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Kiwi's Auto Repair
“Took my Toyota in to troubleshoot a check engine light that was promptly diagnosed and repaired even though the part had to be sent out of state.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Santa Barbara, CA
15 mechanics listed · 9 in Santa Barbara · 4 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Santa Barbara Autowerks
“They've also installed my new brakes, rotors and wear sensors & I haven't had any problems with that either these guys do excellent work.”
Econo Auto Center
“They don't need to oversell anyone since they do such good service and have a loyal customer base.”
Classic Design German Car Specialist
“He made my 2012 Range Rover Autobiography look brand new again and he got the job done so quickly!”
Bowman's Auto Repair
“I've been using Bowman's for 20+ years and have had great results every time with all my cars thorough the years.”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“Jim and Rudy are awesome - their prompt and knowledgeable response to my trucks issue made my life way easier.”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Barbara, CA, these 15 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: Santa Barbara, CA
Of the 15 mechanics we list here, 9 are in Santa Barbara itself and 6 come from Goleta (5, 6 mi) and Carpinteria (1, 11 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 1,272 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "honest" and "fair". 4 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website; 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 74 years. 1 offers financing; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 9 of the mechanics on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 2 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 14 of the 15 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.
Ken Symer Automotive
“An auto repair shop which is actually a pleasure to deal with is rare.”
Stuttgart Motors
“They explained exactly what was required to fix my car and provided a very reasonable estimate.”
The Grease Monkey Santa Barbara LLC
“He is extremely responsible and reliable, there are no hidden fees, no extra charges, and every cost is clearly explained before you pay.”
Eric Krebs Automotive
“They took the time to look at everything I was concerned about and only fixed the issues that needed work.”
ATG Auto Repair
“As a Mom, and a woman with no mechanical experience, I highly recommend them to all of my friends, family and co-workers.”
Goleta Transmission
“My mechanic had referred me and I'm glad I took my Ford Edge there to be serviced.”
Javier's Old Town Garage
“Great guy, great work and affordable, what more can you ask from a great guy and business 👍”
Hien's Auto Repair
“I really appreciated that he explained to me the process of figuring out what's wrong with my car.”
Ruben Clark Auto
“Willing to help anyone at any time, friendly more than fair service I would recommend anyone!!”
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