I was referred to Morimoto's Transmission by Toriumi Auto Mechanic. If you know Toriumi, you know…read morethat is also a 5 star mechanic shop. Scott, at Morimoto's, worked on my 68 Impala. My converter went out and Scott rebuilt my transmission. First time I ever needed to have a transmission rebuilt. Scott was good at describing the process and finish my car in timely manner. The car is up and running with no issues. Honest service at a good price.

Had a torque converter assessment from another local truck repair service company. I didn't feel…read morethe estimate nor the service would be up to par with what I'd expect from a transmission company working on one of my box trucks out of my fleet. I took it to Scott Morimoto and he was patient with me and explanined that even though I only had 65K miles on my trany, by just replacing the torque converter something else could be wrong at any time....With this inforatmiion I couldn't risk my delivery truck being down so I went ahead and got a full transmission rebuild. Yep it cost a little more but Scott was the hero with his advice, service and knowledge. So glad I made the trip to Pajaro to find this great mechanic.

I came in with a bad alternator and the guy was extremely kind and courteous and fixed it for me…read moreright away. Very professional and prompt and extremely fair pricing

They are fast & reliable I had an issue with my check engine light on my 2000 Isuzu rodeo & he…read morescanned it & replacement of a small cracked hose for no free of charge just to help me as a struggling mom & cause cal works helped pay for the radiator so thank you all very much

Quick and fair to deal with. My new go-to auto service place!! Both times, that I've had service…read moreneeds, they were able to get me in the next day and the jobs were completed in short order! Thanks!

Happy with the work performed and price seemed fair. Owner was there & took work order. Unpleasant…read moreto talk with, unwelcoming. Hard to ask him a question seemed put out even though I was the only customer. Someone else was the mechanic & he just wrote up the order. Might profit from taking a course in customer relations. I'd likely go back if experience were more pleasant.

Great service, Great people,…read more Finished work ahead of schedule. Gave me a ride home. Would have picked me up. Quality of work? It's the first time I have used CenCal, so, time will tell.

Just had my Outback serviced at Cen Cal. What a positive experience! They were professional, great…read morecommunicators, gave me an accurate quote, arranged for my transportation. Their services were significantly less than what the dealer quoted me. Their facilities were so clean and welcoming. I found my new mechanics.

would give Lee at Hollister Transmussion zero stars but there isn't an option…read moreHe screwed up two transmissions & does not stand behind his work, the first was a TH 400 for my cousin which I supplied him with quality Hughes components Alto clutches, Kolene steels etc. It failed within 3 weeks, I called Lee told him it was havibg issues, he didnt even attempt to say bring it in let me look at it, just quoted a 90 day guarantee for not using his parts, if course most projects are rarely completed in 90 days it was beyond the warranty even before he got it running I sent the transmission to world known race transmission shop & asked Mike to do a forensic teardown & inspection, the short version is a snap ring for the clutch pack was not fully seated & popped out (poor work & attention to detail period) Trans failure #2 A C4 for Legendary Fabricator Jack Hagemann's 34 coupe all work, core & parts supplied by Lee/Hollister Transmission It lasted 3 test drives, no return phone call to Jack or myself, shows Lee's character & lack of ability or work ethic. Avoid this shop at all cost, & get quality competent work done elsewhere, it is very unfortunate I was forced to compose this review, as Lee's wife sherry is very kind, professional and a nice person, however Lee's lack of communication and how he has failed on all levels not once but twice left me no choice Gary Allen Allen Enginewity

Finally an honest shop... I had a bad clutch master cylinder. I am pretty mechanically inclined and…read moreI knew all that was wrong with the clutch was the master cylinder.. I had them repair the part In question and they didn't come back with, "you also need to replace the slave cylinder, and your clutch is going bad as well." Your new total is $$$$$$$$$$$$. They replace the bad part and the clutch system is as good as new.. In short, they could have attempted to rip me off but they didn't. Prices were fair and turn around was speedy. I would recommend. Doug.

This review is long overdue, but I've been so busy with work that I'm only now getting around to…read moreit. I wanted to make sure I followed up because I know my review will mean something for this business. I brought my classic Toyota Land Cruiser to Nayarit Transmission in East Oakland for a transmission fluid change. From the start, I felt at ease. Yes, there's a security dog on-site, but the way the owner treats him says everything!he's clearly part of the family, not just for show. As someone who loves dogs, I really respected that. The owner walked me through the whole process, explained why a higher-quality filter gasket was worth it (and he was right the one I had wasn't great), and even saved the old fluid to show the work was done right. He got the job done faster than I expected and at a more-than-fair price. This shop is built on honesty, hard work, and family values. In today's world, that's rare. I highly recommend Nayarit Transmission if you want quality work and someone you can truly trust with your car.

I came to Nayarit because another mechanic at a different shop said my transmission on my 2015…read moreNissan Rogue was damaged and they don't deal with replacing transmissions. A quick perusal of Reddit revealed that Nissan Rogues from this time period were notorious for major problems with the CVT transmissions and there was no fix apart from replacement. I am always a bit terrified of dealing with mechanics because I realize how vulnerable I am to having to trust the expertise of a complete stranger and I have no real independent way of verifying that I am not being taken for a ride. I was fully expecting having to shell out $7000 or more. So, when I rolled up into Nayarit, I was greeted my Marcos. He was friendly and welcoming, and fully explained the history of problems with Nissan Rogue transmissions and why they generally have to be replaced. But he said he wouldn't know for sure until he did a full diagnostic. So, I left my vehicle with him, fully expecting the worse. So, I was quite surprised when Marcos called me and said that perhaps my problem was not my transmission, but instead the transfer case that is attached to the transmission. The transfer case, well, transfers power, between the front and rear axles for all wheel drive. Marcos explained that replacing the transfer case, which is a third of the cost of replacing the transmission, might fix the problem. But he warned me that, sometimes, after replacing the transfer case, they realize the transmission still needs to be replaced. I was cautiously hopeful, but still prepared for the worst. In just two days, Marcos replaced the transfer case, did a full tune-up of the existing transmission, as well as some other severely needed maintenance, and turned my vehicle over to me working perfectly. No need for a new transmission! What??!!? Marcos could have told me I needed a new transmission, and I would have believed him. It is extremely evident that Marcos is extraordinarily trustworthy - he will do a careful diagnostic review of your vehicle, carefully explain exactly what is wrong based on his expertise and experience, and will only repair or replace what is necessary. The cost of his work is very fairly priced. He works fast. He takes great pride in the high quality of his work. He has integrity. What more could you possibly hope for? Thank you, Marcos. You are awesome!

Alan was great. We had a major problem diagnosed by…read moreanother shop and were looking for a competitive bid for the repair. The issue wasn't related to the transmission but required the transmission to be removed. When I asked Alan if he could do the work he said yes. His estimate was almost a third lower than the quote from the other shop. He first verified the problem did exist and then we had him repair the car. The work only took a day and we were back on the road. I definitely recommend Kwik Shift, Good folks to work with. Phil

They were amazing!! Everyone else wanted to put a full transmission in my car instead of just…read morereplacing the torque converter. They saved me thousands of dollars by replacing just my torque converter. It's like the car is brand new all over again.

The Best Transmission repair in northern Ca. Ray and his team are Awesome. I highly recommend them.read more

After checking out multiple shops, I decided to take my car to ray at the transmission clinic for a…read morecouple of reasons. First, he's been in gilroy since at least the early 90's. I figured he wouldn't have been in business that long if he was in the habit of screwing over his customers. Second, he's former military and I like supporting veterans. Given the other positive reviews, I expected to get decent service. He's a small independent mechanic with a no frills operation. Ray tells me to bring my car in on Thursday, because he was busy. I come back later that week and drop off my car. Ray then removed the transmission from my car to repair the squeaking noise my clutch was making, rendering it inoperable. Then he stopped working on my car for the next four weeks. Ray began working on other customers cars which were probably better paying than my small job. Week one the excuse was "we are waiting on parts to be delivered ". I knew this was a lie, because all the bearings and parts needed were in stock at the Napa auto parts, two doors down from his shop. Week two he said he was swamped with work, and would get to my car tomorrow. Each day I came to get my car he hadn't made any progress on it. It's about a 4 hour job to fix what needed to be replaced, it took four weeks. By week three, his response became "maybe tomorrow ". What could I do but throw my hands up and wait? My car was apart. By week four, I said this is getting ridiculous, so Ray promised to have my car ready to go by Tuesday at 1:00pm. Promise! By 1 pm the next day my car was not only not ready it was just getting worked on. My ride had to take me back home and I walked to work. Ray had apologized for not having the car ready, he said "sh!% happens, ya know." My car was finished later that day. The damage? $650 for labor (about $130 an hour) and $232 for parts and tax. I feel his prices are fair for the Bay Area. Your experience may vary. I think ray is a decent mechanic, but he has a hard time saying 'no' to other jobs and I suffered as a result. Not the most professional . I'll have my car towed to San Jose next time. I can't recommend this place.

Chris was a savior for me. My transmission in my Volvo was about to crap out. After calling several…read moretransmission shops, I spoke to Chris at Smog Pro & Transmission Specialist who told me to come right in and we'd discuss the issue. I was sold on his service within two minutes. Not only is he a master at his work, he is a very approachable and considerate. I am very happy with his work. I would recommend his shop over all others.

I received a letter from DMV that I needed a smog check on my 2016 Forester do I called Chris at…read moreAuto Clutch and Transmission. He is a certified smog station and I was able to go in for the test that same day. It took only 15 minutes. I would highly recommend this business for your auto repair and smog test needs!