Charlie's Hillside Auto Repair
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- Brake
- Car Wash
24 mechanics listed · 21 in Hawthorne · 20 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Hawthorne, 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.

Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 21 are in Hawthorne itself and 3 come from Torrance (6 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,037 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (91%) and punctuality (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "fair" and "honest". 20 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 39 years. 1 offers financing; 1 gives free estimates and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 11 of the mechanics on this page; 5 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 1 takes 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.
Ten or more years in business is claimed by 17 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.