Dennis Sherman Foreign Car Service
“I was nervous about the issue with my car and Scott made the whole process smooth and stress free”
Best Driveshaft & Axle Repair near La Mesa, CA
We have 3 specialists in La Mesa on file, and all of them are on this list, along with 12 from San Diego (8, 7 mi), El Cajon (3, 4 mi) and Lemon Grove (1, 2 mi).
4 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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John's Automotive Care
“I've been taking my car to John's for a few years now, and I always have fun with the guys who are taking care of my car.”
AA Auto Repair & Transmission
“I took my 2010 ford escape hybrid to the shop good service”
FTS Auto
“I've taken my personal and business vehicles to FTS auto care within the last few months, and every single time the service is fast, professional and reasonably priced.”
Mission Hills Automotive
“They worked on my older truck and did a great job finding parts.”
Morena Automotive
“Harry, the A/C technician, was thorough and attentive—going above and beyond to inspect and replace parts as needed.”
Listed for drivers in and around La Mesa, 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: La Mesa, CA
The 15 specialists on this page are rated from 4.6 to 4.9 across 5,379 reviews; all 15 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these specialists on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), value (86%) and quality (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the specialists on this page are "diagnosis", "fair" and "honest". 4 are open on Saturdays. The services the specialists on this page list most often on their websites are maintenance (3), brake services (2), fleet (2), general repair (2) and german cars (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the specialists on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 2 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 11 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the specialists on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 7 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?
14 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.
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John's Automotive Care
“The busted passenger mirror unit was replaced in half a day after it was ordered.”
Minsky Mercedes
“Jeremy went above and beyond with my service, all of the staff was very professional.”
Lemon Grove Transmission
“Also, while they were doing the job they notices a problem or two and fixed those very inexpensively.”
MIT Drivetrain Specialists
“Being a novice in this area I could have used some additional information initially but I have no complaints.”
Ray Frey Auto Center Inc
“They could have charged me for additional services but did not, Their honesty was a complete shock and I greatly appreciate it, Plus, they detailed the car”
Rancho Auto Service
“I have been bringing my service vehicles to Rancho Auto Service from oil changes to complete over haul.”
Allman Family Auto
“After seeing reviews, we called them the same day the breaks in our Ford Edge started making noise and they took us in the next day and we were in and out the same day.”
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True Line Wheel Alignment
“The best place I could have brought my truck honest friendly and reasonable prices.”
Sheens Auto Care
“Excellent Auto service and the best customer service by Shang in the office.”
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