Brought my vehicle in for a service was in and out in no time, everyone was very knowledgeable and explained what they did. My transmission is shifting much smoother now! Will definitely keep coming back for maintenance and repair read more

Got me right in and taken care of very knowledgeable. Didn't try to sell me extra stuff I didn't need also explained into detail what was being done. Even pulled up a diagram on the computer to show me. read more

Mel's has gone through and fixed or repaired multiple transmissions for me. Manual and automatic. Mark has even found missing bolts for other components on one of my vehicles and just replaced them free of charge! They are very knowledgeable and I trust them completely. read more

When your vehicles at Mel's for repairs if the work is completed at the end of the week. TAKE FRIDAY OFF WORK!! Or a half day if possible because you have to be there before 3:00 or your out of luck for the weekend. Also don't plan on picking up your vehicle on your lunch break. Afternoon hrs. Are 1-3. CLOSED 12-1. You'll get a call in the morning but no return call by the time they close. So no option of, "Were closing in a half hour, would you like your keys under the mat so you can pick up your vehicle AFTER 3:00!" POOR WAY TO OPERATE A BUSINESS. read more

Had my Suzuki tranny done today, Mel's done a great service, getting the wife's car done also soon, great guys. Brian Quinn read more

I got a brand new transmission at Mel's a little over 3 years ago. It came with 100k mile warranty so I thought I was set. Just after three years my vans transmission started acting funny again so I took it back to Mel's. They told me that I needed a whole new transmission Again and that the warranty was 100K OR 3 years. So it was passed 3 years and no longer valid. I spent $4000 on new transmission at Mel's that only lasted about 35k miles. Pretty sure they are suppose to last way longer than that. Do Not Go Here! Rip OFF! read more

Drove the truck in, had to pay a tow truck to haul it out... Hate to say bad stuff about a local small business but Mark at Mel's Transmission did me wrong. Brought recently purchased used truck in for transmission reseal--everything else worked. Original estimate was $600. Long story short he wanted to charge me $1,250 minimum or up to $3,500 for a new transmission. I wanted minimum service. After a three day delay in getting started Mark serviced the tranny but then "the truck won't start" (direct quote). Went to Bureau of Automotive Repair for help after Mark failed to fix the problem the shop created. There was never an apology or ownership of responsibility. Just "it won't start." I had the truck towed home and it took several weeks to locate replacement parts and find a competent mechanic to fix their screw ups (crushed transmission sensor wires, shorted fusible links, and fried main computer). Come to find out Mels also trashed a buddy's transmission. Now I know there are honest and capable shops in Colfax and surrounding areas. Once burned, twice shy: I will always get written estimates hereafter. Maybe check yelp reviews next time... avoid this shop. read more

Mel's Transmission - Transmission Repair Near Me - Grass Valley, California

Mark did a great job on my slipping, no more 3rd gear on my Sierra Denali automatic transmission. We had the transmission completely rebuilt and the result is fantastic. They did charge a bit more than we thought they would, but it was still within the top end of the range they quoted us. We were supposed to bring the truck back in for it's one-week inspection and on the 6th day, I broke my truck's right rear wheel, (don't ask.) We called an let Terry know and she said no problem, bring it in when it was back on the road. Eight, yes eight weeks later we got our truck back after being repaired for the rear-wheel damage and Mel's Transmission simply did the inspection and even replaced our lost certificate for no charge. I'd definitely go there again if I needed my transmission fixed. read more

Love these guys! Mark put my car up on the lift and we looked to see what's what - at no charge! He even checked my differential fluid for me while it was up. Then referred me to another mechanic he trusted that knew the vehicle a little better. You can't get better service than that! Has he got a customer for the long run? You bet! Thanks Mark! read more

Just had some needed repair work done on a transmission that Mels originally installed several years ago. Mark worked with me fairly and professionally to get back on the road. This is the second time I've had work done here and highly recommend them. read more

Big points for being honest. They could have taken advantage because I came in assuming my transmission was shot. (I know very little re cars.) Instead, they fixed the issue with a reasonable repair bill, around $200. D Keith read more

I went here a few weeks ago when my transmission slipped a few times. I have a Tacoma so there isn't a dip stick to check the level and my engine is at 140,000 miles. To check the level, you have to be under the truck, take out the level screw and then add fluid to the top until it comes out the level screw. Real pain to do yourself in your driveway. Anyways, dropped my car off with Mel's hoping it was just a little low on fluid. They took it for a quick spin to get the fluid up to temp, (I dropped it off the night before), then checked the fluid, which ended up being a little low so they topped it off. Most places would charge a minimum 1/2 hour or an hour. Mel's charge: just the cost of the fluid, ($5.00). I was expecting to pay $100. I asked why so little and the mechanic said, "we didn't do anything so we can't charge you for anything". Really though, to take my car for a drive, + get it on a lift and take the bolts out and fill it is at least 30 minutes of time. These guys are solid, honest and trustworthy. read more

Mel's Transmission is everything you would want in an auto repair shop: experienced, knowledgeable, skilled and honest. Mark was more than fair with me in correcting a major issue with came up a few months after the 3 year warranty expired on a transmission he had installed. Even though the problem was a failing component in the part and not his fault, he said that it just should not have happened so he made it right. This and other great experiences with his shop earns Mark and Mel's Transmissions 5 stars. read more

First and last time doing business with these guys. We basically knew what the problem was when we brought our vehicle in. They charged for all sorts of extra "diagnostics" including $5.00 to top off our wiper fluid which we get for free at Speedee. They drained our tranny fluid without asking & charged for a refill. They could have tested by sticking a magnet in the tranny case to check for metal shavings. Total attitude from the entire staff - acting put out when in fact we paid top dollar for them to fix the problem. They didn't call when the vehicle was ready nor did they tell us why the engine light was on. Extra trip for that and they still didn't fix the issue..engine light still on....acting put out once again. Terrible customer service, over priced and bad attitude. I will not be coming back nor would I recommend these guys for anything. Guess they don't want return business. Their loss, not ours. read more