Ali Auto Care
“Got my pre purchase inspection done on a vehicle I wanted to buy - found out things that needed fixing.”
Best Driveshaft & Axle Repair in Santa Clara, CA
15 specialists listed · 10 in Santa Clara · 6 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified November 10, 2026
J Speed
“This is a very good place for the fix a car every one you should go there when you have to fix the your vehicle”
Silicon Valley Bimmer
“They're the only shop I've trusted with my cars, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable BMW specialist in the Bay Area”
Allied Transmission Co.
“We ended up replacing the transmission- he and his team were SO fast and he went above and beyond on touching up a few other cosmetic fixes on my car that I had mentioned to him.”
A Sham Auto Repair
“I brought a car for a pre purchase inspection and the gentleman who helped me was courteous and efficient.”
Sounds
“I was so stressed and the guy calmly proceeded to help me and got my work done!”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Clara, 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: Santa Clara, CA
Of the 15 specialists we list here, 10 are in Santa Clara itself and 5 come from towns including San Jose (2, 8 mi), Sunnyvale (1, 3 mi) and Los Altos (1, 6 mi). The specialists on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 2,096 reviews; 8 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", "communication" and "quality". 6 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 5 websites of the specialists on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 offers financing; 2 give free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 9 of the specialists on this page; 4 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 3 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?
13 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.
Ricardos Auto Repair
“Ismael is the best mechanic i know , he installed my coilover , sway bar, headlights and fog lights and some general repair , I am satisfied with his workmanship definitely recommend this shop..”
Smart Auto Service
“I really appreciate the great service and would definitely recommend this shop to anyone looking for a trustworthy mechanic!”
Tico's Auto Repair
“An honest mechanic with reasonable prices, something really hard to find these days.”
G & H Auto Care
“Garnik is a good person with love for his work, moreover he will not rip-off.”
B & J Transmissions
“Very helpful and friendly people they did a great job replacing my tranmission nice ND clean”
Allied Auto Works
“They have provided professional and quality service as well as very useful and honest advice.”
Swat Customs
“Great install of magnuson supercharger and other after market upgrade parts to my jeep gladiator.”
European Auto Repair
“The team works very quickly and efficiently.”
South Bay Driveline
“They even provide you with directions on how to measure a driveshaft so that they can build one from scratch if necessary.”
Why these companies made our list
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