my car was towed here yesterday because initally it was believed my starter/alternator was dead. when we arrived it was absolutely outstanding service from start to finish, the team was professional, transparent, and incredibly efficient. They diagnosed my issue quickly (dead battery and corroded connection), and the quality of their work was top-notch. They even took the time to explain everything in detail. Highly recommend for anyone in need of reliable transmission repairs and exceptional customer service. read more

At the recommendation of my friend, I brought my car to Russ' Transmissions. It was my first time at this shop. I am very satisfied with the transmission work they performed. The owner, Mike, said "there are very few of us old-school, honest guys left." He was right. They delivered on exactly what they promissed, without the cheesy "upsell" attempt. I love it! About the only downside is their hours so you need to plan ahead. They are closed 90 minutes for lunch and close the shop by 4:00 pm. Overall, great, honest, reputable service! read more

Incredibly understanding and nice guy who will give you the blunt facts you need to know for your car troubles. Manages to complete his work in a timely and quality manner. Keeps you updated on everything as it happens. read more

I knew nothing about this place but when pulling up to the shop I could not help but notice that the driveway was packed end to end with cars on both sides. I met Mike who with his entire family runs this business. He evaluated the condition of my car and offered a price for repair that seemed to be to good to be true. He then proceeded to write it up with the same numbers. I sheepishly asked "how many days will you need to work on it?" He answered "you can have it back in a couple of days I think; I will call you at 2 p.m. and verify with you. During my car's stay in the shop another problem was found and I got a call to tell me that he would fix that too. This guy is a guardian angel, a mechanical genius, and Santa Clause all rolled into one. I gave him 5 stars on top but I will Now add A+++++ read more

This is a great place for you to come to get your car checked out or serviced. There's no place like this in town. Mike and his team were very helpful. Family owned business, very professional, courteous and honest. They tell you what the car needs or doesn't. Wfll recommend this place to friends and family for sure. read more

2nd time getting a transmission done and they are the people everyone is looking for that is friendly, knowledgeable and professional. They just did my dodge pro master van and completed it when they said it would be done unlike past experiences with other mechanics where the finish date is unreliable. Thank you Mike for all your help. read more

I went into Russ's Transmission thinking I had transmission issues but it turn out to be my dive shafts. Mike was professional and told me his diagnosis of what he thought was the issue. Turn around was quick and even cheaper than was initially quoted. I would highly recommend Russ's Transmission if you need a professional shop that will tell you the truth and fair pricing. read more

¡Oye! ¡Muy Bien! Mike the owner is mí Angel!! NO ONE can repair my 1983 CJ-5 Jeep! Every thing is electric on new cars no mechanics know how straight 6 engines work!! ... I called around looking for a Car Doctor to help me when my black jeep "BLACKCHERRY" needed repairs and Mike not only told me all about my jeep He hand made a part to fit my vehicle since the part was no longer made! It brings tears of Joy to my eyes! Blackcherry reminds me of my father! It was his & passed down to me! To have someone help me keep it goin words can not express how grateful I am! Russ's Transmissions is the ONLY place you should bring your car for repairs!! read more

My transmission gave out on my work van. I was super bummed. I was actually contemplating on getting a new vehicle.. I walked in, and it was immediately greeted with smiles from all the men on the lot. I felt very welcome. The owner went above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that I got my car back in good time and in pristine condition. Instead of waiting around and waiting for parts to get to him, he did the footwork and pick them up himself. This coming from man I've never met before.. great wholesome service is really hard to find nowadays. If you're looking for a good honest, wholesome family mechanic please trust me and choose Russ transmissions. I've never done a yelp review in my life, but this one is well-deserved!! Good job guys. I'll be blasting you on my social media. The world needs to know about you guys. Thank you sincerely your newest client Bridgette thank you.. I can't say it enough. Oh yeah, and shout out to Amanda who offered me coffee when I walked in today.. read more

Russ' Transmissions - Transmission Repair Near Me - Northridge, California

We were recommended to Russ Transmission by a friend. I have a 2002 Chevy Silverado, that the transmission lost reverse gear. About 5 years ago I has to have my transmission replaced by a shop that is no longer in business. So my wife and I were asking around if anyone knew of a good transmission shop. My wife's Co-worker told her that her brother owned a Transmission shop in Venture and Northridge Ca. Need less to say I also knew one of her brother for many years, so this was a blessing for sure. I called Mike the owner of Russ Transmissions and he recommended that I bring my truck to Northridge, so I did. Mike and his staff were very friendly and welcoming. I left my truck with them to be diagnosed. The next day, Mike called me to tell me what they had found, the transmission was in very bad shape, they had also found other issues with my truck. Mike quoted me a price, and an estimated time to complete all the work. I told him to go ahead with the work and call me when it was done. When I pick up my truck, Mike went over my bill and all the work that they had done, and he stood by his price that he had quoted me. For all the work that they did on my truck the price was very reasonable. Mike also ask me to bring the truck back in about a month, so that they can check it over to insure that every thing is good. All I can say is a Big Thank you to Mike and his Staff at Russ Transmissions. I highly recommend Russ Transmission shop in Northridge Ca, the drive was well worth it. Thank you very mush Stan Madrid read more

Mike is a great communicator and you can tell that he is accountable and honest with you from the start. I was on the run around with having my transmission checked at different places with just exorbitant pricing on a transmission overhaul since my transmission was never serviced with 220k on my 2000 Toyota Avalon XL. Tired of it all, I drove by Russ Transmissions and said what the heck let me see what these guys have to say. I don't regret it. I my car to last me a lot longer now and save me money on a new car payment. Some additional work was needed and they took care of it along with a tire rotation and oil change. Thanks Mike. read more

I was referred to Mike by Hanks Tire (greatest car repair place in the valley) cause my trans was making an ugly noise. It was just (supposedly) overhauled at Leons Transmission 4 years ago. When Mike told me it needed an overhaul; I was a little hesitant. Sure glad I did. 5 days later I got my van back and Mike showed me a ton of worn parts..some that were never changed and some that had just been sanded down..I definitely got ripped at Leons, but this was a total overhaul from Mike.. Today I went for a drive and had to call Mike and thank him for the beautiful job he did.. Money well spent..the performance was hugely better..I am very impressed.. If you read this review.. take your car or van to Russ Tranmission.. Top Shelf Dude!!!!! read more

I highly recommend taking your vehicle to Russ's. Mike the owner will be straight forward with you on pricing and what exactly your transmissionwill need. Hey rebuilt our 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee transmission which we found out was a Mercedes built 5 speed. The price quoted was fair and the works speaks for its self. A shop like this is packed with cars, which means the work is guaranteed. Our family is happy and pleased with the outcome of the work and grateful for the hospitality of Mike and his staff. Any future transmission needs will be going to Russ's. God Bless!! read more

Brought my 1968 mustang fastback in for a new transmission and to replace the 2.79 gears with 3.55 gears. They did a good Job. One issue I had is that one month prior I had my engine completely rebuilt...balanced. When I ran through the gears the 289 revved up silky smooth as it climbed the upper rpm range. But Russ's decided to change out the flex plate. It wasn't worn because the engine rebuilder balanced the entire rotating assembly which included the flex plate. But Russ's decided it was a good idea to change it out without asking me. That silky smooth engine was lost after the transmission work. For those of you, who've had an engine balanced, you know what I'm talking about...there is an unmistakable feel and sound to it. I wish I had the presence of mind to tell them to put it the old flex plate back on but it was months later until I put 2 and 2 together. Not sure why they needed to replace it. But I with they were more diligent about communicating this to me. I certainly wished I had been more diligent about it as well. So yes, I would recommend this place. But be very specific about what they do. read more

My 2006 Honda CR-V has driven about 175,000 miles without any serious mechanical problems. When my transmission started acting up Hank's Tire in Tarzana referred me to Mike at Russ Transmission. My car required a replacement rebuilt transmission and it was certainly cheaper than trying to replace my car. In and out in 1.5 weeks. Car is running great. I am to return in 1000 miles for a follow up. They appear to be a very nice family run local business. read more

Honest friendly ppl with affordable service. Went above and beyond in their help w my car.

We were having problems with our Tiguan, check engine light on and RPM needle going crazy, so we took it to Russ' and they quickly diagnosed it and it was a misfire code luckily, and not the transmission. Sent us to our regular mechanic with NO CHARGE! Will definitely go back if we need transmission work. read more

The transmission went out in my VW Jetta that I just bought last year. I was devastated and didn't know how I was going to pay for it. Not only did Mike give me a break on the price but he did amazing work and communicated the entire time with me. I found out I had a warranty and even though having a warranty is a hassle for the repair shop, Mike took care of everything for me. I got my car back in a couple weeks and it's as good as new. I would recommend Russ' Transmissions to anyone looking for an honest mechanic that knows what he is doing. read more

Totally honest and knowledgeable. Was sent here from another shop for a transmission issue. After testing the car he said I had an engine misfire issue and needed to get that fixed first. I was a little upset that I had to leave and come back later after waiting about a week to have my car checked out but he was right. After fixing the engine problem the transmission issue is barely noticeable. Will go back to get that fixed in the future. read more

I would give this shop 10 stars if it would let me! Highly recommend this place to anyone that is looking for fair honest work. Mike took care of me big time! He is very knowledgeable, honest, hard working, determined to find and fix the problem. I had a ground short causing the transmission to loose signal. He probed my 2004 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel truck for 20hrs determined to find it, never charged me for that time. He saved me a ton of money, there is not a shop anywhere that would have done what he did. He found of all things, some of my fan belt came off ,and wound up wrapped up in my fan, causing the fan clutch to short, and ground out. He only charged for the parts, and labor, and used factory parts. Thank you so much Mike! read more

Mike and his crew are the best in the business. Their expertise with classic transmissions and professionalism is top notch. I have a 66 mustang w/a C4 they rebuilt a few years ago thats still running smooth. They've helped me over and over to keep my car and transmission maintained. Fair prices and best value. I highly recommend for any classic car owner looking for best quality transmission service/repair. if you want the best, go with Russ's Transmissions. worth it! read more

To say that Mike is extremely knowledgeable, honest, and hard working is an understatement. Two and a half years ago the transmission went out on my 2004 Honda Pilot which I bought new and have maintained regularly. My local mechanic in Simi Valley at Perry's Quality Automotive could not fix the transmission but gave me an excellent recommendation for Russ Transmission in Northridge. Mike was very helpful explaining what needed replacing the time it would take and the cost. He also found some engine mounts that needed to be replaced and did not charge any labor to replace them. I was given a 2 year 24,000 mile guarantee. The car was done in a week and worked perfectly for two and a half years. I called Mike and explained the transmission was slipping and that I knew the guarantee had expired but he said bring it in and let him diagnose the problem. He said the torque converter went out and he replaced it at no charge. I know this was a major repair that Mike did not have to do for free. I offered to pay for some or all of the repairs but he would not except payment. You will not find a more knowledgeable, helpful, and honest Transmission shop. read more

Giving 5 stars even though I didn't have any actual service performed just because Mike and his entire team were completely honest and up-front with me. My 7-year-old Italian-made car has a slowly slipping transmission so I went to have it checked out. They spent hours looking at and testing out my car before figuring out that it would cost $8k and take roughly 3 weeks to repair (yay Italian-made cars). Mike said that I should be able to get another 20-30k miles out of the car before the transmission becomes too bad to drive anymore, and that since the itself is worth maybe $8k, he recommended that I not spend the money on the repairs. When was the last time a mechanic told you to NOT spend $8k with them? Trust Mike and his team to give you their honest and best effort. read more

Service Received: Toyota Corolla manual transmission clutch kit assembly replacement, rear main seal, rebuilt axles, new rotors/pads, drums/shoes, trans & engine mounts. 1st time customer. I'm happy that I found a specialist shop that I can trust and can recommend to my family and friends. The other 5-star reviews here are accurate. Mike and his team truly went above and beyond to take care of me. I'm starting a new job soon so having my car back fixed and driving better than ever gives me a huge peace-of-mind. I cannot stress more how grateful I am. While I typically do most of the regular maintenance work on my own cars, I've never done my own clutch replacement. I was not ready to take on an ambitious DIY repair right before starting the new job. After researching reputable transmission specialist shops in my area and reading reviews, I ultimately decided to take my car to Russ's Transmission, which is 45 miles from me. From the first point of contact and throughout the diagnosis, Mike was very clear about his process and all the parts that may or not need repair (e.g. flywheel resurfacing, rear main seal), depending on what they find when they start to disassemble. I really appreciate Mike's consideration to the quality of the replacement parts and his feedback on which parts he recommended we stick to OEM original Toyota. This has never been my experience at other shops. Transmission issues are never a good time, but what a difference it makes to go to shop where the person helping you knows this and makes small gestures to show they care. For example: 1) I was missing my 4th front right hubcap - the shop snapped on the 4th one (no charge); 2) My car has a power steering fluid leak, which I hadn't addressed when I dropped if off. I noticed my engine bay came back cleaner and the fluid inlet house was secured with additional hose clamps 3) My front bumper was missing a fog light cover - Mike found the part and installed it (no charge). that meant a lot! My car is older, but I'm trying my best to make it last for at least another 15-20 years, so taking it to a specialist like Russ's was important to me. Positive, positive, positive experience. Mike, office and shop team, thank you! read more

Mike is honest and treats you like family. This was my first time here. I felt like my car was slipping gears so I wanted to get my transmission checked. Mike gave me a free diagnostic and broke it down with the truth. He didn't try to sell me in anything except he told me I had about another year to 2 left on my transmission before I start to see some real issues. I will definitely recommend you come here for any transmission issues read more

Had the best customer service and experience with Russ'! Was referred to them by another auto shop and I'm so glad they pointed me in their direction. Right from the beginning Mike was extremely responsive and helpful. Not only did he address all of my concerns, but him and his team had my car fixed back up in just a couple days (compared to other shops where I was left vehicle-less for extended amounts of time). Very satisfied with the quality of work and so thankful for their affordable pricing. On top of that, there was no charge to diagnose the car which was a huge perk that you can't often find. Overall would highly recommend this shop to anyone in need of transmission work! read more

Mike and his team our amazing!!! I can not say enough! Mike is very honest and does amazing work. I was looking for a reliable place for my 67 mustang. I was having issues with the clutch, I had even taken it to the " mustang experts" in Van Nuys and nothing ever got done! If you need anything to do with your car take it to him!!! Thanks again for all your help! My baby is back on the road.... Russ Transmission rocks!! read more

Russ' Transmissions - Transmission Repair Near Me - Northridge, California

I highly recommend Russ' Transmissions. My car was not shifting gears properly and I was able to make a next-day appointment to have my car looked at. Mike was very professional, courteous and communicative. It only look a day to get back to us. He gave us all the options, AND there's no charge to diagnose the vehicle(!), unlike dealerships, which take several days to get your car in, and they charge a fee. Plus they are a family-run business! read more

First class service. Mike and his team is very honest and transparent. I really felt that they want to help. My 2003 Toyota Rav4 has 270k miles on it and having transmission problems. Brought it in and they diagnosed it for free. I did not end up having them repair it because the transmission was bad and I will be paying more than how much the car would cost. Mike and his team still did some minor touch-ups so I can still somehow drive the car. They did not charge me anything for the diagnosis. If you're having transmission problems, this is the shop to go to. read more

Best shop I've been too, very fast and skilled workers! There was great communication on their part so I never felt out of the loop. recommend and will be back if needed! read more

Do not take your car here. The owner Mike is completely unprofessional and treats his staff with disrespect. I also saw him speaking to a parts delivery man in a rude manner. Completely overpriced as well. read more

Mike and his team are the best! After having my transmission completely rebuilt after it went out I was given a long warranty. I never had an issue again! Mike is super friendly and honest reliable. Free diagnosis. And if the car doesn't need any work done you don't owe a penny. For sure I wouldn't go anywhere else, but Russ Transmission for the work and the service! read more

Shoutout to Mike for going the extra mile (literally) to understand what was going on with my car. He was very honest and upfront about the costs and even though I didn't get my transmission serviced I was provided top tier customer service. Highly recommend if you're looking for an experienced, honest and most importantly knowledgeable mechanic! read more

Awesome service-both with the vehicles and the customers! We've been bringing our fleet here for years and always leave happy! Driving 1000's of miles each week, we go thru a lot of repairs and Russ's never fails to get us taken care of quickly and efficiently! Definitely recommend!! read more

I was referred to Russ from a friend. Russ took my car in to diagnose a transmission issue. He found it was a sensor, and not an expensive transmission rebuild job. He didn't charge us for the diagnosis, like many shops will. Thanks to my friend Derek for the referral. I'd recommend Russ for anyone needing a transmission repair, who is seeking an honest mechanic. read more

Took my car here to have the transmission serviced and checked since it was occasionally making this throbbing noise once in a while on idle. Brought here and left it all day for diagnostics. The following day Mike, the manager called me to tell me they did not find anything wrong with the car and that it's running great. He suggested to bring it back after 10,000 miles to have it checked again. I have to say that Mike is an honest and decent man who does not beat around the bush and not here to make a quick buck. He did not charge one penny for the service and he could have charged me and I would have been happy to pay for the diagnostics, but he did not. Now is this there policy or not I don't know but it was nice of him. I really do think if you have an issue with your car transmission to have this shop look at it. Mike and his staff were as polite as you can imagine...by the way, Mike got a nice genuine smile that would definitely make you feel that he us trustworthy. I would recommend this business to all my family and friends...Yelpers are a family as well! Now you know when they say "I Wana be like Mike" read more

They were a big help. They were able to give me good advice over the phone which saved me from paying fees to have another shop look at my car who wouldn't have been able to do the transmission work I ended up needing. Russ transmission took my car in, found the most cost efficient options for me (even though a new transmission was going to be pricey either way), and they got the job done. With that they included a long warranty and encouraged me to bring the vehicle back over the next month to ensure the job was holding up well. Service is great here (they even offered to give me a ride if I needed one), and they are always happy to help in any way they can. Good recommendation if you need transmission work. read more

I was very happy with the service I received a week ago at Russ Transmission. I waited to post to make sure the issues with my Corvette were resolved and happily it seems that it is. The shop manager Mike worked with me on getting the car back quickly and taking care of a complicated job in a timely matter. I felt that they did extensive work that should've been done when I had the car at Rydell a year and a half ago Thank you Mike and all the mechanics. I appreciate your great work. read more

Great service. Owner personally took care of my problem. Honored warranty. Will recommend for all transmissions related repairs.

Very helpful staff and efficient service. Especially expert at repairing and maintaining Volvos. read more