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24 mechanics listed · 15 in Salinas · 13 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Salinas, 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.
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 15 are in Salinas itself and 9 come from towns including Monterey (4, 15 mi), Seaside (2, 13 mi) and Prunedale (1, 6 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 1,310 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (81%) and value (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "diagnosis" and "honest". 13 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 4 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 2 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 13 of the mechanics on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 3 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.
Ten or more years in business is claimed by 13 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.
- “From start to finish, Ivan was professional and courteous, and our Mazda now drives like new again.” — customer of Rocko's Automotive Transmissions & Parts
- “They also got the work done in a timely manner, which is huge.” — customer of Sasaki Brothers Auto
- “Good communication and very professional guys. I am lucky I found them.” — customer of Mobile Auto Repair LLC
- “Ivan was very professional, easy to deal with and very knowlegable of transmissions.” — customer of Rocko's Automotive Transmissions & Parts
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
