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 9 from towns including San Francisco (4, 7 mi), Berkeley (3, 17 mi) and San Carlos (1, 14 mi).

1 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Precision Auto Repair Shop

Precision Auto Repair Shop

4.8 82 reviews
“As always Jimmie and his team are fantastic, always fair, always honest and spot on with repairs.”
ASE certifiedSince 1988
San Leandro, CA · 15 mi from South San Francisco
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International Sport Motors

International Sport Motors

4.6 124 reviews
“She goes out of her way to explain everything and they give you a detailed inspection via email with notes and pics of whatever you're having done with a quote.”
Coupons & offers24-mo/24k-mi warrantyFamily-ownedASE certifiedSince 1984Insurance accepted
San Francisco, CA · 7 mi from South San Francisco
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Berkeley Minicar

Berkeley Minicar

4.8 117 reviews
“I've been taking my Toyota to Berkeley Minicar for years, and they've always done a great job at doing the work while trying to save me money on parts/labor that aren't dire at the same time!”
Coupons & offersAcura specialistSince 1976BBB A+
Berkeley, CA · 17 mi from South San Francisco
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Ackerman's Servicing Volvo & Subaru

Ackerman's Servicing Volvo & Subaru

4.9 126 reviews
“Moreover, a concerning noise from the clutch, which I feared might be the throwout bearing, was swiftly identified as a simple need for lubrication.”
2-yr warrantyVolvo specialistShuttle serviceSince 1983BBB accredited
Berkeley, CA · 17 mi from South San Francisco
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Noe Valley Auto Works

Noe Valley Auto Works

4.8 78 reviews
“Service is excellent, staff are very friendly and my car loves it.”
Coupons & offersBBB A+Since 1980
San Francisco, CA · 7 mi from South San Francisco
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Auto City Repair

Auto City Repair

4.9 71 reviews
“A fast oil change and service at a reasonable price, about $70”
Coupons & offersBBB A+Since 1994
San Francisco, CA · 7 mi from South San Francisco
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Listed for drivers in and around South San Francisco, 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: South San Francisco, CA

The 10 mechanics on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 2,383 reviews; all 10 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "communication" and "diagnosis". 1 is open on Saturdays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and all 10 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 7 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 gives free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 5 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; 1 lists a public email and 3 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 all 10 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.

Berkeley Auto Service

Berkeley Auto Service

4.5 73 reviews
“Carlos squeezed us in same-day and replaced our bad starter by 5p.”
Family-ownedBBB A+Since 2000
Berkeley, CA · 17 mi from South San Francisco
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John's Automotive

John's Automotive

4.9 116 reviews
“Bob Figured out the Problem and fixed it Highly Recommend this Shop”
BBB A+Since 1984
1711 Mission Rd
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Holland Car Care

Holland Car Care

5.0 118 reviews
“Everyone there is warm, attentive, friendly, and honest!”
Since 1974BBB A+
San Carlos, CA · 14 mi from South San Francisco
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Precision Auto Repair

Precision Auto Repair

4.8 79 reviews
“I had an overall feeling of discomfort after that happened, and John and his team were kind enough to check and make sure there were no other damages made to my car”
Since 1962BBB A+
San Francisco, CA · 7 mi from South San Francisco
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