Say what you going to Do, then DO IT!. With a Mechanical background and years working on my own cars I pretty much knew what was wrong with my transmission. After calling around I decided to give Transmatic a chance. My old Transmission shop closed doors years ago, so I am starting off fresh here. They agreed with my diagnosis. Gave me a price and a timeline. I checked up with them after a week and things were going back together. And expected the job to be done on Monday. Monday afternoon it wasn't completed. The Mechanic didn't like something? They posed the question? Do you want it Quick? Or do you want it good? GOOD every time. Take the time that you need to do it Right. I received a phone call the next afternoon. My truck was done and running good. I picked up today, ahead of scheduled completion and under budget. Quality Work. Quality Service. Quality Price. They EARNED the 5 Stars. read more

Exceptional service, added value, professional and courteous. They fixed my truck transmission issue in just over a weeks time. And it was warranty work! While local Ford dealerships further distance themselves from customers by making repairs and service incredibly (impossible) challenging and frustrating for vehicle owners, this local dependable transmission shop out performs other repair garages. 2017 F150 6 speed with gear selection lights disappearing, blinking, etc. @wittmeier #wittmeierford error code P1702 present. Transmission Range Circuit Failure. Thanks, Andrew and the rest of the team at Transamatic. Strong work. read more

Needed transmission repair and appreciated the options they offered of this repair to best fit my budget. Repair was performed to my satisfaction and car now runs great! read more

I was having an issue with my 2001 Toyota Tacoma. The stick shift kept popping out of third gear. I was nervous that it was going to be a very costly issue, but I was hopeful it was a cheaper fix involving just the stick shift. There is also always the question of trust when it comes to auto repairs because, I like most people, know very little about the vehicle that I depend on. Transamatic does a general free-inspection that involves them driving your vehicle and maybe some visual inspection. If they have to take stuff apart (your transmission), then it costs money for labor etc. It turned out to be a simpler and cheaper fix involving a part for my stick shift that they were able to detect from just driving. I will definitely bring my vehicle back here if I have issues with my transmission in the future. read more

They are an honest, qualifed and nice people. I got 3 estimates from other shops that would have cost me 1000s of dollars for work I didn't need. They charged me 200 to fix a leak in the rear pinion seal. read more

Single mom, trying to buy a car for my son. Called these guys and Andrew answered. He looked up the VIN, told me really useful information about the vehicle and probably saved me from making a terrible purchase that would have cost us thousands in repairs. He was kind and helpful and seemed happy to be helpful. THANK YOU!! Will recommend these guys to friends. read more

I paid over 4 grand to have my transmission done here and they failed me!!! A .50 cent part the pin in the transmission shifter wasn't replaced and it failed while I was out of town!! All I heard when I called them is what they weren't going to do? Taking them to the BAR!! read more

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My car wasn't shifting right and making some strange noises while driving. After taking it to the traditional auto shop, I was recommended to Transmatic for their honest and trustworthy service. Unfortunately, the news was as I feared, I needed a transmission rebuild. Andrew up front was amazing in soothing my worries, and always provided me with photos/videos of the components in need of repair so I could better understand the situation. Aaron did a phenomenal job in repairing the issues quickly and efficiently, so now my car is as good as new! I feel safe on the road thanks to these kind people. 10/10 highly recommended. read more

My car had been shifting hard from 2nd- 3rd. Brought it in for a diagnosis. They assured me everything looks good. Gave me my options. Ended up postponing a trans rebuild, but will be back soon. Great customer service. Quick turn around. Highly recommend. read more

As solid a shop as they come! Took one of our work trucks in on Friday and it was done on Wednesday. I received fair and honest diagnosis and instead of the standard "it needs a rebuild" Marty suggested, due to the low miles on the truck that we just "find and fix what broke", saving our company thousands of dollars. Nice people, Honest and fast service. Doesn't get any better than that. Will be using them for sure in the future for any of our fleet needs. -Hill Properties, Chico read more

I had heard good things about this shop, and because of how busy my shop was I decided to let them do the work. My clutch blew up and also had some other issues upon inspection, they kept me informed about it. The repairs were originally estimated at about $500 but in the end I payed $2000. The repair seems adequate although I was slightly unhappy about the price, I didn't get an estimate anywhere else so I can't speculate on if it was a fair price. The problem arose when I picked it up. My entire windshield was cracked right across the driver side, which I assure you was not there when I dropped it off. The shop takes pictures of the vehicles when they get them, and apparently the only picture they took was of the grill of my truck? Okay, that's pretty dumb. Also my truck was dirty and there was fingerprints on the windshield where the crack was so I know they noticed it. After that they proceeded to blame me for the cracked windshield, and said the next thing to do was have them get me an estimate on the repair so I could pay more to have them fix it. What the actual f***? I will never return to this shop again, or recommend it. Regardless of if they repaired it right, nobody wants to be called a liar and I should not have had to sit at the shop for an hour arguing with them about a solution. Which, in case you were wondering, the solution was having my own insurance cover it. Also nobody wore a mask at any point, COVID is still a thing guys. There's better shops in Chico to spend your money at, save yourself the headache. read more

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Marty and crew saved our vacation! We broke down on I-5 and Marty was able to work us into his schedule the next day, plus recommend a very kind tow truck driver to help us get there. Transmatic were able to quickly diagnose our transmission failure, make cost effective repairs, and even recommended hotels when it looked like we may have to leave the RV overnight. We were traveling with a cat and when we brought her carrier into the waiting room, he turned on the air conditioner for us. Amazing service. We wish you many more years! read more

Worst customer service on the planet- by far. They are rude, and they do not care about your business. They flat out said so. I brought my Jeep in for diagnostics, it turns out it needed a transmission rebuild. Ok, no problem. I did not balk at the quote. I accepted their findings and did not go elsewhere. I tried to schedule an appt. They do not take appts. You have to drop off your car and "get in line" and they get to it when they get to it. If it's not "in line" it doesn't get worked on. They told me they would have my car for two weeks. What?! I live 25 miles from the shop, so I asked if there was any way I could drop it off the day before it was worked on or if there was any way possible to shorten the time my car is just sitting their idle. I even offered to pay the $3800 UP FRONT. Andrew, (son of owner), literally said I was a problem customer (exact words) and told me to go elsewhere. This was after I already waited a month for an appt with them for diagnostics, then when I tried to schedule the work, they showed their true colors. They could give a whoop about their customers. They do NOT deserve to be in business. The attitude of "they are doing us a favor" just resonates with their every word. This is a first for me. I have never left a negative review before. The city of Chico and outlying communities deserve MUCH better. It will be interesting to see how they respond. I'm sure they won't be self reflecting and realize that's not the way you treat customers - or anyone. They'll probably reply with a rude, curt or disparging remark. read more

They serviced my Transmission for what I would perceive as an extremely cheap price, and customer service was exceptional. My only regret was not bringing cash with me to give Marty and the other workers a well deserved tip! read more

They were fast, efficient and affordable. I was able to leave the truck before they opened and picked it up when I got off my work. They were communicative through the process, After the issue was assessed they called me and told me what was wrong and the cost. Smooth is how I would describe my experience read more

My 2000 Isuzu Trooper had a transmission rebuild by another outfit that cost me $4,000+ and lasted all of 2 years and 20K Miles before going out again. Transamatic rebuilt it again this week with a guarantee of 3 years or 100K miles for $1,000 less. They also let me know that a couple of other things needed attention that they don't do. (Ball joints and an oil leak). I couldn't be more satisfied. read more

Absolutely to drawer work here. They have been in business for a long time and there is a good reason for that. All my local gearheads swear by this place and I am happy to recommend it as well. read more

These guys are the best. I brought my 65 ford in with an odd noise in the transmission. The owner took the car for a spin and immediately identified the problem. They are no pressure and took care of the problem perfectly. Will go back to them for any transmission issues. read more

This is the most awsome and honest place you could ever hope to find. They treat you and your car like you really matter and they are professionals. Adore this place. Anyone in Paradise considering using a local shop.... DON'T! You will regret it! Bring it here, you will be glad you did! read more

These specialists really know their stuff! They put in a new transmission with a little extra work they saw needed doing. And they are friendly and informative. Price right in line with standards I found on line and best estimate after calling around. And they are dog friendly.. always have my hound dog with me and he was welcome in the office whenever I had to go in. read more

Had exceptional service here! I thought my transmission had gone, but it ended up being my clutch and front axel. I wasn't charged for labor to dismantle the transmission because they only charge for labor when they end up fixing that part. Marty gave me a range of how much the repair could cost and gave me plenty of time to decide how to proceed. He was communicative, flexible, professional, efficient. Thank you! read more

The people at transamatic are courteous and professional. They stand by their work! I recommend transamatic to anyone....a trust worthy company with integrity! read more