If you are looking for an honest, efficient, and affordable transmission shop, go to Miramar Transmission. I called five top-rated local shops, and they were the only ones willing to give me a detailed breakdown and quote over the phone using my existing Nissan diagnostics. They handled a transmission and front drive axle replacement on my 2013 Nissan Rogue, and a transmission fluid drain/refill with both new filters on my 2016 Nissan Rogue. Why they stand out: Excellent Pricing: They beat the dealership dramatically and were cheaper than other independent shops. Amazing Team: Bryce was incredibly helpful, looked into specific fluid requirements (NS-2 vs. NS-3) for me, and honored AAA discounts. Great Environment: The shop is highly organized, energetic, and professional, yet has a welcoming "family" vibe in the evening. Perks: They provided a free shuttle service (shoutout to Jordan!). The cars are driving beautifully so far. Highly recommended! read more

As someone who used to be a fan, it is sad to see the fall of Rome. Especially with as many people as I had personally and digitally pointed to this place.. I can no longer. Why the two stars because what they did for my other cars transmission was great, They went above and beyond. They actually saved our cars's life as it were. Unfortunately, there is no way I would tell anyone to go there outside of transmission issues. Specifically, if your transmission is still under warranty from the dealership for the manufacturer yes bring it here. There previous work was so stellar that I'm still shocked but as true will all. All good things come to an end. Time , greed, no longer looking out for your people and Just like Rome, this place has fallen.. If you're on the fence, keep looking around you will a place. If you have been bringing your car back over and over again it is time to cut bait. read more

Miramar Transmission - Storefront - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

Highly recommend Miramar transmission for any of your vehicle needs. Nicest customer service and group of people working there. Made sure I was well informed on my vehicle explained everything to me and truthfully had the best prices I could find as well. Requested my breaks and rotors done and had them check out a few other things. 10/10 shop with 10/10 will be taking all of our vehicles here! read more

The quoted price for a transmission fluid change was one of the best I received. Two other mechanics I got quoted from were charging close to dealer prices. They had the change done in about 3 hours. I noticed a small leak after taking my vehicle home. I watched it for a day and asked them to check it the next day. They did so no questions asked and did a second check. They stated it was residual and assured me everything was good. They cleaned up any residual and topped me off a second time. No leaks since. I'm satisfied with their work and will likely take another vehicle in for the same work in the future. Didn't realize they also do other repairs here so I may keep them in mind for that as well. read more

Great customer service and quality work! The technician was very knowledgeable and had a fast turnaround on my transmission rebuild. read more

My 2005 F150 started making horrible grinding noises on roads that curved left. I googled that and it said likely read end problem. Took it to Miramar (closest driveline shop to me) expecting a bill and maybe a hard decision about my truck. Turned out to be just the front wheel bearings (both sides) which they took care of and the truck rides like new. I Fully recommended this shop. read more

I have been using Miramar Transmission for all my auto repairs from several years and remain an enthusiastic supporter. I found them after my neighborhood garage told me my transmission had to be replaced at an extravagant cost. After checking around, I found Miramar which rebuilds transmissions. Their price for a guaranteed transmission was much lower. They also do other repairs and have used them to diagnose an overheating issue, a suspension issue and a tire problem . Also important is they are very responsive to calls regarding the status of my car. read more

Great quality work friendly people very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this place. You have any transmission issues at all!

I would go somewhere else trust me. They don't like to honor warranties. If they fixed it right the first time I wouldn't need a warranty repair. Also interior smelled like transmission fluid and had fluid splattered on the back seat read more

Bought a used car and took it to a local San Diego mechanic (Wolf's Foreign Car Service) for a pre-purchase inspection during the grace period. They detected a transmission issue and referred us to Miramar Transmission. Frank at Miramar Transmission offered extremely cordial and honest service. He communicated with us clearly and provided quick service to accommodate our limited timeline. This is the place you want to go for any transmission issues as they will only tell you what you need and not try to sell you on anything else. Highly recommend this service! read more

Look no further for an honest and quality shop. Bryce will take great care of you. I recently closed my own shop in San Diego and moved out of state. I'm very particular with my vehicles and service. I'm so happy to have found this shop to handle anything that comes up when the kiddos are in need. Most recently my sons 08 BMW 328i has been having aging Beemer issues. Bryce has been great to work with and provides a thorough and detailed diagnosis with very reasonable pricing. I will continue to have work done here and will 100% recommend them to my friends and family still living in San Diego. read more

Frank and his team run a smooth and professional business. I needed an upgraded clutch installed on my 2023 Acura Integra. The quote that I was offered over the phone was fair. The service requested was delivered ahead of schedule. I was absolutely delighted how my transmission worked after the install. Honest and quality driven - if you need a reliable shop to work on your car, come check them out! read more

Miramar Transmission - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

They said that I had to wait a couple of hours. I left the car at 11 am, then came at 4 pm and only after a reminder that they had started working on my car, because of them I wasted time and cancelled the work because they were taking a long time to do everything read more

My 2003 Tahoe needed a major overhaul. My transfer case and transmission needed a full rebuild. I was referred here by another mechanic shop which shocked me. Anyways, they were extremely professional from the start. I was given multiple options to help with my budget but I decided to get the job done all the way, and I'm extremely glad I did. The warranty is great too. Got my vehicle back within a week and it was a lot of work. I highly recommend this shop, you've gained a loyal customer for life! Thank you read more

Miramar Transmission - Frosty!!! My 03 beast that Miramar Transmission brought back to life!! - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

If you are looking for an old-school shop that does top-notch work at a fair rate, Miramar Transmission is it! Miramar Transmission revived two of my Fords that I have taken over 200k miles.. and counting. What stands out is the ethics and quality of work. I quite literally had another shop put my car back together so I could get down there - all based on a phone call where I was treated respectfully (female) and started to build trust. Image my surprise and delight that in in each case, Miramar was lowest cost! My first job was a new transmission. My second job was a water pump replacement, which in my model, is common and notoriously problematic as it requires removal of the engine. Stellar work. Very happy customer! read more

Miramar Transmission is by far the most dependable, reliable, and trustworthy auto care service center in San Diego. As a referral, I brought my car in for transmission and AC service. Bryce, the manager, and his team is very professional, service oriented, and kind. They helped me get my car back out on the road quickly, I highly recommend Miramar Transmission to anyone in need of full service auto care. read more

Miramar Transmission - Auto Repair Near Me - San Diego, California

These guys did a terrific job resurrecting my 22 year old Audi TT and did work that other shops either turned up their noses at or screwed up entirely. They weren't looking to make a quick buck, but rather doing quality work and getting it right. Finding a driveshaft for a decades old Audi was challenging (no longer available from Audi) but they pulled it off and got me back on the road. I've driven the car for over 1,000 miles since the repair and everything is working fine. Highly recommended. read more

I was told by 2 shops that I needed a new transmission. I went to Miramar Transmission on a recommendation by another shop. They were very friendly, accommodating and communicative. Frank, the shop owner, was prompt with inspection and diagnosis. Doreen was also great! Turns out it was not my transmission at all, but rather a wheel bearing. Wowza. They replaced my breaks and wheel bearing and my car is driving smooth as butter. They've definitely solidified a repeat customer. read more

I cannot begin to express how amazing Miramar transmission is. Everyone who works there is fantastic and your car will be in amazing hands! Big shout out to Bryce, because of the service and treatment I received at Miramar transmission they have gained a life long customer. Another shout out to Frank and Frankie!!! read more

My work truck needed a new transmission so who did i call? Miramar Transmission. Got me back making money in 2 days! Talk to bryce or austin & they'll get you taken care of! read more

Honest, quick and perform good work. Brice, the owner's son was very helpful and polite!

Always had a good experience here. Just want to get things fixed correctly. I'm not quite sure I care about how much it cost anymore. Whatever's fair so they can make money pay their guys enough to live in San Diego and be profitable. I'm good with It really I don't care but I want a good job. That's why I go here. read more

I unreservedly recommend Miramar Transmission. I wish I could give them more than a five star review. My well regarded local shop could not diagnose the problems I was having with my older Volvo station wagon. The shop recommended I try Miramar Transmission and I am very happy they did. It took a few days, but Frank and his staff were able to isolate the problems and fix them to bring the car back to great condition. There was quite a bit of troubleshooting required, but they kept at it until they found out what was causing the car to shift down into first gear and go completely dead. They did this all at a very reasonable price. I worked directly with Frank most of the time. He was friendly, professional and extremely knowledgeable. Everyone I worked with was professional and friendly. I can't recommend them more! read more

Outstanding customer service. My BMW's transmission failed and they took the initiative right away to fix my car. Excellent communication and customer service. I was also impressed with how they detailed both interior and exterior of my vehicle! Highly recommend Miramar Transmission! read more

Have a quirky 1991 Nissan Figaro import. Owner, Frank and his family owned business treats you good and like family. Been coming to MMT for decades now. Frank and his team of mechanics can still provide you with "old school" logic and solutions for your vintage vehicles. Thank God for Frank, his kids, his mechanics and Doreen! read more

Fair price and outstanding customer service from beginning to end. Nobody wants to have their transmission be the issue, but if it is - Miramar Transmission is the place to go. They even do a recheck at 500 miles for free, that's how much they stand behind their work. I took my very high mileage older Nissan Sentra in and got a new transmission installed and programmed, no delays, done when promised at the agreed upon price. They were honest from the start about worst case scenario and priced out the rebuild for me to make sure I had all options presented. These guys are the best. read more

BMW San Diego said they could not diagnose nor repair my transmission problem I have a 1995 740i with 50,000 miles on it, and it is like new. My transmission lever had been intermittently sticking over the past 3 years, and this year, it would not shift into park after a 15-mile trip when I got home in my drive. I phoned BMW San Diego with a clear description of my problem and was told they could likely fix it. I had AAA tow it in, and BMW diagnosed it as the shifter lever. They kept my car for three weeks while they got a new lever from Germany. It cost $1377, so I hoped it would be fixed. During Sept and October I drove four trips, a total of 40 miles, and the problem kept occurring. I was scared to drive the car, fearing it would lock up in a grocery parking lot. It would shift when cold so I could start it and drive it back to BMW. Upon arrival the service manager tried to drive my car, he could not get it out of the park. He assured me he would oversee the job and have every one of BMW's best mechanics evaluate my problem. After a week (They gave me a free loaner, thank you.), he phoned back and said they had no idea how to fix my car other than installing a new transmission. During that wait, I did more research on my own and found that others shared my problem. A transmission shop in Encinitas said, "We have heard of your problem, but we cannot fix it. You need to call Frank at Marimar transmission, as he is the only one we know who can fix your problem." I phoned Frank at Mirimar Transmission, and he told me to drive my car from BMW to his shop. He apologized for his workload delay but said if he could find the parts he needed in San Diego, he could fix my car in two days. Two days and $3800 later, my 740 is shifting like new. read more

They repaired the transmission on my euro car. Car shifts just like new again. Only downside is that it took a while to get parts in due to shortages and the obscurity of the part I needed. Also, I came in knowing exactly what work my car required and had to stick to my guns to only have that work done. With that said, the price was more than fair for the work rendered. And the repair is still good today, so they know what they are doing, and did an excellent job. Would recommend, especially if you have a unique\dealer-locked transmission. read more

They did a great job rebuilding my transmission, pricing was the best, and their communication was exceptional. well recommended.

The Service was outstanding. Knowledgeable, friendly customer service and very fast - reliable. Professional and "like-new" experience.

Frank and Mark are friendly along with the rest of the staff. Family run business. Always do a great job on my vehicles.

I had my car worked on here and I had so many issues getting it done. Finally, when it was done I had to return it for them to try and fix a whining noise my car had when I went into reverse. When they told me they had fixed it. I was informed that my radiator had a leak and needed to be repaired. I let them fix it and when I finally got a call to come and pick up my car, I got there and went to test drive it and it still had the winning sound. As they take it back to look at it again I am informed that the radiator has a leak again and needs to be taken out again. They fixed it and since they had it so long I asked them to do my brakes. It gets done. Recently I took off my tires to clean the wheel well and saw that one tire had 3 lug bolts on it out of 5 and another had 2. The back tire had used washers on the lug bolts so they would not go through the rim that had been messed up by tightening the lug bolts way too tight. I have had to have another company work on my car because most of the work was done wrong they installed my flywheel with only 3 bolts and it is missing the rest of the bolts. Good luck if you go to this business for your car needs. Worst car service ever! read more

If there was ever a transmission service for the middle class people!!! This is the place. Just got my car back today and I'm extremely happy with my service. They're very compassionate and listen to individuals personal issues and help out in any way they can. MILITARY FRIENDLY!!! and very fast service with full details on repairs before charging you anything. They accommodate any requests you may have to make sure you stay happy. read more

We brought our 2002 Mustang in for clutch repair. They notified us of other things they found with the car that needed immediate attention and cleared everything through us first before proceeding. After all was said and done, the car drove like new again. You couldn't beat the costs of parts and labor there. The service was phenomenal where we felt like we were treated like family. Highly, highly recommend this place. Thank you Miramar Transmission! read more

700th review - too bad I wish the circumstances were better on why this is my 700th review, though... So, after 5 years of owning my 2007 Mazda 3 (got her used in 2009), and driving her up to L.A. County and back the last couple of years, the dreaded check engine and transmission lights came on over Labor Day weekend. After going on Yelp and looking for transmission specialists in the area, Miramar Transmission stood out. Yes, they're expensive (then again, a transmission repair, even used, is expensive; after everything was said and done, I paid $2475), but their work and professionalism is top notch. Frank and Pete explained everything that was wrong with my ride, and even gave me a lift back to my place after I dropped off my car. Even when I was late picking her up yesterday (no thanks to our inefficient transit system), they offered to take my car to where I was. Taking out the cost of the labor charge for taking it apart (after you decide to get the work done) was a great touch, and you can pay in installments as well. Great work on my car - and she runs like a charm! Thanks again, Frank, Pete, and the rest of the guys at Miramar Transmission! read more

I highly recommend Miramar Transmission!! I've been there twice now for my 2015 Ford F250, once in June 2020 for my 90K service and just today again for brake pads and rotors. I was recommended to them from neighbors on Facebook who also highly recommended Miramar Transmission. Family owned, Frank and his team were super professional, friendly, competent and reasonably priced. I hate going to dealers and I've had a couple of bad experiences with local mechanics over the years so I made sure to ask neighbors for referrals. Truly glad and grateful to have found this trustworthy team of mechanics. Thank you Frank and team I'll keep coming back and refer you to friends and family! read more

I will rate this a five of five to show at the top Hidden service fee !!! Don't go there !!!! First the guy said 85$ for a flywheel resurface and then he called me and said 185$ Thats a Rip off !!!! read more

Couldn't be more happier with the service I received from Frank and his team at Mirimar Transmission. My 2014 wrx had a blown solenoid on the transmission. I took it to Frank based on a recommendation from my tuner. I can't thank him enough for the recommendation. I had it on Franks lot Monday morning and was driving it home Tuesday afternoon. Not only we're they responsive and professional, but THEY ALSO DETAILED MY CAR FOR ME. I will say it hadn't seen a car wash in a while but for them to do that makes me want to turn my friends and family to their business. (Not saying they will detail your car) but they went above and beyond for me and in 24 hours I had my car back looking brand new and running amazing. Again Thank you Frank and the Mirimar Transmission team. You'll have my business and recommendation from here on out. read more

Frank and his crew are incredible. I have several older Honda civics that needed to be updated with newer parts. Frank took the time to figure out the best solutions to keep these cars in good condition. I'm thankful I found this shop and am recommending MiraMar Transmission to all my friends. read more

I highly recommend Miramar Transmissions. I had a 2013 BMW 328i with a transmission error code. I took the car to the BMW dealership to find out the issue. The dealership was unable to reproduce the error and told me just to live with the transmission error. A local German auto repair shop recommended that I take the car to Frank at Miramar Transmission. Frank and his team were immediately able to reproduce the transmission error in test drives and isolate the computer issue. His team was able to fix my car and get it running again without any more transmission issues. Thank you! We will get many more years of use from this car now. Miramar Transmissions does other auto repair work, as well. I plan to take our cars to Frank from now on. read more