I went in here expecting to spend at least $1,000 on what was wrong with my car it was far from that no more than $400 they did exactly what I wanted them to do and then called me with some other issues I had he even sent me a video this place is great I felt like it was my own dad working on my car read more

When you take your car to a shop for repair, the best you could hope for is that the shop you take it to treats you fairly, does a good job, and they respect you and your situation. The last thing you hope for, is that they only want to get as much money as possible from you and they have little concern for you as a customer. I wouldn't recommend bringing your car here because my experience was bad, and I'll explain why. I'll also recommend the transmission shop that worked out well for me. I usually start any repair by calling a few shops to see if a shop can do the job and what they estimate the cost to be. When I called Transmission Super Shop, I talked to the Owner Joe. And He didn't remember that I had called for a quote about my coolant system months ago, and he had given me a quote on transmission.. The previous quote I got was $5500. And during this call he was quoting upwards of $6000. It was easily a 15-20minute call, because I was driving from Downtown to Santa Monica and I was parking in Santa Monica when we concluded. Most of the discussion was him explaining to me why it was so expensive. I could tell he was upselling me from the previous time we spoke. And it concluded with me saying, "Well I simply don't have a budget for that amount" A few minutes later, He texted me back, saying that he would do the job for $3500. I will include Screenshots. Already, I would consider prices that are based on the amount of money the customer has, a "Yellow Flag" if not a "Red Flag". But after discussing it with him, it sounded more like he was scaling the type of work to fit my needs. He was willing to do a repair, rather than a replacement. And seeing as how they are a transmission shop that specializes in that type of work, it made sense that they would be willing and able to do that. I said, I would think about it and get back to him. At the time, I was considering selling the car, and My lease was up on my place, so I had to consider the added costs of moving. Tough Choice. I did some budgeting, and Messaged him a few days later and he said that the price was only good for that week. Which, okay, that sets off some warning signals. Why would the price change in a week? Sort of seems like a tactic to pressure the customer into doing the job... And it was. But, I thought about it and later that week I asked him if I could bring it in on the following monday because rent was due and it would work better if I waited till another pay check. He didn't remember our conversation. He asked what it was about, and he said he deleted the conversation. I totally get it, customers come and go and you deal with a lot of people, but it wasn't the best customer service. You would hope that if someone gives you a week to decide, that when you call back later that week they would still remember the ultimatum that forced you to consider rearranging your life to meet. But as it turns out, that's not the kind of customer service and consideration that Transmission Super Shop Offers. It was inconvenient to him. He said it was okay to bring the car in on that date. When the date came, I actually texted to ask if I could bring the car in earlier. Once again He didnt remember. And he said it would take 2 weeks. Which was different than what he had said earlier. So I asked why. He no longer wanted to do the job. But you should read the text messages and get a feel for the customer service and get a sense of his thought processes and mine. Decide for yourself what you think of it. But I'll give you my impression and my takeaway, because that's what a yelp review is. An account of my experience of a business. As a means of helping other people with their big decisions when considering that business. My impression of Joe and the Transmission Super shop.... They want your money, they want you in and out. Don't ask questions. Don't be inconvenient. Don't waste their time. Every conversation was actually a negotiation. RECAP: 1. I called for a quote and he didnt remember the previous quote and raised the price. 2. I didnt have the money, so he made me an offer, but said it was only good for that week. 3. I asked if I could bring it in early, he said no, & it would take 2 weeks 4. I ask why, and he says he doesn't want to do the job anymore. But as a customer, I was always acting on the information from our previous exchange. And each time he didnt remember and changed the situation and seemed annoyed by my questions. In his mind, he's giving me a deal and I should just bring it in no questions asked. He wasn't understanding of my situation. For me it was a months rent trying to save the life of my car, for him it was annoying. When your mechanic is annoyed that you have questions, its a problem. Go to Atlas Transmission. 310-532-3717 I wrote a review https://www.yelp.com/biz/atlas-transmissions-torrance?uid=H7SbZVauOdkGLFCymwiaWA&utm_campaign=www_business_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_l read more

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I was able to come to Transmission Super shop and Joe the owner was GREAT! He not only took the time to look at my car and check with his system for my check engine light but he was able to take my car on a ride with me to see what the sound was that was sounding weird with my car! He was able to fix the screw that was loose and then we took the car for a second drive and the car noise went AWAY! he also was able to tell me the codes that his computer reader gave me and I will be be bringing my car back to him next week to get those fixed! He's honest, and has a cool Chevy impala (in the pic) and had a great attitude towards helping his customers! I highly recommend coming here! Especially if you don't want to get ripped off! read more

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We all want our mechanic to be pathologically honest, and Joe is exactly that. He never tries to sell you anything you don't need and will even discourage you from purchasing unnecessary things you might think you need. He always puts my interests above his own. I'm so glad I found his shop six years ago! Even though it's a long drive from where I live, I prefer to go to Joe for every issue my car has. His shop is much busier now than it was a couple of years ago, and I'm really happy that his business has become more recognized and appreciated--it is so well deserved! Thank you, Joe, for being the best mechanic anyone could dream of! read more

Joe is the best! Honest, excellent customer service & quick turn around time! He's my GO TO for all my service needs! Thanks Joe!!

From the moment we called to get a quote to when I arrived, the experience was fantastic. There was barely any wait, and they were super clear about the parts I needed. When the parts arrived, they even showed me the packaging. After almost getting scammed at the Toyota dealer, finding this place was the best decision. They communicated well. They set up an appointment, fixed everything perfectly, and were incredibly honest. Kept me updated through the process. I'd recommend this place to all my closest friends. They def value the client. Amazing job and very professional--thank you Joe. read more

Several weeks/months ago, I started noticing a problem with my older 5 speed manual tranmission car -- it was lagging when I tried to accellerate in higher gears. Got progressively worse over time. I had no idea where to take it. I called two places up in the valley -- the first one I got a lackluster guy who was vague about what the problem might be, timeframe, and everything else. Then I called Joe at Transmission Super Shop. What a difference! I immediately sensed he was invested in my problem, suggested what the issue might be (and he was right, it turns out) and was able to take the car in just a couple of days. He even quoted me a price on the phone that was less than I feared (based on some minimal investigation I'd done) -- and he stuck to it! Not only was my car in and out of his shop in a couple of days, I was embarrassed to have popped the clutch as I drove away from his shop. I wasn't used to a clutch that worked so nicely. Now that a few weeks have passed, I'm 100% confident to say the repairs Joe and his team did to my clutch were top-notch. I cannot recommend his shop highly enough! Awesome Joe, thanks! read more

These guys are very helpful. Very trustworthy and knowledgeable. If you have a transmission issue go here you wont regret it.

I went in for the first time to get my car checked because it was making a weird noise that other shoos told me probably required a new transmission to fix but I wanted to get another opinion before committing to an expensive repair. I was greeted by Joe who is very friendly and committed to finding a solution. He took the time to test drive my car for a god period of time to get an accurate diagnosis. After test drive and using his experience for accurate problem differential he was able to pinpoint all the issues with my car and I ultimately determined I didn't need a transmission repair, I needed transmission fluid change, new spark plugs and motor mounts. I avoided paying thousands and my car finally doesn't have that horrible shuddering sound. I am very grateful to come across Joe and his shop as he was very honest and made time to fix the issues with my car and his busy schedule. I highly recommend Transmission Super Shop! read more

I was presdisposed to have my steering rack replaced as symptoms were pointing to that. I had Joe check it for his opinion and it turns out some bolts underneath were a bit loose due to age and road wear. As soon as these were tightened the "nudges to the right" when driving straight disappeared. Thanks Joe, you saved me $2K in unecessary repairs. For any symptoms in your suspension and steering, get this guy to check it out first! read more

Do not take your car here these guys are going to rip you off and no customer service

I needed a transmission replaced on my Ford Aerostar cargo Van.I found this guys in YELP as a 5 stars rated shop. NEVER HEARD FROM THEM!!! Not cool Not a call not a text read more

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My Lexus RX350 had an odd shake on excelleration that didn't go away after a repair by my repair shop. Stopped into Transmission Super Shop to see if this might be a transmission problem. Met Joe and was impressed by his clean shop and willingness to take my car out for a test drive even though he was very busy. After driving my car, Joe thought it may be an axel problem and said it was not transmission related. I appreciate Joe's honesty as he could have suggested changing the transmission fluid or some other service I really didn't need. This review is for the honesty of the owner and shop, not about any repair. Turns out it was a wheel bearing that needed replacement and my car now drives smoothly again. Really appreciate Joe, his time and honesty. I will be back if I need any transmission service in the future! read more

I write few reviews. I take time out to write a review when I receive exceptional service. Joe did that. He first repaired my transmission which was in terrible shape. Then my engine failed and he worked with GM Warranty to install a new engine. He was cost conscious and only recommended necessary parts that should be replaced outside the warranty. Engine is now running great. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, honest and caring mechanic that provides quality work then you need to go no further than to call Joe. He is trustworthy. Edward read more

I had a transmission leak with my car. My anxiety was on the roof because I never had a transmission problem before. I don't even know where to go to have it fixed until I found Transmission Super Shop and met the owner Joe. He explained everything in details to me after inspecting my car. He was straight forward and honest with what I'll expect with my car. I was really relieved, he really guided me. He gave me a very good price for the repair. Joe is not just a mechanic, he would take care of you like a family! Thank you so much Joe! I really appreciate your help and service! read more

Thank you so much for checking my car twice, topping off the fluids and explaining the problem in a way that I understood. I definitely will be back for a full service flush for the transmission. I appreciate the speedy service and getting this Mom back on the rode moving with no worries. Thanks again Trudy read more

Went to two other mechanics before heading here, one guy told me he couldn't even check the car for 3 days! I called her after seeing the reviews and Joe was able to meet me within 30 min or so at his shop. While it's not a cheap repair, it was definitely a more affordable option with a quick turn around. Something else needed to be replaced, Joe saved the part so he could show me which i thought was a nice gesture. Car is back to feeling brand new. Thanks Joe! read more

Thought I had a transmission issue, my VW Golf was downshifting really poorly & 2 other mechanics were stumped. Instead of just selling me a new transmission, Joe took the time to diagnose the problem & found that in addition to a failed throttle body, I had bad a sensor which was throwing things out of sync. It took a couple tries but he got everything working again & the cost was reasonable. Nice guy, easy to talk to. I'm a female & nothing about the experience made me feel uncomfortable or pushed around. Which is rare in this type of transaction. He takes the time to explain what he's done, shows the old parts, consults his peers when he needs more info & seems genuinely interested in what he's doing. read more

Brought my car to get checked and sure enough it needed a transmission rebuild. Can't believe how expensive these things are, but again, gotta pay for what you need and if you want good work. The place is in a auto repair strip mall, meaning there are like 4-5 businesses that repair cars and it is hard to move around to find a spot. Lucky for me, there was a spot and was quick to get tended to and figuring out a plan to review and diagnose the car. The owner gave me a call a few hours later informing me of the findings and that it would take about a week to repair as they had to order the parts then begin with the rebuilding process. The good thing is the 24 month/24,000 mile warranty they gave, which is better than most other places offer and the prices, about even with most places, more than some but for sure less than others especially the big chain operators. Anyway, I would recommend this place for transmission jobs. read more

This is the second time I've had Joe rebuilt one of my transmissions. Different vehicle of course... Joe is professional. He knows his stuff. And his prices are very reasonable. Before going to him the first time, we were thinking about buying a used, non-warranty tranny with 60-80k miles on it. It would have been a nightmare with no warranty. I called Joe and he said, "Why don't you just rebuild it? I offer a 2 year warranty on parts and labor." Sold my brother! So that's what I did the first time. Now when my truck started acting up (different vehicle than my first experience with Joe), I didn't even call around, I just called Joe. I got my truck back in less than 3 days and it's running great. I would highly recommend this shop to everyone. read more

Update: You are now reading the ultimate review; the kind that comes after over four full years of working with someone, four plus years of experience and time. After our first experience with Joe, I just decided to run other things by him. They specialize in transmissions of course, but they do everything else. So I just kept coming back for: service, any major repairs, the odd rattle, electrical, etc. etc. Our car has 200,000+ miles on it, so you're going to run into repairs here and there, even if it is as meticulously maintained as ours is. I now have almost 5 years of experience with Joe and I have actually looked forward to taking the car in each time. On more than one occasion, Joe has given me an estimate, and then found that the actual repair required less time than expected, so the actual cost has been less, or no charge at all. I am now a 56-year-old man, can afford to take my car anywhere, and I would never think of going anywhere else. It takes a lifetime to find the kind of mechanic that you would send your son or daughter to, and you have just found him. I've never said this about a mechanic in my life; but believe everything he says, trust him, because he is worthy of it. He's an awesome mechanic, a fantastic man, and now a good friend. Proud to say it. read more

When the check engine light comes on and there is an indication that the transmission is involved, the negative thoughts set in! Joe made the whole process stress free. He repaired my vehicle quickly and he explained the repair thoroughly! It's been two months and everything is still running smoothly! I highly recommend Joe and the Transmission Super Shop! read more

My little brother's car broke down going up the grape vine. He doesn't live around here, so he towed it to my house. He got a ride back home with his girlfriend and left the car with me. Joe at transmission super shop was the first place I called. He was able to quote me an exact price over the phone for a transmission rebuild. The price was fair, but more than I would put into an old car so he said he would take a look at it. After a short evaluation, we determined a much smaller repair would likely fix the issue. Joe made the repair and a few related things that came up during the work. after the work was done, Joe said if the repairs did not fix all the issues, he would credit the entire cost toward a complete rebuild. Most shops make you choose between a big job that cost a lot but will almost certainly fix your car or a small job that is much cheaper but may not fix the issues. add transmission super shop I could try the small job with no risk. read more

I really felt it was time to park my car and come to grips that I was going to have to sale my 2013 Chevy Camaro. I was having a bleed out of fluid, the dealer said it was coolant, transmission and motor oil and was going to bleed me out by fixing each unit until they found the answer! That is until I found Joe & Transmission Super Shop right here on YELP. Joe was determined to find the answer which he did in a reasonable amount of time and in what I can describe only as a Heaven sent costs!! My experience was unreal, he sent me pictures and YouTube explaining my issue. I was happy to tears.. REALLY!! And to top it off Joe washed my car which they don't do at the nearby dealer anymore. Having a good trustworthy mechanic is hard to find and Joe @ Super Shop is my guy! read more

Joe is the ultimate professional that you really want to deal with. I took my Jaguar X-Type 2002 vehicle to the transmission super shop because my car has been hesitating is what Joe ends up calling it I believed that the transmission was slipping because I had only recently had the car tuned up in preparation for my smog test. Joe drove the car with me and pinpointed the problem to the engine not the transmission and gave my mechanic a list of four things that could possibly be causing the engine problem my tune-up was still under warranty so I was able to get it repaired and no additional cost to me and Joe billed me nothing. It just doesn't get better than that. Thanks Joe. read more

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This transmission shop did work on my 2000 mustang GT a few years ago they did the rear gears and a few of the problems it had, the car was working beautiful until a different shop crashed it. I now have a 2002 Mustang GT . i got a different shop to do the clutch, they did a horrible job. Then I Took it to a few other shops they were kind of jerks. Thought to myself, this shop did great work on my black Mustang so I'm almost positive they'll do good work on this mustang. Took it in, he jumped in it pop the hood said maybe this maybe that I left it one week later and it is running beautifully. Kept in contact with me the whole time sending me pictures through the whole process asking me if I wanted to stop by and check it out. most convenient I was able to pay him using my phone bank app. read more

Joe the owner took good care of me at his transmission super shop. He even made it stress free by sending his tow truck to pick up my car at another place for no charge!! Can't beat that! He was and is a mechanic himself which makes a big difference. I researched around. He offers a 2 year warranty or 24,000. Many shops do not. He is honest and has a great attitude. I highly recommend. read more

I had ordered a remanufactured and upgraded transmission for my Jeep Wrangler TJ and needed someone to install it. Called up Joe after calling about 10 other shops and immediately knew that Joe was the guy to install this for me. Other shops were either too weary to install someone else's transmission or didn't sound very confident. But speaking to Joe he asked all the right questions to where I felt comfortable to have him do this job for me. He wasn't the cheapest price out there but this was something I didn't want to cheap out on. The installation went well and done quickly. I stopped by to check on it and Joe was very communicative and informative. He let me know of other issues going on with my Jeep that I was aware of, but need to get one repair done at a time. Been driving it now for a month or so with the new tranny in and it's running great! Thanks again! read more

Transmission went out 2000 miles from home. Brought the car to Joe he got me back on the road. Joe is honest does excellent work. Prices are very reasonable and his work is 5 star. read more

Not Your Average Joe's shop, it's Joe's SUPER SHOP transmission! I took my 94 Buick Roadmaster infor transmission work at 300,000 miles. Not only did I get the BEST SERVICE, I got the BEST PRICE and the BEST WARRANTY warranty in Los Angeles . I highly recommend Joe's Super Shop for any transmission issue. read more

Transmission Super Shop! His Free Diagnosis alone would be worth your time, others wanted close to $100 to hook in and read codes. Joe oughta be wearin' a cape, he's the real super hero - transmission trouble is like the worst right 'cause you know it's not gonna be fun - but Joe made this experience pretty pleasant actually. We talked through the trouble and he was able to get me out of there with the best possible solution and the most economical solution as well. Go confidently see Joe for transmission trouble and be relieved to be in the hands of a pro who understands the value of great customer service. #GoToJoe #JoeKnow read more

Words can't begin to describe the level of quality service found at the transmission super shop. Working with Joe was a shear delight and the transmission on my 2002 Honda odyssey shifts as well as it did when it was brand new. I am forever grateful. read more

I came yesterday due to check engine light on. I met joe as everyone asks for him on yelp. What can i say great customer service very knowledgeable and definitely recommend his shop! For any problems he will solve it or advice you and he sure helped me. Check engine light off was sue to my kill switch mis placed it and problem solved. read more

ONE WORD! JOE! I called a few transmission places to get some prices and for some reason talking to Joe on the phone made me feel safe with this place being the decision and no regrets. Clean shop they picked up my car with no extra charge since it was immobile. He broke down how much it would cost to do each type of job and he was completely honest with me on the better option and prior to talking to anyone I did research and he hit every point I wanted. did not need to ask any question it was like he was reading my mind. They got the job done fast even my friends were like DAMN that was quick. He had told me it would take longer too so I was even surprised. The shop was super clean unlike other tranny spots you drive by. You'll see tranny on top of trannys haha. prior to my tranny giving out I had fixed my brakes somewhere else and there was a rattling sound and even though it was not their responsibility to fix what error the person made they found the problem and fixed it with no extra charge. I been to many places for many reason and I have never been to a business where they just want to genuinely help just to help. Im always ready to pay people to help me out but I was surprised. oh and on top of that! they even washed my car at no charge also!! WHO DOES THAT! I know paid what I paid but those little things like that is what takes this business over the top great. I hope no one ever has to fix their transmission but if you do, go to these guys. you won't regret it. oh and CAR RUNS LIKE NEW, almost forgot to mention that haha so yeah great work. read more

Joe is the absolute best, hands down. Not only did he fix my truck, he educated me along the way and made sure I understood every step. He caught a MASSIVE issue another shop had overlooked, and took excellent care with my vehicle. I'd recommend him to anyone. read more

The rear transfer case seal on my all wheel drive Audi was leaking fluid and it wasn't a repair my general mechanic could do so I needed a transmission specialist. I chose Transmission Super Shop because the reviews on Yelp and Google were overwhelmingly positive. I spoke to the owner Joe on the phone and he took his time answering questions and was courteous and friendly and seemed knowledgeable. He was very nice when I showed up at the shop and he quickly offered me a comfortable spot to wait while he took a look at my car on the lift. He invited me to take a look at the problem spot and discussed the repair and what it would entail. I like that I was spoken to with respect and that he took the time to give me details. My repair actually was finished faster than I expected and even under the quoted price which was a really happy surprise. When I picked up my car, Joe had the parts he removed (two rubber seals) and showed them to me and explained why they no longer were holding a proper seal. I'm a curious person so I asked him a bunch of transmission and tech questions and he took his time explaining things to me. It's rare to find a trustworthy mechanic and to have a positive experience with car repair but Joe and his shop really stand out as the good guys in the automotive field. I definitely recommend Transmission Super Shop to anyone needing transmission repair. read more

It's good to find an honest and competent transmission shop. I am totally satisfied with the quality of work, price, and time spend to complete the rebuild of my 4 year old, 100k mile trans. I asked Joe what was the cause of the failure, and he took the time to explain in detail, what went wrong, and that he used an upgrade rebuilt kit from TransGo, a USA product, which is considered by professionals to be superior to factory spec parts. He then showed me the bench where the rebuilds take place, and the rest of his shop. It is amazing all the parts inside of a transmission. So glad I went here, instead of the Stealer...ahh...Dealer. read more

Such a great shop! Joe is a strait shooter. I came in with a transmission issue and he took care of me. I can't say enough about this shop. Don't think twice about going here. read more

OMG where do I begin? Joe is absolutely AMAZING!! I came because I thought that my transmission was messing up. He took it for a drive with me on the freeway to test it throughout different speeds and different scenarios. We had a great talk where he enlightened me on what to do in case of something breaking down on me (my car is pretty old) and he advised me on the best things to do as far as investing in my own peace of mind.He put me at ease since I'm taking it to Tijuuana tomorrow. Overall GREAT!! THANK YOU!!! read more

Joe did an amazing job the first time around. Up front about all costs. No confusion. Affordable, quick and thorough. Going back for loss of power soon also. 150k+ read more