Miramar Automotive & Transmission
“Katie will give you accurate information and repair quotes before the work is done which is extremely rare nowadays”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in San Diego, CA
22 mechanics listed · all 22 in San Diego · 3 open weekends · all 22 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Motec Auto Care
“Within an hour he had confirmed the problem and had the new one installed, the circuit flushed filled and tested by 3:00 pm for a little over $600”
1 Way Auto Clinic
“They have taken excellent care of my car on many occasions and I never feel like I'm being cheated or overcharged...”
FTS Auto
“Just got my alternator and serpentine belt replaced quickly and for a very fair price.”
Mission Hills Automotive
“I highly recommend Mission Hills Auto and endorse Fred as an outstanding manager who cares about his job and clients”
Soto's Transmissions
“Six months later and the used transmission they installed in our Suburban is running like a champ.”
Listed for drivers in and around San Diego, 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: San Diego, CA
All 22 mechanics we list here are in San Diego itself. We have 113 mechanics in San Diego on file; this page shows the highest-rated 22. The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.6 to 4.9 across 7,633 reviews; all 22 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (86%), value (66%) and quality (62%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "diagnosis", "honest" and "communication". 3 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (5), brake services (3), engine repair (3), maintenance (3) and oil change services (3). 1 shows a license on its website; 11 list staff certifications (ASE) and 20 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 54 years. 5 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 12 are family- or locally-owned and 16 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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 any shops listed for San Diego offer financing?
5 of the 22 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.
North Park Auto Repair
“I've been coming to them for a few years because I trust them and they do do top notch work.”
Pettey's Auto Service
“What a good feeling when your mechanic; runs a check-engine-light-diagnostic, reads you the code, runs back for some lubricant to add to your (my) gas cap, and solves the problem!”
Morena Automotive
“Brian is always very honest and his employees always do a great job with every minor and major repair.”
Wentworth Automotive
“Justin, Ben and crew have always taken care of me like I was family.”
Cass Street Automotive
“We have nothing but great experiences for years here and they are so kind!!”
Convoy Auto Repair
“I felt comfortable in his analysis and explanation of my car's various problems.”
Transmasters Auto Care
“Sam found the parts, replaced them, charged a reasonable price for the work and got Elsie back on the road for a few more gigs.”
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John's Automotive Care
“Everyone was professional and took care of my car early.”
Minsky Mercedes
“Super nice owners helped me out with my old 1984 Mercedes 300SD.”
University City Service Center
“2 weeks and 2,000 miles later the car is driving better than it has in years.”
Ray Frey Auto Center Inc
“Stopped in on a whim to check my AC unit because he was recommended & he checked it out during his busy schedule.”
Miramar Auto Repair
“Fair prices, excellent quality, and a lot of honesty when passing the information..”
Allman Family Auto
“It's great going to a mechanic that's honest and isn't trying to get every dollar they can from every vehicle.”
Auto Tech Specialists Service Center
“I have a 2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse - I love my car and despite the pressure to get a new one from friends/family, Faudi makes sure that every time I get my car back it is like new - when my A/C broke - He made sure to communicate and comfort me that he would have it blowing like Antarctica!”
Sunset Garage
“Johnny did the inspection on short notice and had two people work simultaneously to perform the repair work so I could have the car back when I needed.”
Robert's Auto Service
“Check engine light and more were lighted and the guys were able to get to my car right away.”
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