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Best Driveshaft & Axle Repair near Santa Monica, CA
We have 3 specialists in Santa Monica on file. Only the highest-rated make our list: 2 of them made it, along with 13 from towns including Burbank (5, 15 mi), Los Angeles (4, 8 mi) and Tarzana (1, 11 mi).
10 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Joy Automotive Service & Repair
“I called early in the morning, around 7 AM, and they answered the phone right away and let me know I could come in at 8 AM for an inspection.”
R & R Auto Repair
“Very honest and reliable and affordable”
Rocky's Commercial Auto
“Rocky's took care of me even though they were paid to install the spark plugs I brought them.”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“Great service, very reliable friendly one feels secure that your car got well taken care of.”
Art's Auto Care
“This place has the BEST mechanics who are very HONEST , Professional and Knowledgeable:All workers are helpful and nice : Arabo you have the best customer service , Thank you so much , I will give you 10 Stars”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Monica, 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 Monica, CA
The 15 specialists on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 3,674 reviews; all 15 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the specialists on this page are "diagnosis", "honest" and "price". 10 are open on Saturdays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 55 years. 3 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the specialists on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 5 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?
11 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.
A A Gears & Shafts
“They tell it like it is and don't squeeze people for extras like other places.”
Westside Transmission & Automotive Inc.
“Some people noted the price but if you wanted your car to be in tip top shape then this is a good and professional place to go.”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“Vince confirmed my transmission was bad but inspected my transfer case to make sure it was ok.”
European Auto Service
“They are honest, fair, reasonably price, very technically proficient, and they treat women with respect.”
Gateway Auto Service & Body Shop
“Ricardo and the team were super friendly and accommodating, and got me in quickly.”
Mid City Complete Auto
“This is the only shop I trust in LA to not price gauge.”
Calstate Auto Repair Inc
“Whenever I have an issue with my car, I know that I am in good hands when I bring it to CalState Auto.”
JMP Autowerkz
“In the process they were able to find issues that the dealership did not spot and showed me photos of the issues.”
Precision Motors
“Had a quick issue with My BMW and Vanik I was able to fix it for me within a half hour and at a price that was more than affordable compared to anything in the area!”
Why these companies made our list
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