A job well done at a reasonable price. Aldo is fair and honest and cares about his customers. After completing a large (to me) repair, I noticed a slight noise. He had me stop by same day and made the adjustment, no charge! read more

The person answering the phone was rude because after he told me he doesn't service BMWs I was in the middle of a asking him what cars does he service since I have a Toyota that needs servicing and he hung up on me. I called him again and he answered and as I was asking the question, he hung up on me again. Pretty messed up coming from somebody who is in need of help. read more

Update: I got a call from Aldo earlier today that my truck would done and ready to be picked up at 4:30. Prior to today, Aldo kept in touch with me throughout the whole process and repairs. He made sure I understood what was being replaced and how long it would take to secure the parts and start the rebuild on my differential. The price was stellar and way more reasonable than my local Frontier Ford-- Aldo is honest and didn't eye gouge me. Fast forward to the day of the pick up, I arrived a little earlier than expected and checked in. Aldo told me what was done to the truck and took me for a test drive around the block, explaining to me what happened and how it broke. Then he told me about the whole break in process and to take it easy for the first 25 miles and then the next 25 miles and to see him after my 500 mile break in, so he can replace the fluids. We arrived back to his shop and he made sure I was well hydrated with a cold bottled water and I paid, but not before I was out the door, Aldo showed me around his shop and told me to bring my truck back if I have any other problems with it. Thank you for the awesome work, Aldo and team! read more

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Shout out to Aldo for taking care of my trucks differential. The professionalism and the turn around time was as expected. I don't post about much and I definitely needed to post about theirs. Thank you and your team Aldo for the wonderful experience and peace of mind. read more

Gearmaster - Auto Repair Near Me - San Jose, California

Aldo is very knowledgeable and actually fixed a possibly expensive repair on my vehicle. Offered an suggestion to a potential transmission replacement and found the actual problem. He also suggested a very good mechanical repair shop for a sensor problem. I will bring my vehicle to this shop if they can fix the issue, I'm more than happy to drive a little farther to get a AAA RATED SHOP! Very happy with this shop and the friendly service ! read more

Amazing service from a highly skilled team. The issue I was having was immediately identified and I was able to get squeezed into their schedule to have the repair done the following day. The vehicle runs great! Thank you! read more

Had my rear end done by Aldo at Gearmaster. At the time my truck was there, the tag from my license plate was stolen. Aldo did not want to take any responsibility for what happened while my truck was in his shop. The work that was done was great and not complaining about that but Overall, if you plan to take your vehicle here to get work done, make sure you take pictures of your car because something might get stolen there and they will not take responsibility for it ! read more

I had the rear end of my Astro rebuilt by Gearmaster with new gears and a lsd. Aldo is a pro. He's probably forgotten more than most people know. An absolute professional and nice guy. The work was done on time and right the first time. After dealing with him, I won't go anywhere else. read more

Aldo at gear masters is the man, I've blown up so many differentials and upgraded alot over the last few years. Almost always there for me when I need him. Knocks it out. Does it once. Does it right! Recently he just built a aftermarket dana 44 front housing with an air locker and chromoly shafts for me. Did a great job as usual. Do yourself a favor and go to gear master! read more

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Aldo is the man, Gearmaster did me right. Tranny went out on my truck and dealer wanted over $13k to replace it as well as do some other recommended services. Gearmaster did all that and more and saved me half that cost. Aldo is honest straight up and turn around was fast. Highly recommend him and his shop to anyone needing transmission or related work. Thank you so much, got my baby back and she runs smooth like butter. read more

Aldo at Gearmaster is second to none. AWESOME customer service. He knows transmissions and drivetrain. He's been in the business for decades and is familiar with transmissions ranging from your typical 4 cylinder auto you'd find in a Nissan or Toyota....all the way up to 1000 hp restomod classic cars to big wheel rock crawlers. I work on my own cars and I've sent him regular transmissions as well as high horsepower transmissions. Always exceeded my expectations. He definitely knows his stuff. But what truly sets him apart is he's a cool guy. There are plenty of mechanics out there. Some know their stuff but are jerks. Others prey on people's ignorance and are scandalous. Some are nice but will break your car. Aldo is the exact opposite. He'll give you the best price, be kind, do awesome work, and get it done quickly. If you're looking at this review, then you're shopping for a transmission guy. Look no further, you've found the guy! read more

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Aldo when I had my 2014 Chevy equinox towed to him after being told by another mechanic that it needed a new transmission. The first thing Aldo noticed was that my tires were not all the same size (which I never noticed). He got out a tape measure & showed me and explained to me why it was so important & all the damage it can cause - no other mechanic had ever noticed it or bothered to tell me the issues it could cause - right then & there I knew I was at the right place! We went over all the issues my car had been having & he said he'd take a look and he let me know - about 2 hours later he called me to let me know my transmission didn't need to be replaced but some other things did - I was so grateful considering the other mechanic wanted to charge me 6k to fix a transmission that didn't even need to be fixed. Thankfully Aldo is as honest as everyone says he is & as a single mother who has no mechanic knowledge that's so important 59 me because finding an honest mechanic is so hard now a days but Aldo is definitely one of the rare few honest ones left who is in it for all the right reasons & for that I m grateful & will only be bringing my equinox to his shop from now on - thank you Aldo for York wisdom, honesty & integrity - it's so very appreciated read more

Great service! Aldo provided great customer service. He fixed a broken gear shifter and checked out and serviced my transmission after I made a mistake while driving. Fast forward six months later, the linkage unexpectedly broke and Aldo fixed it right away and gave me a great price. Would recommend taking any vehicle here, Aldo knows his stuff you'll be in good hands! read more

Rear Differential Howling, Denali full time 4 Wheel Drive, tested with Aldo, confirm tear down was needed.called me said both front and rear need repairs. He repaired both and gave me Worn Parts to review. Great Service and Offered Me A Veterans Discount. really enjoyed meeting Him and Sharing Some Life's Experiences with Him. Thanks Ado, Great Service on My Rig. read more

Aldo is the man!! A few transmissions and rear ends done by him and everytime it comes out great! I don't bother going anywhere else cause quality work and honesty goes along way . Thanks again man read more

Called back after a 1 plus year wait from COVID and the owner Aldo honored the price quoted pre-covid , the work was fast and excellent , I highly recommend Gearmaster . They installed 4:10 gears in my 2000 Ford F150 replacing the 3:31 gears that made the 4.2 V-6 with the Mazda 5 speed a real pain to drive with my camper on it . It helped so much and was a noticeable difference the minute I drove out the parking lot . Can hardly wait to drive the 500 miles to replace the gear oil and get the camper back on ! Thanks Guys !!! read more

Definition of a crook! I took Aldo my 2014 Chevy Impala back in November of 2021 to rebuild my transmission. First red flag should have been when every time he gave me a date that my car would be ready I would have to call him only to find out that he will need to keep it another day or 2. He ended up keeping my car for a month when I dropped it off in November. (Side Note: I was told it would only take about a week.) Well once I finally got my car back it road good for MAYBE a week and I was calling him back . He kept the car another week. Got my car back and I started having the same problems again and so I called him back again. This went on until about April of 2022. Now I'm back having the same exact problem again but this time I'm not taking back to Aldo I don't care if it is under warranty. I don't trust him at all!!! read more

I wanted to upgrade the differential on my miata from the factory to a limited slip differential, which involved modifying the original casing and some other parts. Aldo and his team were able to do this when other shops said it was too difficult, and they did it in a day and a half! Responsive, professional, and highly competent team with fair prices. read more

I had them put a posi unit on my truck they had the truck finished in a day if you need any differential work done come here I highly recommend them. read more

Long overdue but very necessary - this place is the go to for gear workings and rebuilds. Aldo and his crew are the ideal place and staff if you're in the need for any solid gear repair. I've been going to aldo for about 3 years now and have taken all of my gear jobs to him. 2 of my own cars, referred friends, and the other my lady's car for a new clutch on her stick shift Accord. His shop is clean and tidy(says a lot about quality and efficiency IMO) and his staff always keeps you up to date. Aside from that Aldo as a person and business owner is a solid guy. Always approachable and will ensure to give you all the available options to you, also things that can be changed that are worn or will need work in the future since they're the i.e. seals, bearings, etc. No pressure but is always nice to know what's needed without the pressure of feelings inclined to get the work done. That's what a good shop does. On my 2 door he rebuilt the transfer to new standard and the outer casing was brand new. This was after calling their shop, before that I called 5 other shops all of which had a far out wait and wanted to charge me basically the price of a new transmission...for a xfer case job! His price was under what the competitors wanted which initially made me leery if Im being honest but so happy I went with his shop. That started my relationship taking all of our cars to these guys. With a 3 inch lift on my ride, which is clean as is, it gave the underside that even nicer new look to go along with the smooth shifts. I've also had him rebuild the tranny for one of my cars to have it running as close to new from the factory as possible. Great price quoted and in great time. Overall, in life you should always have a good dr, a good dentist, a good mechanic(and a great Gear guy :-) ) etc. and this place is that. Thanks Aldo! read more

Aldo and his team are amazing! We first came to him when the transmission in our camper van started slipping. He was quick, fair priced and explained every step of the process. I'll be bringing all of my cars to gearmaster in the future if the time comes. read more

Best place in town! My transmission went out while driving home on Saturday (12/14/20), called Aldo at Gearmaster Monday morning and told me I could get it towed there and I was able to drop it off before they closed. The next day he called me with what needed to be done to the transmission and some options about doing a gear change. My truck had 3.42's and he recommended 4.56's because I have 35's. He was able to turn around the truck in a couple days right before Christmas! Not only does it feel like a new truck but doing the gear change gave my truck the power back to be able to tow like stock. If you are thinking about changing the gears in the differential to accommodate for larger or smaller tire size just do it. I wish I would of done it when I bought the truck that's how much of a difference it makes. Come see Aldo at Gearmaster! read more

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The Transmission on my car went out quick and with very little warning. I searched around and received a diagnostic from another shop, and the price was way too much. I found Gearmasters and Aldo was able to give to ballpark a price over the phone for rebuild. They had my car done within a couple days from the time they started working on it. Aldo is a straight shooter and kept me informed the whole time. We decided to rebuild and use factory OEM parts, this was my decision, Overall I am very happy with the work by Gearmasters. My car is running smooth and I saved almost 2k. Highly recommend for any and all transmission work. read more

My second time and they still are as good as the first time. Second time using Gearmaster to have another classic cars rear gears changed out. They did an amazing job, payed attention to detail and treated me like I was their only customer, so basically great customer care. I'll keep using them and no one else when it comes to rearend work and transmission work. Thanks Aldo and crew!! read more

I took my Honda in when the clutch went out, and Aldo came highly recommended. We have now taken multiple vehicles here. I was immediately impressed with the staff, the shop and the service. This held up throughout the rest of the process during my first experience here, as everything was communicated well and I always knew what was going on, what to expect, etc. They take so much pride in their work, and making sure it is done right (to their high standards.) Sometimes this means taking extra time and not rushing- which I completely understand and appreciate, especially if it means having something done extremely well. The quality of work is high, and they are transparent and communicative throughout the whole process. I highly recommend Gearmaster, and will continue to take our vehicles here. read more

Aldo at Gearmaster is amazing! I would recommend this shop whole heartedly any day of the week. They are reliable, fair priced, and most importantly are respectful to their clients. My rebuilt transmission runs beautifully, better then it has ever ran in years!!! If your looking for quality mechanics, this is your spot! Thank you Aldo and your team!!! read more

The owner of the place, Aldo, is very trustworthy, respectful, and friendly person. I had a problem with rear differentials, and Aldo professionally assessed the situation and agreed to fix it by the end of the next day. The quote was fair - he gave a reasonable flat rate and didn't try to play the game of leaving it open-ended to have a room to charge more. It seems like he is very thorough and meticulous when fixing a car. Aldo also painted the differential cover box, which was a nice touch. If honesty and transparency are the main factors for you when choosing a mechanic, I'd highly recommend Aldo. His office is really bad ass - beautiful old school design with cool installations. The team of guys that work on cars is also respectful and polite. I saw quite a few old collectible cars that people trust Aldo with, which shows how knowledgeable he is. read more

My 1995 Nissan 240SX needed its manual transmission rebuilt and clutch replaced and they got it done with a quick turn around time. I was in a hurry to get it back and they got it to me way quicker than any other shop I could have imagined would have. If you have any gear job to get done and need reliable and quick work, give the guys at Gearmaster a holler. read more

Have to give it to Aldo for being honest and straight forward. I was convinced that my car needed a new driveshaft or maybe something significant in the transmission but he convinced me otherwise. Taking his advice into account, I was able to find a specialized European shop that determined that a TSB transmission was outstanding and that resolved my issue. Thanks Aldo! read more

I recently did a search for a transmission shop and Gearmaster was the first shop that came up and with the best reviews. I was recently told by another mechanic that I needed a transmission so I called Gearmaster and spoke with Dave, he told me to bring my truck by and that they would take a look for free and let me know if I needed a transmission. The first thing I noticed was how clean and well put together this shop is. Not only are they courteous they are extremely professional while still letting you know that you are important. I met Aldo the owner of the shop and he is a breath of fresh air in an industry where I have had some recent bad dealings. I found out that the previous mechanic was wrong and have my parts on order and it worked out to be a mere fraction of what I thought I would have to spend! I would highly recommend this shop not only because they are professional but they are honest and do their work with integrity and that by far is an amazing thing nowadays! Okay, I felt that I needed to update this; Since having the original work done I noticed a couple more issues and I am currently having more done and just want to say that not only is the shop patient with you but they really do their job. I have never been to a mechanic that was so proactive. This shop does not have you replace things you do not need they address the serious problems first. I am so very thankful that I found this shop on Yelp and took a chance in going there. Honestly, there doesn't seem to be anything that this shop can't do or help you with. They are a wealth of information and knowledge! Thank you Aldo & Dave!!! read more

Gearmaster - Auto Repair Near Me - San Jose, California

My 1994 Nissan Quest van has 125,000 miles on it. It was having a lot of trouble reaching freeway speeds, and I thought that I would need to buy a new transmission, a new engine, or perhaps a new van. None of these were appealing options. Based on the praise he got in Yelp, I went to see Aldo at Gearmaster. Aldo carefully tested the car, and concluded that both the transmission and the engine were OK. As he put it, the main thing this old friend needed was some basic TLC. The car got a super tuneup, brakes, electrical shorts that had not been properly repaired before got fixed, and a throttle sensor was replaced. In less than two days, we were test driving a van that performed the way I remembered it 14 years ago. I was very impressed by Aldo's honesty, knowledge, professionalism and kindness. He runs a first class operation. Sadly, many other people will gladly sell you an expensive transmission, and if your car is in a state like mine was, that will just not help. I recommend Gearmaster very highly, and urge you to give Aldo an opportunty to earn your business. I think you will be glad you did. read more

Deserves a Zero star, called Aldo multiple times to set up an appointment to diagnose the transfer case on my jeep. He said come on Monday so Mondays here and call him in again to let him know im towing my jeep but then he's like im with a customer ill call you back. An hour later no call and i already had booked the tow so I get there and hes not there. The staff told me he'll be there shortly. after some time he shows up all and complaining about me bring the jeep when clearly he told me. Im obviously not going to leave my jeep in the hands of an untrustworthy person. But i went back to talk to them and see if maybe he could do it another day but he just starts ranting "I don't need this here, I got a bunch of family problems" If you have family problems why are you bringing it to your business and disrespecting customers. This place does not deserve any business. long story short- Avoid this place at all costs because this place is a scam. By the way... Im waiting for the reply and bend the truth to make them seem innocent. The negative reviews are real on yelp and speak for themselve read more

I had my guys go to this shop. To fix my truck they fixed it in a day. And did a inspection on the truck. Later that day we saw oil dripping. They didn't put the cap back on the transfer case. And now all of a sudden my transmission is leaking oil everywhere. How ironic I have all these problems. When I didn't have a problem before. I would never go back there. Looking for an honest mechanic shop please help read more

These guys fixed my 2004 Dodge ram with a good differential rebuild My truck was making a high pitched noise and only at speeds of around 50 mph and also a (turbine like) humming noise when coming to a stop. I was pretty sure my differential was bad which ended up being the case. They did a full differential rebuild and the trucks been running great for a year now. I waited a while to leave this review and I'm very happy with gear masters work. I will return for future work when needed. A big thanks to Aldo and the techs at Gearmaster! read more

I had taken my 1993 k3500 truck in because the transmission was shot. Aldo did a great job. Great communication and detailed explanations. Great job!! read more

Fixed! My 2011 Jeep Wrangler wasn't shifting properly. I was dreading to take it to Chrysler Dealers, because both of the Santa Clara dealer shops are useless. So I found Gear Masters on Yelp, which was the highest rated. First impression: clean and organized shop. The gentleman I worked with, Aldo, was awake and quick and accepted the car even though I came in 10min before closing. He checked it out and 'accidentally' fixed the problem having applied what was essentially a software reset during his inspection. Even though he ended up not recommending a repair service, we decided to pay him for an hour work since he did fix the thing after all. In conclusion, if you have a transmission problem, definitely check these guys out. read more

Brought my Ford Raptor here after my dealer's shop messed up on a pinion seal job that was performed under warranty. This ultimately destroyed the pinion bearing, resulting in my diff needing all new internals. Aldo was very accommodating and did a thorough root cause analysis, which I was then able to take back to the originating dealer for a full reimbursement of the cost. Aldo and his team are true professionals and I wouldn't hesitate to bring any of my vehicles to them in the future. read more

Incredible service at an honest price. I'll be bringing my truck exclusively here for years to come and recommending to friends in need. Thank you Gearmaster for your help and transparency! read more

Great service! Aldo is very trustworthy and honest. Got my transmission serviced here twice-- no complaints:)

I was referred to this place by my mechanic and he said I might need a transmission flush. My car was driving fine but no work was done on it for at least 50k miles. So I decided to give this place a try. Aldo managed to schedule me into his extremely busy calendar. He took my car out for a spin and said I didn't have to do flush my transmission​. And he said only a service was needed. It didn't cost much at all. He's an honest mechanic and brought me into the shop and showed me what work was done and didn't do the whole sales pitch about several things that needs changing like most other places do. He said not to comeback to him for at least 30k miles! read more