They fixed my big transmission problem in a timely manner. Price was steep but not as steep as the dealership service bay. They gave me the old part too, and were patient in explaining the situation. An extremely trustworthy SF mechanic recommended these guys, and so I already knew the service and price would be fair. read more

I brought my truck in, worried about a potential transmission issue. The team took the time to inspect it thoroughly, and after a detailed look, they determined there was currently nothing wrong. What makes this experience truly exceptional is that they charged no fee for the inspection, made zero attempt to upsell me, and didn't try to fix a non-existent problem. That level of honesty and integrity is scarce and highly valued. They've earned a loyal customer for life. If and when I do need transmission work, this is the only shop I will be taking my business to. Highly recommended for their transparency and excellent service! read more

Amazing, how this shop provides a free estimate. They looked at my van and gave me the options on fixing it. Because I'm a DIY'er, he even suggested what I should try first free of charge. I gave the guy a tip, prob not necessary, but can't have someone work on my car for free and not give anything. read more

Our car was acting...funny. We took it to our trusted local mechanic and they confirmed it wasn't driving right but none of the diagnostics were coming back bad. So, they referred us to Lenin over at Automatic Transmission Center. Great experience. In & out the next day, communicative and informative. Turned out not to be a transmission problem, so they gave a few pointers and sent us back to the mechanic. No charge for the investigation! Bonus points for being along the 14/R line. read more

Remarkable shop. They did a diagnostic for free and confirmed that yes, there were problems with the transmission. Then, rather than quoting a new replacement, they researched and priced a used unit, but forewarned me that even with that, the cost would be likely too high for the value of the car. They were right. All that effort on my behalf with no benefit forthcoming to them. If you are looking for an honest analysis with no hidden agenda, go to these guys. Speak with Lenin who runs it. (Marx and Engels were not around the day I was there. Probably off doing something bougie like skiing.) read more

Straight shooters, great service and pricing, support local SF family businesses. Recommend without hesitation.

Was recommended to bring my van here by my local auto shop. Super easy to schedule, warm and friendly upon arrival. Gave me a free diagnostic. Would highly recommend to anybody. read more

I was referred to Lenin by my mechanic for a humming transmission. Lenin didn't charge me anything for his diagnosis. Rather he honestly stated my transmission is just old, but fine. I'll surely come back to Lenin when it does start having real problems because of his honesty read more

Lennon was very kind and helpful. They ran the codes on my 2007 mercedes for free and gave recommendations for nexts steps about where to go to get what done. Highly recommend, would come back. read more

I had my ca towed too Automatic Transmission Center; November 3, 2525, it keeps stopping, not sure of problem. Lenin keep my vehicle for a week, ran several diagnostic tests found nothing wrong with the transmission and my car. Mr. Lenin and staff are very professional and assured me, if this continued to return the car. The diagnostic test was free of charge. I highly recommend Automatic Transmission Center before taking your car or truck somewhere else. read more

Recently I needed a referral for transmission service. Robert at Action Auto (my all time Savior-of-Drivers and Solver-of-Auto-Woes). He sent me to Lenin at Automatic Transmission, and what a gift this man was. He was able to fit me in next day, and diagnose a potentially fatal transmission issue within hours. He was so incredibly responsive and respectful at every turn (not a common experience as a cis woman in dude spaces like auto shops), and most helpfully, he gave me the worst-case and less-worse-case scenarios to mull over while he evaluated the van so I didn't need to sit around eating my anxiety for 4 hours. I'd recommend this shop to anyone, they were friendly, helpful, budget-conscious and just all-around amazing. read more

Lenin was extremely helpful and professional and KIND. I brought my car here for a diagnosis and it ended up not being a transmission issue, however they went ABOVE AND BEYOND and fixed my car up in a couple of days despite them specializing in transmissions only. I'm so glad I didn't have to take it to another shop. read more

I brought my Jeep in for a broken starter. They replaced it and I thought what the hell, rebuild the manual with the bent reverse shift fork as well. I bought it used over ten years ago with a bent shift fork and the Jeep drives like a new car! I DON'T HAVE TO HOLD BACK THE FUCKING REVERSE WHEN BACKING UP!!! This is a GODSEND because San Francisco. read more

I took my Nissan Versa to this place based on their positive online reviews. They did NOT disappoint! Working with Lenin was easy and pleasant. They were prompt with a FREE diagnostic check and gave their honest opinion in regards to the necessary repairs, even if it meant they would not be getting any business from my car situation. I really appreciate that kind of honesty and will be taking my other vehicles here for service. Car repairs can be such a headache, but this place is a gem! Support this local mom and pop place! read more

I love this place and the staff. Consistently very kind and very knowledgeable. I needed a transmission replacement and he provided three levels of different cost according to what I could afford. Also gave me all the information of what needs to be fixed, including the trouble codes. Just felt very safe and guided while here. Free diagnostic I highly highly recommend. I even sent my girlfriend to get some information and they were very kind. She didn't feel like she was being taken advantage of whatsoever. read more

I had a very positive experience at Automatic Transmission Center just before the Independence Day, when I brought in our 1998 Honda Civic for diagnostics testing. When I arrived, I was greeted with a smile by Lenin R., who came across as a true professional and very knowledgeable about older cars and issues with transmission. I immediately felt that I'm in the right place, and trusted Lenin with our Honda, believing that he will find out what was going on with our car. I was happily surprised to hear that he will have diagnostics done by the end of the day. In fact, he called me within just two hours with the good news that the transmission was OK! Lenin didn't charge me for the diagnostics, and I left the place with our beloved old Honda as a very happy customer. Kudos to Lenin and Automatic Transmission Center for excellence in customer service and quality work! read more

Lenin has been very helpful, sincere with a very painful trans problem on my '57 Ford Thunderbird. He has been completely thoughtful and supportive in a very vulnerable situation with another shop I used that went wrong. And he's just a nice man too. read more

Great staff. AAA recommended we go to a transmission expert after our car had multiple dashboard lights blinking in the middle of a drive and their mechanic said they couldn't fix on their site based on the codes that popped up in their diagnostic. So I called a several folks / transmission experts I found on google, and this company was the only one that was both friendly and willing to check our engine versus just wanting to charge us for a complete replacement without even looking at car. The mechanic was responsive and kept us informed the entire step of the way and was able to fix the "highly rare" car parts as the other mechanics claimed within 24 hours. This place is honest, friendly, and does good work. read more

I came here to have some work done on my car and it was the best service I've ever received at an auto repair shop. Lenin is a true professional and was very helpful throughout the process. He communicated well and provided high quality service. I highly recommend this place read more

great work . had multiple transmission repairs perfomed by them always a great job . thank you Lenan

Most helpful, informative, and nice people I've ever had the pleasure of doing business with! My Jeep is 20years old so I've been to many service shops over the years, this one is the best. Hands down!! - Joe read more

Honest, friendly, professional and great service .....what more could you ask for. Highly recommend!

I have a 1989 Toyota MR2. I bought the car from someone from Redding, as my Project car. Naturally with most project cars they aren't in the best condition. Like most Toyota's however, they are still reliable as it can at least still run. For it having a bad Transmission, I was still able to do everything I needed to, aside from my Transmission taking a few seconds to actually shift into Reverse. Then after about a year, I was unable to Reverse. To be safe, I asked AAA to Tow my Car to Automatic Transmission Center, and just like the many other reviews have stated, Lenin Was a Great guy. Really nice, to the point where I just wanted to stay there and have a few Conversations with him. He told me my transmission was just- BAD, haha!! and that I had the choice of trying to find another transmission which could take a few months, or to just have it rebuilt. -I chose to have it rebuilt- The Inspection was free, but then I soon found out why. The actual cost to rebuild a transmission was a tad more then I anticipated, but I am happy with the results. Even helped me find some other issues that need fixing. Just make sure your Right financially, and you definitely get what you pay for. Everyone's car may vary, but my car was there for Almost 2 weeks, just to put into perspective. But it was well worth the wait. :) read more

The team here is awesome! Lenin answered all my questions and explained all my options. They were honest about how long it would take to repair and pick up was seamless and I paid exactly what they quoted. I highly recommend them!! read more

Update to my earlier review... I've been taking my Mazda minivan to ATC yearly to keep the transmission in top shape. They perform a yearly service and inspection and with about 7 years on the transmission they rebuilt, it's still in great shape. Recently I took my 1962 Buick in to have them check that transmission out.... this is a classic car with a funky transmission that's seen better days. They did a quick test drive and inspection and decided that my best option was: to do nothing right now. Price for the inspection: zero. I really do like Lenin and his team of techs, and will keep taking my business for them. read more

Best place in the city to come get transmission worked on or replaced . Amazing staff , quick and efficient.

I brought my big Hemi engine and transmission in to Lenin and his team, but they handled it like professionals. Provided an estimate for the work, and provided an even better price that. And did I mention that estimate was the best value in California?? So the cash price was the best I could find anywhere Thanks Lenin! Hope I never need another transmission, but if I do I know where to go read more

I had brought in a accord with some trans problem around 50,000 miles, 03. Spoke to Lenin who assisted me over the phone and in person like a profesional. Lenin as well as the mechanic team got my car done in 2 weeks with it feeling and performing better than when I picked it up. Car runs smoothly till today, got it serviced back in may of 2023. Definitely recommend this place for anyone dealing with transmission light and problems. read more

Possible transmission problems? Don't bring your vehicle to the dealership or to the neighborhood mechanic, bring it to the place that primarily deals with transmissions. Very professional, great communication, and quality work...you might even save some $$$!!! Thanks, Lenin for the best service, hopefully I don't have to see you for a long time! Lol! read more

This place is the most knowledgeable, friendly, and honest transmission shop! I was referred my mechanic because I was getting some transmission computer errors and needed to get a diagnostic. The diagnostic was FREE and this is hands down one the best customer service experiences I've ever had. Lenon was super friendly over the phone and even nicer in person. He eased my anxieties and assured me he'd take a thorough look to see what was going on. I got a call back the next morning (I brought it in the day before right as they were closing) and he said there were no errors, phewf! He didn't charge me a penny despite spending time inspecting my car and testing it. I hope my transmission never craps out, but if it does, I will definitely bring my car here. And I'm going to tell all my local friends and family about this spot. THANK YOU LENON! YOU ARE THE BEST! read more

Friendly and honest team. Brought my car here twice now and every time Lenin and team provided great service. They specialize in transmissions only, otherwise I'd bring my car here for everything. read more

I brought my car to Automatic Transmission Center a few weeks ago, and they graciously accepted me as a walk-in customer, as I had come in early enough for them to fit me in. The dealership service department had told me I had a failed transmission that would be very expensive to repair. Before deciding to just replace my car, I thought best to get second opinion. After a morning evaluation, Lenin explained to me that there was no problem with my transmission and that the car's problems were likely unrelated. Lenin's info led me to decide to keep my car and saved me a ton of money had I followed faulty dealership advice that I already distrusted. From the start, I only received friendly and honest service from Lenin. Definitely recommend if you need transmission service. read more

Very very helpful thanks atc. !!

Took my 34 year-old Miata to Lenin on the advise of Toscalito and couldn't be happier. They diagnosed, repaired and had my baby back to me in a day-and-a-half. The were reassuring, professional and beyond pleasant. The estimate was exactly what I paid and was more than pleased at the price. Thanks to you, Lenin, and your crew! read more

Honest, fair and knowledgeable. I brought in my old school 65 chevelle. They are so honest that they simply found that I had a leak and my car just needed fluid. I'm sure other companies would of taken advantage of a situation like this, as I had to have my car towed in. They topped off my fluid and sent me on my way. I will give them future business based upon the honesty, and other great reviews. Thanks again! read more

WOW WOW WOW, if you are looking for honest mechanics and a business who understands how to treat customers, I highly recommend Lenin Rodriguez and the rest of the team at Automatic Transmission Center. I was put in contact with Automatic Transmission Center by my mechanic, Guy, at Precise Chevron after he found that my car needed additional work on the transmission. Lenin was able to book an appointment for me right away and provided a diagnosis of my car in just a few hours. I appreciated his thoughtfulness in explaining the different options I had with my car and left feeling very good about my decision (which can be rare when working with mechanics). I could not be happier with my experience and will definitely bring all of my business to Lenin in the future - thanks again!! read more

This place was recommended by my regular car repairman for a transmission issue. I had a message on my car that something was wrong with the transmission. They diagnosed it and said that the transmission as fine and it was probably an electrical issue, giving a wrong message. They did not charge for the diagnosis. When I have a real transmission issue, I will come back here. Nice guy read more

My car had been having issues that I thought was transmission related. My regular service station recommended I try ATC. I called them up and they were very friendly. Making the appointment was easy. I dropped my car off first thing in the morning. I was told they would have a diagnosis done by noon. They called me before noon and gave me the good news that it was not a transmission issue. They made the repairs needed at a reasonable price. I would highly recommend this place if you think there's a transmission issue with your car. read more

My transmission busted out coming into San Fransisco on my trip to LA from Alaska. Lenin helped me find the only used transmission available in the country for my vehicle, got it shipped the next day, and put me back on the road the day after! It was only $3,200 (a new one would have been $5-7,500)! The shop is very busy, but they made my car a priority. There is a convenient motel next door and the neighborhood is great as well. Lenin, let's get a beer next time in town! Thanks for all your help! read more

A check engine light indicated a possible transmission issue so I took my car to Automatic Transmission and they performed a free check. It indicated that I needed to replace the valve body and I decided to take some time to think about it. They were very friendly about that and I left with a great impression. I ultimately got a second opinion which confirmed everything so, out of loyalty, I came back to ATC and gave them my business. In short, they were very friendly, honest and clearly good at what they do (no issues since the repair a few months ago). I recommend them very highly. read more