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Road Star Auto Repair
- Money
- Smog
- Engine
“Exchanging info was fast & easy as a first time customer, price was affordable for a last-minute job, and they have a nice waiting area if you don't have a ride!”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Escondido, CA
24 mechanics listed · all 24 in Escondido · 8 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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MJM Engines
- Vacation
- Team
- Motor
“I just wanted to provide an example of if anything goes wrong that isn't blatant negligence or you breaking the car, they will fix it for under their warranty.”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Review
- Dealership
- Mechanic
“And told me what the issue really was and even Took me into the garage area and showed me what the problem was and explained everything to me in detail ….”
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Alternative Automotive
- Truck
- Call
- Dealership
“Cars are a PITA, and mine was no exception, but they did me right big time, salvaging some parts to keep my costs way down and taking the time making sure it was right.”
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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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Onschedule Auto Repair Center
- Information
- Future
- Vehicle
“She did a great job as well, made me feel comfortable and showed me in detail everything they did to my vehicle when I picked it up, and I even got a one year warranty for the repair today.”
Listed for drivers in and around Escondido, 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: Escondido, CA
All 24 mechanics we list here are in Escondido itself. We have 34 mechanics in Escondido on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 3,093 reviews; 20 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), quality (81%) and value (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "warranty", "fair" and "honest". 8 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are check engine light (3), brakes (2), fleet service (2), transmissions (2) and wheel alignments (2). 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 46 years. 7 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. 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 any shops listed for Escondido offer financing?
7 of the 24 shops on this page say they offer financing. Transmission work is one of the larger repair bills a car can hand you, so terms are worth reading closely before you sign anything at the counter.
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Army Mechanics Inc.
- Diesel
- Job
- Truck
“The staff was very down to earth, straight forward, and honest in their opinion of the task at hand and the evaluation of future concerns of mine with the car.”
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Brian's Automotive and Diagnostics
“VERY GOOD & HONEST OWNER BRAIN MURISON Takes pride in being honest to all his customers for over 30 years its very hard to find a good man he has fixed my 2002 ford thunderbird and me & my wifes cars for over 25 years.”
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Ben's Auto Repair
- Truck
- Brakes
- Engine
“I had the break fluid flushed and all the breaks changed out but the panel on the driver side before the master cylinder was not put back, which was ok, I could fix it.”
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Transmission Pros
- Fee
- Quote
- Warranty
“The repair also came with a 12 month 12,000 mile warranty, so they stand behind their work and I have confidence that I won't be stranded and repeating this process in a few months.”
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Copeland Transmission and Automotive Repair
- Vehicle
- Quality
- Team
“Excellent customer service.”
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West Escondido Automotive & Transmission
“We took it to West Automotive and they not only fixed it right (at much less cost than the first time), but also showed us what the other place had done wrong.”
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Escondido Auto Pros
- Work
- Oil
- Diagnostic
“Very friendly professional staff, my car was in for several repairs in less of a week, they constantly kept me updated with the progress of the repairs.”
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Arturo's Car Repair
“Arturo listened to my story, drove it around the block, diagnosed it in five minutes and his guys were on the phone finding a replacement part right away.”
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Escondido German Auto
- Waiting Area
- Smog
- Drive
“This was my first visit to Escondido German Auto to have my 2021 Mercedes Benz E350 serviced after previously having my vehicle serviced at a Mercedes Benz dealership.”
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G & R Auto & Truck Repair
- Oil
- Fair
- Price
“Truly honest mechanic I have say friends and family there for many years if you're in the North county San Diego area and looking for a excellent mechanic I highly recommend”
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Son's Auto Repair
- Matter
- Engine
- Cash
“The station has fairly competitive prices sometimes cheaper than Costco or comparable only drive by half of this gas station EEFU cash to get the lowest.”
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5th Ave Auto Service
“I called for a Smog check on a car I bought I talked to Mitch on the phone and he was so professional and nice I took my car in and my car was smogged and done within 15 minutes.”
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Trans Masters Auto Care & Performance Center
- Tuning
- Drive
- Team
“They have a passion for repairing and improving performance vehicles such as, your hot rod, classic's, drag racing cars, off road vehicles and your daily driver.”
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Ming Volvo Specialists
- Dealership
- Work
- Knowledge
“Ming and his staff of highly skilled mechanics always make sure the repairs are done right and I never have to take my car back to have the repair redone.”
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Jesus Auto Repair
“Got me in and out within 30 minutes of walking in their door as their knew I was on a bit of a time crunch due to having to pick up my daughter from school.”
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Complete Auto Repair Escondido
- Road Trip
- Vehicles
- Oil
“Great service and great price John was a big help.”
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The Differential and Axle Shop
- Fair
- Team
- Gears
“I knew full well, there was a chance it could be significantly more depending on what they find when they open the differential, and Joe was more than willing to go through all of the worst case scenarios with me, and give me realistic numbers”
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On Point Auto Repair
“If you are wondering to get service or repair done here, just ask yourself this, 5 star reviews from this many people about different repairs on many different cars.”
Transmission Repair Services in Escondido, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$962
Maximum cost
$4208
National Average
$1684
Avg Per Hour Rates
$154
$1323
$3367
Typical price range is based on 356 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics in Escondido
- “I would definitely recommend Transmission Pros for diagnostic and Transmission work, as they seem very honest, professional and attentive to the customers' needs.” — customer of Transmission Pros
- “Both Rick and Brett were very professional and customer service oriented as well as courteous.” — customer of Trans Masters Auto Care & Performance Center
- “Top notch service. They will go above and beyond to take care of you.” — customer of Onschedule Auto Repair Center
- “They were able to look at my car quickly, gave me a reasonable quote and finished the job early.” — customer of Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- “Great service diagnosed and found the problem a broken wire in the transmission shifter position sensor that caused multiple problems with the backup camera, cruise control and other systems that the car computer shut down.” — customer of Brian's Automotive and Diagnostics
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
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