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.

Last year, the transmission on my 2008 RAV4 was rebuilt by Transmission Specialists after tow truck…read moredamage, going through insurance. A year later it still hard-shifts going downhill. I brought it back twice and both times I was told everything was fine. During the rebuild, they replaced (and charged additionally me for) replacing the transmission mounts, but a few days after I picked up my car, my motor mounts broke and the engine shifted while I was at a red light. I brought it back immediately and, after a test drive, I was told everything was fine. A separate shop found the entire engine was tilted, and I paid out of pocket several hundred dollars for their diagnosis and installation of replacement motor mounts - mounts I was told should have been replaced along with the others. I brought it back several months later because my car was hard shifting whenever I went downhill and the alternator continued making a high pitched noise. After a test drive on the flat roads around Santa Ana with Ed, was told that it shifted like butter. He advised me to warm up the car before driving, which has not helped at all. I was also promised that my alternator would be exchanged for the price of parts from O'Reilly and that it would be about a $150. I was ultimately charged me $429 for the third party alternator (definitely not a Denso) that makes high pitched whirring sounds when I press the gas pedal. Other minor issues: scratched my window tint and took 6 weeks to complete the work, fixing the alternator last and costing me 3 extra days of rental fees my insurance wouldn't cover. I ended up paying $1345 out of pocket to their shop and insurance covered $4000. Also, I incurred an additional several hundred dollars to the other shop to fix the motor mounts and for the extra days of rental. Ed is really nice and communication was not an issue. Overall, though, I did not have a great experience and I'm reminded of that daily when I drive my car over the hill to get to work, as the car will inevitably jolt as it shifts gears going downhill. It doesn't leave me a good feeling that the transmission repair will last. For this reason, I can't recommend this shop for transmission or general repair work.

The honesty shown from this place saved my mom thousands. She got a crazy transmission quote for…read moreher Avalon from the dealership, so I brought it here. Brent could have easily rebuilt her transmission and made some $$$, but he suggested an alternative in the hundreds that actually worked and saved her over 4K. Thanks, Brent and Terri, for you honesty and integrity. You have a customer for life.

I've used fix auto for my Chevy express and Volvo XC90 and I've had a great experience both times…read more The owners are very knowledgable and patient when explaining diagnostics and suggested repairs. I will continue using them with my transmission needs in the future. Leon's is a respectable price. A good technician costs money and that's how it should be. You wouldn't haggle for price with your doctor would you?

I had a leaking transmission on my 1971 Chevy Nova and they did an amazing job rebuilding it. Very…read morenice people here. I highly recommend using them for any transmission service you need.

Don is honest and reliable. He gave me a fair assessment of what needed to be done. He did a great…read morejob rebuilding the transmission on our travelall.

10/10: Friendly, professional, and efficient…read more I was losing tire pressure and while they ultimately couldn't patch the tire, they still asked me to come in to troubleshoot it for me, just to confirm the issue. I'm not mechanically skilled, so it was good to see how they checked for puncturing. And by extension, showing that work is being done. Some other shops will say they did services but just cold pitch it to upsell. I appreciate the team for helping me get on my way. Because they are dedicated to helping people, I'd definitely recommend them. Thank you again.

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.

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.

We went to get a quote for my SUV and the price was reasonable and the mechanic was really nice. We…read morecame a week after so they could fix it and service and work is nothing but the BEST. The place is also really clean and organized. They showed us the old parts and explained to us what they did. I would give this guys a call first if you're having transmissions problems. Highly, highly recommended.

If you got an American muscle with a manual tranny, don't bother searching further…read more I have zero regrets: Not for schedule. Not for cost. Not for outcome.

at another orange county corvette shop had trans seals replaced. 4 years and a 1000 miles later…read morestarted leaking again. the vette never seamed right rattles and pop. had the same job done at orange county transmission wow put back together better than factory. rides like it is brand new. any one with a corvette knows to complete this task it requires disassembly from the clutch to the rear of the car. really impressed if you want your corvette done and well beyond right now were will you will find this level of corvette knowledge.

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

I came to Arturo for a diagnosis on my transmission after getting several other estimates that were…read morewildly outlandish. Arturo was great! He was informative and knowledgeable! He didn't try to sell me a transmission, or gouge me on another service. Needless to say, I'm glad I ended up here. I'd definitely recommend this shop to anyone! Thanks Arturo!

Luis Transmission Saved Us Thousands $$$$$$$$…read more If you have a transmission problem, you must take your vehicle to Luis Transmission in Huntington Beach. We bought a 2020 domestic car last year with ~80,000 miles on it. About 10,000 miles later, it began driving strangely. Intermittent pedal response and occasional hard shifting. A tank of "good gas" didn't help. The problems seemed to get worse the longer the car ran. Of course, we were past the used car dealer warranty period. My husband took it to a reputable local mechanic in HB, who said it needed a new transmission for about $7,000. Yikes. Wasn't ready for that so he took it to a second local shop (a friend's recommendation); they came to the same conclusion. Then he took it to the dealer to get an official look or maybe to see if this problem was recall worthy. Their assessment: needs a new transmission, $10,000. OMG. The car is only worth about $10,000. What should we do? Time for Yelp which is where I told my husband we should have went in the first place! Luis Transmission gets phenomenal ratings. Luis's initial assessment: Rebuild the transmission for ~$4300. Still more money than what we wanted to put into the "new to us" car but seemed like our only choice. So we signed the quote and handed over the keys. This is where it gets good. A few days later Luis texted us to give him a call. We braced for the worst. Luis explained he had removed the transmission, and it wasn't as bad as thought. He could replace some worn out parts and some likely culprits for less than his original quote. Music to our ears!!! We've got one kid in college; this is the news we needed. Luis is the real deal. He fixed the problem, was honest about what the vehicle actually needed, and saved us thousands of dollars. If you need transmission work, we absolutely recommend Luis Transmission in Huntington Beach.

Took my son's 2017 Subaru BRZ to Luis for a new clutch. He got the car in and out in a little over…read more24hrs. This is an old school shop that does work on a handshake and does it right for a reasonable price. The BRZ is back on the road and feels like new. Highly recommend them if you need your clutch replaced.

If you own a German car, especially a Porsche...you know the anxiety that comes with any dashboard…read morewarning light. When my 2019 Cayenne Hybrid started giving me issues with the brake booster, ABS system, and brakes, I braced myself for the worst. Hybrid systems aren't exactly simple, and I expected the repair process to be a headache. Enter S&K German and European Auto Repair.... Al, the owner, is the kind of mechanic you hope exists but rarely find: straightforward, knowledgeable, and genuinely honest. He walked me through the diagnosis, laid out a clear plan, and provided a quote that was fair and transparent...no surprises, no upselling, no "mystery charges." The repair did take a bit longer than expected, but honestly, with the complexity of Porsche's hybrid braking system, it made total sense. Al kept me updated throughout, and I always felt like my car was in capable hands. When I finally picked it up, everything felt tight, smooth, and exactly how a Cayenne should drive. Do I want to be back anytime soon? Absolutely not!! But would I come back to Al for anything Porsche-related? In a heartbeat.

Solid repair! I received updates on extra repairs needed…read morebefore they were done and when the car was finished, it was exactly what I wanted.

Love this family-owned Huntington Beach auto repair shop! These guys are the BEST!…read moreIf you're looking for honest, quality and courteous auto repair, then this is your spot. I refer everyone I know to this place and they always thank me and tell me what a positive experience they had. Staff is so friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and skilled at what they do. I love that they are straightforward with me on any work that needs to be done. No upselling. Just old-school honesty. I always feel good and confident about my vehicle after I've had anything done here. I highly recommend them. Thanks guys!!

AVOID THIS SHOP -- Dishonest and Predatory I brought my 1976…read morePontiac Firebird in knowing exactly what was wrong -- a transmission accumulator O-ring leak. I told Adrian Ciejka specifically what I needed done and informed him I had already replaced the filler tube O-ring, installed a Moroso transmission pan gasket, and replaced the speedometer gear and O-ring myself. The fluid visible on the inspection cover was clearly seepage from the accumulator O-ring -- exactly what I told him before he even looked at it. Instead of listening, he claimed the filler tube was also leaking and then told me the transmission would need to be dropped and the crossmember removed just to replace the accumulator O-ring. This is factually incorrect -- the accumulator on a TH350 transmission is accessible from the outside without dropping the transmission or removing the crossmember. Either he doesn't know basic transmission repair on a common GM unit, or he was deliberately misleading me to justify a full reseal at $400+. When I declined and asked to pick up my car, he charged me $180 just to remove an inspection cover -- a 10 minute job with no upfront disclosure of the diagnostic fee and no discussion of cost before proceeding. To make it worse, I dropped the car off with the transmission fluid low and picked it up overfilled by half a quart. An overfilled transmission leaks more visibly -- a well known trick used by dishonest shops to justify expensive repairs the customer doesn't need. I paid $60 in Lyft fees to get there and back, $180 for nothing, and left with my car unrepaired and the fluid level tampered with. Classic car owners beware. This shop does not listen to the customer, fabricates unnecessary repairs, and will upsell you on work you don't need. Find someone honest who will do the job you ask for. This is not that shop.