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Classic Motorsports Group
“The lady manager there was very helpful and friendly.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops near Carlsbad, CA
We have 2 mechanics in Carlsbad on file, and both are on this list, along with 22 from towns including Oceanside (6, 7 mi), Escondido (5, 12 mi) and Vista (3, 5 mi).
4 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Carlsbad Automotive Technology
- Work
- Fee
- Cost
“I thought this was a bit high for a hose replacement so I got the affected part number from Subaru and went down to see Dennis at Carlsbad Automotive Technology.”
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Poway Transmissions
- Honest
- Work
- Classic Car
“Needed help pressing a couple of bearings onto my differential, brought everything in and they squeezed me into their what seemed to be very busy day, considering it was a very small job.”
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North County Auto Service
- Honest
- Mechanic
- Inspection
“Regardless of this extra work, an additional 4 hours, my car was ready for pick up before they closed at 5:00 and Mike had found a less expensive source for the necessary part, saving me about 10%.”
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Road Star Auto Repair
- Job
- Smog
- Money
“If you have work done and begin having the same type problems again, even several months after having repairs done there, they will let you bring it right back in and fix at a huge discount.”
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A1 Vista Auto Repair
- Job
- Reviews
- Fair
“Super good, very economical, nothing to do with other places that take a long time to deliver your car, very cordial and friendly and very very, very sincere and honest in their work.”
Listed for drivers in and around Carlsbad, CA, these 24 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: Carlsbad, CA
The 24 mechanics on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 4,279 reviews; 22 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (89%), value (79%) and quality (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "honest", "warranty" and "fair". 4 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are wheel alignments (6), check engine light (4), oil change (4), steering & suspension (4) and brakes (3). 1 shows a license on its website; 9 list staff certifications (ASE) and 18 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 17 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1995. 7 offer financing; 7 give free estimates; 11 are family- or locally-owned and 14 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the mechanics on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 12 take bookings online. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page; distances are straight-line, and 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 22 of the 24 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.
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MJM Engines
- Truck
- Motor
- Team
“What really stood out to me was how Drew took time to answer all my questions about engine break-in, his recommendations regarding replacement parts, and plenty of other things.”
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Aero Auto Repair Vista
“For the most part my vehicle is worth every penny that I invest into her she gives a return 1 million times the work at Aero is Top Notch go and give em try tell Jimmy sent Ya !”
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Conover Tires Wheels and Service
- Cookies
- Trailer
- Smog
“Luke answered my phone call and immediately put in an order for the right-sized tire that arrived before our AAA guy brought us over with our vehicle in tow.”
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Pettey's Auto Service
- Estimate
- Work
- Mechanic
“Unfortunately (and I knew this was coming after reviewing the car on my own time), I had the swap done at another shop in Santa Ana, which turned out to be a nightmare of a job.”
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KB Motorsports
- Crew
- Drive
- Happy
“Professional automotive - in addition to proving excellent service they're expertise in troubleshooting intermittent or difficult to diagnose problems is invaluable”
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Complete Auto Repair Oceanside
- Coupon
- Vehicle
- Check
“He was not only knowledgeable and efficient but also took the time to explain the process and answer all my questions, which gave me great peace of mind.”
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Mission Auto Care
- Brakes
- Pictures
- Towed
“Every single time something happens with my car I bring it here, knowing that I will have good work done to my car and have honest and trustable people help me.”
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Charlie's Foreign Car Service
“I had a engine motor mount replaced at Charlie's Foreign Car Service and I have to say I was very pleased with not only the quality of work,, but the time frame in which the work was completed.”
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Oceanside Motorsports
- Inspection
- Work
- Warranty
“No shop had ever taken the time to thoroughly explain my car's needs, they did better than any shop I have been at (including my experiences at local Mercedes Service Center).”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Job
- Mechanic
- Dealership
“What they could fix, they did in an efficient manner, and John even showed me how to keep an eye on it myself in the future, which I found very helpful and kind.”
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Bill Smith Automotive
- Charge
- Driving
- Fees
“After being advised I needed 4K in repairs from another place Bill Smith gave me an estimate for $500 for the only critical repair and the car has been great for two years since.”
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Metro Transmission and Automotive
- Truck
- Driving
- Work
“They were very honest and transparent, and I had even asked additional questions if other services would help prolong the life of my transmission, and they said no, it wouldn't and would not take my money.”
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Alternative Automotive
- Vehicles
- Dealership
- Call
“Daniel was so friendly and accommodating, that I programmed their number into my phone, so, when I ultimately decided to fix my own car instead of buying a new one, I gave them a call.”
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Moonlight Motors
- Inspection
- Dealership
- Upsell
“The oil change itself didn't take long at all and they sent me an overall report of my car to let me know about any other problems I had which was very nice of them and convenient for me lol.”
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B&C Auto Repair
- Diesel
- Job
- Pricing
“I have taken 3 different vehicles to B&C Auto for the last 4 years, Ford F-150, Honda CRV, Toyota Scion, Never posted anything, I like to wait if the job was done right, see if the repairs are holding up.”
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Oceanside Auto Repair and Smog
- Check
- Bumper
- Leak
“After getting my car back a day or two later it started to stall when at idle, I had to put the engine in neutral and keep my foot slightly on the gas pedal at stops and lights to make it back to the shop.”
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Euro Auto Service
“Lesson learned: Never, Never ever take your car to dealership especially BMW Escondido with the ridiculous amounts they ask to even just diagnose your car.”
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Centric Auto Repair
- Diagnosed
- Rental Car
- Tow
“They took the time to explain everything from the inspection report so I could understand, never pressured me to do anything I didn't want to now, I received text updates throughout the days they serviced my car and they gave it back to me freshly wa...”
Transmission Repair Services in Carlsbad, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$945
Maximum cost
$4131
National Average
$1653
Avg Per Hour Rates
$152
$1299
$3305
Typical price range is based on 547 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics near Carlsbad
- “Great experience getting my transmission rebuilt. John is friendly, knowledgeable and professional.” — customer of Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- “Most importantly, they are really patient and knowledgeable when you ask questions about transmissions.” — customer of Poway Transmissions
- “Took it in for service maintenance and they kept an upbeat and professional standard which is amazing to have and rare to see.” — customer of Aero Auto Repair Vista
- “Drew walked me through the entire process of an engine rebuild, he sent me photos during the repairs and the price was beyond fair for the work they did.” — customer of MJM Engines
- “New clutch, rebuilt transmission and transfer case. Friendly service, reasonable time frame and good pricing.” — customer of Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
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