Moonlight Motors
“They gave me ride back home and had it fixed 3 hours later.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Encinitas, CA
15 mechanics listed · 6 in Encinitas · 3 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Charlie's Foreign Car
“I now know why so many of my neighbors service their cars here”
Brad's Foreign & Domestic
“This shop could have easily taken advantage of me due to a faulty error code and I would have had no idea.”
Encinitas Foreign & Domestic Auto Repair
“He is a trustworthy person and this shop knows what the heck they are doing when it comes to honest and appropriate repairs.”
K & B Auto Service & Repair
“Moises is the best, got me right in did my oxygen sensors on my GMC Sierra pickup, great on price, all is good.”
Paul's Auto Electric
“They informed me instead of replacing whole starter and spending more money, just replace the cylinoids, IT WAS FIXED IN LITTLE TO NO TIME HONEST MECHANICS HERE AND VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.”
Listed for drivers in and around Encinitas, CA, these 15 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: Encinitas, CA
Of the 15 mechanics we list here, 6 are in Encinitas itself and 9 come from towns including Escondido (3, 12 mi), Oceanside (2, 12 mi) and Solana Beach (1, 4 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.4 to 4.9 across 3,385 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "honest" and "diagnosis". 3 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are wheel alignment (5), oil change (3), brake repair (2), brakes (2) and diagnostics (2). 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 4 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. 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 15 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.
North County Auto Service
“They only make suggestions or give opinions when I ask for them or if they see something that is obviously detrimental if I don't repair it or do maintence.”
Road Star Auto Repair
“If you are tired of being haggled and conned by the big auto shops and want good, friendly service with the family feel, this is the place to go!”
Conover Tires Wheels and Service
“Dan and his employees did a great job keeping us informed about the progress on the repairs of our truck.”
Army Mechanics Inc.
“On top of all of that, their pricing was incredibly reasonable, especially for the quality of the work, the parts they used, and the amount of time they spent keeping me informed”
Pettey's Auto Service
“I highly recommend giving Pettey's Auto Service a call if you're looking for a long term, honest and dependable mechanic for your vehicle.”
Aero Auto Repair Vista
“Will be bringing my car back here in the future, honest folks!”
MJM Engines
“Super impressed at not only the quick turnaround, but they were communicative to let me know as soon as it was ready.”
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KB Motorsports
“They did a fantastic job and went above and beyond giving me a detailed report of the condition of the car.”
Bill Smith Automotive
“I've had multiple instances where they didn't charge me anything as they were just running diagnostics and figuring out the issue.”
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