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Reeves Auto Repair
“The waiting room is actually not only comfortable and clean, but a pleasant place to hang out with lots of little bits of aesthetic 20th century local Americana and memorabilia.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in San Luis Obispo, CA
24 mechanics listed · 11 in San Luis Obispo · 2 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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J C Automotive
- Questions
- Price
- Waiting Area
“Notices the little things and echo effects that have occurred tangentially to your major issue and suggests how to address them before they grow into their own big issues as well.”
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Continental Motor Works
“They treat your car with the appropriate time and care necessary.”
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Scott's Shop LLC
- Diagnosed
- Work
- Smog
“Recently I had them swap out the transmission, all suspension/steering components, switch to disk brakes, and a number of additional minor things along the way on my 1968 El Camino.”
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Absolute Auto Tech
“I had my last car for far longer than most people ever own a car and not only did the team at Absolute keep it running, and running well, they also helped me figure out what items could wait vs the urgent matters, since money was often tight when I w...”
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Rizzoli's Automotive
- Smog
- Job
- Brakes
“At 80, I don't process as quickly as I used to; they have been very helpful in solving my issues; Both are very knowledgeable and I'm happy to see a female there.”
Listed for drivers in and around San Luis Obispo, 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: San Luis Obispo, CA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 11 are in San Luis Obispo itself and 13 come from towns including Grover Beach (3, 11 mi), Santa Maria (3, 26 mi) and Arroyo Grande (2, 13 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 2,313 reviews; 11 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 (96%), quality (82%) and punctuality (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "communication" and "diagnosis". 2 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are brake service (2), preventative maintenance (2) and transmission service (2). 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 56 years. 1 offers financing; 2 give free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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 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.
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Dave's Automotive
- Work
- Smog
- Knowledge
“I had 3 quotes for new brakes and a few different recommendations for what work to get done, but Dave was able to give me straight answers and a much more reasonable price!”
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The Stable
- Job
- Price
- Engine
“They have extremely good industry connections and the work performed was a heart transplant, cooling system upgrade/ well simply put it's a brand new car.”
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City Tires and Repair
- van
- Price
- Drive
“Didn't have the means to stay overnight, so called almost every tire shop in San Louis Obispo and this was the only shop willing to stay open past closing to help us out.”
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All Automatic Transmission Rebuild
- Fair
- Truck
- Honest
“The costumer service is great the price was affordable after i reinstalled the trans it was have a little trouble shifting we took the truck in they fixed it no charge miner adjustment real happy thanks guys !!!”
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American Gear
- Differential
- Price
- Truck
“They installed a new drive shaft assembly and an output shaft seal on the transfer case and problem was 100% solved at a fraction of the price quoted by the other shop.”
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Classic Auto Works
- Classic Car
- Price
- Engine
“Great classic car experts”
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Gutierrez Auto Repair & Detail
- Price
- Engine Light
- Vehicle
“We stopped by here and although he was not able to repair my vehicle due to a major engine issue and the possibility of warranty being involved, he was professional and courteous from start to finish.”
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BAY Auto & Tire
- Prices
- Vehicle
- Smog
“I just pulled in as he was finishing up another car, he checked air in my tires, helped reset the dash notification and was so helpful and professional!”
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Louie's Auto Clinic
- Mechanic
“Best ever !!”
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Back On the Road Automobile Repair Inc.
- RV
- Ford
- Truck
“Started on my car right away!”
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L and L Customs Automotive Repair Shop
“I went to other mechanic shops and was treated rudely, given vague time frames on when to expect my car to be fixed, and given all kinds of "diagnostic charges" upwards of over 100 dollars just to see what the problem is.”
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Uncle Tony's Auto
“I'll never take my vehicles anywhere else.”
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Transmissions For Less
“It was a relatively straightforward process (swapping out rear end) but turned out to be a bit tricky because of the limited amount of information they had on a used part I replaced it with.”
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Diesel Injection Systems
- Job
- Duramax
- Phone
“So if you're within striking distance of Santa Maria and need a diesel doctor, do yourself a favor and don't even think about going anywhere except Diesel Injection Systems.”
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Central Coast Smog and Auto Repair
“Thank you very much for your excellent service, trust your service, I recommend it, this is the second time that you have helped me when I need it most.”
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Industrial Radiator Services Inc
“Whether it is a impossible to find radiator that needs repai,r or you are desperate and need a totally new radiator made from scratch, this is the place.”
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Davis Transmissions
- Job
- Communication
- Truck
“In a world where businesses are cutting cost, as well as cutting corners, it's easy to lose faith that there are good guys out there who do good work….”
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Efi's Auto Repair
- Smog
“Efi's Auto Repair team worked quickly and efficiently on the testing, submitted the electronic paperwork to the DMV, and I was able to finish my car registration that evening.”
Transmission Repair Services in San Luis Obispo, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$807
Maximum cost
$3528
National Average
$1411
Avg Per Hour Rates
$129
$1109
$2822
Average price range is based on 313 cost profiles
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