Smog Mart
“No gimmicks, good price, good service, & fast.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Sacramento, CA
22 mechanics listed · all 22 in Sacramento · 5 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Linville Bros
“The only guys in town that know how to do an on car wheel balance on my 1971 Bug.”
Auto Express
“Multiple times John has advised me a filter or brake shoe doesn't need to be replaced yet, rather than charging me for unnecessary maintenance.”
The Auto Experts
“They found the problem and fixed it in a timely manner.”
R & R Auto Repair
“I've done business with this company since I was 16 years old with my first car.”
Hal's Auto Care
“Daren explained everything in detail & I really appreciate the transparent online documentation of my service.”
Listed for drivers in and around Sacramento, CA, these 22 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: Sacramento, CA
All 22 mechanics we list here are in Sacramento itself. We have 92 mechanics in Sacramento on file; this page shows the highest-rated 22. The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.3 to 4.9 across 5,793 reviews; all 22 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "honest". 5 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (5), transmission repair (5), engine repair (4), hybrid repair (3) and auto repair (2). 6 list staff certifications (ASE) and 17 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 17 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 4 offer financing; 9 are family- or locally-owned and 13 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 21 of the mechanics on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 7 take bookings online. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page; 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 all 22 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.
Standard Auto Care
“Outstanding service; with multiple codes thought cadillac was donesville; but excellent mechanics traced the problem which resolved all the codes; what an excellent service, and excellent pricing.”
Frank's Automotive
“Spencer explained what was going on with my car and gave his honest opinion what he recommended so I didn't spend more then I needed.”
European Auto Care
“Gave me an honest inspection on a Volvo I recently purchased which gave me peace of mind and safety for driving my precious cargo around.”
Ellio's German Auto
“I trust them implicitly to do what is needed, without pushing extra services on me (which used to happen with other dealers).”
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West Coast Auto Care
“Prices for their services are always fair, they're my one stop shop for everything to do with servicing my car.”
Scotty's A-1 Transmission Service Center
“They took great care of me got me in and out super quick”
John Ellis & Son
“They got a new tire ordered and replaced for me in under 24 hours and fixed a leaky sunroof I was putting off getting fixed, all for a very reasonable price.”
SDS Automotive
“Juan and the team has taken care of my family's car care for years.”
Autobahn Performance
“Mario and his staff are terrific, never had an issue with any repairs and customer service is fantastic.”
Ozmotive Auto Repair
“We ended up saving thousands of dollars by getting a second opinion from Oz and having them do the work instead of the dealer.”
Polar Bear Auto Care
“Once again hands down the best shop I have had the opportunity to go to.”
Armpro Auto Services
“Gnel is knowledgeable, friendly and does great work.”
Modern Classic Automotive Inc
“Had to have my catalytic converter replaced on my motorhome and the job was done quickly and efficiently.”
Florin Automotive Repair
“Professional technicians that know what they are doing.”
House
“I would have to say this guy is probably the best in Sacramento”
British Car Services
“Thanks for the work on my L322!”
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