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Ron Catt Auto Care
“Ron Catt Auto has been servicing my 2008 Mazda for years and she's still running strong!”
Best Driveshaft & Axle Repair in Huntington Beach, CA
15 specialists listed · 11 in Huntington Beach · 9 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Expertec Automotive
“Even jumped the necessary hoops to make sure my car stayed complaint with emissions.”
HB Transmissions & Auto Repair
“And the folks that work there , were the most professional folks I've come across in a while……👏👏”
Schmidty's Garage
“Shane is the most involved and dedicated business owner in HB and truly cares that your car leaves in better condition than ever before.”
Elite Auto Care
“We called around quotes and Elite Auto Care not only gave us the best quote (by far), but also guaranteed they would work on it quickly so my parents could get back on the road.”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“I took my Toyota Camry because of a transmission noise, and they did an excellent job diagnosing and repairing the issue.”
Listed for drivers in and around Huntington Beach, CA, these 15 shops work on axles, drive shafts and differentials. What each one says about balancing, custom shafts and warranties comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Huntington Beach, CA
Of the 15 specialists we list here, 11 are in Huntington Beach itself and 4 come from Costa Mesa (2, 6 mi) and Garden Grove (2, 6 mi). The specialists on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 3,238 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the specialists on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "quality". 9 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 63 years. 2 offer financing; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 10 of the specialists on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the specialists on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the specialist before you visit.
Does experience count for shaft work?
12 of the 15 shops report a decade or more under the same name. Driveline work rewards a shop that has seen your vehicle type before, because the fix often depends on angles and shims rather than a part number. The years are what their listings state.
West End Alignment
“Asked a few questions, I needed to dial back Factory alignment (2021 Mini Cooper GP) he did it in spades”
Jc's Alignments & Brakes
“Trust Johnny to perfectly align and fine-tune your set-up, especially if your car is modified/lowered.”
Mobile Mechanic Huntington Beach
“Homeboy came grab the keys fix the problem and gave them right back.”
Drive In Automotive
“Paul is a good guy have dealt with his father and grandfather's auto business since the 1970s.”
California Axle Supply
“He said that normally he has another for an exchange, but mine was not a common one being nearly 30 years old.”
Fitzgeralds Auto Care Center
“They are friendly and experienced and I would highly recommend to anyone looking for mechanic with integrity who does a good job in good time give Fitzgerald's a call.”
Harbor Brakes
“Was in and out within an hour and they also fixed some random rattling noise my car was making :)”
Costa Mesa Auto Service Center
“James helps me never to pay extra for services NOT needed, quoted by other shops.”
Thanh Auto Services
“They deliver fast, effective service and they didn't try to swindle me for extra charges and services I didn't need.”
Why these companies made our list
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