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Novato Auto Service
- Brakes
- Ford
- Mechanic
“If there's a challenging problem Scott will do everything in his power to make things happen in a timely manner and he always is upfront and honest with his clients.”
Transmission Repair Shops in Novato, CA
24 mechanics listed · 10 in Novato · 7 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
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One Stop Auto Repair
- Vehicle
- Oil
- Technology
“Great group of guys wish I would have known about them earlier it would have save me a lot of Heartache with other mechanics thanks guys you're really good I appreciate the work happy Holidays to you”
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Viking Foreign Auto Parts
- BMW
- Prices
- Knowledge
“Brian is very knowledgeable, loads of information on vws parts and how to explain to the DIY ers things that they can do fairly ez with out braking the bank great job guys, keep it up.”
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First Street Automotive
- Prices
“I had an exhaust leak and a check engine light issue with my Nissan truck, Russ welded the exhaust leak and fixed the o2 sensor issue right away and kept me informed on the cost of the repair.”
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Alfaman
“I can't speak highly enough of this team, service and kindness that exceeded any expectation.”
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Baldwin's German Autowerks
- Engine
- Competent
- BMW
“If you want friendly, and knowledgeable service, simply go see Brian !”
Area overview: Novato, CA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 10 are in Novato itself and 14 come from towns including San Rafael (3, 7 mi), Pinole (2, 15 mi) and Richmond (2, 16 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 2,845 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (91%) and value (89%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "diagnosis", "communication" and "honest". 7 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are air filter replacement (2), battery replacement (2) and factory scheduled maintenance (2). 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 3 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 8 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Novato, 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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Novato Radiator
“One thing I do you have to say about Keith at Novato radiator if I could give them a 20 star review I would his work is top-notch especially for the older radiators are copper and brass he does it right the old-school way.”
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Swedish Auto Services
- Clay
- Mechanic
- Phone
“Sometimes they don't answer the phone which can be frustrating, but it's because they only have 1-2 guys on staff at a time, which keeps labor costs down.”
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Scan Auto
- Mechanic
“While you might be put off by the small shop, owner Gary Mc Gowan brings more than 20 years of domestic and foreign auto repair including 10 years at the BMW dealer.”
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Pablo Mechanics
“He's pleasantly friendly, accommodating and honest.”
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Argonaut Garage
- Second Opinion
- Inspection
“The appointment would have been better if you had had some Subaru air filters and cabin air filters on hand so that that recommendation from you could have been taken care of today.”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Mechanic
- Check Engine Light
- Diagnosed
“Shannon went above and beyond to make sure he didn't miss anything with my car, I would highly recommend with confidence that you will be taken care of properly”
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J&E Automotive
“They always take the time to price out suggested services or parts options for approval and make sure you understand work that should be done now versus work that can be done in the future.”
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Autometrics
- Phone
- Safety
- Alfredo
“I've had my cars (2013 Honda FIT and 1996 Volvo) serviced at Autometrics by Victor and Alfredo for many years — I cannot remember a single time when it wasn't TOP NOTCH QUALITY work and really kind people doing the work.”
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Sg Auto Repair
- Smog
- Vehicle
- Price
“I called around for e46 clutch jobs and read mixed reviews then found this place and from the 1st call I got nothing but top notch service, clutch done, rear seal replaced, flywheel bolts off, a hole lot of stuff all in less then 24 hrs.”
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Adams Autoworx Albany
“Services Electrical repair, Auto battery replacement, Steering & suspension repair, Steering & suspension replacement, Auto engine diagnostic, Vehicle Inspection, Wheel alignment, Battery”
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Berkeley Motor Works Inc
- Brakes
- Knowledge
- Diagnostic
“Thank you 😊 👍🏾 Services Auto battery replacement, General repairs & maintenance, Vehicle Inspection, Vehicle safety inspection, Auto maintenance, Battery, Oil change”
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British Car Repair
- Mechanic
- Fair
- Price
“The owner, Clint, went way out of his way and made essentially two (2) "house calls" on my car when I couldn't get it started and while it was in a radio shop being fitted for sound matting material!”
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Dave's Auto Repair
- Coupon
- Price
- Inspection
“The technicians were friendly and explained in detail what was going on with my car infact they showed me what was going on when my car was on the rack.”
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San Rafael European
- Job
- Aston Martin
- Price
“I've had this car for 10 years and have had some awesome modifications done, including a tune, new suspension, forged HRE wheels, and am very picky about any work done on this car.”
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Magallanes Automotive Repair
“Things were explained to me in a way that I could understand, recommendations were made but nobody tried to scare me into making immediate decisions, and the team was honest about parts of my vehicle that would be better serviced with a dealer.”
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Letcher Bros. Auto Repair
“Services Transmission, Electrical repair, Tires, Auto battery replacement, Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto engine tuning, Wheel alignment, Brakes, Oil change”
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Robin's Auto Service
“0 nobody would touch, Robin had diagnosed and repaired my cars several times and I don't believe many mechanics would able to figure the repairs, I had some complicated electrical computer problems he resolved.”
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Masters European & Japanese Auto Repair
- Diagnosed
- Dealership
- Team
“Services Exhaust, Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto brake repair, A/C installation & repair, Brake service & repair, Auto maintenance”
Transmission Repair Services in Novato, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$841
Maximum cost
$3679
National Average
$1472
Avg Per Hour Rates
$135
$1157
$2943
Average price range is based on 525 cost profiles
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Do years in business matter for transmission work?
Ten or more years in business is claimed by 20 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.