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Poway Transmissions
- Work
- Driving
- Team
“Had an issue with the torque converter a few months later and they handled it under the warranty including a custom external oil cooler which everyone recommends for my truck anyways.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Poway, CA
24 mechanics listed · 4 in Poway · 5 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Precision Automotive
- Smog
- Photos
- Inspection
“As always, their service was professional and timely, and they always give a detailed report of the states of the various items, for example, tread remaining on the four tires, etc.”
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Master Automotive
- Job
- Opinion
- Prices
“He charged me half of what I was quoted for brakes at another mechanic, made sure everything looked good and then topped off my fluids and checked my tires completely free.”
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Poway Auto Repair
- Diagnosed
- AC
- Work
“Not only did they give me an honest, fair quote, they explained everything to a degree I learned how to better care for my car and invest my money wisely.”
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Miramar Automotive & Transmission
- Pictures
- Mechanic
- Inspection
“Also, I liked the way they create a detailed report describing the condition of the car with pictures, which helped me to make right decisions and you don't need to have deep pockets to get the work done.”
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Allied Gardens Automotive Inc
- Fair
- Team
- Vehicle
“We consider ourselves lucky to be in the hands of these extremely conscientious mechanics who make our safety and our cars' performance and longevity top priorities.”
Listed for drivers in and around Poway, 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: Poway, CA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 4 are in Poway itself and 20 come from towns including San Diego (12, 12 mi), El Cajon (3, 13 mi) and Escondido (2, 11 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 5,332 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (85%), quality (79%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "diagnosis", "fair" and "honest". 4 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (6), wheel alignment (5), engine repair (4), transmission repair (4) and brake services (3). 12 list staff certifications (ASE) and 22 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 21 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 8 offer financing; 4 give free estimates; 13 are family- or locally-owned and 18 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.
Do years in business matter for transmission work?
Ten or more years in business is claimed by 23 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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FTS Auto
- Brakes
- Oil
- Mechanic
“The customer service is great and any issues are resolved, and probably the best thing to be said is I'm always looking to refer people to FTS since they take care of business.”
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1 Way Auto Clinic
- Inspection
- Work
- Smog
“We were bummed when we found out they were moving because the convenience of walking to/from the shop was pretty sweet, but driving up to the new location in Clairemont is still a no-brainer.”
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Motec Auto Care
- Honest
- Truck
- Oil
“I then took the same car to my usual trusted mechanic who charged twice as much for the inspection but found all the same problems, so I'm going to use Motec from now on.”
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Road Star Auto Repair
- Smog
- Mechanic
- Vehicles
“Exchanging info was fast & easy as a first time customer, price was affordable for a last-minute job, and they have a nice waiting area if you don't have a ride!”
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Valley Transmission
- Vehicle
- Warranty
- Truck
“Here for trans flush paul was a great guy very helpful and went the extra mile to make sure my car was tip top shape i recommend this place to every one needing work done on there car or truck”
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A1 Vista Auto Repair
- Reviews
- Honest
- Mechanic
“I've had them work on three of my own cars and have referred several friends and neighbors to them, and we have all been impressed by their honesty and ethics.”
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MJM Engines
- Motor
- Job
- Warranty
“I just wanted to provide an example of if anything goes wrong that isn't blatant negligence or you breaking the car, they will fix it for under their warranty.”
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John's Automotive Care
“I was very happy that I scheduled an appointment for a basic oil change ahead of time and when I arrived I was told I was 5th in line and it might not be done til after lunch.”
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Pettey's Auto Service
- Work
- Dealership
- Vehicles
“It is honestly so hard to find mechanics who are honest, kind, affordable, and well-rounded in their knowledge but Pettey's Auto checks all those boxes!”
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Certified Car Clinic
- Work
- Engine
- Dyno
“These guys are great, I have been taking my cars (Hotrods) here for years from minor tuneups to rebuilding my motors and transmissions anything I needed done they have done.”
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Wentworth Automotive
- Mechanic
- Diagnose
- Smog
“I came in spur of the moment, and they got me in within a couple hours, and kindly offered me and my boyfriend a shuttle to somewhere to kill some time while they worked on my car.”
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Minsky Mercedes
- Oil
- Diagnosed
- Vehicle
“I had to replace my headlight assembly on my 2019 c300 and was looking at multiple different german auto locations and it gave me the most reasonable price.”
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Transmasters Auto Care
- Crew
- Leak
- Transmission
“Even after moving to Orange County I went back to Transmasters since I had such a good experience and wanted to go somewhere I can trust to do an honest full vehicle inspection.”
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True Line Wheel Alignment
“They installed some aftermarket UAC's on my Tacoma and not only charged me less than they quoted me but they stayed late to finish it up so i could have my truck back before the long weekend.”
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Convoy Auto Repair
- Communication
- Dealership
- Job
“I was referred to Convoy Auto Repair and called to schedule an appointment to have my A/C checked out as it has been blowing hot air and I wanted to get it fixed before summer came.”
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KB Motorsports
- Drive
- Mechanic
- BMW
“I've been bringing them my BMW's for 12+ years, had everything from oil changes to engine rebuild-swaps and they're legit the most professional, helpful, reasonable shop in business.”
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Ray Frey Auto Center Inc
“In the past it has been maintenance related and they've always done such a good job of sensible checks on what should be looked at, what's good preventative measures and being fair on price.”
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MIT Drivetrain Specialists
- Work
- Questions
- Price
“They have re-geared my ram 2500, built a custom axle for my prerunner as well as ripped out the AWD system in it and installed a twin stick transfer case.”
Transmission Repair Services in Poway, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$817
Maximum cost
$3571
National Average
$1429
Avg Per Hour Rates
$131
$1123
$2857
Average price range is based on 536 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics in 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
- “Jose and his team took good care of me and bent over backwards to get my car back on the road.” — customer of Poway Auto Repair
- “Very nice people and great service! Highly recommend this place to my friends.” — customer of Poway Transmissions
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
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