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Akins Auto Repair
“Despite the dealer's fluctuating prices and the temptation of a rental car, I chose to have the work done at this shop because I valued their transparency and trustworthiness.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops near South San Francisco, CA
We have 9 mechanics in South San Francisco on file. Only the highest-rated make our list: one of them made it, along with 23 from towns including San Jose (7, 40 mi), San Francisco (5, 7 mi) and Berkeley (5, 17 mi).
4 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Precision Auto Care
“Didn't get any service, today is Friday 12/23 and they were not taking any more work for the day to go home early for an early start to the holiday weekend.”
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Michael & Company
- Future
- Inspection
- Communication
“I appreciate that the folks in the office remember my name AND that they have the courtesy shuttle to drop me off at home & pick me up when my car is ready.”
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Berkeley Minicar
- Battery
- Inspection
- Brakes
“Rather than fix it and charge me for a bunch of labor, they charged me a small diagnostic charge and recommended I take it back to the original repair shop and get it fixed under warranty.”
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Tire Outlet Auto Service
- Struts
- Upsell
- Vehicle
“My car needed brakes and due to my lengthy commute along 680, these guys were able to get my brakes and rotors replaced in a respectable amount of time.”
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John's Bascom Automotive
- Job
- Truck
- Prices
“This place is amazing they helped me as soon as I could they were not overly priced the owner Mike is super nice very understanding and they get the job done quickly and accurately”
Listed for drivers in and around South San Francisco, 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: South San Francisco, CA
The 24 mechanics on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 5,475 reviews; all 24 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 (94%), quality (90%) and value (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "communication", "diagnosis" and "honest". 4 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (3), engine repair (3), oil changes (2), transmission repair (2) and wheel alignments (2). 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 22 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 18 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 offers financing; 2 give free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 15 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 24 of the mechanics on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 8 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 years in business matter for transmission work?
Ten or more years in business is claimed by 23 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.
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Dhillon Motorsports Tire & Auto
“Dhillon Motorsports tires and auto not only got me an affordable price on a diagnostic test and vehicle inspection, but also an affordable estimate on parts and labor.”
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Ackerman's Servicing Volvo & Subaru
- Future
- Drive
- Mechanic
“Bruce and Daren were courteous and professional, and kept me updated on the status of my repair throughout the day, as well as providing a written estimate of the work through email.”
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Argonaut Garage
- Air Filter
- Text
- Pictures
“The complimentary baseline inspection gave me some insight into some underlying issues in the car and Philip explained them thoroughly and the recommended actions.”
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Autotech San Ramon
“Getting your car fixed is always a hit in the wallet but at least Auto TECH San Ramon takes great care of you and you know the work they do is quality.”
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International Sport Motors
- Oil
- Dealership
- Diagnosis
“They also suggested to just start with the control arm repair, and hold off on the shocks and struts - so prudent, realistic concern for cleint's car and pocketbook!”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Call
- Questions
- Driving
“I want to personally thank Shannon at Aamco for the quality of service, the outstanding job and attention to my vehicle along with the care for my family.”
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Nate's Green Garage
- Fear
- Craft
- Review
“Although I got bad news that it would cost more than I was willing to pay to fix, their kindness and honestly made me leaving not feeling totally destroyed.”
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Townsend's Automotive
- Family Owned Business
- Tire
- Team
“I am incredibly grateful to the team at Townsend's Automotive Car Shop for their exceptional work in fixing my car and providing an overall excellent service”
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Royal Auto Mechanic
“They were quick, well priced, great communication and even found that some parts that a different place had installed were installed incorrectly and fixed it for me.”
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Noe Valley Auto Works
- Drive
- Fair
- Team
“They switched out the tires, put the spare back in my SUV hatch, and then cleaned the outside AND inside of my dirty road trip car, all for the price of the tire patch.”
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Hayes Auto Repair
- Work
- Noise
- Insurance
“The intuitive skeptic I am, I thought, "Is it really possible for an auto shop to do such detailed and flawless work AND be greeted and represented with such hospitality?"”
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Holland Car Care
- Trust
- Audi
- Communication
“I had an excellent experience with Holland Car Care, they fully serviced my BMW, found a couple of issues which they repaired and were not too expensive.”
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B & J Transmissions
- Upsell
- Team
- Mechanic
“It's a large facility with Rebuilt Automatic and Manual Transmissions, Torque Converters, Repair Kits, Plus Fair Pricing on Servicing, Repair & Much More!!”
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Autometrics
- Diagnosed
- Catalytic Converter
- Mechanic
“After our daughter moved to CAL and brought her Prius, I went in search of a mechanic in the area to make sure she would be able to maintain her car and keep it safe.”
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Sg Auto Repair
- van
- Pump
- Work
“I called around for e46 clutch jobs and read mixed reviews then found this place and from the 1st call I got nothing but top notch service, clutch done, rear seal replaced, flywheel bolts off, a hole lot of stuff all in less then 24 hrs.”
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Pacific Auto Works
“I have been sending my cars to Paul for smoke check and auto repair for many years, always taken cared of my cars and provide great service, well done, great job!”
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George's Automotive Services
“They were great my car tire popped and I was able to leave my vehicle there go get my spare at home in different city and they put it on for low cost $35.”
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Precision Auto Repair
- Review
- Team
- Communication
“Initially it took them more than a day to respond to my query email, but then the process of booking my oil change and wiper blade installation was really easy.”
Transmission Repair Services in South San Francisco, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$879
Maximum cost
$3845
National Average
$1538
Avg Per Hour Rates
$141
$1209
$3076
Average price range is based on 402 cost profiles
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