I needed a transmission service and had made an appointment with a dealership. I decided to get a second estimate at CVT which was more reasonable. I went to CVT to talk with the owner, Ed, to get his opinion on a transmission with 210,000 miles on it. After 45 minutes of talking (he was closing when I got there), I asked to make an appointment. Ed said bring the car in the morning and he would get the job done. I cancelled my appointment with the dealership and had Ed do the work and could not be more pleased. read more

The best! Honest quality great communication. My absolute go to and highly recommend.

I agree that Ed is the best!!!! He goes above and beyond and treats you like family. Highly recommend

Super honest and fair! Goes above and beyond! Very knowledgeable as well! Forever will have my business read more

Crown Valley Transmissions - Transmission Repair Near Me - San Clemente, California

Ed's the nicest guy, really listened, then with a 'handshake deal' kind of mentality knocked out the transmission rebuild in less than a week! Convinced me my torque converter was wrong and that cost was already rolled into his estimate. He was spot on and the car feels exactly like I was hoping! Thanks, Ed! read more

Dropped off my truck on a Monday morning for a transmission rebuild and the service was completed by Thursday morning. Highly satisfied.

If you need some transmission work done on your car, Crown Valley transmissions should be your go to place. They are the best! We did considerable research on where to have transmission work done and everything pointed to Crown Valley Transmissions. So happy to have found a place like CVT. They are competent, honest, fair and have their customers best interests in mind. Wish more businesses were like this one. Don't even think about it, take your car to these fantastic people if your are having any transmission issues. I promise you'll be happy with your decision. read more

This is a TRUSTED and reliable business. My dad had classic cars that were very valuable to him serviced here. My brother in law used to have his own auto shop, and now he relies on Crown Valley transmission to service his old Chevy Suburban. So when my clutch had problems. The first business that came into my brother-in-law's head was crown valley transmission. My car was serviced quickly and it was like I got a brand new car back that I had to learn how to drive again. The clutch was so smooth. I didn't realize how bad it was. I got used to driving it, in a very poor state and wow, I can't believe the difference. Our cars are very important and I understand the investment needed to get your car working and to make sure that safety is the number one priority. When I went to pick up my car. There was a few things cosmetically that they wanted to finish before I left. I watched them interact with other people, and I was very very impressed, customer service was exceptional. Thanks Ed I highly recommend this family business. They will take care of you. read more

I came here a few months ago and it was recommended by a friend. I needed a whole new CVT transmission for my Nissan. Didn't try to upsell me on anything, I've been driving the car for a few months now and I haven't had any problems and it seems like this place has the expertise in one specific area which makes it great that they are amazing at fixing and replacing transmissions read more

Wow! Ed and his team are amazing. I belong to a local club of custom car enthusiasts in South Orange County including longstanding members of over nearly 50 years. When I began to discuss my need to upgrade the transmission in my show car they unanimously told me to go see Ed at Crown Valley Transmissions. So I did.....and I couldn't be happier. My 1932 coupe was hand built....so everything is custom. It is not something you can simply look up in a book and order the parts. After a thorough review of my cars powertrain configuration, Ed took the initiative to do the research both online and via telephone until he had identified the precise specifications for my new torque converter and transmission to match the output of my engine configuration. Ed kept me informed all along the way until my parts were ready for installation. Ed is so diligent.... I can't recall ever having to call him back once....he was consistently proactive to make sure that I was informed of the timeline to completion, and comfortable with the cost. In fact the final cost was exactly what he quoted from the beginning with no surprise increases. Needless to say, I picked up my car and it drives like a dream. Smooth acceleration and solid shifts. Ed and his team did an amazing job. I will certainly join our club members in recommending Ed and his team to other car enthusiasts in Orange County and beyond. Thank you again Ed. Jerry B. read more

Crown Valley Transmissions - Transmission Repair Near Me - San Clemente, California

Brought my 350z in to get a JWT Clutch installed. You could tell they knew what they were doing from talking to them. They did a great job, charged a fair price, and I'm definitely coming back for any future services I need. read more

Ed was great to work with. He went above and beyond to make sure I knew what was happening every step of the way. He even fixed a non related issue I was having while the transmission was being replaced. First class!! read more

Trust me when I say this, bring your vehicle here! I recently brought in my 2009 Subaru WRX for a transmission rebuild and clutch replacement. Ed was fantastic, He kept me up-to-date as progress was made on my vehicle, repaired things instead of just buying a new one and charging me for it and was an overall pleasure to work with. The turn around time was quick and the workmanship was awesome! My transmission and clutch feel like they did when I drove the car off of the lot. Thanks Ed!! read more

Do not go anywhere else for transmission work. My wife's Lexus RX350 had the transmission go out at around 110,000 miles. I know, I know, Lexus's aren't supposed to do that, but it did. After looking up reviews online I came across Crown Valley Transmission. They were very honest with me and helped guide me as to what the best option was for solving this issue. We can either replace very expensive parts and hope that it fixes the issue or replace the entire transmission with a brand new factory tranny. We ended up going with the later option. I was surprised that they were able to find a transmission so quickly when the local Lexus dealer had told me it was out of stock. When speaking to Ed, he let me know that he called around and found a dealer in Northern California that had one available. He really went the extra mile to make sure that we had a great experience. The vehicle was ready earlier than expected, and Ed was very patient with us and allowed us to pick it up several days later. Thank you Ed and team. The car has been running like new for the past several months. read more

I needed someone to take a look at the transmission on my 70 Chevelle SS. Its got a Muncie M-22, which in the muscle car world, is a pretty famous/rare kind of trans. I didn't want just any shop taking it out & taking it apart. After looking around on Yelp for a while, I saw that Crown Valley Transmissions had some classic cars reviews on their Yelp page. I emailed Ed & he got right back to me. Fast forward a bit, I drop my car & Ed has his own 64 Chevelle on one of the lifts in his shop. That's a good sign for someone like me who's looking for a shop that knows classic cars. Turns out I needed a bunch of stuff, trans internals, a new clutch & flywheel, etc. I gave Ed the green light & about 10 days later, everything was done. Now here's where you know you've picked the right vendor. That's right, its when something goes wrong. I pick up the car, drive it home & notice the next morning, there's a new leak. I email Ed a few days later & he says, if its the trans, don't worry we'll take care of it. Well, turns out a seal wasn't completely tight. Ed took the trans out, had the seal fixed & got me the car back a few days later. No charge, no hassles, just taking care of business. I now know I've got a place to count on for my classic car transmissions needs & I'd recommend Ed with no reservations. read more

Fair and convenient service was provided to our family. Ed, shop owner, kept in communication so we understood pricing. Our F-150 transmission was a complete rebuild with the complex work done timely and at the agreed price. He went the extra mile for us. Our first time with Crown Valley Transmission and we will be a loyal customer based on the excellent service and pricing. read more

One of the cleanest most well organized shops I have ever been in! Ed is a master and will take care of any transmission problem your having. Highly recommend his shop. read more

Was referred to Crown Valley Transmission by Jays Auto. Ed at CVT is the Best !! Honest, Professional, and Friendly! He kept me updated on the status of my vehicle It is now running great! If I was able to give Crown Valley Transmissions 10 Stars I would. Thanks Ed read more

Absolutely exemplary. I never leave reviews but this kind of customer service is unheard of. Ed turned what was a worrisome and expectedly expensive debacle into not only an easy transaction but honestly a pleasure. In one day my fears of spending thousands of dollars on an older vehicle ended with a beautifully running car for a couple hundred bucks. Do yourself a favor and also support this local GEM. A+++++ read more

Last weekend, the trans on my Hummer H2 imploded. I had it dropped Tuesday morning and it was ready Thursday morning. I definitely appreciate the 2 day turnaround for the transmission replacement. They were also about $400 less than a nearby 5 star competitor. Thanks again, Ed and team. read more

Ed was great and always polite and helpful! I would recommend this place to anyone who needs transmission work. He took my car in right away and replaced my transmission. Car is working great! read more

The transmission failed the day before our family vacation on our primary family mini van - a 2006 Kia Sedona. I was anxious about what to do. Do I sell it and get a new (used) vehicle or do I bite the bullet and pay the costs to have it repaired with the hopes that I won't get ripped off? I'm glad I opted to get it repaired. I was referred to Ed at Crown Valley Transmission by my main mechanic, Carl at Import Specialties. Needless to say Ed did a fine job on the repairs. I highly recommend Crown Valley Transmission. read more

This place has the best reviews. I look forward to the work they will be doing on my cat.

Ed is amazing! He was helpful, kind, and REASONABLE! The dealership wanted way more to fix the same problem. He saved me so much money. So happy to have my car back! Thanks Ed read more

Crown Valley was my 2nd opinion, after my car dealership insisted I needed an entire transmission overhaul, immediately. Ed explained to me that my 1999 Miata is simply showing its age. He told me the odd noises which had concerned me were most likely attributable to parts being more worn or "soft", as he described them. He did not recommend spending money for a new transmission in a car that, absent funny noises in reverse and an occasional delay getting into 1st gear when cold, runs pretty well. He did, of course, tell me to stay attuned to changes and increased or more consistent issues. I drove away feeling richer and, frankly, proud of the care I've taken of my little 2-seater. May she last another year before I need to take her back to Ed. I should also note that each time I called the shop, Ed answered his phone and was both polite & informative. He made me feel like a customer should feel: Respected and taken care of. Thanks, Crown Valley! read more

I recently had my transmission rebuilt by Crown Valley Transmission, and I am so impressed by the above and beyond workmanship and integrity of Ed and his staff. Being about as car mechanics-savvy as a toaster, I am always extremely wary of bringing my car in for repairs unless I have a long-standing relationship with the mechanic. However my regular mechanic sent me here to Crown Valley Transmission when the (previously rebuilt by someone else) transmission conked out, and his recommendation was spot on. I am blown away by the forthright manner of this company. They are one hundred percent on the level and I will absolutely be giving them my business in the future - but not for awhile, because I'm pretty sure this transmission will last me until the car dies completely. Thank you Ed! read more

We just had our transmission rebuilt here by Crown Valley Transmission /Ed and crew. This is the second car that Ed has rebuilt the transmission on for us in the past 10 years. If you want an HONEST, STRAIGHT UP, CLEAN JOB DONE RIGHT than go to Crown Valley Transmission. This is a privately owned shop (Ed and family) not a national chain. Ed will earn your business (as he has earned ours) if you give him a chance. We need to support more small businesses with skills,integrity and character like this in the USA... Great job Ed and crew!!! Thank you. read more

And was highly recommended by my friend/mechanic Colin down at mobil gas station. I bought a used Tahoe, and was extremely nervous that I needed a whole new transmission because of the way it was running. And performed his standard service on my transmission, and it immediately ran like a different truck! I have been back already since then, and I'm more than happy to recommend Ed and his team. Most importantly he is trustworthy! And as we all know that is tough to find, especially in this industry. Keep up the good work! read more

Thank god for people like Ed! My transmission light went on and the car's been acting funny... Ed steered me back towards my general mechanic to approach the troubleshooting from an electrical point of view (bad computers, battery, cables, etc....). Very glad to see he didn't "try to fix it" with unnecessary or illogical repairs. Thanks Ed. No work from your shop today, but that is not the worst news for me :). Your honesty and integrity are much appreciated! read more

Thank you to Ed and Crew! What a great experience! Beyond knowledge, skill, and exemplary customer service, Crown Valley Transmissions literally gave me an improved view of humanity. I think the common view of car repairs is that we are going to be out money and that the best we can hope for is to get back to where we were prior to the problem. Ed exceeded this norm not only in repairing my transmission beyond factory specs, but in making the whole experience enjoyable. read more

My car had transmission problems so I checked in with CVT. They do not work on hybrids, but the owner asked me a bunch of questions and had some great recommendations. His advice saved me thousands of dollars at my Ford dealer. Good customer service for non-clients... there is no better sign than that. read more

Ed was very helpful getting my transmission fixed quickly and at an affordable price. He also helped get other parts of my car (besides my transmission) fixed by proactively working with another repair shop. read more

Absolutely tremendous. I brought my work truck in that needed a torque converter. They quoted me a very fair price and completed the work very quickly. The truck runs excellent now. They remove some of the items extra weight from my truck so it could fit on their lift. They put everything back nice and neater than I brought it in . They went way above and beyond to get me back on the road and making money the next day. When I arrived it was clear that they are transmission experts. All the five star reviews are well earned. The shop is very clean and organized. I would recommend them to everyone. Great communication and excellent service. read more

Ed is the man, 5 stars isn't enough !! god bless that guy, he rebuilt my 1979 Monte Carlo transmission about 8 months ago and did a great job and I couldn't be happier!! He goes above and beyond!! He called me to give me updates on what was going on and car was in and out of there way faster than I thought it would be... thanks again read more

The reviews were right. Just met with Ted for my 1998 Ford Tauras. He was honest and helpful. The price was reasonable for the job, however unfortunately I couldn't afford to fix my transmission. This review is for anyone who needs an honest mechanic's opinion towards their car with transmission problem, I recommend to go to this place. Thanks Ted. read more

I just left Crown Valley Transmission and I can not express how pleased I am with everything. From the phone call of booking the appointment to the service. I must say I have never had an experience quite like it. They offered for me to take the shop car to any appts I had which was very kind of them. I am all about service and your truly get what you pay for. There pricing is beyond fair as well. My truck runs like brand new just off a simple service. Highly recommend this place. The owner said "we treat everyone like family" that statement couldn't have been more accurate. Thank you again !! Huge fan read more

Ed's professional integrity and customer service is beyond compare. Drove in on limp mode after a family road trip. Ed diagnosis was indeed to replace the trans, but rather than just take the service he suggested I go to the dealer and try to see if I could get a replacement under my expired warranty since my mileage was still low. He prepped me on what to expect and helped me make a case to get the dealer to actually go to bat for me with the manufacturer on a transm that warranty had expired. Thanks a million, I won't forget it Ed. I will make sure everyone hears about your amazing shop and stellar service. read more

I have taken my car here several times. The guy that owns the place is so nice. He is super helpful. I feel like I can get an honest estimate everytime and I don't have to worry about anyone taking advantage of me. It's a little far from my house. I live in Orange, but it is worth the drive. Love them........... read more

Not a question in my mind, this place is top notch! We were told by another company that we needed a new transmission. Turns out we didn't. Ed and his crew are the best and just saved me $1200.00 for their honesty. Thanks so much!!! read more

These guys are true professionals. ED was in constant communication with me. He didn't try to sugarcoat things being that I was dealing with an aftermarket warranty company. Ed handled everything and was even done a day and a half early. The shop is very organized which says a lot to me, they are specialist and it shows! I cant say thank you enough! ! read more