Japanese Auto Center
“My first time here and I'm really happy either way the experience.”
Best Driveshaft & Axle Repair in Torrance, CA
15 specialists listed · 8 in Torrance · 6 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified November 11, 2026
Takeda Auto/ JNV
“They also refunded me for a misquoted price on parts and I appreciated their honesty.”
Eurocode Tuning
“10/10 recommend if you have a German car and need to trust someone to take care of it, bring it here.”
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The Toy Shop
“Highly recommend-- had my Lexus serviced today at the Toy Shop in Torrance on Sepulveda------Very Nice Guys..”
Pete's Autohaus
“The staff are very helpful, friendly and most of all are very knowledgeable especially Paul who is very patient enough getting all the parts needed for my 1997 SL320 Mercedes!!!!”
Bothwell Automotive
“Bothwell Automotive at 20730 Earl Street in Torrance is one of the most honest automotive centers I've ever been to.”
Listed for drivers in and around Torrance, 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: Torrance, CA
Of the 15 specialists we list here, 8 are in Torrance itself and 7 come from towns including Bellflower (3, 13 mi), Harbor City (1, 4 mi) and Lawndale (1, 4 mi). The specialists on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 4,870 reviews; 13 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 "honest". 6 are open on Saturdays. The services the specialists on this page list most often on their websites are check engine light service (3), clutch service and repair (3), cooling system (2) and wheel alignment (2). 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 websites of the specialists on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 3 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. 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.
Hernan's Automotive Rebuilding
“Herman's is a diamond in the rough, you won't find it cruising the mention streets, but the quality and professionalism is what I like about the place very knowledgeable and decent turn around times”
Torrance Auto Care Moved to One Stop Lube N Brakes
“My go to guy for LA area.”
G & J Auto Repair Shop
“Im happy I came across this shop as Luis and George greated me, was very professional, knowledgeable, and fair with their pricing and recommendation.”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“I am a customer who has had more experience with auto shops than I care to mention; Richard , Mike and every member I have came in contact with were exceptionally knowledgeable and I with definitely be returning to them with all of my mechanical needs.”
Efficient Dynamic Motors
“He knew to turn off my air suspension before lifting the car and the shop was super clean and well stocked.”
Ray-a-Motive
“Right when you walk in you can tell this company offers high quality service and up front prices.”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“With no questions they took the car in did the diagnostics and explained the problem.”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“Knowledgeable, kind, respectful, up front with the cost, and most importantly, honest.”
Bellflower Automotive
“They even found away to make my girlfriends car drivable while we waited for the parts to come in”
Why these companies made our list
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