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Dennis Sherman Foreign Car Services
- Upsell
- Mechanics
- Porsche Cayman
“While I was there I asked whether they should change my oil and oil filter, they said that because of the low mileage I should wait another 6-9 months.”
Transmission Repair Shops in La Mesa, CA
24 mechanics listed · 15 in La Mesa · 8 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
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Express Auto Service
- Fair
- Car Service
- Prices
“They seem to take care not to sell their customers services they don't need, while providing quality work and options on parts, giving their customers the opportunity to choose aftermarket or OEM parts when available.”
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Rob's Automotive
- Inspected
- Smog
- Vehicle
“Took my car in to be inspected before a long trip and Rob was honest and said my 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee was in great condition and only brake fluid needed to be changed.”
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John's Automotive Care La Mesa
- Funny
- Diagnose
- Smog
“Not the cheapest on the street but not $$$, but everything that has been fixed has been necessary with zero over charging, and best, when it's fixed it stays fixed.”
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Auto Tech Specialists Service Center
- Brakes
- Prices
“This is one of the best place in San Diego the service is awesome and everyone is very helpful thank you siry Auto Group I definitely recommend this place for everyone.”
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The Auto Center in La Mesa
“People should avoid her and her because she is a sociopath who scream and swears in front of her kids (along with mush worse things) Keep your drama somewhere else and stop writing fake reviews JANELLE”
Area overview: La Mesa, CA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 15 are in La Mesa itself and 9 come from San Diego (8, 7 mi) and Poway (1, 15 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 2,115 reviews; 13 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 (95%), quality (75%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "honest", "communication" and "diagnosis". 8 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are air conditioning (3), belts & hoses (2) and brakes (2). 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 10 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 72 years. 5 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 9 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.
Data verified October 10, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around La Mesa, 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.
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La Mesa Auto Care
- Driving
- Oil
- Smog
“Awesome service you can't ask for anything better great deals on smog service and great prices on other services The lady at the front desk is very nice and very helpful”
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Kearny Mesa Automotive & Transmission
- Oil
- Job
- Price
“The very frank manager, Bob, recommended a very affordable fix for malfunctioning ignition coils over the Volvo dealer's recommended fix for just one at 1/8 the cost.”
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De Alba's Spring Street Collision & Paint Experts
- Job
- Estimate
- Coat
“They saved me the hassle of dealing with the insurance company for supplement payment, drove me to enterprise to get a rental car, and buffed out pre-existing scratches not related to the damage done during the accident.”
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Davey Auto Body
- Rear End
- Vehicle
- Work
“I took my 2020 Jeep Gladiator because it had a dent on the driver side and the repair was amazing, I recommend you take your vehicle to DAVEY AUTO BODY for any auto body repairs they do amazing work.”
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AA Auto Repair & Transmission
“Junior gave me a quote over the phone, and the next day I got a remanufactured alternator for my Odyssey minivan (OEM were not available anywhere, due to back order)”
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San Diego Performance European
- Work
- Price
- Review
“Detail oriented - I utilize this vehicle mostly for the track and I was pleasantly surprised to see how much they tidied the engine bay, re-mounted a side scoop, fixed the various half-hearted work of others, and in general went above and beyond the ...”
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Car Service La Mesa
- Oil
- Brakes
- Price
“Impressed by their service, I've already scheduled another appointment for my 135,000-mile checkup, which includes brake fluid replacement and fixing a cracked belt.”
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Smartech Auto
“I would always recommend going to this shop,they do a great job with a fair price,they have amazing customer services,I trust this shop of my vehicles,and always they do amazing job 👍 …”
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Young Family Automotive
- Honest
- Vehicle
- Job
“After many years of dealing with different mechanic shops and their nonsense, Young Family Automotive has stood out above the rest, without comparison.”
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La Mesa Motor Clinic
- Prices
“The owner here knows more about my Prius that they did at Toyota and, unlike the dealership, he does not try to hustle you out of more money with unnecessary repairs.”
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Precision Motor Werx
“They went over my car with care, and pointed out things that looked wrong , they were fast and efficient.”
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True Adas Calibration
- Radar
“Great service Amer helped me with my Tacoma had an issue with the front adaptive, cruise control, radar definitely recommend this place great people great service”
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Woodward Autocare
“Please be kind, boss^^”
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Bill Attaway Restorations
“Best mechanic in San Diego”
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Poway Transmissions
- Job
- Driving
- Quality
“Poway transmissions helped to fix issues that was caused from a repair from a previous mechanic and explained to me in very clear language what broke and why.”
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Miramar Automotive & Transmission
- Report
- Mechanic
- Discount
“Also, I liked the way they create a detailed report describing the condition of the car with pictures, which helped me to make right decisions and you don't need to have deep pockets to get the work done.”
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Allied Gardens Automotive Inc
- Job
- Team
- System
“I like how they'll offer alternative solutions to an issue your car might have instead of just telling you that you have to take the most expensive route.”
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FTS Auto
- Dealership
- Oil
- Inspection
“About a year ago, you even fixed my girlfriend's Honda Pilot air conditioning that was a major hassle to get done and you did it for the best price I could've asked for!”
Transmission Repair Services in La Mesa, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$853
Maximum cost
$3731
National Average
$1493
Avg Per Hour Rates
$137
$1173
$2985
Average price range is based on 488 cost profiles
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Do any shops listed for La Mesa offer financing?
5 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.
What customers say about mechanics in and near La Mesa
- “Great place to take your car. They are honest, reliable and very professional.” — customer of Dennis Sherman Foreign Car Services
- “Francisco is an extremely knowledgeable and sincerely polite person and was truly a pleasure to work with.” — customer of Kearny Mesa Automotive & Transmission
- “Manny kept me informed and made me feel at ease while my transmission was being repaired.” — customer of Poway Transmissions
- “Every time I called someone picked up quickly and I got the information I was looking for and my car runs awesome after they fixed it.” — customer of Auto Tech Specialists Service Center
- “The entire staff greeted me, they were upfront with me and did not recommend unnecessary things for the sake of trying to squeeze more money out of me.” — customer of Dennis Sherman Foreign Car Services
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.