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Linville Bros Tire & Alignment
- Integrity
- Inspection
- Price
“In fact, he scheduled the installation On a day that he could be present to work with the mechanics to monitor this custom lift kit installation personally.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Sacramento, CA
24 mechanics listed · 23 in Sacramento · 6 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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The Auto Experts
“The splash plate was dragging ground after I bumped up against a parking place berm, and they explained exactly how it happened and how they repaired it.”
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R & R Auto Repair
- Diagnosed
- Work
- Honest
“Took me awhile to find a good mechanic in Sacramento and after visiting R&R for a few concerns with my car I'll be returning to them for any and all future car repairs/maintenance.”
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Auto Express
- AC
- Dealership
- Smog
“He is very kind and took time to explain how engines work and what exactly was wrong, as well as routine maintenance we missed that may have even caused it (extremely old/worn spark plugs).”
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Smog Mart
“There was a minor hiccup when a part I needed for the light test arrived damaged but it wasn't their fault & they prioritized the work once the good part arrived.”
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Hal's Auto Care
- Job
- Pictures
- Price
“Had a oil change done and they also gave me a detailed explanation with pictures of everything that needs fixing on my older vehicle love how thorough they are with explaining everything and showing you exactly what needs to be fixed with pics explai...”
Listed for drivers in and around Sacramento, 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: Sacramento, CA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 23 are in Sacramento itself and 1 comes from Auburn (31 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 4,111 reviews; all 24 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (80%) and value (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "diagnosis", "honest" and "estimates". 6 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 18 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 5 offer financing; 10 are family- or locally-owned and 14 list coupons or special offers. 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 22 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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Frank's Automotive
- Dealership
- Waiting Room
- Work
“I only wish that nick would have been the one to test drive my car as i would have appreciated his golden ear listening to my engine and giving me his personal feedback .”
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Standard Auto Care
- Work
- Check Engine Light
- Vehicle
“Standard Auto Care is a great shop we use them at my work for our light duty vehicle repairs the work is amazing always done right on time and as quoted Tom and his crew are phenomenal I recommend Standard Auto Care to EVERYONE that has a vehicle iss...”
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West Coast Auto Care
- Work
- Felt
- Price
“𝐼'𝑚 𝑡𝑟𝑦𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑜 𝑔𝑒𝑡 𝑚𝑦 𝑐𝑎𝑟 𝑢𝑝 𝑡𝑜 𝑝𝑎𝑟 𝑏𝑒𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑚𝑦 𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑖𝑠 𝑏𝑜𝑟𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑠𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑜𝑛𝑒𝑠𝑡𝑦, 𝐼 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑑𝑒𝑓𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑦 𝑏𝑒 𝑏𝑎𝑐𝑘 𝑡𝑜 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑡𝑒 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑡 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑤𝑜𝑟𝑘 𝑠𝑡𝑎𝑟𝑡𝑒𝑑....”
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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.”
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Ellio's German Auto
- Diagnosis
- Technicians
- BMW
“Victor was very easy to work with when it came to explaining the reasons why the repairs were needed and the consequences for not doing the repairs in a timely manner.”
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Polar Bear Auto Care
- Dealership
- Hose
- AC
“I was referred to Polar Bear Auto Care by another mechanic who told me that Polar Bear carries the R12 refrigerant for older air conditioning units in vintage cars.”
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Warren Brake & Suspension
- Charged
- Opinion
- Price
“Nice honest owner'' I went to les schwab first and they charged me almost a thousand dollars' And still did not fix my problem'' Warren Brake And suspension fixed my 99 Lincoln town car'' They had to replace some of the things that les Schwab suppose...”
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HTS Automotive
- Diagnose
- Truck
- Price
“They took extra time with me to discuss what was wrong with my vehicle, and went out of their way to fit me into their full schedule so I could enjoy my new years.”
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Ozmotive Auto Repair
- Diagnosis
- Charge
- Honest
“I did a Google search found the great reviews for Ozmotive and not only did they get me in right then and there, they were so nice and the quality of work was top notch.”
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European Auto Care
- Diagnosed
- Mechanic
- Oil
“Let me start off by saying I've been going to a different shop (EU Tech) to service my 2017 BMW 4-series for years, but as a single female, I found EU Tech staff often dismissive and sometimes downright rude.”
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Scotty's A-1 Transmission Service Center
- Phone
- Price
- Truck
“And when he saw the problem and understood that even if his diagnosis was correct- some kind of electrical issue- there were too many potential places where the problem could exist, he suggested I take it back to my regular mechanic (who doesn't do t...”
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Modern Classic Automotive Inc
“The people that work there are super friendly and not sneaky whispering to each other before telling me what I would be charged like the other shops (maybe because I'm a girl, who knows) i visited before this one This is a fair, Honest and trustwor...”
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SDS Automotive
“Brought my son's VW in on a Saturday afternoon to replace a dead battery ( as a first time customer) and they not only replaced the battery but saw that the rear brakes really needed attention and got it all done by 5 for a reasonable price.”
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Armpro Auto Services
- Sell
- Knowledge
- Price
“Fair, reliable, and skilled service is what you'll get; he'll even show you the parts that he replaces with genuine parts from the dealership that he buys wholesale, no less.”
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Florin Automotive Repair
- Pay
- Cost
- Mechanic
“I could not have afforded to pay them what the peace of mind and knowledge I was in good hands, let alone the quick turn around back onto the road was worth to me and my family.”
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House
- Classic Cars
- Parking
- Price
“I brought it to this shop and they looked at it for free, determined that the dealership was trying to get money out of me and the only thing wrong was my transmission was over filled, took some fluid out, and sent me on my way free of charge and wit...”
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British Car Services
- Job
- JLR
- Price
“He will never sell you a service you don't need He will explain each needed service in detail and recommend a few different options depending on your circumstances.”
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M & M Tire & Wheel
“They were able to get me in and out in about 20 minutes, and they were a better price than 2 shops I had been to in the last week along with a 30 day "warranty" on the alignment.”
Transmission Repair Services in Sacramento, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$992
Maximum cost
$4340
National Average
$1736
Avg Per Hour Rates
$159
$1364
$3472
Fair price range is based on 269 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics in Sacramento
- “Within hours they were kind enough to squeeze me in for a radiator replacement, motor and transmission oil change, and new coolant hoses.” — customer of Florin Automotive Repair
- “I've been a loyal customer for 10 years and highly recommend Ozmotive to anyone seeking a transparent and reliable mechanic.” — customer of Ozmotive Auto Repair
- “The tranny went out on Sunday, I called Scotty's the next day, within an hour I had a diagnosis, and my transmission was rebuilt and ready to go Wednesday afternoon.” — customer of Scotty's A-1 Transmission Service Center
- “Their knowledge and service are exceptional. They are old school - they do all their own work on transmissions.” — customer of Scotty's A-1 Transmission Service Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
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