Drop Off: 7/6/2015 Alright... So I had been calling around looking for someone to rebuild the transmission in my 73 Chevelle. I spoke with a gentleman named Manny over the phone who quoted me $1200 - $1400 (The lowest price Id heard). Manny took the time to explain everything they would do and an estimate. Naturally I stroll on over there and drop my car off. To my surprise, the price included a shift kit and a 1 yr, 12,000 mile warranty. Cant beat that. I'll get my car back in a few days so I will update with the results. They have great customer service tho, Hard to find. Update: 7/10/2015 Just went by to check on the progress of my trans rebuild. To my pleasant surprise they had my trans out and all the bad parts laid out for analysis. They had replaced all the bad parts with newer stronger heat resistant ones (Band and clutches). Upgraded the servo and replaced the torque converter. He said it would be done tonight or tomorrow. Cant wait to test drive. I'll update again after i pick it up. I'm incredibly impressed with the service these folks have provided me. He really walked me thru every part and showed me where the trans failed, what parts he replaced and what upgrades he made. I'm annoying and I know it. I call daily to check up on my car cuz I've been burned in the past. Classic Transmission is a class act and an A+ rated shop in my opinion. Their knowledge and service deserve more than a 5 star yelp review, but this is the least I can do. Thank you gentleman. Update: 7/13/2015 Picked up my car this morning and boy ol' boy am I a happy customer. car shifts firmer than ever before. Manny did a great job on the rebuild. Shift points are perfect for me. Not so harsh it snaps my neck but I can feel the quicker shifts. The TransGo Shift kit Manny put in was just right. The rebuild came with a 1 year parts and labor warranty. Its only day one, but I'm pleased and impressed with the work. I'd recommend them to anyone needing trans work in the San Gabriel Valley. Very reasonable. great customer service, FAST service!!! Best Transmission shop I've ever been to. read more

Brought my Camaro in for a transmission and differential fluid service. Eddie and his dad were great professional, honest, and explained everything clearly. Work was done right and on time with no issues. Definitely recommend. read more

Took my Regal there to diagnosis the problem with my car on referral from regular mechanic. It's literally a Mom and Pop store, rather Pop and son! Eddie, the son, helped me and was great. He knows his trade very well. Was very professional and informative. I would definitely recommend them for your transmission related maintenance. read more

Great work. Very fair pricing. Upfront and direct. Ed and his father had me in and out. Thank you!

10/10 service! Great work, fair pricing! I definitely recommend this transmission shop. I appreciate them for their honesty and all the help with my car. read more

I brought my car in 4 months for a complete transmission rebuild. It broke down again after just 4 months. I dropped the car off for repair and 2 weeks later my car is still sitting in the lot. Edwin the technician keeps kept giving me excuse after excuse as to why the car why not simply repaired. I had my car towed to another facility where is was repaired in 3 days. read more

Edwin took care of my 63 caddy like it was his. I got a full rebuild on my transmission and they gave me the best price. The car shifts smooth through all the gears. So far so good. read more

Classic Transmission - Auto Repair Near Me - Pasadena, California

I recently found this place when I was looking for a mechanic for my car. Eddy checked out my car for free and explained things simply so I could understand (as I'm not the most car-savvy). For the services he was not able to provide, he wrote up a list of recommendations for other mechanics he trusts. He was extremely honest, nice and seemed to know what he was talking about - I would definitely recommend anyone come here (they also do oil changes)! read more

I finally got my 700r4 in my rod , and I needed to adjust the tv cable before I fried my transmission . I drove up and asked if they were able to adjust the cable for me , and they did! I forget the older mans name who helped me , but he was fantastic! He took care of me in less then an hour and also modified the bracket were the cable sits! Things a rocket now! Thanks again guys! read more

Classic Transmission - My hot rod specialist - Auto Repair Near Me - Pasadena, California

Very good energy from consulting with Eddie!! My check engine light went on and I went to get my engine code from the auto store, I asked who they recommended that was good and affordable and they sent me here. While I was there, I asked him about other issues I was worried about with my car and Eddie reassured me that a lot of the things were OK and did not need to be fixed at the moment. It was a very positive feeling because he didn't try to push services on me or upsell me on anything. He was also very honest about cost of materials and labor. He also let me know things I could fix on my own and gave me instructions on how to do that. If you are a woman, you can feel safe going to this place. Often times, being female, we can put off repairs because we don't want to worry about getting overcharged or someone talking to us in a disrespectful manner, but Eddie was super friendly and honest. He even suggested an autobody shop for me to go to since I asked about body work. He said he would call the owner to let him know I was coming and then he actually showed up there himself. It was such a positive experience. With an honest opinion like Eddie, I felt the fear of getting my car service melt away! Definitely, definitely check this place out if you have a check engine issue, transmission problem, or have questions about your car. read more

The service is great, my 1st Ford Crown Victoria Police Intercepter needed a complete overhaul and rebuild. The transmissions on these cars get alot of hard miles,but the rebuild has lasted 30,000 miles. I just dropped off my 2nd Crown Vic with 182,000 miles on it for a transmission tune up. because I know I will get a good deal from these guys. read more

Classic Transmission - Classic Transmissions rebuilt my transmission on a 2002 Police Intercepter that we have used in a dozen movies. - Auto Repair Near Me - Pasadena, California

I was seeking preventive maintenance on 1982 MBZ diesel. I called ahead to screen the place and was given a reasonable price accompanied by courteous attitude. We set an appointment at which time I was greeted and the work commenced. Two man shop; they just do transmissions. They drained old oil, dropped the pan, inspected and showed me a sizable crack in the seal gasket, which explained the underfilled reservoir. No metal shavings. They installed new gasket and a new filter. They did not try to sell me anything extra, they explained every finding, and they stuck to the originally quoted price told to me in my screening phone call. Pleasant experience. I recommend highly. read more

This place is the best. I was referred by a friend's mechanic & was so pleased with the service I received from Eddie & his crew. So nice & helpful. Explained everything & called if the car needed additional services. He secured a brand new transmission for me when they were scarce & installed it in a timely manner. I highly recommend Classic & if I could give them a 100 stars I would! read more

I dont know why it took me so long to write a review for this shop.. I came here on 2 separate occasions (so far) and I definitely recommend coming here if you have car troubles. The first time I came was for an oil change and tire rotation. The price that I was charged here was less than what the Honda dealership across the street used to charge me. The second time I came here was because as I was driving, my car made some weird noises and I had absolutely no idea what the cause of it was. With the help of Eddie and Manny, they were able to figure out that my wheel bearing was the problem. They helped me switch it out. Look no further because this shop has excellent service and does honest work! read more

I looked and looked for a transmission experts and found this place so I decided to try it for the first time. I got Eddie to do the flush and drain for my 2020 Kia Sedona with 36K miles. The ATF was starting to get brown so it was the perfect time to replace some old worn out fluid. Eddie did a fantastic job and I REALLY like his personality and professional was of treating me. I am glad that he replaced my minivan's ATF and after several weeks after going to Classic Transmission my vehicle is running as it should. I really like family owned businesses and I am glad I found and tried Classic Transmission because based on my research by calling other automotive transmission experts they charge more for the same thing so from now I'm recommending this place to my friends and family. read more

I've one been coming to this shop for years Manny and Edwin have always been helpful. Anyone looking for good prices and honest opinions you should come here. Due to Covid-19 the business has been overwhelmed with work so they do what can to get the job done as fast they can, sometimes depending on what part's the car needs it can take long sometimes up to months I took my 2011 bmw 535 minor issues with the steering wheel. Edwin guided me through what the issues were and what needed to be done the pain in the butt was getting the right part. Luckily I had another car but it took 2 months of trying parts lf and off to get the exact part. I've tried myself at the junk yards, online, and car shops. So just keep in mind to maybe have a backup car if you do plan to leave car for repairs. You get what you pay for and these guys never disappoint read more

Classic transmission went above & beyond to help me with my vehicle. Thank you Eddie & Robert!

Had my H1 Hummer transmission serviced here and an axle replaced. I was extreamly happy with the price and the exceptional customer service. They went above and beyond to make sure my vehicle was taken care of. On a side note, I had forgotten to provide the wheel lock for my vehicle and the owner went out of his way to find a wheel lock key that fit my wheels to complete the Job. This customer service is exceptional. read more

As an update, only 8 months later the transmission needs to be completely redone again because of the hilariously poor quality of work done by this location. The place I took it to asked if I tried to fix the transmission myself because it was so bad they assumed it couldn't possibly have been done by a professional. Do not come here. read more

Manny at Classic Transmission saved my butt. My 2000 Honda CR-V's automatic transmission was nearing the end of its life. I really need the use of a car to get to and from my workplaces, but I don't have enormous wads of cash to throw around. I'm also relatively new to the area, so I have very little experience dealing with mechanics around here. Not knowing precisely who to trust, I did as much research as possible before making a decision on who to give my business to. For the job of rebuilding my transmission, I contacted almost a dozen mechanics and received quotes ranging from $1,800 to $3,300. Manny's quote was the $1,800--that included any extra parts he might need to order. A bit of a gamble, I thought, taking it to the person quoting the absolute lowest price, but I went for it. When I dropped off the car, Manny took the time to show me an automatic transmission unit and explain exactly what he may need to do with my car's transmission. He called a few days later with a status update. My transmission was in pretty bad shape, but much to my relief, he stuck with his original quote of $1,800. A couple days later (about a week after giving him the car), he finished the job and surprised me with a $70 discount--that's in addition to the Yelp voucher he honored! The drive feels great now, and his work came with a 1-year warranty. I'll update this review if anything happens with my car's transmission again and need to take it back to Classic. read more

One of the most honest people still today, it's a very hard to find a place like classic transmission , that they are so honest it's unbelievable, these days they are not like any other mechanic that they tell you that need this and that , note I will take my car to this shop and leave, and I know that they are going to fixed right in the first time this is the most professional transmission Doctor that they are thank you very very much for your kindness and honesty. read more

Eddie was thorough on what I needed done. Very knowledgeable, sincere, and genuine. Thank you for everything.

My driver seat got completely stuck when I tried to move it. I could barely drive the car so I took it to the closest car shop near me and I'm glad I brought it here. Eddie really took care of me and gave me a great deal! I couldn't be happier with the service. Check this place out, they won't let you down. Thanks again Eddie for your professional and timely service! read more

Great job! Even though he was busy he was able to fit my car into his schedule and get the job done in a reasonable time! Customer service is really chill. Easy to talk to. read more

My Elantra 2013 collapsed the transmission and I got one, they did the job of changing it in two days. The car was very good. Fair price and friendly and honest treatment. Thanks Manuel and Eddie. read more

Manny does a good job and is very reasonable. I'd go back to this place if I had transmission issues.

Manny and his team are the absolute best. I had a 2001 Ford Escape, and one day first and second gear were totally gone - I had reverse and nothing else. I got the car towed over and they did a complete rebuild on the transmission in less than a week. What's more, they fixed a couple things they noticed in the steering column and shift cable along the way, things I would have never known were a problem (until my car died again!). I can't recommend them highly enough - it's a fantastic shop run by conscientious, kind people. They've got our business as long as we're driving cars! read more