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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.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Encinitas, CA
24 mechanics listed · 6 in Encinitas · 5 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Moonlight Motors
- Inspection
- Toyota
- 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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Brad's Foreign & Domestic
- Honest
- Work
- Communication
“I had a complex problem with my car which took a lot of discussion with Lauri, Matt and Brad to come to a decision on whether I was going to fix my car or sell it.”
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Encinitas Foreign & Domestic Auto Repair
“Called for smog check, they promptly accommodated my schedule, timely work done and seeing that they provide detailing service I requested to buff a poor touch up job I had done myself.”
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K & B Auto Services & Repair
“I am new to the Encinitas area and ended up scheduling an oil change at K & B because the first places I called wanted to charge a ridiculous amount for an oil change ($62!”
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Paul's Auto Electric
- Prices
“The owner is the salt of the earth, not out to just make money but to be honest and simply fix things, I only wish there were more businesses like this.”
Listed for drivers in and around Encinitas, 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: Encinitas, CA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 6 are in Encinitas itself and 18 come from towns including Oceanside (5, 12 mi), San Diego (5, 17 mi) and Escondido (3, 12 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.5 to 4.9 across 4,115 reviews; 22 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), quality (76%) and value (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "honest", "diagnosis" and "estimates". 5 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are wheel alignment (7), oil change (5), engine repair (4), brake repair (3) and check engine light (3). 1 shows a license on its website; 13 list staff certifications (ASE) and 20 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 18 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 8 offer financing; 5 give free estimates; 9 are family- or locally-owned and 15 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 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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Poway Transmissions
- Honest
- Job
- 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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Miramar Automotive & Transmission
- Oil
- Report
- Upsell
“I was never forced to buy anything and the best part is that they send you pictures of every issue with a brief explanation to help you understand what is going on.”
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North County Auto Service
- Honest
- Truck
- 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
- Engine
- 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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Motec Auto Care
- Team
- Owner
- Pool Table
“Raul and his team deliver quality work and do not cut corners in anything even when it would be much more convenient and cost-effective for them to just settle and do the bare minimum.”
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A1 Vista Auto Repair
- Job
- Oil
- Mechanic
“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.”
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MJM Engines
- Truck
- Questions
- 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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Conover Tires Wheels and Service
- Cookies
- Mechanic
- 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
- Fair
- Vehicles
“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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Transmasters Auto Care
- Pricing
- Dealership
- Fluid
“Work is good and prices are comparable to other shops (I've gotten quotes from other shops for certain repairs and Sam was either around the ball park of a quote from others, or slightly cheaper).”
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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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KB Motorsports
- Crew
- Dealership
- 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
- Brakes
- 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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Oceanside Motorsports
- Inspection
- Photos
- 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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Mission Auto Care
- Brakes
- Work
- 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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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Job
- Oil
- 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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Mira Mesa Automotive Repair
- Inspection
- Calling
- Driving
“I've only needed basic maintenance so will update when something more major comes up, but I've really appreciated how upfront and honest everyone here is.”
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Bill Smith Automotive
- Charge
- Team
- 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.”
Transmission Repair Services in Encinitas, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$865
Maximum cost
$3783
National Average
$1514
Avg Per Hour Rates
$139
$1189
$3027
Typical price range is based on 354 cost profiles
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