I can't say enough good things about Ed and his team at Transmission Specialist…read more My Ford F-150 suddenly went into limp mode and was stuck in third gear, along with a few other issues. Since my truck was out of warranty, I wasn't sure where to turn. I reached out through Yelp and heard back from Ed almost immediately. He had a good idea of what might be wrong and invited me to bring the truck in for an assessment. After inspecting it, he identified damage (caused by rats) to the transmission wiring harness, which had unfortunately caused internal damage. He walked me through everything clearly and provided a very reasonable estimate for a full rebuild. Throughout the entire process, Ed was easy to communicate with, always professional, and genuinely helpful with his advice. What really stood out was how he went above and beyond after the repair. I was told this type damage might be covered under my comprehensive auto insurance. Ed then took the time to work directly with my insurance company--providing detailed documentation and expert insight. Because of his effort and experience, the claim was approved and the repair ended up being fully covered. That level of service is rare these days. I truly appreciate Ed's honesty, professionalism, and follow-through. He did exactly what he said he would do and then some. I wouldn't hesitate to come back or recommend him to anyone in need of transmission work.

Ed and his team are very knowledgeable. My solenoid went out and he knew exactly what to do and…read moregave my car within just couple of days. The best thing about him and his team is that they don't cheat like Aamco. Aamco might be a huge company but they suck. Transmission specialist are the best

I was on vacation 400 miles away from home when my van started bucking whenever I accelerated and…read moreslowed down. I was extremely stressed because dealing with vehicle problems was the last thing I wanted on my mind while trying to enjoy my vacation. I spent some time on Yelp reading reviews for several transmission shops before deciding to call Transmission Masters. One of the reasons I chose them was because they've been in business for more than 48 years and had consistently great reviews. I also like reading the one-star reviews because, let's be honest, you really can't please everyone. I just wanted to find an honest and trustworthy shop. I called and spoke with Ron right before closing time. He took the time to listen to everything I was experiencing, explained what he thought the issue could be, and told me to bring the van in the next morning. Their shop opens at 8:00 AM, but when I arrived around 7:45 AM, they were already there working on vehicles. When I walked in, Ron remembered our conversation from the previous day, which immediately made me feel comfortable. He scanned my van but didn't notice anything unusual. He reset my ECM and another setting, and thankfully that solved the problem. What impressed me the most was that Ron didn't charge me a dime for his time or help, even though I genuinely wanted to give him something for helping me out. I drove all the way from Disneyland back home to Northern California without a single issue afterward. Ron, if you happen to read Yelp reviews, I truly want to say THANK YOU for your time, honesty, and knowledge. You helped turn a very stressful situation into a positive experience, and I sincerely appreciate it.

My 2017 Chevy Tahoe decided to die at an intersection with no forward gears. Fearing the worst i…read morehad it towed to my regular mechanic. Long story short, they said it was possibly the valve body that need to be replaced and quoted my 1400 to do so. In fact, they said they had to get the part from the dealer and it was non refundable if that wasn't the cause! A quick search brought me to Transmission Masters and after speaking with Ron I decided to have it towed to his shop. It was the right move! It turned out that the valve body needed to be cleaned and the check balls replaced. He completed the work in a few hours and charged me a heck of a lot less of what I was quoted. What an honest man! Shout out to Louis as well. Ron, you will always have my business and telling everyone I know to come see you!

Can't say enough about Leon's. I took my 2005 Highlander there when the transmission kept slipping…read moreand then re-engaging. Leon's was recommended by the highly-trusted owner at Irvine Auto. When Brent heard the description his first thought was probably a computer problem, not a transmission issue. He was right! He not only diagnosed it correctly, he worked with Toyota to get an OEM computer. Toyota allocates these sparingly (to keep 3rd parties from price-gouging) and he actually had to write them to obtain one. He installed it and did a full transmission service - all at a great price I got the car back and its as good as new! Thanks to Terri for organizing and scheduling everything and Brent for his expert analysis and work.

My clutch hit the floorboard, and I asked 2 transmissions shops for quotes…read more The "other guys" said $200 for inspection. Leon's Bret wrote back, recommending me to first check clutch fluid levels. He was right! You/we know exactly which shop would get my business in the future.

I gave up on my 2006 Acura TL last year, but Jeff basically maintained it for the last 5 years of…read moreits life. He also did some oil changes on my S2000 on occasion. I'm in a newer car now, so I might not be visiting until it's no longer dealer maintained, but Jeff was wonderful to work with and a very honest person. I'm sort of leaving this as a thank you for that service, knowing I might not be able to return for awhile. His service was also provided during a tough time in my life. He always charged me a fair price which is why I respect him a lot. I've never had a BS service recommended by him. Everything is "hey, look at this" or "this is what is wrong". If you are looking for an independent mechanic H & A auto is a trustworthy place that still exists in this day and age.

It's hard to find quality honest mechanics. I saved $$$ with my 2018 Acura tlx by not going to the…read moredealer.

I've been going to these guys in Costa Mesa for the past 12 years. They're the most honest…read moremechanics on the planet. They literally try to save me money when I need to get any repairs done. They're highly skilled, won't try to upsell you, and always do a fantastic job on time. Ask for the owners: Sal or Sam, won't be disappointed.

Very happy with the service. Shop sourced machining of head gasket and replaced the cooling system…read more Car runs a dream. Highly recommend for any serious repair. Thank you!

I came here nearly a year ago and I am coming back here on Yelp just to leave a good review because…read moreof how well they took care of my car here. The specific person I spoke to was Charlie, who was very helpful. My problem was my 2012 Volks EOS, it would burn through oil and randomly empty its oil pan on the ground every 2-3 weeks. I brought it here and they idled the car for a while to replicate my issue with no success. They then took a look at the bottom and found an issue with one of the screws for the oil pan. He recommended that I go back to the shop that did it to avoid charging me an unnecessary fee. Unfortunately, the problem persists, I bring it back. Charlie actually recommended that I take it to a euro car shop instead to diagnose my specific issue. The shop has the most experience in more generic, asian cars (Honda, Toyota, etc). I am very grateful for the unpaid time the crew put into trying to diagnose my car and the full transparency they gave me. Everyone was working to save my money instead of trying to spend my money. As a woman who definitely looks like they've never touched a car, that is very rare and very appreciated.

Sincerely the best and most trustworthy mechanic you'll ever find. You'll never be taken advantage…read moreof here. Their prices are so fair that I genuinely feel like they undercharge and wouldn't at all mind paying more. I first came here after the Toyota dealership told me my timing belt cover was leaking oil and wanted to charge me thousands of dollars. Lol. Came here for a second opinion and was reassured I'll be just fine, just top up oil every now and then. Been coming here ever since for every 5,000 mile maintenance! And to replace my spark plugs! I told my sister to bring her car here too for maintenance. This past weekend, her boyfriend's dad checked her oil level with the dipstick and said the oil was really low. She came back here to double check and turns out he was mistaken; she was totally fine. Truly wonderful people that you can trust without question. Very grateful for all they have done to help us. (:

Truly Exceptional Service at A1 Auto Mechanics & Smog!…read more I don't usually leave reviews, but the team at A1 Auto Mechanics & Smog truly went above and beyond, and they absolutely deserve the recognition. From start to finish, I was treated with honesty, respect, and genuine care. Owner Mehdi Akhlaghi personally went out of his way to pick up the parts for my vehicle so I wouldn't have to wait two extra days for shipping. That kind of initiative and customer-first attitude is rare these days. Mehdi also worked with me financially, helping to make the repair affordable and stress-free. It wasn't something he had to do--but he did it anyway, and it meant a lot. Carlos, the mechanic who worked on my car, was equally amazing. He stayed after hours to make sure the job was completed today, and he even offered to come in on Sunday if needed. That kind of dedication and pride in his work is something you don't see often anymore. On top of the incredible service, the shop itself is clean, organized, and welcoming. The waiting area is neat and comfortable, with complimentary coffee and water, and the whole staff is warm and hospitable. You can tell they truly care about their customers from the moment you walk in. If you're looking for honest, skilled, and dependable professionals who treat you like family--A1 Auto Mechanics & Smog is the place to go. Highly, highly recommend!

Trustworthy, honest, and knowledgeable staff here! Was in…read moretown for the week and vehicles water pump went out. I was lucky to find A1 Auto mechanics, Mehdi is a great guy and even better owner, made me feel like I was back home. He and Carlos explained the issue to me completely, and even went above and beyond make this a smooth process. Definitely recommend, whether you are local or in need of a emergency.

I usually don't leave reviews but this time I had too. Arturo and his team are GREAT! As an…read moreout-of-towner, he helped me late in the day and was so informative and non-salesman like. He is a professional and I would highly recommend these guys to anyone. Thank you Arturo.

Excellent service, and clear communication up front. No "non-sense" sale gimmicks. Would…read moredefinitely recommend!

Have been going to Harbor Auto for more than 20 years. They serviced our Accord, Odyssey, another…read moreAccord and a Lexus. Excellent service and knowledgeable. The first time I knew this is trustworthy place was when they told us they didn't need to do one of the 'repairs' the dealership recommended. I mean, they turned down business! They said my minivan didn't need it yet. They would tell me when it needed it. Over the years they helped us with various things including choosing our next car to checking out the used car that we wanted to get for our teenagers. Always friendly and always helpful. I trust their recommendations and their price is reasonable. Most importantly, you know you are getting good services.

John was amazing! He was just about to close for the day when I called to ask if he could help my…read moredaughter who was driving home from Arizona when her check engine light came on. She had 7 hours to go until she reached home. As a parent, I was very worried. I called John and he said no problem, have her bring the car in. She got there as fast a she could (in major traffic) and John was able to diagnose her car -- even stayed until after closing time. We offered to pay him for his time and he said it was no problem. Turned out the car was fine and my daughter continued on her way home. It was such a peace of mind that John was able to help, he is a good man.