Auto Express Tire Pros
“I just had my car smogged i have actually been there for other things as well.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Santa Cruz, CA
10 mechanics listed · 9 in Santa Cruz · 2 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified November 10, 2026
Water Star Motors
“Great people to work with, professional attitudes, shop spotless, they all dress in uniforms that looks like they just came back from the cleaners.”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“Rebuilt my 1973 Chevy Nova Turbo 350 Transmission, most shops won't work on anything older than 2000.”
Specialized Auto Inc.
“They're honest, affordable, and leave my car sparkling clean when they're done.”
Mick's Automotive
“I appreciated their thorough inspection which revealed additional minor service & safety issues that they promptly addressed.”
Precision Motorworks Inc.
“Their staff is always friendly and their knowledge/expertise makes for an enjoyable visit.”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Cruz, 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: Santa Cruz, CA
Of the 10 mechanics we list here, 9 are in Santa Cruz itself and 1 comes from Santa Clara (27 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.6 to 4.9 across 3,840 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "communication", "diagnosis" and "price". 2 are open on Saturdays. 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 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. All 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 41 years. 3 offer financing; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the mechanics on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 5 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 any shops listed for Santa Cruz offer financing?
3 of the 10 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.
Santa Cruz Tire & Auto
“My husband and I have been customers of SCA for 15 years.”
Hayes European
“They replaced our brake pads and discs and got us safely back on the road in no time !”
Tim's Auto Electric Specialist
“My old car had a complex electrical system malfunction that several mechanics had failed to fix before, but these guys fixed everything in one day.”
Pearce European & Japanese Service
“People like me appreciate a good & honest mechanic, that's the reason I take my cars to Pearce.”
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