I've driven past this place in Carmichael 1,000 times and finally needed some work done on my El Camino with a TH400 transmission. Sacramento has several shops but this one got the nod from me. They were able to sort out a vacuum leak issue over the phone, which was awesome, the other was an issue the last shop caused, and they found, fixed and got me on my way. They also found and fixed some other things I had forgot about and/or didn't realize. It's not a fancy shop. It's a work shop where they do the work. If you want coffee and a massage, take your car to the dealership. If you want actual technicians who can sort your transmission problems out for a good price, Red D is the go-to. read more

My girlfriend's car was having transmission issues. We came in with a diagnostic done by another shop. Wes immediately looked at the diagnosis and told us that we would need a new transmission. He could have changed us to do a diagnosis but he was honest and a true stand up businessman. This is the type of person that you should be business with!!!! read more

My truck seemed like it was doing a weird, intermittent down-shift to first gear following a start-stop. The Tacoma Forum community recommended it could be low or dirty transmission fluid-- This is the easy button to take it to Red D. Wes confirmed that my transmission was in good working order and serviced it. The issue went away. Honest work at a fair price. I feel lucky to have Red D Transmission in my community. Thank you so much!! read more

Solid professionalism. Trustworthy. Knows their business. Referred to them by my mechanic shot. Very satisfied with the work.

Wes is the real deal. Very fair in price and does quality work. He quoted me a price and it actually was a few hundred dollars more, but he charged me the price that was quoted. I've owned my vehicle for over 40 years and it has never shifted so good. You have a great team. Thanks again! read more

Red D Transmission - Auto Repair Near Me - Carmichael, California

Brought my 2006 dodge truck in and Red D did an excellent job of repairing the problem. Fair pricing and fixed it quickly. Would highly recommend. read more

This is a family run business and they take car of their customers. Wes, the owner of, took care of me when we discovered my car was worse than we thought. He found what I needed and worked with me within my financial situation. They made sure my car was in great shape! read more

Wes and Robby and crew, did a fantastic job on my transmission:) these guys grew up in a shop and have been doing transmissions their whole life... I would not take my transmission to anyone else. So if you want your car,truck ect... done this is the place to take it to. Thank you guys so much Johnny G read more

Red D Transmission - 92 Chevy truck with a 700r4 transmission rebuilt by red D transmission - Auto Repair Near Me - Carmichael, California

I wouldn't get any work done here I had the guy work on two different vehicles and he installed a rack an pinion in both of them and they both blew the seals within one week of installation. the worse part is I took one car back three times and the other twice on the car that had three times when I said I'm done I don't won't your work anymore the guy tried to hold my car and remove the rack and pinion and leave me with nothing till I told him I will call a lawyer and go through all of a sudden it was my bad sir I didn't mean to cause you trouble and I'm sorry my work was bad please don't leave a bad review I even have a voicemail of the guy begging me as well I have all the paper work from this and even the lawyer invoice still if anyone needs any proof ! This guy is shady and will try to leave you with absolutely nothing read more

Had my SUV transmission serviced there about 2ish years ago, 200 miles after the service, i started hearing what i would describe as a whine upon acceleration. The Cocky Lead mechanic test drove it twice, came back the second time, and acted as if i were hearing things, showing very little respect to me even though i drive my SUV everyday. I know what sounds my vehicle makes...i used to work on cars for a living in my younger years. Getting no resolve and disrespect too, i took my truck to a different shop, Scottys A1 Transmission, we test drove and he definitely heard the whine, then serviced the Transmission and found that the filter that Red-D replaced had started to come apart at the seam, forcing high pressure fluid through, causing the whine. Cheap filter. A1 Transmission took care of me, replacing the filter and 2ish years later, transmission still running great. 160,000 miles... I shudder to think if i would have let it go, trusting RedD-D, and all the dirty fluid & crap in the filter would have been circulating throughout...doubt i would still be on my original transmission. $$$$ NOT ever going back to Red-D... read more

I rarely trust any mechanics of any kind but wes and the boys have done great work on multiple transmission rebuilds from our 904 Mopar and Ford E40D and a transaxle for a escape. Definitely a trustworthy small business that I will bring all my transmissions to for work! Thanks guys! read more

Rude Customer Service when calling for a quote. I called for my Nissan 370z to ask for a quote and was told good luck and hung up on very aggressively while I was asking another question. read more

They charged me $130 for a transmission diagnosis which was no more than an uneducated guess and quoted ne $4300 for repairs. Wes tried to talk me into leaving my SUV there but I picked it up instead. The transmission is no longer engaging like it was when I took it to their shop. Wes claims it mysteriously went out just now. He even refused to refund my diagnostic fee. read more

I have been doing business with Wes at Red D Transmission since the late 1980's. Better than 35 years. That's correct. In fact, I don't even know Wes' last name! He is the most honest, reputable and knowledgeable Mechanic I know. I trust Wes. He is a good person, flat-out. And he has always taken care of me and my trucks. I will NEVER have anyone else work on my transmission. (It's like taking your kid to the doctor: once you've found a doctor you trust, that's it. Look no further.) I moved to Fairfield years ago, and still take my truck to Wes in Carmichael. You won't find anyone better. Peace of mind. read more

I took my Chevy Malibu there for a diagnostic and the price was very reasonable. They were upfront about what they were able to do and to not trying to sell me on something I didn't need. That appreciated to see a shop be honest. I was referred to the by AAA. read more

Once again I was having transmission problems with my Ford Focus. Roseville Future Ford quoted me $3,400, and another shop quoted me the same. Red D beat those quotes and had very personable staff. Treated with me respect, something Ford can't do. The father and son team worked quickly on my car and had the job done in a couple days. read more

These guys are honest , reliable and won't gouge you! If you are like me I hate being at the mercy of a Mechanic especially when it comes to a transmission they can be expensive to repair and please not let it be in need of a replacement. Wes and the crew got my Honda Pilot in and out the same day and the actual bill came in at less than the original quote!! Who does that? Well, I just found out Red D. in Carmichael does that's who! Whoo...Thanks Guys you saved the day! Chad L. read more

There isn't a star for me to choose the violation that occurred during my visit, if business can throw around " We are a family shop, and take pride in our company, they'll be lucky to have one when BBB reads and see evidence of personal information forwarded to another shop. Including details of a person's personal information without permission. Phone number, address, description of the person. It was a unprofessional move and highly illegal. The department of Automotive Repair has been notified and when I talked to Wes and discussed the violation, and advised him that this was not going to go unnoticed, his reply was " Good luck with that. Remember people, Family owned. read more

My transmission went out on my 2017 Chevy Tahoe and Wess over at Red D Transmission walked me through the process from start to finish and after his team fixed my Tahoe the transmission worked better than it did when I bought it brand new! True story and thanks to my insurance carrier Geico all I paid was my $250 deductible. Does your insurance do that automatically with every written policy. Mine does! read more

Red D Transmission - Just before I picked up and took it to its new home! - Auto Repair Near Me - Carmichael, California

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I called yesterday and was informed they can run a diagnostic test on my truck today (this morning). That's what I wanted to hear! A lot of other mom and pop places I called told me they were too busy for me and I'd have to wait several days. I didn't want to nor felt the need to wait several days. Once the diagnostic was done, Wes called me and advised me of what they found and offered the suggestion. I of course listened and thought about it; I asked "When can this be done?" When he said "Today" I was extremely happy! Again, didn't have to wait! I appreciate Red D and the brothers! You put my thoughts and feelings to ease. I greatly appreciate your customer service and helpfulness! read more

Took my car to a mechanic who recommended me to Wes at Red D Transmission. He diagnosed my car and gave me a fair quote per my friends husband. These guys went way beyond the scope of the job to help me. I ended up buying another car and selling the one needing repairs. They were so kind. When I offered to pay them for storage over the 5 days they had it Wes refused. I felt so bad for all the help they gave me. They definitely earned my trust, business in the future and word of mouth for anyone needing repairs. Thank you Wes and Bobbie too! read more

No wonder they have great reviews. They are honest and kind and thorough! I took my mustang here and had them check the transmission fluid, it was old, they recommend changing it out but couldn't find anything else wrong as I sometimes feel a hesitation when I press the gas. Told me I can come back for a recheck free if needed. Thanks guys! read more

!!!!WARNING!!!!: Worst shop I've ever been to. I had to take my car back twice because my car was shaking and now it shakes when I put it in reverse. I just went there to get my transmission serviced and he ended up saying I had to also replace 3 of my mounts. They said my car was fine and now after 1 hour of leaving the shop my car is shaking. I spent over 1300 with them and they would not resolve it saying it might be my transmission. Don't waste your time or money. I tried getting it resolved through them and they said they would not be willing to do anything. Update: come to find out he never replaced all my mounts and actually lied I called the B.A.R. and they said there was nothing they could do because he's licensed. Don't risk getting your car tampered with by someone who doesn't know what they're doing. Go to Greenback Automotive and they'll take care of you. Honest work and you never have to worry about them messing up your car and leaving you on your own. read more

This is a family business, and they are very friendly, professional, and look out for their customers!! They work on automatic and manual transmissions, clutches, do oil changes, and can replace faulty starters and regulators. I recommend this Carmichael business for transmission repairs and more. Wes and family are great!!! read more

Quality work, something I thought was a dying practice, but I was wrong. I needed a clutch for my 2015 Hyundai Elantra, and this shop was happy to help. Some of the things I found valuable to my experience were, the shop was clean, and so was the parking lot. I often drive down Fair Oaks Blvd at night, and I never see a bunch of cars sitting in the parking lot all night long. What I mean is, they brought my car inside and kept it safe for me during the overnight hours. The technicians were clean, shirts tucked in and experienced. I myself come from a long line of mechanics and technicians so I appreciate things like this. The clutch replacement was done correctly, and after two weeks now, I can report that my car is doing awesome! It is like owning a brand-new car again! Honestly, I do not know who did the work on my car, but what I can say is that Wes (the owner) and his son were great to deal with. They answered all my questions and kept me informed along the way. They kept their word and kept their price point, and all is well. Make sure you READ your paperwork, or risk voiding your warranty! This is your responsibility! All you have to do is take your vehicle back within 15 days so they can check their work! Do not second guess yourself! Contact them to get set up for an appointment, you`ll be glad you did! read more

I was having trouble with my Ford Escape and brought it to a national franchise by Auburn Blvd and Greenback. They quoted me $5500 to rebuild the transmission and saying how common the problem is. It didn't feel right and I decided to get a second opinion from Wes at Red D. I'm glad I did. After inspection they identified the problem to be something other than the transmission and fixed it. I saved over $3700, a lot of headaches, and my Escape now drives like it should again. I couldn't be happier with Wes and the good work done by the folks at Red D. read more

I reached out to them on my 72 CJ5 that I'm having issues with the transmission. William didn't just have me tow it in to charge me, nope he spent a few minutes to find out what issues I was having, gave me a couple of ideas to try first, then if those didn't work to have it towed in. THANK YOU WILLIAM! read more

I had my check engine light come on, Jiffy Lube ran the codes and I called another mechanic shop who said they were transmission codes and that they weren't going to be able to help me. They recommended Red D, and I am so glad they did. I took my car in on Monday, they called later Monday and let me know that they weren't totally sure what was wrong with my car yet but that the transmission fluid looked at so it had been changed recently (jiffy lube had patched a leak and topped off the fluid when I got the check engine light looked at. Also a great jiffy lube experience!), and that the light wouldn't come back on. I agreed to leave the car over night let them continue investigating (I work from home, no biggie). Tuesday they let me know that the transmission was showing no further issues, but there was a seal with damage. They ordered a new one for me, installed it and gave me good authentic advice on what to expect from my car and its lifespan (it's an older car I got fairly cheap so I wasn't expecting it to live forever). But the best part is I left the shop with a bill of less than $400. When I heard transmission codes I didn't think it would be possible to get off this light! I appreciate all the communication and the lack of effort to push me to do unnecessary work. Very professional and while I hope to never have to go back, if I do have transmission issues I'll definitely come running back here! read more

My son was driving my 2013 Toyota Highlander on the freeway when it just stopped driving. He got it off the road and it wouldnt move in drive or reverse. I had it towed to Roseville Toyota who charged me $180 to troubleshoot the problem. They determined it needed a new transmission and quoted me $6500. I shopped it around and talked to Red D based on their good reviews - Wes. They quoted me a much better price so I had it towed to their shop. After looking at it to confirm the diagnosis they determined it was actually just missing a snap ring. For the inspection and repair $135. These guys are great and completely earned my trust. I would absolutely recommend them. read more

All I can say is save your $$$ and time. They didn't do what I paid them to do. I asked for them to check my engine and transmission. I brought in a 1969 cutlass I recently purchased and wanted a good walk thru of the engine and transmission. By the time they got to my car (2 nearly 3 weeks??) I supposedly needed a brake booster?? (Per my picture of the engine compartment prior to taking it there I could have thought it was new) And some gasket on the transmission and module, plus recommended to change the tires from the 22" ?? to a smaller rim and tire setup. Okay sure. If he thinks it will ride better. No mention of charging me for putting on the smaller rims on even though wheels needed to go back on any way whether it was the 22 or what which should be within the paid job criteria, they said they would put on no problem I mean if not why recommend me to bring in different wheels and tires are you offering a convenience or charging me for something I could have done at a wheel and tire shop??? The total for just a small booster job, putting on some rims and transmission gasket and module $1100!???? Wait did you check the engine, RedD says oh yeah its and every day driver. Okay cool no issues I thought. Mind you these wheels they put on that I provided, after the recommendation from them cost me dearly. 1300$ for the wheels and tires and the folks at RedD scuffed the rear driver side wheel! The guys hand prints are still on the wheel. Are you kidding me? Not only is my car leaking, now my brand spanking new rim has a huge scuff on it??? I feel like scuffing someone's face over this! read more

Red D Transmission - Double check all work don't assume people will do right. $1100 dollars billed for what???? - Auto Repair Near Me - Carmichael, California

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This shop worked on my transmission 7 years ago, before i even knew yelp existed, and they did a wonderful job. i just had them work on my car's transmission again yesterday, 2-17-14, and i was happy to find that they are still the same family owned and operated shop. More importantly, the quality of service hasn't changed a bit! Even though during that time i have moved to roseville from carmichael, i took the car back to them and am really glad i did. i dealt with joe,,,very personable and totally explained all the parts and work needed to be done to fix the problem, and why. If you need transmission work done, this is definitely the place, and they still have the $59.00 inspection and diagnosis, fully applied to any repairs they do. Good to know if you get a diagnosis that you dont trust from somewhere else and want a second opinion. read more

Just wanted to give a special thanks to Joe in the front office very honest and trustworthy. Straight shooter. I highly recommend this shop to anyone who has transmission problems. If you need an honest quote and repair come here first. I'm a technician and came here for a service and they took care of me. Once again thank you Joe. read more

I took my car to another shop for an oil change but they wouldn't do it because my driver side door wouldn't open. I called Red D and they were super responsive and did the oil change, no problem! Really thankful because I needed it done ASAP. read more

This place is absolutely outstanding! I brought in an older chevy in that I recently purchased that needed a new clutch. They diagnosed all the issues with the truck for $90 and refunded that charge because I had them perform the work. They went the extra mile and replaced all the right parts (throw out, pilot barring, pressure plate, etc.) when installing the new clutch and did an excellent job replacing my u-joints as well. This shop is honest, will not up sell you and provides excellent quality. I will be coming here for all of my transmission needs in the future! read more

Honest is the first thought that comes to mind! Our transmission went out our Jeep Wrangler. Wes took great care of us, worked with our warranty company and was super nice through the process. I live nearly 2 hours away, I will make the trip to have Wes and his crew work on our Jeeps in the future! read more

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I haven't used other service shops with the exception of Maita Toyota. I have only experienced professionalism and integrity from this family owned business. Personally I have experienced professionalism and resolution to all my vehicle repairs. Yes, I highly recommend Red D Transmission. read more

I've owned more vehicles than I care to count in the 30 years I have been driving and I absolutely don't want to think about how much money I've spent on maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs over those years. So many different auto shops in the Bay Area and then Boston and now Sacramento...some good, a bunch in the middle that were just sort of average and blah, and of course a few criminals disguised as mechanics that severely dented my wallet. But in my 30 years there has never been a shop like Red D. Wes and his brothers have the right amount of knowledge and experience and you put that together with their integrity and they are without question the best shop I've ever been to. Thanks guys for keeping me on the road! read more

This is a locally owned franchise. The prices are fair and the work is good. At first I was put off by the co-owners lack of people skills, but his fairness, frankness, and efficiency soon won me over. I won't go anywhere else. read more

Excellent service. Took my Viper which blew the 5th gear on the freeway. They rebuilt the transmission with upgraded parts just as I requested. Good work. read more