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.

Last year, the transmission on my 2008 RAV4 was rebuilt by Transmission Specialists after tow truck…read moredamage, going through insurance. A year later it still hard-shifts going downhill. I brought it back twice and both times I was told everything was fine. During the rebuild, they replaced (and charged additionally me for) replacing the transmission mounts, but a few days after I picked up my car, my motor mounts broke and the engine shifted while I was at a red light. I brought it back immediately and, after a test drive, I was told everything was fine. A separate shop found the entire engine was tilted, and I paid out of pocket several hundred dollars for their diagnosis and installation of replacement motor mounts - mounts I was told should have been replaced along with the others. I brought it back several months later because my car was hard shifting whenever I went downhill and the alternator continued making a high pitched noise. After a test drive on the flat roads around Santa Ana with Ed, was told that it shifted like butter. He advised me to warm up the car before driving, which has not helped at all. I was also promised that my alternator would be exchanged for the price of parts from O'Reilly and that it would be about a $150. I was ultimately charged me $429 for the third party alternator (definitely not a Denso) that makes high pitched whirring sounds when I press the gas pedal. Other minor issues: scratched my window tint and took 6 weeks to complete the work, fixing the alternator last and costing me 3 extra days of rental fees my insurance wouldn't cover. I ended up paying $1345 out of pocket to their shop and insurance covered $4000. Also, I incurred an additional several hundred dollars to the other shop to fix the motor mounts and for the extra days of rental. Ed is really nice and communication was not an issue. Overall, though, I did not have a great experience and I'm reminded of that daily when I drive my car over the hill to get to work, as the car will inevitably jolt as it shifts gears going downhill. It doesn't leave me a good feeling that the transmission repair will last. For this reason, I can't recommend this shop for transmission or general repair work.

We were selling/gifting an older vehicle to a good friend and wanted to make sure everything was…read moresolid. Oily's Automative in Fullerton recommended that I reach out to Ron at Leon's and I'm glad I did. Ron took care of us and provided a no-hassle diagnosis for us. I hope I never run into any crazy transmission issues, but if I do, I know where to go!

Had my car towed here to have the transmission looked at. They were very honest, friendly and…read morecommunicative. I ended up selling my car instead of replacing the transmission but would have moved forward with them if it wasn't a better decision for me to sell. The pricing seemed very fair.

Quick transmission service. They got me in right away and got right to my car while I waited.read more

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.

Luis Transmission Saved Us Thousands $$$$$$$$…read more If you have a transmission problem, you must take your vehicle to Luis Transmission in Huntington Beach. We bought a 2020 domestic car last year with ~80,000 miles on it. About 10,000 miles later, it began driving strangely. Intermittent pedal response and occasional hard shifting. A tank of "good gas" didn't help. The problems seemed to get worse the longer the car ran. Of course, we were past the used car dealer warranty period. My husband took it to a reputable local mechanic in HB, who said it needed a new transmission for about $7,000. Yikes. Wasn't ready for that so he took it to a second local shop (a friend's recommendation); they came to the same conclusion. Then he took it to the dealer to get an official look or maybe to see if this problem was recall worthy. Their assessment: needs a new transmission, $10,000. OMG. The car is only worth about $10,000. What should we do? Time for Yelp which is where I told my husband we should have went in the first place! Luis Transmission gets phenomenal ratings. Luis's initial assessment: Rebuild the transmission for ~$4300. Still more money than what we wanted to put into the "new to us" car but seemed like our only choice. So we signed the quote and handed over the keys. This is where it gets good. A few days later Luis texted us to give him a call. We braced for the worst. Luis explained he had removed the transmission, and it wasn't as bad as thought. He could replace some worn out parts and some likely culprits for less than his original quote. Music to our ears!!! We've got one kid in college; this is the news we needed. Luis is the real deal. He fixed the problem, was honest about what the vehicle actually needed, and saved us thousands of dollars. If you need transmission work, we absolutely recommend Luis Transmission in Huntington Beach.

Pulled in to have them look at my truck Had to park down…read morethe street as the business plaza they are in all parking is used for vehicles being serviced and it is packed and overpacked Lots like that scare me because it says we take a long time to turn cars around I could be wrong, but that's what I have found in my experience

Both Jeff and Ty were friendly knowledgeable and helpful...I will be taking my car here from now…read moreon...

10/10: Friendly, professional, and efficient…read more I was losing tire pressure and while they ultimately couldn't patch the tire, they still asked me to come in to troubleshoot it for me, just to confirm the issue. I'm not mechanically skilled, so it was good to see how they checked for puncturing. And by extension, showing that work is being done. Some other shops will say they did services but just cold pitch it to upsell. I appreciate the team for helping me get on my way. Because they are dedicated to helping people, I'd definitely recommend them. Thank you again.

If you got an American muscle with a manual tranny, don't bother searching further…read more I have zero regrets: Not for schedule. Not for cost. Not for outcome.

at another orange county corvette shop had trans seals replaced. 4 years and a 1000 miles later…read morestarted leaking again. the vette never seamed right rattles and pop. had the same job done at orange county transmission wow put back together better than factory. rides like it is brand new. any one with a corvette knows to complete this task it requires disassembly from the clutch to the rear of the car. really impressed if you want your corvette done and well beyond right now were will you will find this level of corvette knowledge.

One of the best automotive services and repair shop in California. I would recommend this place…read morebased on my family's cars, friends and neighbors are always happy with BC Advance Auto Repairs. Theirs service is excellent, and very knowledgeable.

My other mechanic closed up shop so I was at a loss - then I was referred to BC by a friend. I've…read morebeen going for about a year now... and I love talking to Charlie! (Anthony is great too, btw!) For reference- I drive from Seal Beach cuz I trust and love this place so much! They are honest and show you all their work. They always show me exactly what the problem is before fixing it, and make recommendations (with prices) and how urgent the work is or isn't. They do my oil changes at an unprecedented speed and even my brand new tires were done quite fast. I have a Subaru and they've never had a problem with my parts. The only thing I had to order were my tires (I use special S&Ms)... and they only needed one day. I have referred others that have Toyota and Kia, and they have no complaints. The prices are more than fair.. sometimes I feel like maybe I'm robbing them!! My neighbor that I referred was quoted engine work at other places for well over $1000... she got it done with BC for less than $700 and it was done in a few hours versus all day. These guys never cease to amaze me! They're stuck with me now!

The honesty shown from this place saved my mom thousands. She got a crazy transmission quote for…read moreher Avalon from the dealership, so I brought it here. Brent could have easily rebuilt her transmission and made some $$$, but he suggested an alternative in the hundreds that actually worked and saved her over 4K. Thanks, Brent and Terri, for you honesty and integrity. You have a customer for life.

I requested a transmission quote after the Ford dealership recommended a $6,000 repair on a 2019…read moreFord Edge. Brent advised that the transmission shudder can often be fixed for a few hundred dollars with a routine service. He was right. Thanks!

I came to Arturo for a diagnosis on my transmission after getting several other estimates that were…read morewildly outlandish. Arturo was great! He was informative and knowledgeable! He didn't try to sell me a transmission, or gouge me on another service. Needless to say, I'm glad I ended up here. I'd definitely recommend this shop to anyone! Thanks Arturo!

Costa Mesa Transmission was unable to diagnose or repair my vehicle and consistently demonstrated…read morepoor communication throughout the process. I paid $333 for two hours of labor for a diagnosis and a relearn procedure that I was told would resolve the issue. At no point was I contacted to authorize any additional work beyond the diagnosis. I was later informed that the vehicle was fixed and paid the invoice, hoping the issue had been resolved. Unfortunately, the problem remained. When I returned, I received conflicting explanations. First, I was told there were no detectable issues. Later, I was told the transmission needed to be replaced. I was also repeatedly told that the repair I suspected would not fix the problem. Even so, I asked them to provide a quote for that repair since a transmission replacement was not financially practical. I was told they would call me with a quote and credit one hour of labor, but I never received a call. After nearly a month of poor communication and an unrepaired vehicle, I decided to purchase the part and perform the repair myself. More than 100 miles later, the vehicle is operating normally. The repair that I was repeatedly told would not solve the issue ended up resolving it completely. I am extremely disappointed with my experience and am out $332 with no resolution provided by the shop.

I would definitely recommend this place because of the quality of work they do. I came here to get…read moremy coilover height adjusted after the previous shop I went to did a poor job and left my ride height uneven. Keith and his crew took care of the height adjustment and alignment, and I'm really happy with how everything turned out. The car looks and feels much better now. Their prices are also very reasonable for the quality of work they provide. I would definitely come back here for any future work on my car. Thank you to Keith and his crew for taking care of my car and doing the job right!

First time here today. Might be my new go-to my mechanic now…read more Got the oil changed, coolant drained and refilled, as well as the valve gasket cover replaced along with my air filter. My previous go-to mechanic tripped me with a quote of $575 for the valve gasket cover replacement (I assumed they meant the entire thing, not the rubber seal). So I went to this place due to reasonable prices. Their labor prices are also more competitive. The only downsize is that they don't do appointment. Otherwise; so far so good.