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Auto Express Tire Pros
“They initially quoted me for the service, but then they found out that I had just moved to California, and gave me a tire patch on the house!”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Santa Cruz, CA
24 mechanics listed · 10 in Santa Cruz · 10 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Water Star Motors
- Inspection
- Towed
- Communication
“Going to a car shop has always been a bit intimidating for me, especially as someone who doesn't know a lot about cars, but when I go to Water Star Motors, I've always felt so welcomed and given the most amazing service!”
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Shan Auto Service
“Let me tell you about shan auto this is my first and last stop I like the service Taran is my best mechanic in bay area he is honest and friendly I recommend everyone to come to this shop.”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Team
- Mechanic
- Job
“At a different time many months later, the main guy running the show gave me car advice and looked at some damages for free even though his shop doesn't specially fix these damages.”
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Specialized Auto Inc.
“Turns out that I did not need a new radiator (additionally the one the other shop wanted to order for my car wasn't the correct / compatible radiator) I just needed a couple new hoses and I saved $2K.”
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Ace Automotive & Fuel Systems
- Price
- Job
- Vehicle
“I took my 66 AC Cobra in for a new clutch throw outinstall and they did a great job finding and fixing other issues i hadnt seen car runs like a champ highly recommend this shop for any hot rodders as well as regular maintainance ...”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Cruz, 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: Santa Cruz, CA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 10 are in Santa Cruz itself and 14 come from Santa Clara (27 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 4,095 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (84%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "communication", "diagnosis" and "honest". 9 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (4), clutch repair (3), engine repair (3), suspension repair (3) and radiator repair (2). 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 23 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 56 years. 4 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. 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 any shops listed for Santa Cruz offer financing?
4 of the 24 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.
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Asian Auto Repair Clinic
- Vehicle
- Team
- Review
“Another example, after I did a fluid flush (power steering, brake, and coolant), I went home and the next day found a small puddle of coolant leaking on my driveway underneath the discharge valve used to drain the coolant.”
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Precision Motorworks Inc.
- Audi
- Communication
- Needs
“He redid the whole process, upgraded my TCU tune to the latest version, gave me a test drive to demo the latest tune, and answered my questions regarding using and maintaining the car without asking for a pennis.”
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Allied Transmission Co.
- Pay
- van
- Warranty
“Mike is awesome I called from El Paso Texas for my husband we weren't sure what to do with our jetta but after speaking with Mike I felt confident he would be fair and honest..”
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Ali's Auto Care
“What I observed repeatedly is he only suggests required work and quotes, and not to add any additional services when they are not required even though as customer i request to do some services early/ benefit of doubt.”
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Santa Cruz Tire and Auto Care
“They advocated for me, calling the dealership back home showing proof that they hadn't greased parts appropriately, having a shop that I felt was on my side is something I won't forget.”
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Hayes European Inc.
- BMW
- Diagnosis
- Fair
“I've brought this TN1 to Hayes twice, on short notice, with complex problems both times these guys sorted the issues within a day and had me back on the road, “with my wallet still intact”.”
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AE Motorsports
- Vehicles
- Mechanic
- Work
“My boyfriend took the car to drop it off, and they said "we're just going to try to replace this fuse since sometimes with this model of jetta, they overheat and the fuse blows and this can happen" and they replaced it in all of 2 minutes of work and...”
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City Automotive
- Honest
- Needs
- Satisfaction
“I've been there couple of times and the person who has been talking care of my vehicle who I think is the owner is very good at his job and super honest which is a quality you can't find specially on a mechanic area I highly recommend this place.”
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J Speed
“I think his level of expertise and reliability speaks for itself, making him the obvious choice for any car-related needs.”
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Nelco German Auto Repair
- Communication
- Fair
- BMW
“I appreciated being kept in the loop about all the repair options and potential costs, both for the immediate needs and for things I should keep an eye on for the future.”
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Preferred Auto Repair
- Diagnose
- Inspection
- Communication
“I also appreciate the transparency; before any work is done expect a call explaining what is wrong and what needs to be done to fix it and how much it will cost.”
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Chandler Automotive Repair
- Team
- Mechanic
- Area
“I went in without making an appointment (I didn't know I was suppose to) and they were very kind and even squeezed me in so that I could get it done.”
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Keystone Auto Services
- Mechanic
- Surcharge
- Cost
“They really know their stuff, and you don't have to worry about being taken advantage of: I don't know too much about cars, and they have told me multiple times that I don't need work done when I would have been happy to pay for it.”
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Mercedes Exclusively
“Tony's quote was about 60% the cost at the dealership and the shop had great reviews so on we went with the start of what has now been a long-term carelationship!”
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Tim's Auto Electric Specialist
- Inspection
- Brake
- Communication
“Well, they fixed the headlight, electric window switches (the Youtube video on just pulling the door panels off scared the pie out me!”
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A Sham Auto Repair
“This is the place to take your car if you want honest work done you need to talk to Kumar he will definitely take care of you and any issues that you might have”
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Mustang Fever
- Team
“Mitch is a great mechanic and always seems to have the time to talk to me about options for my car, or go into details about anything Im curious or concerned about.”
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Mick's Automotive
- Diagnosed
- Dealership
- Explanation
“Mick's has been my go-to for my Honda-CRV for years, ever since I was taken advantage of somewhere else (I know nothing about cars so I'm an easy target!”
Transmission Repair Services in Santa Cruz, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$870
Maximum cost
$3803
National Average
$1521
Avg Per Hour Rates
$140
$1195
$3042
Typical price range is based on 511 cost profiles
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