Costa Auto Care and Tire
“As someone not well-versed in car mechanics, Michael, one of the technicians, always goes the extra mile to explain everything clearly, often using pictures during phone calls and providing detailed statements.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Oakland, CA
23 mechanics listed · all 23 in Oakland · 10 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Oakland Tire Pros
“Tire Pros hooked me up with good name brand tires with an alignment and a good price.”
Bruce's Tire & Auto Service
“Bruce's Tire & Auto Service provided exceptional service and their pricing is reasonable.”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“They are polite and professional and they do good work,I am very satisfied”
Le's Auto Body & Engine Repair
“Tam the manager/owner is great with the work his people does and communication is very good.”
Bancroft Auto Repair & Auto Body
“They're really good at the work they do on my car each time has been a great experience for me and my car!”
Listed for drivers in and around Oakland, CA, these 23 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: Oakland, CA
All 23 mechanics we list here are in Oakland itself. We have 43 mechanics in Oakland on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,453 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), value (87%) and punctuality (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "communication", "diagnosis" and "honest". 10 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 57 years. 4 offer financing; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the mechanics on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. 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 Oakland offer financing?
4 of the 23 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.
Broadway Automotive & Transmission
“I trust everything that they tell me about my car and what needs to be done.”
Auto Mechs
“Came up to Auto Mechs very helpful with the process took a week for them to repair nearly everything great work!”
MJ Automotive Repair and Electric
“Mario, the owner, is very honest, and they really know what they are doing and doing it well.”
AG Precision Motors LLC
“They're not the lowest rate but they do it right the first time and always look for the most minimal way to solve the issue.”
Germany's Best
“Recently he replaced the dual mass flywheel and made other changes, and my car drives better than ever--it's like a new car!”
First Choice Auto Repair & Brakes
“Good communication, made repairs in a timely fashion, and he stands by his work”
A & A Auto Repair & Tire Service
“They put a lot of effort into helping solve the problem when many others just would say “we don't do that” and the price was incredibly reasonable.”
Jason's Auto Services
“Very friendly nice people, they do good work and are pretty cheap and very trustworthy.”
Johnny's Auto Repair Shop
“I've been going to them for about 15years and they have always taken good care of me and my family”
ABP Repair
“I brought my non running 1990 Porsche here and Brian has been so kind and helpful.”
Mike's Complete Auto Services
“I had a few issues and still got my car back very quickly.”
Star Tire & Auto Repair Shop
“The cheapest and most satisfying work in the best city is here.”
Oakland Acura Service and Parts
“Technician advisor (Tomi) is very nice to take care if things that you are needed to be done.”
Bay Area Auto Repair
“Danny and BAAR have been great in taking care of my car and giving advice and help when I've had an issue.”
Mostly Mustangs
“My experience was great like it has been for many years, Shout out Jack”
Bay Motorsport
“They maintained all of our cars in perfect condition for over forty years.”
L T Transmissions
“My daughter transmission went out in Oakland and I called from the Virgin islands spoke to Ty and he took care of her car prompt service and reasonable price and she said that he was very kind person”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics in Oakland
- “From my first call, Wesson was extremely attentive, helpful, professional while friendly, reasonable, honest, and knowledgeable about addressing the issues recommended by the dealership.” — customer of Auto Mechs
- “In and out easy and reasonable price without upwelling or talk of impending doom for our transmission.” — customer of Broadway Automotive & Transmission
- “We dealt with Kareem, the shop’s owner, and he was communicative and friendly throughout the transaction.” — customer of Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- “The technicians at Broadway Automotive and Transmission are top notch and trustworthy.” — customer of Broadway Automotive & Transmission
- “They have earned my trust and are now my go to shop.” — customer of Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
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