Really have to thank Yelp on this one! So happy to have found this place! I have a project car that rarely gets driven.... On a quick drive to keep the battery and fluids fresh, it felt a little rough. With upcoming plans to sell the car, I wanted to make sure it was in great condition and immediately looked up transmission shops by me. Dave responded right away to my message about getting a free estimate and opened up a spot the next morning. Dave was very kind, informative and patient to talk through scenarios with me. Well, nothing ended up being wrong. George drove it, took a peak under to listen for odd noises... I vehemently argued that something has to be wrong and they must find the cause... He even had me drive with George in the car... seriously, nothing. Dave told me that if the problem came back, to bring the car in asap and he would work on it, but there was no sense in paying to pull the transmission apart when nothing seemed off. Look, there are shops out there who absolutely would've taken my money on that day and worked on it. Especially when I was the one insisting something was wrong lol. This shop is super ethical and between my 2 cars and friends, I definitely would refer this shop going forward. Don't be scared to call them - they are amazing! And yes, this was a few weeks ago and nothing is wrong with the car. read more

I had to bring my ProMaster 1500 to replace the transmission and gotta say these guys were able to help me greatly. Especially I was happy to have a several price options with not a huge price range but warranty that I wanted. They are top notch and very knowledgeable about their craft which is rare these days. True professionals and craftsmen. They were able to find me the best deal and I highly appreciate flexibility during the process. High standards when it comes to materials and value. Great customer service with in all aspects! If you are looking for a mechanic who you can rely on then it's here! read more

I hate doing this but I don't want anyone else taken advantage of. I had my car serviced in May, they recommended 5500 in repair work, I was in a position to get this done and I moved forward with the work. I had the car parked for 2-3 weeks after, Massive trans fluid / power steering fluid leak. They worked on both, could have been either. I called back to see if they could readdress the issues that were just worked on. I was then explained that the previous owner had left and there was a new CA BAR number and they had no responsibility to repair it but they would look at it and possibly assist. So I towed it over and they proceeded to quote me 2500 more to fix the things they were supposed to fix previously. I don't know if these guys are working a scheme to get new owners in every couple years so they can't be sued. Its just a shame that they are the reason you have a hard time trusting repair shops. The give honest shops a bad name. Due your own research, make your own choice. But don't say I didn't try warning everyone. read more

Irvine Transmission Center - 5500 well spent - Transmission Repair Near Me - Irvine, California

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I just moved to the area and found these guys. They took great care of the transmission on my 2012 BMW 328i, which was about to give out. They're the best read more

I spoke to Michael at Irvine Transmission regarding a Transmission Flush for my car. He was kind enough to take the time to look up my car's specification based on the owner's manual & inform me that my car only needs a transmission check at the current mileage and not a flush. He seems to be an honest and well informed Transmission expert. read more

Even though I felt like I had to beg for 3 years to get my car fixed or however long it was over a year. Finally they did something. I hope that the fix works all update as it goes read more

I want to thank Dave and his crew for taking care of my 1965 Impala. These guys are quick and transparent. Dave has great follow up and never leaves you to wonder. Followed up with me everyday to give me updates on how things are going. Best communication I've had from any shop I've taken it to. Great stuff gentlemen. read more

Irvine Transmission Center - 1965 Chevy Impala - Transmission Repair Near Me - Irvine, California

Absolutely the best experience that I have had, auto repair-wise! And I have had some doosies over the years. mike when above and beyond my expectations and turned my 1970 GMC 3/4 ton pickup into a fire-breathing dragon! Thanks Mike! Edited to add: Mike has a passion for classic cars and gives it his all to keep them rolling. read more

Irvine Transmission Center - Transmission Repair Near Me - Irvine, California

Dave and his team of technicians helped me get my 71 K5 back on the road. I'm impressed with the quality of service from start to finish. They were referred to me by my pastor and they're all about integrity. I highly recommend any transmission service you need from old school to modern or custom vehicles. Thanks Dave! read more

Irvine Transmission Center - Transmission Repair Near Me - Irvine, California

Michael was very helpful and didn't give up like many other mechanics would when it comes to finding the issue. I had an uncommon issue occur on my Porsche Macan and he was able to resolve it at a fair price. Highly recommend this shop. read more

Great service, friendly staff, and affordable prices. Would definitely recommend to anyone who needs transmission work.

worst experience ever! made my car worse!! three months in and out of their shop for nothing!! they told me they were replacing my transmission, took my money, and didn't replace it!!! i am filing a lawsuit against them. if you or anyone you know had had issues with this place please email me at josh@hillercounsel.com. they need to be exposed and shut down!! read more

Simply phenomenal shop. Mike, Erick, Jessie, and all of the staff were simply phenomenal. Best transmission shop anywhere. Seriously. I've been to a few. They were prompt, courteous, and got my van done in a very timely manner. Apparently they are quicker and getting parts they have someone to make them there, that cuts out a lot of waiting time. Anyhow, if you need transmission work, go see them here. read more

Mike, the manager of Irvine Transmission Shop in Irvine notified me that my Honda Odyssey was ready for pick up after they installed a used transmission in it. It took a week of installation for it. He and I did a road test to just to find out that the major problem of the transmission did not get fixed. The transmission job had to be fixed! When I took the van home, it wouldn't start the next day, I had to call AAA to get the car to start. AAA technician had to tighten up the battery terminals. The repair shop did not bother to check the battery if they were tight enough before delivery. My car got so dirty. What a shame! This shop has poor management. They have no quality check before delivering the car to the customer. They are all talk! The quality of service sucks. read more

Recently had the differential serviced on my 2013 F-150. The work was completed on time and within the estimated cost. The technicians and management are knowledgeable, professional and friendly. I will definitely return for any future work my vehicles may need. read more

Dave and his team did a greet a job rebuilding my 2005 Ford F-150 Transmission. He got it handled and kept me updated. This truck has huge sentimental value. It was my Dads before he passed last yr. My dad had the transmission rebuilt by Dave and his team. They not only took great care of truck but remembered my Dad. They gave the personal touch and cared. Will continue to recommend them read more

I haven't had any work done yet but I took our 2013 Honda Crosstour in for an inspection where the car wasn't running right. Dave the manager is a great guy and he needed to check it out. I thought for sure we needed to have our transmission rebuilt. He said he couldn't get an error code on it so he couldn't do anything and was honest enough to not take my money if nothing was wrong. He said to keep driving it and it seemed to get worse he'd check it out again. So I can't really rate the business right now beside saying Dave seems to be very honest and friendly which most people know is really hard to find so I'll keep everyone posted on what happens in the future. read more

After taking my car to get serviced at the dealership for years, I decided to take it to Irvine transmission center for a change. I had my car checked out by Dave, and told him what the dealership stated I needed to get fixed. He was upfront with me and told me what actually needed to be fixed and that my car overall was in good condition. I appreciated Dave and the service he did on my car, I definitely will be coming back here for my car needs. read more

Now our primary shop for our fleet. Way quicker than other shops and more transparent about pricing. Easily beats the dealer.

Good trustworthy people at this business. My truck needed a complete differential rebuilt as the bearings and pinion on my truck were all bad. I was able to bring my truck in, get it diagnosed, and they had it back to me all in the same week. They even showed me all of the parts they removed, where the issues were, and what was causing the noise. It appeared the last person who serviced it (the dealer) adjusted things wrong that most likely caused the issue. Great service and obviously experienced in what they do. Will definitely recommend this company to everyone. read more

I'm so glad I found this place I brought my truck in for my differential repair and up grades From the beginning Dave and his team made me feel welcome like family Right away I knew my truck was in good hands. They were fast & very knowledgeable and the BEST part was the PRICE!! Thank you Everyone at Irvine Transmissions and differentials center! read more

Hands down Dave and his crew know what they are doing, took my 05 Subaru wrx with a bad 1st 4th and 5th gear, got it back running better than ever. Got calls on anything they were gonna do or may have needed before doing anything. Would definitely go back if I ever needed more work read more

Great service from the beginning, speaking with technicians or managers is very easy and they listen to their customers. Pricing is very reasonable, and they really honor their warranty policies and go above and beyond to make you happy. I have been going to them for about a year now, and I plan on seeing them again in 2024. Thank you, Irvine transmission . read more

Dave was great to work with. He was never too busy to take my call and explain my options. He is very knowledgeable and was not sarcastic when I tried to lie to myself and say my transmission did not need to be rebuilt, I mean who wants to pay for that? Dave explained the things I was reading on google were temporary fixes and if I did that I would drive it away but be back soon with more issues. He did all this without being pushy, or making me feel like I had to have him fix it. The total price was what he said it would be and that was even after upgrading the torque converter and installing a new transmission cooler which were not included in his original estimate. Overall I was very happy with the level of service I received and would not hesitate to return or recommend to a friend. read more

This place is amazing. They quickly and efficiently determined the issue and had it fixed within a matter of about 2 business days! The Jag dealership would have taken weeks. Not to mention to difference cost. Thanks again Dave Bell for getting this handled ASAP. read more

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Great company but beware of SNAP finance that they offer it is a major scam! I borrowed $572 paid $413 and am being told I still owe $477 as they ding you for one year interest daily! I am furious right now thought I was gonna pay it off read more

I've lived in the area for 25 years and I needed a reliable, trustworthy place to take my 2007 Suburban for a transmission. Spoke with Dave and I was very impressed with his knowledge and personality. Down to earth guy who knows what he is talking about. He had me back on the road in less than 24 hours. Wow! Highly recommend using this company. 3 years/ 100,000 mile warranty. Great work at a fair price. Thanks Dave read more

I don't give too many reviews here on yelp, but Dale and the guys over at Irvine Transmission are hands-down some of the best Mechanics I've ever had work on my vehicle. My Lexus has been out of commission for the past year and I even took it to the dealership on two separate occasions to try and diagnose the problem. Both times the problem was misdiagnosed and I was no further along than I was before going. The dealership charged me $340 for two hours of labor each time so a total of just under $750. I finally took the car to Irvine Transmission & Dale had it for 24 hours and had the problem correctly diagnosed which is something the dealership failed to do. The dealership told me to spend $4,700 and have them put in a new transmission when the only problem was a blocked exhaust from a collapsed catalytic converter. So I took the vehicle home got a new exhaust off of craigslist and was able to fix my vehicle for $80. We're it not for the expertise and patience of the guys over at Irvine Transmission I could've been out a whole heck of a lot more money. My baby is back in action and up and running great thanks to Dale and his knowledgeable tech's. This car holds a special place in my heart and the cost of the transmission that the dealership quoted me was more than the vehicle is worth so I may have ended up scrapping it. Going to Irvine transmission was one of the best decisions I've made in years. Thank you guys from the bottom my heart! Keep doing what you're doing, I appreciate you! SCOTT CAMPOS read more

Irvine Transmission Center - My Lexus Dale and his guys saved for me. - Transmission Repair Near Me - Irvine, California

Finally I found a Honest, Friendly, and Knowledgeable mechanic! Ive been through many in Orange County, unfortunately and have been more than frustrated with most - until relieved, I found Dave and his Team! I cant say enough about everyone Ive met here, and as a local business owner myself, their honesty and knowledge is a breath of fresh air brought to the industry. Dave and the crew deserve all of the 5 stars, and in my experience they will not waste your time, nor offer dishonesty. These guys saved me thousands of dollars and cleaned up a mess from a prior shop, and figured things out no other shops had bothered to take the time to. I really cant say enough, and they will now be my goto mechanic for all of my needs! Thank You Guys!! read more

Michael at Irvine Transmission was very professional, super nice, polite, understanding, & respectful. He went above & beyond helping me. He was very patient & explained what I needed & also what I didn't need. He's very honest & saved me $. I ordered my new Transmission Pan, Filter, & Oil and scheduled an appointment with Michael. All of my parts were delayed 3 different times. I had to call and cancel my appointments all 3 times & he was very understanding & told me don't worry about it, this happens all the time. He was able to get me in and out the door quickly Once all my parts arrived. He even scheduled me to come back in a couple weeks so they can double check, reinspect that everything is still good & tight with no leaks & double check the fluid levels. I would highly recommend Irvine Transmission to anyone looking for a professional shop, quality work, with awesome customer service & good pricing. Thank you Michael! read more

Dave is AMAZING. Period. I have full confidence in him and his teams ability to fix my truck correctly and give me accurate information every time. He always takes the time to break things down for me when I ask and helped guide me through the repair process both of the times I brought my truck in. Thank you Dave and thank you to your team for taking EXCEPTIONAL care of me and my truck! read more

1- unfortunately , Steve never tell me about other vehicle problems before i came to pick it up , at end of me paying the bill he was telling me about new issue in the car engine and it cost me this much to fix it , which is terrible , cause am coming and expect him to clear everything 2-he told me that transmission will be from dealer , but never disclosed that its not going to be new , until i pick it up saying no its a re-built one i can't trust that again read more

I recently had a catastrophic failure of my 2005 Acura TL's transmission. After speaking with Dave on the phone, I brought my car in for service. Dave and his team diagnosed the problem and completed the job within the estimated time frame and original quoted cost. The repair wasn't cheap, but I do believe you get what you pay for, especially when it comes to professional service. They also offer one of the best warranty around: 36mo/100,000 miles as long as you bring the car back once a year for service. Bottom line: getting your transmission fixed is expensive. There is no way around it. But if I have to shell out a bunch of money, I'd rather pay for service I can have confidence in. Like they say, you pay once, you cry once. read more

Service was great. Eddie kept me informed about what was wrong with my Jeep and provided different options.

The rear diff went out on my 2005 Tahoe. Being an experienced mechanic of over 20 years, I diagnosed it myself as bearing whine. I hit up a few local shops to get quotes, and this shop (Steven) was the fastest to reply. I asked for a detailed quote including the manufacturer of the parts, and Steven promptly met my requests. After all my years of experience as a mechanic, I have a hard time trusting that shops will do the job honestly. I've seen some shops cut some serious corners in the past. I coordinated with Steven for the repair, dropped off the truck, and got it back two days later, as promised. When I returned to pick up the truck, I asked Steven to show me the part numbers on the invoice. He said he could do that, it would just take a minute because he needed to dig up the part numbers. He said he could show me the used parts instead (which I actually preferred), and he walked me over to the bay where they had been working on my truck and showed them to me. All the used parts were there, and he pointed out specifically which bearings had failed. All in all, this was a great experience with a trustworthy shop. The pricing was fair, and most importantly, they're honest. I highly recommend them. Thanks again, Steven!! read more

Great service and communication! Definitely recommend anyone needs a repair around transmission !

Dave is the best. My college daughter brought in her 2000 Wrangler. Dave diagnosed and fixed the issue in no time. He was super profferesional and my daughter said she will go nowhere else!! read more

Dave Bell the manager is awesome. I had taken my truck to the dealer who gave me an outrageously inflated price. They saved us thousands of dollars by letting me know while the truck was apart a few things needed attention and by fixing now would save us money. Very happy with the price ams service. Thank you! We will definitely be bringing all our truck here from now on. Highly recommend this place. read more

These guys really stand behind their work! I had a problem near the end of my warranty, they said it wasn't really on a part that they had worked on, but they fixed it anyway and only charged me for the fluids they had to put back in. Initial cost was higher than I expected or wanted to put into a repair, but at least standing behind the work makes the repair more valuable by keeping the vehicle running for even longer. read more

I don't write a lot of reviews and regret that its taken me a couple of weeks to get to this one... but it is so well deserved. I worked with Steven on my Jeep Commander and he and his team were absolutely the best! Seriously ... professional, knowledgable and detailed. Not only was the pricing very competitive but they did a great job! I also wanted them to look at some issues on my front-end which wound up needing new axles, boots etc.... and they did the work while it was there, fair pricing and I was informed all the way through.... and they backed everything up with a solid warranty! I followed up with a minor request to look at an issues on my MBZ S550 and they took right to it. It was done the next day and Steven even pointed out a couple of other nuisance items that I was curious about but he said they were minor and didn't require any real work to be done (for now). I'll definitely be bringing back my cars and recommending this shop to friends and family should the needs arise. -ES read more

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