Argonaut Garage
“I really appreciate how thorough their inspections are with a high level of detail captured so that I can track issues over time.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops near San Rafael, CA
We have 20 mechanics in San Rafael on file. Only the highest-rated make our list: 2 of them made it, along with 8 from Berkeley (6, 16 mi), Pinole (1, 11 mi) and San Francisco (1, 17 mi).
2 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Nate's Green Garage
“I don't expect people to go above and beyond in this way, but I notice and appreciate it when it happens”
Berkeley Minicar
“They discovered otherwise, fixed my problem with a much less expensive solution, so rare to come across that type of integrity”
Ackerman's Servicing Volvo & Subaru
“Amazing experience, Bruce is very helpful and the service is top tier!!”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“Shannon went above and beyond to make sure he didn't miss anything with my car, I would highly recommend with confidence that you will be taken care of properly”
British Car Repair
“Trustworthy, knowledgeable, honest and most importantly make sure your vehicle is safe to drive.”
Listed for drivers in and around San Rafael, CA, these 10 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 Rafael, CA
The 10 mechanics on this page are rated from 4.3 to 4.9 across 2,552 reviews; all 10 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "communication" and "diagnosis". 2 are open on Saturdays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 offers financing; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 10 of the mechanics on this page; 6 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.
Do years in business matter for transmission work?
Ten or more years in business is claimed by 9 of the 10 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.
Sg Auto Repair
“He has helped me and my family with all our car problems, and his prices are reasonable compared to other mechanics.”
Berkeley Auto Service
“Did a point inspection for a safety check and needed to replace what we needed without any fuss!”
Autometrics
“More care was taken than ever so I feel reassured that my car is in excellent shape!”
Precision Auto Repair
“I usually get my car back in perfect working order just a couple days after dropping it off.”
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