Alex at B&J Transmissions has fair pricing and is a great communicator. An active business with several bays, Alex personally diagnosed my 2012 Jeep's noise issue when shifting into reverse caused a concerning rattling. A skid plate saved my transfer case after driving onto a rock while off-roading in the desert last year but required a mounting adjustment and the damaged plate replaced. read more

B & J Transmissions - Auto Repair Near Me - San Jose, California

ABSOLUTE TRUSTWORTHY LEGENDS! Being a good son I have been fixing up my Moms prized possession her favorite car. She would not take another car even if I offered her a Rolls Royce. So anyway the transmission was acting up (starting from 3rd gear instead of 1st) and I was short on time, which made me make a crucial mistake by taking the car to a nearby shop instead of B & J. Those little jerks at the other shop lied to me and tried to tell me I had to get a new transmission. They said they checked every milk and cranny and that it was 100% my tranny. The only thing is my Moms car shifts as smooth as an angels walking through the gates of heaven. Right away I called B & J (Who was originally my first choice, they were just further away so I didn't have time to pop over there) and B & J said that sounds like the solenoid, which the other shady shop said it is impossible for it to ever be. they said the Elvis would be brought back from the dead, before it was ever the solenoid that was making the transmission start from the wrong gear. Then the other shady shop said we checked your solenoids and they are clean and perfect like they were never used before. You could tell the guy was lying from his mannerisms, long pauses, shaky fingers and side to side eyes. Anyway I snagged my Moms car back and jammed to B&J and what's funny is when I walked in I told another guy who I didn't communicate with yet asked what the problem was and he's like "yeah, man that sounds like a solenoid" so yeah B & J replaced the Solenoid and the car runs like a reborn race car. read more

B & J Transmissions - Auto Repair Near Me - San Jose, California

Every time I go into the mountains my transmission starts getting hot. For a while I've also had this banging clinking sound under my truck from stops and starts. I do a google search and it's just like looking for medical advice, according to google my truck is dying. I spoke with Alex and he said bring it in. I get a call later in the day and he says my transmission is fine but has some recommendations. I took his advice, they changed some valve in my transmission and also greased the driveline. Boom it's like a completely different truck. Alex might quite possibly be the last honest shop in town. Highly recommend! read more

It was difficult to diagnose the transmission issue, but Alex and his team found it; they replaced the transmission and the CPU on our 2015 Jeep Cherokee, and now it runs perfectly. The price for the transmission and labor was excellent--the dealership was much more expensive and couldn't figure out the problem until Alex helped us. 5 stars for this shop. read more

There a great shop always busy and it's sometimes not as easy or fast to get them to do the .job but that should be looked as a positive meaning they do great work and never that easy as we like it to be tondrop off your vehicle but they still take on all of the jobs they can handle being busy I assume been going there for years with all of my cars and. Never seen an upset customers like most Transmission place in the area but do avoid Vegas Transmission that is by far the worst shop to work on your transmission that place -0 and B&J gets a always great work to thanks B&J read more

This is the only place to have your transmission built in this area. They are honest, reasonably priced, and thorough. I have tried many other places for my business and this is the best in the area. read more

I brought my 2008 Toyota Tacoma in for what I thought needed a transmission flush due to vibrations I was feeling on D at the 30-40 mile an hour mark. Upon further inspection it turned out that I had a leak in my radiator which caused fluid to enter the transmission and mix together. They were able to rebuild my tranny, purchase a new radiator and they also noticed my alternator needed replacing. He made sure to break down what needed to be done in laymen's terms which I was very thankful for. He also showed all the transmission parts they replaced as well as all the damaged pieces. I totally recommend this family owned and operated shop! read more

My BMW had "transmission malfunction" message on central display. Auto Trans would shift past 3rd Car would not rev up and Alex called me told me Crankshaft Position Sensor needed replacement 2A94 code He could not go on (work on transmission) Till he addressed this issue first I thought for sure I needed work on the transmission He reassured me, if that (sensor) was not the problem, he would not charge me for the replacement, after I insisted for him to look into the transmission. So, I agreed to replacing the sensor. Well, come to find out "That Was The Problem!" Alex is an Honest man! I gladly paid the bill. Saved me thousands of dollars Told me if I ever have a problem with the transmission, he would look into it. But, for now shifts and NO check engine light I even serviced the transmission valve body before taking to B&J, which I probably didn't even need to do! Now, 26 mpg on highway was getting 22 mpg! Great work Alex and his team! read more

Brought my FRS there because I'm new to manual transmissions and thought I heard a weird sound. Alex look at it real quick and assured me that it's nothing to worry about. He didn't make it feel like I was wasting his time which stood out to me. The whole experience felt like a family member checking my car. He even told me not to spend money when I don't need to. Would definitely come back if I have any other transmission issues. read more

Brought my Honda in for some strange shifting behavior, they inspected it, said nothing was wrong (the car was new to me so I wasn't sure) I took time out of their day and they charged me nothing. Kuddos for the honesty, some shops could have taken advantage of that situation so I appreciate it. read more

Unexpectedly my 2015 Honda Accord starter gave out and a close friend recommended that I take my car to B&J Transmission. I called and the owner immediately took my car in the same day and got to work. He fixed my car and had my car running in no time. He did a great job and really helped me out (He saved me from spending the extra money that it would have cost to take it to the Honda dealership where just to get a diagnostic would be close to $200!). Thank you again!! Highly recommend!! read more

Amazing!!! It's been a long time since I've done business with people that are so knowledgeable, professional, and friendly! Alex explained everything that needed to be done with my transmission. There were no surprises with how much it was going to cost. He kept me informed every step of the way. The turnaround time was quick! I actually got to see all the parts that were replaced & I've noticed that a lot of businesses don't do that anymore. They've been in business for years and came highly recommended. Now I know why!!! You can add my name to the list of people that would highly recommend B & J Transmissions! They were GREAT!!! read more

I would like to say if I can give Alex 6 stars I would. Absolutely amazing place to take your vehicle in for any transmission issues. My Chevys torque convert and pump went out and he had me a new truck in less then 5 days. He broke down the Whole engine for me before ordering parts. Saved the old engine parts to be able to provide a visual image on what happened to my baby. I have to say the same time last year I had to replace my transmission in my Toyota and got completely ripped off. This was a completely different experience by far. With that being said my Toyota that I just put a new transmission in is already given me check engine light and codes on replacement on a part in the transmission. Smh, but I have no worries on my next round due to having Alex as my transmission guy. I know it will be done absolutely flawless and drive brand new again. Thank you again Alex. read more

Came here for my transmission rebuild (Honda Odyssey 160k miles) per my mechanic's recommendation. Was blown away at how popular the place is - they know their stuff! They were quick (in a little over a week) and the price was fair (cheaper than a new one). They did a great job. read more

I passed this cat down to my daughter. A couple years after the rebuild it failed and needed to be rebuilt again. Should have lasted much longer than that. Not recommended. read more

Alex and his team do outstanding work and their pricing is very reasonable, considering the quality of their work. You can try and bargain hunt a cheaper place, but the saying is so true... You get what you pay for. I've had B&J repair the transmission on my 2003 Honda Pilot (a known problem on these cars), Alex gave me options for a complete rebuild or just a repair of the current issues. Happy to say the car is still going strong and running perfectly. Most recently he installed a used transmission on my son's 2002 Explorer and his pricing was very reasonable. He performed some initial inspections on the used transmission I had supplied to confirm it did not have any obvious problems before installing it and the car is running and driving great. I highly recommend B&J Transmissions! read more

Alex was incredible, he gave me all the options and wasn't pushy at all. The dealership ended up covering my transmission, but Alex did a diagnostic and was extremely thorough and professional. I was honestly surprised how happy he was to help, even if he wasn't rebuilding the transmission. Exceeded my expectations, I can't recommend this shop more highly! I'll send all my friends here. Thanks. read more

They tried to charge my sister $285 to change her transmission fluid when all other places quoted $40-$50. Stay away!

Went here to get my transmission rebuilt and I was very happy with the service I received. Alex is beyond professional and anyone that says different is a dirty liar. They had my whole tranny rebuilt within 4 days and it runs like the day I bought it. I would recommend to anyone whose transmission is acting up. He sent me pics and kept me up to date on the whole process. Gave me a warranty and was the best price around. Stop looking for a shop and call alex you can't go wrong. read more

I was recommended to see Alex by a friend who owns a general auto repair shop to replace the valve body in my 4l60e transmission. Alex was able to get it done in one day and did not mind me provided my own upgraded parts. This shop is professional and knowledgeable. Would not hesitate to call them for future transmission work. read more

Our medium duty isuzu nqr trucks Tranny went out, took it here, did it with higher quality parts than monarchs trannys, he upgraded parts, and had it done in a very fair time frame. Excellent shop again and again. And the best part is it will last. read more

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The best tranny mechanics in San Jose. Quality work, reasonable rates, excellent service. I took my old '92 4Runner 4x4 in this morning because I know Alex knows 4Runners. Not only did they do a great job, but Alex was able to give me some advice as to how I could keep her running for many more miles. Also he spotted a valve cover gasket leak before I did, and my head is usually under the hood every weekend!! The mechanics are top-notch and the prices are good. My one negative comment is that they are busy all the time! You gotta get there early or at least before 2pm because by then, they're booked for the rest of the day. It's easy to see why.... this place is the very definition of "professional"! When they were done with my tranny flush & fill, Alex dug my old tranny fluid filter out of the trash to show me the condition of the old filter as well as the fluid. Nice! He musta known he was dealing with a weekend mechanic! read more

So glad i found B & J Transmissions. I got a referral from my regular mechanic who i really trust and so glad that i did. My torque converter went out, freezing the pump and damaged some rings in the transmission on my Dodge Ram truck. Alex was very professional and was able to explain exactly what happened. He gave me a price for the parts and labor he knew i would need and explained that depending on what they find inside, additional charges would be involved. I was so happy to get the call that those changes were only going to be about $300. wheewww. I was bracing for much worse news. I told him of my situation with sharing a car with my wife and even with the additional parts needed, he called the morning of the day he said he would be finished, so i think 7 hours earlier than i was expecting. He went over the parts that were bad and the work they had done and i am so satisified with their work and Alex's professionalism. I doubt i will have another transmission problem with this truck but i will gladly refer him to all my friends. Thanks Alex and B & J Ted read more

My car no longer leaks & the check engine light stays off. B& J fixed it. I had taken it to other shops twice before and they fixed various things and my light would stay off for a time but then it would come back on and my car never stopped leaking until B&J fixed it. It cost over $1000 but another mechanic said that I should have the whole transmission replaced for $4000. B&Js prices seemed fair considering I had been living with these problems for at least 2 years. read more

I have never been treated so good during a unfortunate circumstance of having to get a transmission done on the family caravan. Alex went above and beyond expectations for me and my family. I have been very sceptic when it comes to any kind of mechanic work because of past experiences but This place has made a believer out of me once again. Thanks for the great service read more

Mark saw my van a couple weeks ago. Unfortunately I didn't have time to get it fixed in San Jose.I had to keep moving to San Diego and have been getting prices from different car shops. Mark has helped me find the best deal and help me understand the diagnosis with the van. Mark has been so caring and a huge help during this process. If I lived in San Jose this would be the shop for me. read more

I brought my limping 98 Silverado p/u truck to B & J Transmission last week because I thought I had a *major* transmission issue. Applying excellent detective work, Alex and Ben figured out my truck had a super hard-to-find wiring problem with the crank sensor. Once the wiring harness was fixed and the transmission pan gasket was replaced, my truck runs great! This is the 2nd time I've taken my truck to B & J Transmission and I'm a completely satisfied customer twice over! I highly recommend this repair facility. read more

This guy delivers. Tried his hardest to stick to the estimate, had the work done right on time and done well. Transparent work and regular updates. Friendly with an emphasis on customer service read more

Pretty happy with my experience at this place. They replaced a slave cylinder that had been leaking and caused my clutch to stop working. The cost was exactly what the estimate had been, the car was ready when promised, and they gave me the old part without being asked. Most important, the car works well. read more

Alex went above and beyond expectation I took my van in a few months ago and have not had any issues since they did an amazing job!

I've been going to B and J transmissions for approximately five years now and they always have excellent customer service and show concern to my requests. I highly recommend this place to anyone they specialize in transmissions but I've gotten different work done on my car with very high-quality. I mainly deal with one of the owner's Alex, he is very professional, attentive and honest. I will continue on taking my vehicles for maintenance upkeep here. read more

This place offers all I could possibly want from a mechanic---they are professional and know what they are doing, they are courteous and patient, explaining the options and giving you the information you need to have to make a choice, they stick to their promises and timeline, and they are even reasonably priced. We needed to overhaul our transmission (2001 VW Cabrio), so they took it apart, cleaned it up, literally laid it out for us, and explained which parts absolutely needed replacing to get things to work again and which were optional, and the cost of either. The cost was in the range they had given us on the phone (which was on the lower end of what other places had quoted us, which is how we got to B&J), so we made our choice, and are still happy with the result. I liked the no-nonsense interaction with those folks, and as someone who used to be a car person in a former life, I appreciate their knowledge and professionalism. They even agreed to fix a wheel bearing that had been noisy for a while, and which another mechanic failed to diagnose properly, and here, too, their price was on the low end. Highly recommended. read more

I had an excellent experience with B&J Transmissions, customer service and work product. My daughter drove home from school my 5 spd manual trans 2004 Honda Civic. First time I drove it afterward, it was making a bad transmission noise. Other trans shops said they don't rebuild manual trannys anymore and wanted $2500 to $3000 to install a shipped rebuilt trans. I was told few people rebuild this transmission anymore. I luckily found B&J, who accurately told me what the problem was (front end main bearing) with a parking lot diagnosis (subject to real garage inspection). Turned out that main front bearing was all that was wrong, and i got it in soon enough before the metal parts floating around in the trans damaged more parts. I limped the car into his lot at near closing time on Saturday. He said he would call Monday AM when he could get it inspected and call Honda for parts quotes. He reliably called Monday AM, and apologized that it would take about 1 week because the technician he had that was trained in manual rebuilds was backed up at the moment; he wanted the right tech to do my job. I got the car back when he promised it would be ready. Total cost was less than $900, right at their estimate. (Additionally I had the clutch replaced since they were in there and it was almost due anyway. This was not part of a pushy sales job.) I've owned many cars, done much of my own work, including engine rebuilds, purchased a lot of service from a lot of auto businesses. I felt that the owners (B&J) were very straightforward to deal with, were genuinely honest people, very skilled in the craft, and ran a great operation. I highly recommend them. read more

My 2005 Camry would shudder around 40 MPH under load. After replacing the spark plugs, balancing the wheels, and flushing the transmission, the shudder was still there. Forums on the Internet all pointed to the torque converter as the culprit. Based on very positive Yelp reviews, I called B&J and talked with Alex. A couple of hours after he got the car, he called to say that the transmission was fine and the shudder was coming from bad front axles. They replaced the axles and I got the car back 24 hours later. I have put only 30 miles on the car since then and it appears that the shudder is gone. Without asking, Alex showed me the old axles. Great service, good diagnostics, experienced people, and an honest shop! Highly recommend. read more

By far one of San Jose Best Hidden Gems. looking for an honest and trust worthy company to have auto repair work done, no need to search any further. Alex and Team have far surpassed my expectations. Great Job Guys!!! read more

It looks sketchy at first but it is a great shop. Very fast service my car was only in for 2 days. Friendly staff. And really cheap!!

I recently had problems on my 2001 Dodge Caravan. The not-uncommon issue of the solenoid pack. This shop was very professional, and very reasonable. It turned out that the problem was much more complicated than it first appeared, and B&J dealt with it really well. Car experiences like this can often be a real drag, but B&J dealt with it reasonably and intelligently. Also cool: when I dropped off my car, I had my bike with me to get back home, but it started raining. They gave me a ride home and threw my bike in the back of the truck. Thanks much! I recommend them. read more

Alex who helped me with my Dodge Charger transmission with shuddering... He kept the car to test drive it, didn't notice the shuddering, but recommended shudder guild, which was super cheap and kept the diagnostics cost low... Super friendly and knowledgeable... Thanks again Alex, as it's been two plus months and still running smooth... read more

Our engine light came on and we took our 2002 Dodge Durango to our local mechanic and he said it was a transmission error code that popped up and referred us to B & J Transmissions. He said to ask for Alex and told us he's a great guy and runs an honest shop and that they are reasonably priced. We called and spoke to Alex and made an appointment. We gave Alex the error code and he explained the possible problem and told us what to expect best case and worst case so we knew exactly what we were in for based on the results of the inspection. We called on a Tuesday and they were able to get us scheduled for Thursday morning. We pulled up and it looked very busy and I was concerned if they would be able to get to our car quickly. We dropped it off and about 2 hours later received a call from Alex who let us know they had already inspected the transmission and the problem was fairly minor and would be fixed that day! He quoted us a very fair price and said he would have the work completed in a few hours. I was very impressed from start to finish with B & J's service. They even showed us the bad parts and explained exactly what happed! I'm not sure what other services they offer but if you need transmission work this is the place to take your vehicle. I have done a lot of reviews on products and services over the years and I don't give out a 5 star rating very often. Thanks Alex! Job well done... John Bronner San Jose Ca. read more

My husband, George from NY was very happy with Alex. What he thought was going to be a $2,000 job was $250. Good people!