Took my Toyota Tacoma pick up for Transmission oil change, they were friendly, professional gave me…read morea quote after verifying my transmission, also gave me a good price on changing brake fluid in system. Both were past due, dirty. Called me in the afternoon truck was ready. Happy with service, would recommend.

I am writing this review to warn future customers about my unacceptable experience with Affordable…read moreTransmission and Auto Repair Center regarding an ATRA nationwide warranty repair. Background and Initial Service: My vehicle's transmission was rebuilt a few months ago by a different authorized ATRA shop. Due to a recent move, the original shop authorized me to bring the car to this affiliate location, a 30-mile drive from my new home, for a warranty diagnosis. Upon drop-off on 11/18/2025, the front desk employee immediately became cold and dismissive when I mentioned the words "warranty repair." The Issue & The Refusal to Diagnose: The problem is specific and reproducible: when the car is cold, driving downhill causes the transmission to shift into what feels like neutral. Pressing the gas results in rising RPMs but no movement, forcing me to shut the engine off and restart it to re-engage the drive. After two days, I received a call informing me they could not reproduce the issue and were refusing to work on the car. I explained to Miguel that the condition requires a cold start and a specific downhill coast, asking them to try again or keep the car longer. He flatly refused any further testing, stating they were done with the vehicle. Integrity Violation and Fraudulent Documentation: Since they refused to honor the warranty, I requested a written reason for the denial of service, which is standard procedure. Miguel went to review my paperwork. When he returned, he presented a form and demanded I sign it before he would provide any written explanation. This form was an explicit waiver where I would acknowledge that the issue I claimed was not present and that their testing proved my claim was false. I refused to sign a document that was contrary to reality, as the transmission issue is demonstrably still present. The Threat and Escalation: Because I refused to sign the false waiver, Miguel refused to give me any written denial and escalated the situation. He told me he wouldn't help me anymore because I was "not a nice person." When I stated I would write an accurate review of this unprofessional experience, he raised his voice and began threatening me: Threats of litigation. Explicit threats of physical harm to myself and/or my property at my home. Threats to contact my employer to have me fired. I immediately took my keys and walked to my car, with Miguel following me out of the office, continuing to curse and issue threats. This behavior is far beyond poor customer service; it is menacing, unprofessional, and a direct failure to honor the ATRA warranty program. The shop refused to perform due diligence, attempted to force me to sign a false legal document, and threatened my physical safety. Avoid this business at all costs. Date of Visit: 11/18/2025+11/22/2025 Employee Name: Miguel (Front Desk)

I came here Monday for my transmission service for my caddy. Jonathan was so professional and…read morenice. I checked around for different shops that had better prices but i decided to come here. The way he spoke was very trusting so i let them work on my vehicle. When they were done he explained different things about my car, i will probably continue bringing my cars here for other services.

After several "mechanics" couldn't tell me what was wrong I contacted Advanced Level Automotive and…read morethey found the electrical problem with my car and had it fixed in one day. They really know what they are doing. They are NOT out to BS you- it is straight to the point and they will find and SOLVE the issue! I will be servicing all my cars with them from here on! A used car dealership "ZRV Brea, CA" sold me a glitched out Volkswagen and these people fixed it for me when others could not! Thank you so much! You guys are amazing!

First of all, this review is for people who are used to going to typical auto shops. You'll have a…read morebetter experience if you know what you're getting into. Alberto's isn't your typical automotive shop. There's no waiting room and it's kind of difficult to find. That being said, the father and son who run the shop were very nice and efficient. My husband took our vehicle in for an oil change. The price wasn't cheap, but it seemed about what other shops were quoting so it was fair. And everything is more expensive right now. It's always scary trying to find a new automotive place. We picked Alberto's because the Yelp profile said they had a waiting room and their reviews were good and they had supposedly been in business 20 years. I think their Yelp profile needs updating because they don't have a waiting room and the father told us they've been in business 2 and a half years and the son said 4 and a half but Yelp said 20 years. So we don't know what to believe, but they did a great job! :D I don't want to give the wrong impression. We would go back there again for an oil change. We prefer supporting small businesses. I just think you need to be aware of what you're getting into so you're prepared for what the experience will be so you don't judge them too harshly.

I just had some electrical problems, a sensor issue and a few other problems, Alberto was quick to…read morediagnose the issues, explain to me the problems and had my car fixed and running the next day( he had to order the parts. He earned a life long customer. Thank you for the great honest service!

Tony and his crew are experts! Proven in how well they fixed my transmission issues, and even…read moretroubleshot my ignition problem. They are honest and fair, and I can now tell everyone that I have and recommend the best transmission guys in town! AV Transmission!

Tony's the best as far as transmissions been going to av trans a long time they do know transmissionread more

Courteous, prompt and fair prices! Took both our cars and we…read moreare very happy with their service.

The service was exceptional. Came to get my brakes replaced and they were done quickly…read more The owner is always so kind and knowledgeable. Very helpful with all issues and pricing is the best in town.

I recently purchased a 2026 GMC Denali ultimate and of course they come with the stock rims and…read moretires and my wife gave me a budget to lift my truck and found these guys. Let me tell you they did an amazing job. Truck looks extremely beautiful and the suspension with new wheels and tires are amazing. Carlos, the owner really honest person really good business guy.

I came here to get my brakes done, in a bit of a time crunch and although they were busy Carlos fit…read moreme in. He informed me and showed me exactly what I needed to keep my car safe on the road for me and my little one. My car definitely needs some tender love and care. I appreciate the fact that he was able to work within my budget. I'll definitely be coming back here for future maintenance and highly recommend them to anyone needing reliable service. (I also just 12 hour shift at the hospital where I work and the waiting room has nice couch area to rest while I got my done!!)

i brought my car to Ric'z Transmission and Muffler Shop after being ripped off by another mechanic…read morefor $400. I explained this to Rick when I left my car with him. I did not know he was a sleazebag of the highest order and a straight up thief. I thought he might understand the hardship this had already caused me and wouldn't rip me off, again. Well. I was wrong. As soon as he found out the car was not registered to me yet, he knew he could steal my car by putting a lien on it. So, he told me I had a perfectly round hole in my oil pan. he quoted me $900 to fix it. I talked him down to $550. I said everyone else said $300, but he said he could charge whatever he liked. I owed him $120 just for looking at it. That was supposed to come off if I got it fixed there, but it didn't. Long story short, I ended up in the hospital a few weeks later and I got a call telling me there was a lien on it. I asked him , didn't he have to wait 30 days? He said, "no I can put the lien on it as soon as I like".I was beginning to notice a theme. When I got out of hospital I went there only to hear I owed him $900 , the original price he quoted me ...again, for a hole in my oil pan. So, he stole my car from me with a lien and because it was not registered to me, I couldn't even fight to keep it. THAT CAR WAS ALL I HAD.

Never ever go to this shop. Checked my grandma's car because she told me she was getting check…read moreengine lights. Turns out they opened up her air filter and didn't even bother to close it and they didn't even leave the bolts either! Not only that they left bottle caps of the oil they used inside the air filter! I have never seen something so unprofessional. DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE!!!

Tony and staff are reliable and honest. We've used them a few times and were very pleased. Would…read morehighly recommend AV Transmission for your repair needs. Car repaired in a timely manner with no issues.

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