then I noticed the dust seals were not new and one was cut and glued into place to conceal their work. I realized they were trying to cover something up, I then went to the office to point it out to Ed (mechanic) , who admitted that they tried to reset the light. I demanded they fix the problem with the ABS light and left them to it. They did not fix the problem after installing a new part and said I had to go to a specialist to get it fixed. George then wrote in a work order that they would pay to have it fixed. Another shop had to fix the ABS light problem, then I sent the invoice to George at Bryant Transmission Center. They then refused to honor it. I called George to try to work this out, he refused to take any responsibility for misrepresenting his work and additionally installing old and damaged parts. Bottom line is, they did some ok work and some sleezeball stuff that they tried to cover up. I also found out at they weren't licensed on top of everything (by BAR). So lying to customers is their thing, from the fake "ATRA Golden Rule Warranty" on their web page (I checked, they are not a member), to "we didn't damage that", to "we wont pay for our incompetence".