Best Transmission Repair Shops near Poway, CA
We have 4 mechanics in Poway on file. Only the highest-rated make our list: 3 of them made it, along with 12 from towns including San Diego (5, 12 mi), Escondido (3, 11 mi) and Santee (2, 9 mi).
3 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Poway Auto Repair
Precision Automotive
Miramar Automotive & Transmission
Motec Auto Care
FTS Auto
Listed for drivers in and around Poway, 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: Poway, CA
The 15 mechanics on this page are rated from 4.4 to 4.9 across 2,808 reviews; all 15 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "fair". 3 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are transmission repair (3), transmission services (2), vehicles (2) and wheel alignments (2). 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 6 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 10 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the mechanics on this page; all 15 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 6 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.
Road Star Auto Repair
Certified Car Clinic
Pettey's Auto Service
Army Mechanics Inc.
Valley Transmission
MJM Engines
Transmasters Auto Care
MIT Drivetrain Specialists
Sharpe Automotive
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics near Poway
- “The same level of quality work, attention to detail, customer service at a reasonable cost is as present today as it was 4 years ago.” — customer of Precision Automotive
- “Manny kept me informed and made me feel at ease while my transmission was being repaired.” — customer of Poway Transmissions
- “Miramar Automotive and Transmission has worked on my Volvo numerous times and I have been extremely satisfied with their work and attention to detail.” — customer of Miramar Automotive & Transmission
- “Sam was extremely fast, helpful, and professional! I thought I was having trouble with my transmission and Sam immediately checked out my vehicle.” — customer of Transmasters Auto Care
- “I was really impressed with the work they did on my transmission, and once I got it installed the performance was outstanding.” — customer of MIT Drivetrain Specialists
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.



