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North County Auto Service
- Job
- Work
- Honest
“I had noticed my ac not working tip top but I figured it was due to the extreme heat (120 degrees where I live at the time) so I know they didn't cause the issue.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Oceanside, CA
24 mechanics listed · 19 in Oceanside · 8 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Conover Tires Wheels and Service
- Drive
- Pricing
- Cookies
“Luke answered my phone call and immediately put in an order for the right-sized tire that arrived before our AAA guy brought us over with our vehicle in tow.”
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Complete Auto Repair Oceanside
- Oil
- Inspection
- Coupon
“He was not only knowledgeable and efficient but also took the time to explain the process and answer all my questions, which gave me great peace of mind.”
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Mission Auto Care
- Driving
- Estimate
- Brakes
“Every single time something happens with my car I bring it here, knowing that I will have good work done to my car and have honest and trustable people help me.”
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Oceanside Motorsports
- Drive
- Order Management
- Inspection
“No shop had ever taken the time to thoroughly explain my car's needs, they did better than any shop I have been at (including my experiences at local Mercedes Service Center).”
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Oceanside Auto Repair and Smog
- Oil
- Light
- Check
“After a negative experience at a different auto repair shop, where the oil change was cheap and done incorrectly, we wanted trusted professionals only.”
Listed for drivers in and around Oceanside, 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: Oceanside, CA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 19 are in Oceanside itself and 5 come from Vista (2, 5 mi), Escondido (2, 15 mi) and San Diego (1, 29 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 3,629 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (84%) and value (82%). 8 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are wheel alignments (4), oil change (3), steering & suspension (3), engine repair (2) and exhaust systems (2). 1 shows a license on its website; 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 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 2003. 7 offer financing; 5 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 11 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.
Do years in business matter for transmission work?
Ten or more years in business is claimed by 18 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.
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TNT Services
- Team
- Fair
- Mechanics
“I haven't had many issues with my ride but every time I need something looked at or checked out Josh has always been kind enough to educate me as he goes through the process to see what the issue is.”
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German Autowerke
“We had transmission failure and in spite of the fact we couldn't afford the repairs they took all the time in the world thoroughly explaining things when we not only called but also visited in person.”
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D & J Auto Doctors
- Truck
- Quality
- Mechanic
“Another time I had a rusted exhaust bolt break off in my Nissan Pathfinder engine (apparently Nissan was too cheap to put stainless steel bolts in the engine), other shops wanted $4K+ to replace the engine but these guys said they might be able to dr...”
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Certified Transmission Oceanside
- Diagnosis
- Check
- Price
“As someone who has been in and out of transmission repair shops for the last 3 years with little luck, I was blown away by the professionalism that Dart and company provided.”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Information
- Codes
- Communication
“I'm a single mom and was stressing over the financial burden of fixing my vehicle however Ben, the owner, really worked with me on cost which was appreciated.”
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Oceanside Automotive
- Tires
- Diagnostics
- Smog
“After we looked and didn't find them in there, he took the extra time to stay with me to help turn off the alarm and get ahold of the information I needed to create an electronic key for the car in case I ever got locked out again.”
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Oceanside Driveline
“They got me in the next day, did it for a great price, and gave me some info about my specific axle and gear ratio that I hadnt been able to figure out for a long time.”
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Mission Car Care Center
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- Charge
- Brakes
“I have been able to save way more money coming to this place for oil change especially compared to the places around it and I also had a window alignment problem fixed here where other people told me they had to order a new part and all things where ...”
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Bussey's Automotive
- Vehicles
- Price
- Honest
“Not only they have done an amazing job, but they have been able to quickly take care of business without beating around the bush and resolving the issues effectively.”
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Rigo's Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Price
- Fair
“Great place to go to, Rigo is very friendly and explains everything well, also inexpensive compared to other places I've been to for regular maintenance issues.”
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Dugan Enterprises
“Chris and Katie are a delight to work with and offer great customer service, the mechanics work is fantastic!”
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Dalenzie Torque Converters
“Baja 1000 proven to win and finish!”
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Tim's Automotive Solutions
- Mechanic
- Pricing
“I highly recommend him as he really goes out of the way to make sure your car is completed right the first time so you aren't constantly coming back for more costly repairs.”
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Road Star Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Tires
- Job
“I haven't had any other mechanical work done in this place but I have asked them about a couple of concerns on my cars and they are more than willing to help.”
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A1 Vista Auto Repair
- Honest
- Fair
- Job
“Sonia was phenomenal answered all my questions and as for the Mechanic Jessie man dude had my truck up and running in no time best services ever thanks man....”
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MJM Engines
- Job
- Work
- Truck
“From the tour of the facility, to the detailed estimate (great price too), to the regular communication during the process, no detail was missed by this team.”
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Pettey's Auto Service
- Dealership
- Estimate
- Mechanic
“As an attorney, I feel very comfortable recommending them to anyone needing auto repairs--especially other women with minimal knowledge of auto mechanics.”
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Aero Auto Repair Vista
“I was very pleased with the service and with the staff, they were very personal to me, and gave me information on every step of the repairs and oil change.”
Transmission Repair Services in Oceanside, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$968
Maximum cost
$4232
National Average
$1693
Avg Per Hour Rates
$155
$1330
$3386
Typical price range is based on 539 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics in Oceanside
- “I highly recommend Oceanside Transmission. Thank you for such a pleasant experience and a job well done!” — customer of Certified Transmission Oceanside
- “I was phoned the same day with recommendations and cost which was very reasonable.” — customer of Oceanside Automotive
- “They were able to also diagnose a problem with the fan clutch and since it was already apart didnt charge additional to fix this.” — customer of Oceanside Auto Repair and Smog
- “My experience was that they did what they said they would, within the time period they said and for the price they quoted.” — customer of Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- “They have built one transmission for my previous truck and fixed an annoying leak in my current truck at a very fair price.” — customer of Certified Transmission Oceanside
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
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