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24 mechanics listed · 7 in Santa Maria · 3 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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.
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.
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.
