Called and got a quote that was VERY reasonable, called a lot more shops that only wanted to upsell me a "built" transmission because of what's been done to my truck. Sparks told me "look, it's been strong for the last 130k miles, all you need is a stock rebuild to get you another (at least) 120k miles" I don't tow anything with it, it has an intake and exhaust, no power adders leveled in 35's. It's not a monster truck doing heavy hauling. It's been about 2 months so far and it rejuvenated my love for the truck...now if I can afford the fuel bill to drive it But it came with a 3 year 36k mile warranty and they said if anything happens just bring it in and they'll take care of it. Oh, almost forgot. I had some upgraded parts and new parts to install and they did that for no extra charge when they put it back together . read more

Went to Sparkey's solely on the basis of Yelp reviews. I was not having tranny issues, but had not changed the fluid in over 100k miles (not rec. by Toyota) & read horror stories about CVT transmissions. I had an evaluation (check pan for metal shavings) & replaced Tranny fluid & filter. 2014 Toyota. I am satisfied they are honest & competent & highly recommend Sparkey's. read more

Had to buy a used tranny from pick a part. When removed from the vehicle the mechanic I hired at the junkyard parking lot pulled the transmission for $150 (cheap). Cali, did a decent job but did not know the trans had a drain plug installed. Smashed my overdrive. John and his crew put me on the road and i'm still running strong today 5 years later. Professional& prompt, Worth the extra dollar for quality work. When it comes to transmissions don't 2nd guess, call sparkeys!! Thanks John., read more

My friend Matt was storing his vintage F150 pick-up truck at my house for a while until he was ready to start the restoration process. That time came and the first order of business was the transmission. Matt wanted Sparky's in Santee for the job. Matt lives in north county and I live in Santee, so he called Sparky's let them know what was up. I was to call to arrange to drop it off. Matt said the gentleman he spoke with, John, I believe, was super cool I called and spoke with John and he was indeed super cool. I made arrangements to drop off the truck the following day. The next day when I arrived I was greeted by John and he was as super cool in person as he was on the phone. I immediately knew why Matt picked Sparky's to take care of his truck. Fast forward about a week. I received a text from Matt. "Please give Sparky's a 5-star Yelp. They were f***n' awesome!" Next up is engine work and Sparky's even delivered the truck to Roy Wheeler Automotive where that will take place. read more

Sparky's Transmission - Transmission Repair Near Me - Santee, California

First and foremost, the point of being in business is to earn money. Plain and simple. There are a multitude of ways to do it and Sparkys, in my mind, is one of the best shops out there because of a key thing called Service and Honesty. I called the shop and told them what I was experiencing with my car. We set up and appointment. Talked to the guy at the desk and answered his questions with the recommendation that he doesn't service my transmission. Because it would be a waste of money. Because of the car being so old and a few other problems. He could have done what was asked and had me come back in a few weeks, months or more and taken more of my business. But, he didn't and for that reason, when a different car is in my name, I'll bring it to them. And I'll recommend all to go here first. Honesty is key. Inflation is up. Things are expensive and everyone needs some $$$ right now. read more

Sparky's Transmissions is a truly professional shop. I was sure that there was a major issue with my transmission, so I took the car over to Sparky's for an analysis. Bill greeted me promptly and cordially, and the environment at the shop was very comfortable and attractive. Later that day, Bill called to tell me that my transmission was fine, and the problem was actually with my motor mounts. Furthermore, there was no charge for the valued analysis. Wow! I am really impressed by the service at Sparky's. read more

Wow! Sparky's transmission was highly recommended and I am so happy, that I chose to have them rebuild my transmission! Bill is very professional and gets things done and with EXPERTISE.. AND I loved their HONESTY! They had my tranny done in just a few days! They did a thorough & AMAZING JOB! So glad I picked them instead of the dealership! Plus they were a little less! SPARKY'S TRANSMISSION" get a great BIG THUMBS UP read more

Great Customer Service, great warranty the truck is doing awesome! Thank you Sparky's!

No bueno. Didn't want to rebuild my transmission if I brought it in because they don't have the vehicle to test it. Uh duh.

Fantastic service with honesty & affordable price! referred by El Cajon Toyota. Thank you for all your integrity and expertise!

It's nice to do business with an honest quality company. I had a transmission service done today on my 98 Dodge 3500. I thought it had an issue with shifting and requested a diagnostic. After inspection it was determined there was not a serious problem. My aftermarket pan was installed with new fluid and it shifts great. I'm not a transmission expert but mechanically inclined. If I was told it needed a rebuild I would have likely moved forward with it. But it ended up becoming a simple fluid change. In a day where upcharging and needless repairs are commonplace, it's refreshing to have had such an experience. read more

Thank you for all your help in looking at our Jeep Renegade. We appreciate you !!! Awesome Santee local business :)

Had no idea the word to take my truck for transmission repair Sparkys was highly recommended and sure did a good job at a reasonable price talk to John read more

I brought my car here because my transmission was bad. John made me feel well about the repair and the issues going on with my car. He was able to work on my car even though it's pretty low. He doesn't sugar coat anything and is very straight to the point, which I appreciated. He ended up doing a full rebuild on my transmission and kept me informed the whole time. I appreciate an honest business. I will recommend him to anyone I know. read more

I called many shops before bringing my truck here. I decided on Sparky's because they were willing to fix the issue without trying to overcharge me and replace everything. I had a unique issue with a throw out bearing that needed an aftermarket fix. He must have done some good research to find the required fix. They fixed my truck the correct way and everything works perfect while only replacing the parts needing replacement to save me money. read more

Took my beloved 02 F150 to Sparkys because my transmission decided to "internally grenade itself". I didn't hesitate to go to Sparkys because I had my Mustang there in 1994 and I loved the work they did then and I love it now! Excellent customer service and and an AWESOME no bs policy. John is very honest and lays it out and doesn't "sugar coat" the prognosis. Don't know about you, but I value that in a business! My transmission is now a "battle axe" read more

My 2013 Ford Focus is a manual transmission. The clutch was finally going out and I shopped around in the area. John quoted me a great price and was upfront and honest with what had to be done. My car was turned over on a Fri and ready be the following Tues. Very impressed with the quality of work. I am recommending all friends and family to seek of Sparky's Transmissions. read more

John and the team there are top-notch. I took my 2011 F150 there after being referred to them by a friend who has used them in the past. My referring friend said Sparky's does contract work with CHP and Border Patrol, that made me feel better about their work. I knew my truck needed the transmission rebuilt. After calling about 6 different shops and taking it to 2 other shops for a diagnosis, I finally found Sparky's at the end of my search. Other shops I went to were only able to give me a range of how much it would cost, varying by about $1000, and even wanted to charge me almost $200 for a diagnosis. Sparky's was happy to diagnose the problem for free. John was able to quote me a maximum amount, which was still more than a thousand dollars less than the other shops I went to. After describing the issues I was experiencing, John had a pretty good idea of what the problem was and said he has worked on countless trucks that are the same year and model as mine. John is very upfront about everything and explains everything clearly and in layman's terms and does not talk down to you. He was very patient and willing to help when I tried to ask him questions to learn more about what was going on. He was able to give me a breakdown of cost for all of the parts and labor and was transparent about the entire process. He gave me a reasonable timeline of about 4-5 business days, called me every couple of days to check in with me to let me know things were moving along as scheduled. When I picked up my truck, he advised I come back after about 500 miles to ensure everything was still in working order. This shop definitely stands by their work. I just can't say enough good things about Sparky's. John was a savior during a desperate time and it felt good to finally find a shop that performed great work, was honest and didn't feel the need to take advantage of their customers. read more

I've had to have a couple of things done here , most recently a cmplete transmission rebuild . John and his crew took great care of me . I would recommend Sparkys to ANYONE that needs any kind of transmission work . 5 Stars are not enough. read more

My family has brought several vehicles to Sparky's for a couple years now, we have never been dissatisfied with the work. John is a great guy and always goes beyond to wow his customers with his knowledge and quality of work, he is also very kind, as are his technicians. We are moving to Oregon in 3 days and we wanted Sparky's to have a look at our Durango last minute, he squeezed us in even though he was busy, it was done in less than 24 hours. If I could, I would take John with us. I can only hope we find a mechanic like him in Oregon :) read more

This review is long overdue. I had Sparky's Transmission work on my car in December 2016 when it was stuck in 2nd gear. I was freaking out on what the cost would be and I am so glad I took it to Sparky's because I'm sure anywhere else would have taken me for a ride. John found an $8.00 pin that broke and I felt so confident with their honesty, I had them replace my clutch while they were in there due to my car is going in 10 yrs old and my clutch was still the original. He told me I probably had another 3 years with my original clutch but I decided to take care of it now. I highly recommend Sparky's Transmission for all my friends and family. Very important to know for any women out there, John does not take advantage of us ladies who may or may not know what we are talking about when it comes to our cars. He really cares. read more

I have had 3 trucks worked on, 2 work vehicles and my personal classic truck. Sparky's does outstanding work at very fair prices and their communication is excellent. read more

I got my transmission rebuilt here and the mechanics were professional, and got the job done in a timely manner. Great overall experience! I'd recommend this shop to anyone looking for some transmission maintenance read more

I had my transmission rebuilt in the Santee location to repair it because it was not staying in second gear, well the rebuild did not last it is now doing the same thing again. Never will I go here again...! read more

My parents car was sent here from my mechanic for a tranny check. They called me and told me what they found. Told them I would have to talk to my father because it's actually his car. When I called them back to tell them my dad wanted to wait (it's a back up car) the owner was extremely kind and said if my dad had any questions he could call and speak to him. When I asked him how much I owed, he said "not a thing!" I was shocked I wasn't charged for hooking it up to the code reader-most places charge $85 just to look at your car. If I ever need transmission work on my car, I wouldn't hesitate to use them! read more

used this shop for my f150 around 9 years ago, total rebuild on tranny - truck has needed new engine but the tranny is strong as ever ! thank you !! read more

John at Sparkys was honest and fast and very reasonable on costs! I would recommend this shop to anyone needing any kind of transmission repair!!! read more

After interviewing several transmission shops regarding a failing transmission in a 2004 Toyota Camry, I decided on this shop. I was given a price range and when all was said and done the price did come in at the high end, but I knew things were bad so this was expected. Its been about 3 weeks now and the transmission is running very well. My experience was very good and I would recommend this shop to others. read more

John, Thank you for all the GREAT work done on our transmission! We will continue to recommend your shop to everyone we meet

I was disappointed, I had work done and had issues while traveling to ca. Sparkys after I describled what happened opened the transmission. Explained to the other shop what it need to fix it and correct the problem. Didn't get 100 miles before I was right back to a shop in LA. Sparkys refused to look at it or have any part in getting the problem corrected at a shop in LA. I was told and I quote "I'm out of it and not touching it." They were paid to open find the problem and correct it. Instead I believe they fixed some of the burnt part and put it back together never finding what caused the problem in the first place. Steer clear. read more

had a rebuild in Nov, 09,lasted until July 12. .expected to get more than 25,000 miles on it.would not recommend