This review is long overdue, but I've been so busy with work that I'm only now getting around to…read moreit. I wanted to make sure I followed up because I know my review will mean something for this business. I brought my classic Toyota Land Cruiser to Nayarit Transmission in East Oakland for a transmission fluid change. From the start, I felt at ease. Yes, there's a security dog on-site, but the way the owner treats him says everything!he's clearly part of the family, not just for show. As someone who loves dogs, I really respected that. The owner walked me through the whole process, explained why a higher-quality filter gasket was worth it (and he was right the one I had wasn't great), and even saved the old fluid to show the work was done right. He got the job done faster than I expected and at a more-than-fair price. This shop is built on honesty, hard work, and family values. In today's world, that's rare. I highly recommend Nayarit Transmission if you want quality work and someone you can truly trust with your car.

I came to Nayarit because another mechanic at a different shop said my transmission on my 2015…read moreNissan Rogue was damaged and they don't deal with replacing transmissions. A quick perusal of Reddit revealed that Nissan Rogues from this time period were notorious for major problems with the CVT transmissions and there was no fix apart from replacement. I am always a bit terrified of dealing with mechanics because I realize how vulnerable I am to having to trust the expertise of a complete stranger and I have no real independent way of verifying that I am not being taken for a ride. I was fully expecting having to shell out $7000 or more. So, when I rolled up into Nayarit, I was greeted my Marcos. He was friendly and welcoming, and fully explained the history of problems with Nissan Rogue transmissions and why they generally have to be replaced. But he said he wouldn't know for sure until he did a full diagnostic. So, I left my vehicle with him, fully expecting the worse. So, I was quite surprised when Marcos called me and said that perhaps my problem was not my transmission, but instead the transfer case that is attached to the transmission. The transfer case, well, transfers power, between the front and rear axles for all wheel drive. Marcos explained that replacing the transfer case, which is a third of the cost of replacing the transmission, might fix the problem. But he warned me that, sometimes, after replacing the transfer case, they realize the transmission still needs to be replaced. I was cautiously hopeful, but still prepared for the worst. In just two days, Marcos replaced the transfer case, did a full tune-up of the existing transmission, as well as some other severely needed maintenance, and turned my vehicle over to me working perfectly. No need for a new transmission! What??!!? Marcos could have told me I needed a new transmission, and I would have believed him. It is extremely evident that Marcos is extraordinarily trustworthy - he will do a careful diagnostic review of your vehicle, carefully explain exactly what is wrong based on his expertise and experience, and will only repair or replace what is necessary. The cost of his work is very fairly priced. He works fast. He takes great pride in the high quality of his work. He has integrity. What more could you possibly hope for? Thank you, Marcos. You are awesome!

Detail. Competence. Helpful tone…read more Good explanation of the services and options. Fair and transparent pricing. Reputable.

Although I appreciate that they didn't charge a diagnostic fee, I'm really disappointed with my…read moreexperience. I brought my car in due to an intermittent gear slipping issue, which I had already traced to a solenoid problem--a very common issue with my Pontiac G6. The symptoms only occurred twice, very briefly. My check engine light came on both times but turned off on its own. I was still able to drive the car on the freeway at full speed with no issues. The problem only showed up during city stop-and-go traffic. I specifically asked if they could just replace the solenoid, and was told no. Instead, I was told I "only had gears 1 and 2" and that I'd need a $4,800 transmission rebuild--which is objectively false, as I literally drove the car 70+ mph on the freeway both before and after leaving the shop. My engine light was off before coming to the shop, turned on once at the shop, then turned back off shortly after leaving. There is no way my car had only gears 1 & 2 I know what that feels like as it happened twice briefly. So to say this to me is insane. Mind you wouldn't have been able to go more than 25 with out the car struggling they must have assumed I don't know a thing about cars. Possibly because I'm a woman and I went alone. They also claimed the solenoid was too difficult to access without replacing the computer and warned me about my car's mileage, as if that meant it wasn't worth fixing. But then, on my way out, they admitted it's a "really great car" and "this is the only issue." It felt manipulative. I decided to trust my gut, went to a different shop, and had the solenoid replaced--and now my car runs perfectly fine. No rebuild needed. If I hadn't known what I was talking about, they would've gladly let me spend thousands on a completely unnecessary repair. Trust yourself. Do your research. Don't let fear-based upselling push you into something you don't need. Also from reading the reviews it sounds like the routinely tell their customers they need a rebuild and successfully do the rebuild. (more than likely something very easily replaceable) However a good transmission shop doesn't just rebuild, they properly and honestly diagnose and repair. He also tried selling me cars on the way out. Notice how he hasn't replied to this yelp review and also told me he feels bad for me in the text? Very unprofessional I don't need your pitty I needed honesty which I didn't get from this shop. He also told me don't buy a used car you can't guarantee you won't have problems it's best if you fix this one with us. Also told me not to go to another shop because id want a local shop lol

Alan was great. We had a major problem diagnosed by…read moreanother shop and were looking for a competitive bid for the repair. The issue wasn't related to the transmission but required the transmission to be removed. When I asked Alan if he could do the work he said yes. His estimate was almost a third lower than the quote from the other shop. He first verified the problem did exist and then we had him repair the car. The work only took a day and we were back on the road. I definitely recommend Kwik Shift, Good folks to work with. Phil

They were amazing!! Everyone else wanted to put a full transmission in my car instead of just…read morereplacing the torque converter. They saved me thousands of dollars by replacing just my torque converter. It's like the car is brand new all over again.

"Top notch shop" is all I can say. Came by with an issue with slow shifting on my 2016 Ford Edge…read more Kim checked things out on the computer at no charge and got negative results for any issues with the transmission. I had him do a drain and fill, it was time(40,000 miles). It was 2 1/2 qts low on trans fluid, which could have caused the issue. He did that service as well as a needed oil change then took it on a test drive up the hill to Castro Valley which didn't turn up any issues either. How thorough can you be. A very friendly, honest, and trustworthy person, and with more than reasonable pricing. He used strictly Motocraft part and oil. You can't go wrong with Kim and Colosseum Transmission. 14074 Washington Ave, San Leandro 510 390 0003 510 569 3590 Thanks again my friend, Rick Olivero

Came in for a transmission drain and fill and they didn't try to upsell me or pressure me into…read moreanything extra. Explained everything clearly, did exactly what I asked, and even cleared my codes after. Honest shop and I appreciate that a lot he is also very kind and fast !

Today I had a good fortune of reaching out to Kevin Yuen to find out if he had availability for an…read morealignment for my car. The price was right he was very close to where I had bought my tires and it took less time than estimated. He shared the report with me afterwards, showing how the wheels were adjusted, and also consulted with me on the repair to a takeoff that I had kept after replacing my four tires. He suggested an approach and off I went, successfully getting warranty coverage for that particular item. He's a very kind man and a very fair price for service done same day without an appointment.

Kevin the Owner is a Pleasure to deal with!!!!…read more His Prices are usually Right on Track with the Bay Area prices for Repairs and Parts!!! Kevin is a Journeyman Mechanic!!! I have had Kevin work on my vehicles numerous times!!!! He has replaced Timing Belts , Water Pumps , Radiators, Hoses, CV Joints , Axles and CV Boots !!!! Kevin runs a Straight Forward shop!!! Kevin also warranty's his Work!!!! I'm a Baller On A Budget so I Shop around!!! This is a Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!

Requested a quote for a transmission on a 2002 Honda Accord that was slipping badly, they got back…read moreto me in about 15 minutes with a general price and a few more questions - speedy replies are a plus, especially when I need the car to commute for work. I asked if I can come in ASAP and the guy I was talking to, I believe his name is Hasib, said to drop by anytime. I came by after work, Friday 4:30PM. I settled on getting one of their already-rebuilt transmissions installed, as long as I give them the current beat-up one that was already on my car, I said yes of course because what will I do with a bad transmission sitting in my garage lol My car was ready Sunday afternoon, ready to go to work for Monday. I've only driven it today, and there is a night and day difference, it feels like a new car! No more slipping accompanied with the screeching grinding...thank god. I've already recommended these to the people at work who have heard how my car used to sound, downside is they only work on Honda's currently, but they did mention once they start growing they will expand into other brands of cars. Will definitely be using them again if myself or family needs work, luckily half our cars are Honda! Really glad I found this shop, I did find out its family owned and operated, a father and his two sons, starting up a business on what they enjoy doing, and doing a Hell of a good job at the same time. Thanks for the help, guys!

My 2006 Acura TL broke down while I was driving on free way. Following week I started shopping…read morearound for a transmission replacement. I called a few places and the estimate given to me is costing more than the value of my car. I found Pristine Transmission on Craigslist. I spoke to the owner over the phone twice and I visited the shop twice. I was able to meet the owner on my second visit. His name is Rasul. Every review that I read has his name wrong. Rasul explained to me why Honda/Acura transmission would fail after certain mileage. He actually had a few transmissions sitting on the work bench and he explained to me how he rebuilds transmission. I am 100% sold at that time. When I picked up my car, Rasul told me that he replaced one of the engine mount because he noticed the one near the back was crack. He also attempt to rotate the tires but found out all four tires where the inner edge is peeling and advised me to take them back to the tire shop. There is no cost to me for the extra work. I waited two weeks before writing this review. Just want to say - thank you.

I had one of the best customer service experiences I've had in a long time at Doral Auto Repair…read more Before even coming in, John was incredibly helpful over the phone. After I told him my make and model, he suggested I pick up a replacement headlight bulb just in case and told me to come in anytime--no appointment needed. When I arrived, he immediately came out, had me open the hood, and took a look on the spot. Within less than 3 minutes, he had the new bulb installed and working perfectly. What really stood out was what happened next--I asked how much I owed him, and he told me there was no charge. That level of honesty and kindness is rare these days. John didn't try to upsell me, didn't waste my time, and didn't treat a small job like it wasn't worth his attention. He handled it with professionalism, efficiency, and genuine care. Because of that, Doral Auto Repair has earned my trust. The next time I need any work done on my car, this is exactly where I'm going. Highly recommend.

Rating: (1 Star) I…read moreused Yelp's "Get a Quote" feature expecting a straightforward price estimate. Instead of receiving a quote, I got what appeared to be an automated response telling me to "come in." The message looked scripted and didn't address the request for pricing at all. After I replied again asking for the quote Yelp indicates businesses will provide, the same scripted response was essentially copied and pasted back to me. Only after pushing further did I receive what seemed like a more direct reply stating that their insurance does not allow customer-supplied parts due to liability concerns, followed by a note that they offer a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty. That explanation would have been fine if it had been stated clearly from the beginning, instead of sending automated responses that avoided the actual request. Consumer Education: When repair shops purchase parts, they typically buy them at wholesale cost and then apply their own markup in addition to the shop's labor rate. There's nothing inherently wrong with making a profit--every business should. However, when customers ask for a quote while supplying their own parts, it can reduce that margin. Based on more than 20 years in automotive retail management and sales, my personal conclusion is that some shops simply prefer not to quote jobs where their parts markup isn't included. The bigger issue here is the Yelp listing itself. Yelp allows customers to input the vehicle, describe the work needed, and press "Get a Quote." If a shop isn't willing to provide quotes--or only wants customers to come in--then that option probably shouldn't appear on their listing, because it creates a misleading expectation for consumers trying to comparison shop first.

I needed a pre purchase inspection for the Castro Valley area where the car I was looking to…read morepurchase was located. Omar responded first and was very informative communicating through messaging. He honored his price match policy and we scheduled the appt. I met Omar the day of the appointment and he quickly got the truck up on the rack. I received a comprehensive inspection report and he thoroughly walked me through the report. I really appreciated Omar's customer service. I highly recommend his shop! Thank you Omar!

I went to my dealership an a transmission shop who both said only cure is a transmission rebuild…read morefor over 4000 dollars . When I went to stress free they said that they may be able to fix it with a transmission solution for 700 but couldn't guarantee it I asked if it will make the slipping worse they said no an it's worth a try which i agreed since the price was so expensive to rebuild the transmission. They took 3 hours an my 2020 Palisades is running great no more slipping thanks Stess free you guys are great

Every person over there is very professional, makes you feel comfortable, and is straightforward…read moreabout everything you need! I went there for transmission fluid change and they took care of it at a fair price! I would definitely go back for any auto needs!

My Toyota Prius hybrid system failed on my way to work and luckily found Javier's shop! He and his…read moreteam helped push my car into the shop after the tow truck left it on the street. Having a car breakdown is a little scary for someone that doesn't know anything about mechanics, but he was very patient and kind in telling me what steps he was going to take with my vehicle. He ran a diagnosis to gauge what the root issue was and shared the information with my fiancé and I so that we can make decisions on what to do. I appreciated his knowledge, connections, and overall trusting presence. Would we go back to J&J? Definitely!

After all that complaining.. my transmission lasted another 6 years after getting it done at…read moreBryan's Transmission. It was like having a new car, but your favorite car, brought back to life. So for that I thank you George. After 6 years my transmission went out again. 100miles from home on a vacation trip. Wife said it was time to buy a new car. So after going to the ford dealership we looked at the 2023 ford explorer, they wanted $52,000 and $775 month for 60months. I was like he'll NO.. I looked up Bryants transmission, the relocated to the East Bay. I called George and was quoted basically the same price i paid 6 years prior. With a new radiator and transmission kit under $4,000. Was way worth it. Better than a new car. Thank you George. You guys go see George at Bryant's transmission. My car was a Honda Pilot 2006. 5 star

If you like deceitful mechanics a shotty work this is the place !…read moreI took a 4x4 in to have gears and carrier installed in front axle, George made a verbal agreement for $2100 When I went to pick up van, George stated on phone that an $200 extra labor cost was added (This was not authorized). I showed up and paid the full amount thinking the job was done professionally. This is when I noticed the ABS light was on. I looked to see if they forgot to plug some thing in, then I noticed the dust seals were not new and one was cut and glued into place to conceal their work. I realized they were trying to cover something up, I then went to the office to point it out to Ed (mechanic) , who admitted that they tried to reset the light. I demanded they fix the problem with the ABS light and left them to it. They did not fix the problem after installing a new part and said I had to go to a specialist to get it fixed. George then wrote in a work order that they would pay to have it fixed. Another shop had to fix the ABS light problem, then I sent the invoice to George at Bryant Transmission Center. They then refused to honor it. I called George to try to work this out, he refused to take any responsibility for misrepresenting his work and additionally installing old and damaged parts. Bottom line is, they did some ok work and some sleezeball stuff that they tried to cover up. I also found out at they weren't licensed on top of everything (by BAR). So lying to customers is their thing, from the fake "ATRA Golden Rule Warranty" on their web page (I checked, they are not a member), to "we didn't damage that", to "we wont pay for our incompetence".