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A1 Vista Auto Repair
- Vehicles
- Oil
- Price
“I've had them work on three of my own cars and have referred several friends and neighbors to them, and we have all been impressed by their honesty and ethics.”
Transmission Repair Shops in Vista, CA
24 listed · 10 in Vista · 21 rated 4.5+
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Aero Auto Repair Vista
Transmission, Steering & Suspension, Brake Repair
“Charlie was great I really appreciate that he took the time to focus on detail with me knowing very little about cars and got the car ready very quickly and it had a lot of work to be done thank you Aero Auto repair and especially Charlie once again!”
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Taskers Auto Repair
- Diagnosed
- Work
- Price
“& AAA approved Services Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Steering & suspension replacement, Vehicle Inspection, Auto maintenance”
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B&C Auto Repair
- Fair
- Ford
- Truck
“Great service they always return the vehicle in better condition than will be dropped it off Services Air & cabin filter replacement, Auto battery replacement, Auto A/C recharge, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto engine tuning, Auto battery maintenance, V...”
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TJ Crossman's Auto Repair
OIL Change & Lubrication Services, Emissions/Smog Testing, AC & Heating Repair
“Fast forward a week, and we needed the trailer for event sooner than we had anticipated and I called to see if it was possible to get the trailer back a week sooner than requested.”
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European Motorsports: Porsche
Local Shuttle Service Avail, Independent, European Motorsports
“He's been in the business a long time and, after only one trip there, it was very obvious to me that he puts customer satisfaction at the top of the list.”
Area overview: Vista, CA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 10 are in Vista itself and 14 come from towns including Encinitas (6), La Mesa (2) and Laguna Beach (2). We have 34 mechanics in Vista on file; this page shows the highest-rated. Their ratings run from 4.0 to 5.0 across 2,810 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews; 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (88%) and value (79%). The services they list most often on their websites are brake repair (3), oil change (2), transmission (2) and wheel alignments (2). 2 list staff certifications (ASE); 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 2 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 30 years. 2 give free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 18 of them; 10 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email; 2 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 Vista, 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.
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GM Exclusive Auto
- GMC
- Trust
- Art
“However, I personally choose to go here despite the cost because I know that the job is going to get done efficiently and effectively so it is well worth the cost.”
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Advantage Automotive / Utvs
Engine Service, Oil Changes
“I discovered Advantage Automotive in search of a mechanic that would assist me in a bumper to bumper pre purchase inspection for a used vehicle that I was going to purchase from a private owner.”
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Sprinter Service & Repair
Alternator Replacement, Fuel Filter, Sprinter Key Fob
“Been going for 4 years or so now, have 97K plus on our 2018 Sprinter 3500, they do an amazing job, do not over sell you on things you do not need until you need it, pickup on issues before you break down, on this visit they notice a small oil leak at...”
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Vinh Phat Auto Repair & Muffler
- Towed
- Diagnosis
- Mechanic
“He pointed out, no fault of my friend, that without a lift, he couldn't have possibly seen that due to the disintegrated hangers, the whole assembly had dropped down just enough such that when the buddy welded on the new catalytic converter, the sect...”
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Tri City Tire & Automotive
- Prices
- Job
- Mechanic
“Kind of intimidating at first because I did not make an appointment but he did not turn me away, very nice man and honest and made great conversation while I waited to get the oil changed.”
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Clutchworks Transmissions
Transmissions
“And they went above and beyond: Mark, on his own, straightened a body dent free of charge and when I had trouble contacting Uber for a 30-minute ride home, Dave volunteered to drive me instead!”
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Advanced Auto Repair
State Brake & Lamp Inspections, Suspension Repair Vista, Auto A/C Repair Vista
“I came through a military non profit and got my car fixed and while I was waiting they allowed me to use their garage car for the entire time at no charge.”
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AMS Complete Car Care
General Auto Repairs, Transmission Service, Drivetrain and Suspension
“Action motorsports is one of the best places to take your car for gas and diesel cars i have a f250 diesel and the engine was damaged and needed a new engine in it had gone to many trusted diesel mechanics around the area and they all said they could...”
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Ricky Auto Repair & Alignments
- Fair
- Engine
- Price
“I think it's safe to say now with it being over a year and my Honda still going strong he's a great honest Machine that I will use as long as he's doing the business I will also add I work alot and Ricky made it easy for me to get my car after hours ...”
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Auto Precision
“We'll run shop”
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MS Auto & Smog
- Price
- Job
“Very friendly and honest work super great service have a small crew but these two guys make the right team for the shop had brakes and oil change done super quick and they turned the car around for me made sure no finger prints where on the car while...”
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Urban Automotive Mobile Mechanic
- Texted
- Brakes
- Price
“This man is legit 100% will be referring Positive Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services Electrical repair, General repairs & maintenance, Battery”
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Cesar's Auto Mechanics
“Positive Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value Services License plate replacement, Month & year tag replacement, Change of ownership, Smog certification, Emissions testing, Registration renewal”
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Alignment Pros
- Suspension
- Father
- Price
“After swapping out the tie rods, he apologized for identifying the incorrect worn parts— it was actually my rack and pinion that was loose, a highly unusual issue.”
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Slick Auto Repair
- Pricing
- Mechanic
- Steering
“Contacted Slick Auto Repair was greeted by Fred, he was very polite along with his two sons as well, checked my car gave me the good and the bad news with honesty as well answered all my questions, doubts and insecurities along with a lot of patience...”
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Legends BMW Automotive
- Price
- Work Done
- Technician
“It's usually intimidating taking your car in to a mechanic since I've had bad experiences in the past, but Mike was very prompt in finding and addressing the issues and confirming the pricing was good to go before proceeding.”
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Kar Kare Clinic
- Mechanic
- Price
- Honest
“If your car needs many things done and you are evaluating the repair costs, he will make you a list of what you should have done immediately, what can wait for awhile (and tell you how long), and what you don't need to worry about.”
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Service Time Auto Repair
Transmissions
“Took it to STAR for a second opinion and come to find out that the bushings are fine and the only real issue was a missing nut on one of the stabilizers.”
Transmission Repair Services in Vista, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$933
Maximum cost
$4079
National Average
$1632
Avg Per Hour Rates
$150
$1282
$3263
Fair price range is based on 290 cost profiles
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Does years in business matter for this work?
Ten or more years in business is claimed by 2 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 a claim from their own website, not a guarantee.
What customers in Vista say about local mechanics
- “I am going to properly break in the clutch but I am happy with the work as well as the communication and customer service I received.” — customer of Clutchworks Transmissions
- “These guys replaced my clutch and some other things on my WRX met their timeline and price was more than reasonable highly recommend” — customer of Clutchworks Transmissions
- “Clear and direct communication, the owner is very kind, I would recommend anyone looking for a fair price, great customer service and quality auto work!” — customer of Ricky auto repair & Alignments
- “I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a top notch mechanic who takes pride in his work and has integrity!” — customer of Ricky auto repair & Alignments
- “Mike at Legends installed my air suspension. Worked with me on timing, very professional and kept me updated throughout the process.” — customer of Legends BMW Automotive
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.