Morris Automotive
- Toyota
- Old Car
- Drive
Santa Monica has 14 mechanics of its own; this list adds 24 from towns including Santa Clarita (5, 27 mi), Westlake Village (4) and Culver City (3).
24 listed · 23 rated 4.5+

Their ratings run from 4.3 to 5.0 across 3,892 reviews; 18 have 50 or more reviews; 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (81%) and value (70%). 2 list staff certifications (ASE); 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 1 gives free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 22 of them; 11 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email; 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
The 24 shops on this page work on transmissions in and around Santa Monica, CA. 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.
No transmission shop carries a Santa Monica address yet. The 24 shops here are the nearest, starting with Santa Clarita at about 27 mi. Rebuild work needs a bench, a parts washer and space to store units, so these shops sit where rent allows it and customers travel.
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.