Smog Check Berkeley
“I arrived, greeted, car smog checked, paid and i was on my way in about 15 mins.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Berkeley, CA
19 mechanics listed · all 19 in Berkeley · 3 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Argonaut Garage
“Honest and serious place, communication is great and the staff super professional and kind”
Nate's Green Garage
“I'm not a car person and I usually dread doing any car related things but Nate's green garage is the easiest and less stressful mechanic I've ever been to!”
Berkeley Minicar
“I've been taking my Prius to Berkeley Minicar for 4 years and they've been giving me reliable, helpful service throughout that time.”
Ackerman's Servicing Volvo & Subaru
“One less worry in life, especially before road trips, and with Ackerman's care, the car will outlast me.”
Berkeley Auto Service
“Before any repairs were done, I received an email with a detailed overview of all the checks performed, including tire pressure and the results of the diagnostic”
Listed for drivers in and around Berkeley, CA, these 19 shops work on transmissions. What each one says about rebuilds, warranty terms and the brands it handles comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Berkeley, CA
All 19 mechanics we list here are in Berkeley itself. The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 4,980 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "communication". 3 are open on Saturdays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 81 years. 1 offers financing; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 15 of the mechanics on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
Do years in business matter for transmission work?
Ten or more years in business is claimed by 16 of the 19 shops here. Rebuild quality is hands-on skill, and a shop that has been in one place a long time is easier to hold to a warranty. It is what their listings state, not a guarantee.
Autometrics
“And even though maintaining your car isn't exactly fun, it's always a pleasure to see them!”
Model Garage
“They did a thorough inspection but did not beat me up with everything they found.”
Wise Auto Tech
“Have gone multiple times for anything that comes up and it has always been fixed in a timely manner.”
German Auto Sport
“The guys were very friendly and explained everything to me about what was going on with my car!!!”
Don's Tire Service
“Thanks to Angie, Denise and, the guy who checks the air pressure on my RV tires.”
Holland Service
“Chris , the owner of Holland Service , was able to track down a noise that concerned me when driving my 03 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon .”
Oceanworks Berkeley
“They checked in with me before doing the service to understand the reasoning for the alignment and followed up after it was completed letting me know how it wax resolved.”
Berkeley Auto Care
“I recommend the Berkeley auto care to all those travelers that may break down and are in need of repair.”
Peter's Automotive Service
“Extremely kind and efficient, and he barely charged me anything for a pre-purchase inspection.”
Motor City Automotive
“The owner is a masterful mechanic, the best time ever met in all my many decades of life and personable and accommodating and I would highly recommend Motor City Automotive on Shattuck Avenue and Prince Street in Wonderful Berkeley CA 94703”
Bridgeway Service
“Deeply knowledgeable, helpful, practical suggestions for which repairs first or not at all, know well local specialty garages, associated Green wash/wax/ detailer made my Saturn look better than the spiffy BMW, honest, reliable.”
Orozco's Tires 2 Auto Repair
“Martine is the best and I genuinely feel he is always doing his best to provide the right service at a great price.”
Cabello Brothers Automotive
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