Visited this business this morning. Needed some transmission work completed. My first interaction…read morein walking in the door was Steve even though it was early in the morning he was full of energy and had a big smile on his face. I liked him right away at first, he thought the work might take a couple of hours, but looking deeper into the issue he decided it would only take an hour and then I would be on my way soon. I don't generally talk about the restrooms, but his was clean and bright a real plus when you've been drinking lots of coffee as promised my car was done an hour later and I was on my way. Needless to say while I don't wish any more transmission issues, if they occur I know that this is the place to be. I would conclude by saying that Steve and this business represent the top tier in transmission places in the Inland Empire!!

This place is legit and trustworthy. I will return with my automobiles as needed. Thank you for…read moregreat and quick service

I became a customer / client of 1st Choice Autoworks through Chris Tusow at SubiWorks, next door…read more Chris has been the only mechanic to mod, work on, or do anything with my heavily modified, camping, overlanding, off-roading builds...I'm really particular and developed a really close working relationship and friendship with Chris. Last year, he decided to branch off and focus primarily on mods, custom builds, and speciality work on Subarus whiling changing the name of the business to RFC Industries. In doing this, he sold the service side (oil changes, tire rotations, basic repairs, etc.) of his business to 1st Choice Autoworks. So I've been coming to them for the non-off roading specific stuff that Chris still does for me. Luke and everyone else here is incredibly kind, knowledgable, and professional. This past weekend, I panicked since I'm leaving for an extended work trip (1.5 months) which involves my heavily modded Subaru Forester and I had an axle issue days before I was supposed to leave. I texted Chris over the weekend and he said come to 1st Choice by 8:00am on Monday. I didn't have an appointment, and just showed up. And this isn't my style. I'm usually so highly organized and do my best to be respectful, schedule appointments, and go through the proper channels. But I woke up at 6:00am and was in Murrieta by 8:00am. I explained my situation and they were so accommodating and understanding and kind. It took all day but they helped me out and got my car back in good health and I'm so thankful they were cool with me just showing up. This shop is trustworthy, professional, and now is really familiar with off-roading and modded, lifted Subarus due to SubiWorks' and Chris' involvement. Please give these guys your business if you're in the area. They also work on non-Subarus. Thank you, 1st Choice dudes. I appreciate you!

This shop has my trust. It was easy to get an appointment and they seem knowledgeable and honest. A…read moreprevious (questionable) shop had given me a pricey quote for some suspension work they said needed to be done. I didn't like that first place so I waited on it (and I worried about it a lot!). My friend referred me to this shop, where they had done his brakes at a good price. I took my car in and one of the owners (Luke) helped me out. I told him the story of the previous quote, but said let's start from scratch, bc those last guys were sketchy. Luke put the car on the rack, then came back in with a look on his face as if to say, "you're not going to believe this." I had no idea what was about to happen. I was dreading how costly it might be - I had delayed the repair by months. We looked under my car to see these supposedly cracked & leaking tie-rod boots and other issues... and everything was IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. Which makes sense bc my car has only about 50k miles. Saved me tons of money (that would have been wasted if I had trusted the other place). Needless to say, I'll be returning to 1st Choice to get my brake pads and other work done when it's *actually* due to be done. Thank you guys. I can see why many folks appreciate you.

The transmission in my Honda was shifting very hard with a bang. He was able to repair my…read moretransmission by replacing one solenoid. He could have taken advantage of me but he is honest and ethical. The repair has held up well for many months. I've recommended this shop to others.

Well the owner Rick was very kind and got my suv transmission done when he said it would be done. I…read morebarely got it back so after driving it for a while I'll definitely update my review better. It was costly but way better than what Ford was charging me. I'm just happy to have my car back that fits me and all my 5 of my kids in. So thanks to everyone at the shop for getting it fixed as fast as they did

I had brought in my 2016 Nissan Rogue SL for a front brake change. I had called and made an…read moreappointment and was a little late as I did not expect the traffic to be so heavy. From the time I arrived I was very impressed and thankful for the information they provided. I waited a reasonable time for them to complete the work and we were out the door. They informed me about the braking in of the pads and I appreciated that. I worked on tow tractors in the Navy before I became handicapped and found that there professionalism was very refreshing and appreciated as I did not receive that at prior auto repair facilities. After getting the car returned and was driving home it was like handling so much better. I thank them and for also while putting the car back together they had found other issues that should be looked at in the future. The quality of work and professionalism is outstanding and I would like to hope people will continue to bring their vehicles to this facility to get their work done. If you do please make sure you explain everything that happened during the operation of the vehicle (like what conditions, when and so on). Also explain any work you had tried to do personally so they can give you and accurate diagnosis of your vehicles issue or issues. I was fortunately referred by my son-in-law and daughter who were down here visiting my spouse and me as my spouse had a stroke the month before. They were from Washington State and this facility had fixed it famously. My son-in-law, daughter and grandkids all drove home with no issues and their vehicle is still running strong to this day. Thank you again Temecula Auto Repair and Transmission for not only taking care of me, but my daughter and family. You took care of my whole family. I can not Thank You enough. :) 5 stars are not enough to give this business. I wish I could give them more. :)

Had a fuel pump issue about a month before taking it to these unethical imbeciles. My mechanic…read moreinspected my vehicle after making repairs and told me everything was good to go. Then I took my car to get an oil change here, and they told me my fuel pump was about to go, but I knew I already had it replaced, and they were lying to me. I just nodding pretending I knew nothing, and asked them what the issue was, and how much they were trying to charge. tldr; these guys are liars, they might even damage your vehicle so that they could steal your money. Stay away from this place.

We dropped our truck off at AAMCO to be serviced first week of December. We were not given an…read moreestimate on time as to how long it would take to be fixed. We called weekly for updates. We were told on multiple occasions that "Steve" was the only person who could help us. "Steve" went on multiple weeklong vacations without any sort of coverage. We were finally able to pick up our truck today only to find it covered in rat feces and mold. Rats have chewed through seatbelts and seats as well as multiple different power cables. We were offered a $250 discount due to the delay however, no compensation was offered for the state of our truck.

This is my experience with AAMCO Temecula (Feb 2025) after a transmission repair, shared so others…read morecan make informed decisions. My vehicle was inoperable and had to be towed in. Steve, the manager, said the passenger‑side CV joint/hub assembly was broken and needed to be repaired before he could diagnose the transmission. He also suggested that fixing it might resolve the issue entirely. At the same time, he explained that if the CV repair didn't fix the problem, the assembly would need to be taken apart again, resulting in additional labor charges. Relying on his explanation, I authorized a transmission rebuild. When I asked for an estimate, I received a verbal quote of $6,000. I did not receive a detailed written estimate before the work was completed. The final invoice was $5,998. After reviewing it, I had concerns: the labor and time charges appeared structured to match the quote rather than reflect a clear breakdown of actual work performed. When I picked up the vehicle, Steve made a comment that immediately raised a red flag: "the transmission really didn't need much." That statement did not align with the idea of a full rebuild costing nearly $6,000. But the work was done, the bill was paid, and I took the car home. Soon after, issues surfaced. The kickdown function didn't operate properly, and the transmission engaged harshly when shifted into reverse. I returned on March 3, 2025, for warranty service. I was told to leave the vehicle with no appointment, no timeline, and no estimate of when it would be inspected. The car remained there for about a week, and when I picked it up, neither issue had been fixed. Later, at another shop for unrelated work, I was told that bolts on one of the front axles--installed by AAMCO--were rubbing and required spacers. This was not a minor oversight. It was an installation error that could have caused further damage. I paid $92 to have it corrected. In May 2025, I noticed fresh transmission fluid under the vehicle. The leak appeared to be coming from the top of the transaxle case. At that point, Steve's earlier comment that the transmission "didn't need much" became more concerning. I contacted him and asked directly whether the transmission had actually been rebuilt. He did not give a clear answer. Because of work obligations, I was out of the area for several months. Still, on February 25, 2026--one day before the warranty expired--I contacted AAMCO to report that the issues remained and to request warranty service. There is no email contact for this location, so everything had to be done by phone and no way to create a paper trail. Steve said he would honor the warranty beyond the expiration date, but again refused to provide a firm appointment or timeline. I was told to bring the vehicle in and leave it indefinitely. When I expressed concern, he said, "You are not going to have this your way," and explained that inoperative vehicles were prioritized over warranty work. On March 17, 2026, I sought a second opinion. I arrived at another transmission shop at 8:30 a.m. and was seen immediately. Within about 15 minutes, the technician identified the issues that had gone unresolved for nearly a year. The transmission was overfilled with fluid, causing the leak from the vent. Additionally, the transmission pan bolts were loose. The technician corrected both issues on the spot. The contrast was impossible to ignore. One shop required open‑ended drop‑offs and failed to resolve basic problems. Another diagnosed and corrected them in minutes. Bottom Line: I would not recommend AAMCO Temecula: * The estimate lacked a clear, detailed breakdown * The invoice appeared structured to match the quote * Post‑repair issues were not resolved despite two opportunities * Work performed required correction at two other shops * The warranty process lacked structure, scheduling, and accountability I'm posting this so others understand what they may encounter. Automotive repairs are expensive, and customers deserve transparency, proper workmanship, and a reasonable warranty process. For now, I'll take my chances somewhere else and would advise others to do the same.

100 % Amazing Customer Service Great knowledge…read more Honest Friendly Fair and Good Pricing Easy to work with Communicative They are long term and recommended to my whole family and extended family.

Just a heads up, but this place has closed or moved…read more Unfortunately for me, they messed up my mom's wheelchair van when they installed the new transmission. I only found out how bad of a job they did once I took the van to a mobility dealer for routine maintenance. They had to drop the subframe to install the transmission, and when they put the subframe back on they overtorqued the bolts and incorrectly installed the spacers. So now I have to have a body shop re-weld new nuts onto the subframe, costing me thousands of dollars. So, if they are magically still around, I would love to know!

395 Auto & Performance, if I could give them 10 Stars...I would!!!!!…read moreMy vehicle broke down, I was referred to 395 Auto by another mechanic shop. After careful inspection of my car and attention to detail, I knew I was in good hands. 395 Auto, explained everything clearly, took pictures of what was replaced before and after, they went out of their way to help me. I truly appreciate Brittany, Rene and RJ, for their honesty and fast high quality automotive service. WELL DONE! I recommend 395 Automotive to anyone looking for HONEST,HIGH QUALITY AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE!!! I will definitely be back. Thanks again!

I had a great experience bringing my Kia in for service. The team was professional, friendly, and…read moreextremely thorough. They did a full bumper to bumper inspection of the car and took the time to really look everything over instead of rushing through it. The service was completed quickly, and they explained everything clearly so I knew exactly what was going on with my vehicle. I really appreciated their honesty and attention to detail. It's hard to find mechanics you can trust, but this shop definitely earned my confidence. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable, efficient, and high-quality automotive service.

Awesome affordable & dependable service, amazing staff members. Honest auto mechanic in the…read moreTemecula area & should not be over looked.

Scott and his team were absolutely awesome!! My truck had a…read morepretty much full AC/Heater rebuild that needed to be done and they took care of it for an affordable price (these types of rebuilds take A LOT of time). Anywhere else it would have cost me more than an arm and a leg and would've been taken much longer. If I ever need any more work done on any vehicle I will be coming here. 10/10 recommended to all!

Honest and no BS. Solid place. If you know a good bit about…read moreyour car, do a little research, know your budget, and go in confident and respectful, you'll appreciate this shop. Alternatively, If you're looking for emotional handholding or patient customer service, go somewhere else, and prepare to pay more for that service. I highly recommend for the level-headed customer.

I cannot recommend Diversified Automotive Repair enough. My 2018 Prius developed a 'Hybrid System…read moreMalfunction,' and the dealership quoted me over $3,500 to replace the entire engine wiring harness. I was stressed and ready to give up on the car. I messaged Kevin (the owner) on Yelp, and he was incredibly helpful. He communicated with me directly and assured me that they could simply splice and repair the damaged wires instead of forcing me to buy a whole new harness. When I arrived, his son Alex took great care of me. He handled the repair perfectly, removing the damaged section, soldering in fresh wire, and re-wrapping it with heat shrink for a proper, permanent fix. The warning light is gone, the car runs perfectly, and I saved over $3,200 compared to the dealer's quote! It is so rare to find honest mechanics who will actually fix things rather than just swapping expensive parts. If you have a Prius or Hybrid, do not go to the dealer, just go see Kevin and Alex first.