Auto Professionals
“I have been in Santa Maria for about 13 years and have finally found a good honest place to get my cars serviced.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Santa Maria, CA
24 mechanics listed · 7 in Santa Maria · 3 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Transmissions For Less
“It still had some shifting issues so they repaired it at no cost.”
Diesel Injection Systems
“Not only did they fix our issue (damaged intercooler booster hose), but Larry took the time to follow up with a phone call the next day to ensure we had a safe trip home.”
Industrial Radiator Services Inc
“The best place to take a radiator for repair and service is the best.”
Import Auto Works
“Though it's been over 15 year's or more that I've been there, they always kept my Acura Legend running for as long as they could”
Smog For Less Auto Repair & Transmission
“First class service, very fast and very professional, the staff treats you in a very friendly way.”
Listed for drivers in and around Santa Maria, 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 Maria, CA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 7 are in Santa Maria itself and 17 come from towns including San Luis Obispo (9, 26 mi), Grover Beach (3, 16 mi) and Arroyo Grande (2, 13 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 2,542 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 (80%) and value (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "diagnosis" and "communication". 3 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are brake service (3), air conditioning services (2), battery services (2), engine repair (2) and preventative maintenance (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 52 years. 1 offers financing; 2 give free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 4 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.
Pichard's Transmissions and Drivetrain
“Bernardo was quick to diagnose my vehicle and get me back on the road.”
Classic Auto Works
“I've been going to them since about 2015 for my three cars and would not going any place else!”
Efi's Auto Repair
“I had some free time and needed a check; I stopped by with no appointment, I was literally in and out in 20 minutes!”
Louie's Auto Clinic
“Louie Auto Clinic keeps our cars on the "go" at affordable rates.”
Back On the Road Automobile Repair Inc.
“Omar went above and beyond in order to diagnose and fix an esoteric issue on my R Vs computer system.”
L and L Customs Automotive Repair Shop
“Great Shop John is the man my Deisle has never run better.”
Uncle Tony's Auto
“Tony took a look at my car, fixed my problem and tried to charge me nothing because the fix was easy.”
Reeves Auto Repair
“John will always give you the truth, never up sells and will tell you if he thinks you shouldn't waste your money on something.”
J C Automotive
“Excellent quick Smog Check, no appointment necessary, very friendly, efficient staff, Highly Recommend JC Automotive in SLO”
Continental Motor Works
“Have been there multiple times and had a good experience every time.”
Scott's Shop LLC
“I would not hesitate to take my vehicle back to them for any issues”
Absolute Auto Tech
“They did a great job and gave me a small but detailed list of everything that needed to be addressed.”
Rizzoli's Automotive
“They stayed in regular communication with me & were very honest helping me prioritize most important items to resolve.”
P & L Transmissions and Auto Repair
“They've taken amazing care of my car and they are my first choice for anything car related.”
Dave's Automotive
“Brilliant mechanic and one of the most honest and up front mechanics I've ever worked with.”
The Stable
“They are VERY knowledgeable and have a great selection of used Porsches to chose from.”
City Tires and Repair
“I like the owner's attention and efficiency and they are very honest about their prices and services.”
Valley Automotive LLC
“We took it to valley and they checked and said it was normal noise coming from one of the components in the engine.”
Why these companies made our list
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