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On Broadway Auto Care Inc.
- Oil
- Job
- Desk
“There were no nefarious shenanigans with overcharging, unnecessary repairs, over priced parts, or any of the other horror stories I read about in about 3 or 4 negative reviews.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Chula Vista, CA
24 mechanics listed · 19 in Chula Vista · 13 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Knowledge
- Inspection
- Quote
“Memo told me he had a few techs test the car and said it was most likely just due to my transmission fluids combined with the cold weather and that other than that my transmission was in great shape.”
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Performance Auto Repair & Smog
- Check
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
“Jesus quickly identified which repairs I needed and did the drive cycle for me, so when I got it back it immediately passed smog and felt like a brand new car!”
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R&L Performance
“Fast and friendly service, they had to remove the exhaust manifold to replace the necessary part and completed the repair in just a few hours, and at a very reasonable price, will be going back for any future repairs 😁.”
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Vinh Phat Auto Repair & Muffler
- Brakes
- Driving
- Towed
“I've gone to him a few times already and I can trust that he is giving me honest feedback about my car and charging me really great prices for his services.”
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Castaneda's Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Prices
“My daughter takes her car there as well and the same type of treatment was given to her, all the mechanics are honest and have never charged her for anything she did not need.”
Listed for drivers in and around Chula Vista, 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: Chula Vista, CA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 19 are in Chula Vista itself and 5 come from San Diego (4, 15 mi) and Lemon Grove (1, 8 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,445 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), quality (88%) and value (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "honest", "fair" and "knowledge". 13 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 4 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 4 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 11 of the mechanics on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 3 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 14 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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Nonstop Tires & Service
- Oil
- Mechanic
- Trust
“Any evaluation given of your car is broken down for you to understand and also you may see exactly what they are describing to you while the vehicle is still in the bay and up in the air.”
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Santana Service Center
- Honest
- Cart
- Vehicles
“Excellent service from start to finish, they care about the needs of the cars and are very professional in their work, they are already our favorite and trusted service center”
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Pete's Precision Automotive
- Vehicle
- Diagnostic
- Mechanic
“I took my 2012 Toyota Highlander here for a second opinion on a radio/nav system problem which the Toyota dealer suggested I replace the entire system for $3K.”
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Sam's Auto Shop
- Honest
- Mechanic
- AC
“(I knew valvoline wasn't properly checking the status of fluids and stuff when I got my oil changes, but I didn't think they'd overlooked so many things.”
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Legendary Autoworks
- Price
“Been dealing with an improperly installed fuel pump and assembly problem for the past month and a half, constantly going through shop after shop, until I found Legendary Autoworks through referrals.”
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T & K Smog & Auto Repair
- Vehicles
- Money
- Knowledge
“My gear shifter wasn't working, they were able to locate the root cause of the problem and fix it, without replacing the the whole system, saving me at least 600$ worth of parts and labor.”
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C & V Automotive
- Mechanics
“Did a great job on my daughters car”
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Main Saint Transmission
- Warranty
- Price
“Helpfull knowledgable to the point and reliable had an overheating dilema on my chrysler 2012 200 turned the radiator replacement the thermostate and no changes turnds out to be air in the system on thermostat housing thete is a drain valve just f...”
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Camargos Mechanic
- Vehicle
- Job
- Price
“They are professional and very customer service oriented, knowledgeable and willing to teach/show what is happening inside the vehicle and what will be happening during the repair process, I would highly recommend anyone in the So Cal area to bring t...”
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International Auto Repair
“Now we are recommending all our family and friends to this place, because they understand that cars are important and sometimes not everyone has the money in the world to fix it right then and there.”
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A to Z Auto
- Quality
- Prices
“I have been taking my two cars to this shop over the past few years and both mechanics, Andres and Jorge always provide the best advice and the best service possible.”
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Low Cost Automotive & Muffler
“Good customer service my truck runs like new”
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TB Motorworx
- Honest
- Mechanic
“Excellent engine builder💪 …”
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Murray's Automotive
“Great customer service, funny and friendly, fast and efficient”
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ATF Motor Sports
“Great stuff for ur cars or trucks”
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Allied Gardens Automotive Inc
- Team
- Fair
- Efficient
“I was afraid I'd be dealing with a rental for multiple days over the weekend anywhere I went but they worked so fast I didn't have to stress about that.”
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FTS Auto
- Oil
- Brakes
- Pressure
“As a woman who is clueless about what's happening under the hood of my car, any other auto shop could have taken advantage of me and charged me for things I didn't need”
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1 Way Auto Clinic
- Work
- Inspection
- Toyota Highlander
“I asked if, since my car still had the same exact issue (misfire on same exact cylinder), I would have to pay another diagnostic fee to find the real problem and was told that I would.”
Transmission Repair Services in Chula Vista, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$984
Maximum cost
$4302
National Average
$1721
Avg Per Hour Rates
$158
$1352
$3442
Typical price range is based on 427 cost profiles
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