Dave's Auto Repair
“I will not let anyone but Mike at Daves Auto, work on any of my trucks”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Petaluma, CA
15 mechanics listed · 4 in Petaluma · 3 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Whole Auto Repair
“Great rate, great customer service, installed new upper control arms from JBA.”
Transman Transmissions
“I had a bad product and came in with a good attitude and was treated better than I would have been at another shop.”
Rene's Auto Repair
“The guy is so nice, the job was great”
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Rohnert Park Transmission
“They fixed my car faster than I expected and came and picked me up when it was ready.”
Yodaman
“Going in to your the man shop and talking to Larry is always a pleasure hes always got a lot of helpful information and he can always take care of everything I got to do.”
Listed for drivers in and around Petaluma, CA, these 15 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: Petaluma, CA
Of the 15 mechanics we list here, 4 are in Petaluma itself and 11 come from towns including Santa Rosa (4, 15 mi), Rohnert Park (3, 9 mi) and Novato (2, 11 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,327 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "fair" and "honest". 3 are open on Saturdays. 6 list staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 1 offers financing; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 13 of the mechanics on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 2 take 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.
Do years in business matter for transmission work?
Ten or more years in business is claimed by 14 of the 15 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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Bavarian Performance
“I don't remember doing business with a company that would actually stand behind their work, for decades.”
Novato Auto Service
“And Scott checked the usual suspects and when they proved not to be the cause he he found that there was some corroded wires were the cause.”
One Stop Auto Repair
“Stan, the owner, is super nice and just plain easy to deal with, especially when he provides specific feedback outlining what it would take to properly correct major and minor problems.”
Automotive Excellence
“They have won me over because they are not trying to get rich on the backs of their customers.”
Auto Repairs Unlimited
“Always gets the job done with clear communication and reasonable prices.”
Nor-Cal Transmission
“Super Happy With The Work done and all the great service that Donny gives to you and the attention to the work inside the heart of the truck....”
Mike Larbre Automotive
“Great service great technicians, Mike and Frank are the best thanks for the great service.”
Performance Drivetrain
“I trust them completely with my vehicles and would recommend them to anyone.”
Mike's Imports & Engines
“When I convinced my girlfriend to take her Nissan Altima 03 to him, she learned the difference between an honest mechanic who gets the job done with out going after all your Christmas money.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics in and near Petaluma
- “I highly recommend Novato Auto Service. Dependable, honest and really nice folks.” — customer of Novato Auto Service
- “They did a great job. Got me in and out quickly and we’re nice folks, start to finish!” — customer of Rohnert Park Transmission
- “This time it was to rebuild the transmission and the work was done in a timely manner.” — customer of Performance Drivetrain
- “After the diagnosis, they went over everything with me, gave me time to contemplate the job and even allowed me to talk directly with the mechanic.” — customer of Automotive Excellence
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
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