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    El Maistro Transmission Service

    4.0 (19 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Auto transmission repair

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    Chris B.

    I've used El Maistro about 5 times in the last 15 years. From a full trans rebuild to a clutch on my BMW to another trans rebuild on my work van to regearing my 4x4 suburban to general service items. I've never received anything but exceptional, reasonably priced....ON TIME (important to me) service. I've also used both locations......Placentia and Santa Ana. Good guys that I have and will continue to recommend without hesitation.

    Kaitlynn P.

    It's always a great experience and great customer service. I highly recommend this auto service to all of my friends and family or to anyone that needs auto services.

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    great job great price i blew my radiator and then had a few coil issues fixed my baby right up and fast Thank you Juan

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    Juan at El Maistro and his crew are dependable and reliable and competitively priced.

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    Transmission Specialist

    Transmission Specialist

    (72 reviews)

    I can't say enough good things about Ed and his team at Transmission Specialist…read more My Ford F-150 suddenly went into limp mode and was stuck in third gear, along with a few other issues. Since my truck was out of warranty, I wasn't sure where to turn. I reached out through Yelp and heard back from Ed almost immediately. He had a good idea of what might be wrong and invited me to bring the truck in for an assessment. After inspecting it, he identified damage (caused by rats) to the transmission wiring harness, which had unfortunately caused internal damage. He walked me through everything clearly and provided a very reasonable estimate for a full rebuild. Throughout the entire process, Ed was easy to communicate with, always professional, and genuinely helpful with his advice. What really stood out was how he went above and beyond after the repair. I was told this type damage might be covered under my comprehensive auto insurance. Ed then took the time to work directly with my insurance company--providing detailed documentation and expert insight. Because of his effort and experience, the claim was approved and the repair ended up being fully covered. That level of service is rare these days. I truly appreciate Ed's honesty, professionalism, and follow-through. He did exactly what he said he would do and then some. I wouldn't hesitate to come back or recommend him to anyone in need of transmission work.

    Ed and his team are very knowledgeable. My solenoid went out and he knew exactly what to do and…read moregave my car within just couple of days. The best thing about him and his team is that they don't cheat like Aamco. Aamco might be a huge company but they suck. Transmission specialist are the best

    Frank's Auto Service

    Frank's Auto Service

    (253 reviews)

    I have brought my girlfriend's SUV to Frank a few times in recent months and wanted to write an…read moreupdate. One visit was to troubleshoot the air conditioning, which was barely cool at best. I was hoping it just needed a Freon recharge. After checking the A/C system, Frank confirmed that the Freon was just low and everything else looked good. Luckily, her older car uses the newer, less expensive Freon. I just hung out while he recharged the system, and it was ready to go about 20 minutes later. The cost was only $150, money well spent to get ice cold air conditioning back. The most recent visit was to troubleshoot a service error code and ABS and brake warning lights. I was hoping this would just be a sensor on one of the wheels, but Frank said it looked like the main ABS ECU unit was faulty. Given the potential cost of the repair, it didn't make sense given the value of the car. I appreciated his honest opinion. He said there was no charge, but I still tipped him for his time because he always takes great care of me. I have tried a few other shops in the area over the years, and had initial good experiences. However, they all eventually gave me an estimate I knew as wrong, or didn't do work they said they did. I've been going to Frank ever since, and trust him 100%. If you need a top notch mechanic, Frank is your guy!

    So glad I found this gem of a business. Frank was super friendly and honest. He took the time to…read moreexplain what was the best route to take care of my car. Pricing is fair for the quality of work and service, will definitely be coming back here.

    Transmission Masters

    Transmission Masters

    (122 reviews)

    I was on vacation 400 miles away from home when my van started bucking whenever I accelerated and…read moreslowed down. I was extremely stressed because dealing with vehicle problems was the last thing I wanted on my mind while trying to enjoy my vacation. I spent some time on Yelp reading reviews for several transmission shops before deciding to call Transmission Masters. One of the reasons I chose them was because they've been in business for more than 48 years and had consistently great reviews. I also like reading the one-star reviews because, let's be honest, you really can't please everyone. I just wanted to find an honest and trustworthy shop. I called and spoke with Ron right before closing time. He took the time to listen to everything I was experiencing, explained what he thought the issue could be, and told me to bring the van in the next morning. Their shop opens at 8:00 AM, but when I arrived around 7:45 AM, they were already there working on vehicles. When I walked in, Ron remembered our conversation from the previous day, which immediately made me feel comfortable. He scanned my van but didn't notice anything unusual. He reset my ECM and another setting, and thankfully that solved the problem. What impressed me the most was that Ron didn't charge me a dime for his time or help, even though I genuinely wanted to give him something for helping me out. I drove all the way from Disneyland back home to Northern California without a single issue afterward. Ron, if you happen to read Yelp reviews, I truly want to say THANK YOU for your time, honesty, and knowledge. You helped turn a very stressful situation into a positive experience, and I sincerely appreciate it.

    My 2017 Chevy Tahoe decided to die at an intersection with no forward gears. Fearing the worst i…read morehad it towed to my regular mechanic. Long story short, they said it was possibly the valve body that need to be replaced and quoted my 1400 to do so. In fact, they said they had to get the part from the dealer and it was non refundable if that wasn't the cause! A quick search brought me to Transmission Masters and after speaking with Ron I decided to have it towed to his shop. It was the right move! It turned out that the valve body needed to be cleaned and the check balls replaced. He completed the work in a few hours and charged me a heck of a lot less of what I was quoted. What an honest man! Shout out to Louis as well. Ron, you will always have my business and telling everyone I know to come see you!

    Full Service Auto & Transmission Repairs - My engine had several leaks and was absolutely filthy and within a week I had a brand new looking engine and no leaks.

    Full Service Auto & Transmission Repairs

    (480 reviews)

    Needed a new fuel pump for my truck. Took it to full service auto and transmission and Francis had…read moremy truck fixed and back to me the same day at a very reasonable price I will definitely use Francis for all my repair needs in the future. Cheryl

    On April 3, 2026, I dropped my car off at Full Service Auto & Transmission Repairs for what should…read morehave been a simple repair -- replacing the skid plate. I found Francis through an online search because of the many positive reviews, and during our first interaction he was friendly, professional, and seemed very knowledgeable. He ordered the part directly from Acura and quoted me a fair price. My car was ready the following day, but when I arrived to pick it up, Francis informed me that my vehicle had been involved in an accident while in his care. He explained that another driver had been speeding through the parking lot and crashed into him. He gave me the other driver's information, and I contacted him immediately. The other driver gave a very different version of events. He stated that he was backing out of a parking space and did not see Francis. He also told me that Francis provided his driver's license information but refused to share insurance information. Now, more than a month later, I still have a damaged vehicle and have not received insurance information from Francis despite multiple phone calls, text messages, and outreach from Mercury Insurance. I trusted this shop to take care of my car, not return it to me in worse condition and leave me responsible for a $500 deductible. What has been most disappointing is the lack of accountability and urgency. Francis acted as though this situation was not a major concern and repeatedly assured me that the other driver would "take care of it," which has not happened. According to the other driver, Francis even asked him to change the story about what happened. I chose this business because of its strong reviews and the image Francis presents, but my experience has been extremely stressful and disappointing. I believe customers deserve honesty, transparency, and responsibility when their vehicle is in someone else's care.

    El Maistro Transmission Service - transmissionrepair - Updated May 2026

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