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J&E Automotive
“They always take the time to price out suggested services or parts options for approval and make sure you understand work that should be done now versus work that can be done in the future.”
Transmission Repair Shops in Richmond, CA
24 mechanics listed · 11 in Richmond · 9 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
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Magallanes Automotive Repair
“And then on top of all of that, if anything goes wrong for any reason at any place that you might be at, they will get home and re repair car for free, if it had ANYTHING to do with their work!!!!”
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Cruz Auto Repair
- Truck
- Engine
- Brakes
“They gave us a full diagnostic on our family car , which made it very helpful for us to see what was wrong ,Also they were friendly and answered all the questions we had .”
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J & J Auto Services Co
- Job
“Best auto shop in all of richmond and 1 of the best if not the best in hole of california just got my tires and windows done, very very nice people to work with and won't let you down!”
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Rc Racing & Restoration
“Knowledgeable, curtious, and honest.”
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Narasaki Automotive and Marine
“You could see the matrix of possible problems and solutions flash through his eyes in seconds, then he ran back into the garage and came out with a heavy screwdriver about 30" long.”
Area overview: Richmond, CA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 11 are in Richmond itself and 13 come from towns including Berkeley (6, 6 mi), San Francisco (3, 14 mi) and Oakland (2, 13 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 3,266 reviews; 15 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 (97%), quality (87%) and punctuality (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "communication". 9 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 17 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 75 years. 2 offer financing; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 10 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 17 of the mechanics on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 3 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.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Richmond, 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.
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Gv Automotive Inc
- Mechanic
“Best shop I've ever been to the guy is honest and sincere and does great work doesn't overcharge you or charge you to even look at it I recommend going to this place highly”
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M A Auto & Tire
- Price
“They are very honest and professionals with affordable prices , I highly recommend this place for doing anything in your car , thank you mr Raj 😃😃 …”
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Algor Transmission
- Knowledge
- Price
“I had an issue with the transmission that I was working on and brought it over to Alfredo and he fixed it and gave me some parts right there on the tailgate of my truck.”
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A&A Auto Body Shop
- School
- Price
“Professional, old school type shop...”
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D&S Auto Repair Inc.
“Friendly staff, paint job was on point.”
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Costa Auto Care and Tire
“I have been with this company for over ten years, because of their integrity, and excellent work, they are kind and treat you with respect, and like you are the only customer.”
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Oakland Tire Pros
“The Oakland Tire Pros is my new car 🚗 service location and I shall share this information with all my friends and the seniors I spend time with in Oakland, San Leandro and Alameda!”
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Berkeley Minicar
- Battery
- Fair
- Inspection
“Rather than fix it and charge me for a bunch of labor, they charged me a small diagnostic charge and recommended I take it back to the original repair shop and get it fixed under warranty.”
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Ackerman's Servicing Volvo & Subaru
- Future
- Cost
- Drive
“As full suspension repair will cost more than blue book for the car, Bruce prioritized which suspension repairs are most vital to safety and asked how many more miles I plan to keep my car.”
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Smog Check Berkeley
“Very efficient service!”
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Argonaut Garage
- Air Filter
- Second Opinion
- Text
“The complimentary baseline inspection gave me some insight into some underlying issues in the car and Philip explained them thoroughly and the recommended actions.”
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Collaco Auto Repair
- Diagnosis
- Desk
- GTI
“When I tell you when I went in everyone was super nice and the attention to detail was amazing take your euro car to these guys they know what's up!!!!”
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International Sport Motors
- Oil
- The Future
- Dealership
“They also suggested to just start with the control arm repair, and hold off on the shocks and struts - so prudent, realistic concern for cleint's car and pocketbook!”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Call
- Check Engine Light
- Questions
“I want to personally thank Shannon at Aamco for the quality of service, the outstanding job and attention to my vehicle along with the care for my family.”
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Nate's Green Garage
- Fear
- Dealership
- Craft
“Although I got bad news that it would cost more than I was willing to pay to fix, their kindness and honestly made me leaving not feeling totally destroyed.”
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Noe Valley Auto Works
- Drive
- Enthusiastic
- Fair
“Be aware that they're usually booked out 1-2 weeks, but with a little bit of planning that's not a big deal, and it shows they have a solid customer base - because they do good work!”
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Hayes Auto Repair
- Work
- Rear-Ended
- Noise
“The intuitive skeptic I am, I thought, "Is it really possible for an auto shop to do such detailed and flawless work AND be greeted and represented with such hospitality?"”
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Autometrics
- Diagnosed
- Safety
- Catalytic Converter
“We bring our vehicles to Autometrics, not only because Victor and Alfredo are such friendly folk, but because we have confidence that they will give our cars the care and service they need to keep on going reliably”
Transmission Repair Services in Richmond, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$940
Maximum cost
$4112
National Average
$1645
Avg Per Hour Rates
$151
$1293
$3290
Typical price range is based on 511 cost profiles
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Do any shops listed for Richmond offer financing?
2 of the 24 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.
What customers say about mechanics in Richmond
- “I still have not installed the transmission though algor"s professional aditude and knowledge of its function, reassures me it's gonna.” — customer of Algor Transmission
- “Running smooth as can be. Thanks guys, I will definitely be coming back with my other vehicles.” — customer of Cruz Auto Repair
- “I immensely appreciate the extreme honesty that I experienced with everybody at Magallanes.” — customer of Magallanes Automotive Repair
- “I was refunded . I gave them 4 stars because of the afford and customer service .” — customer of J&E Automotive
- “Things were explained to me in a way that I could understand, recommendations were made but nobody tried to scare me into making immediate decisions, and the team was honest about parts of my vehicle that would be better serviced with a dealer.” — customer of Magallanes Automotive Repair
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.