Transmission Repair near Encino, CA

“House Automotive rocks!!! I called up John at the last minute for my 2014 Porsche 911 Carrera. There was an error message that was appearing on my dash about my front right marker light. The error message appeared then went away…I sort of thought it was just a bulb replacement. I showed up and a technician checked it out, replaced the bulb, and I was good to go!!! I’m bringing my 911 back for a safety inspection and then a servicing. They are the best!!!!”

“The absolute greatest experience Ive had with a mechanic, correction, a Master Mechanic. Ken was amazing!!!! Very honest and knowledgeable. Help.me with a smile and ensured that I was fully taken care of. My car is running like NEW!.. Work was completed thoroughly and in a timely manner. If you drive a Mercedes or any other foreign vehicle I STRONGLY RECOMMEND K&W Geman Motors.... Rare to find someone so personable & good at their craft at the same time. K&W is a WINNER!!!🏆”

“I can’t recommend Morris Automotive enough. They exceeded every expectation and gave me a level of comfort, clarity and trust that I’ve honestly never experienced with a mechanic before.

I came to them for a second opinion after my dealership gave me an outrageous quote and made me feel like my car was on the verge of breaking down if I didn’t address a long list of issues ASAP. From the moment I brought my car to Morris, the experience was completely different. They immediately made me feel like I was in good hands.

They were fast, communicative, thorough and incredibly professional. They took the time to really inspect my car and then walked me through exactly what they found—what actually needed attention, what I should prioritize and, just as importantly, what I didn’t need to worry about. It turned out that most of what the dealership had told me was urgent simply wasn’t.

What stood out most was that I never felt like they were trying to sell me something. I felt like they were on my side. They gave me clear, practical recommendations, kept me updated throughout the process and charged me an incredibly fair price for the work.

Beyond all of that, the guys are genuinely kind and clearly take pride in what they do. Finding a mechanic you can truly trust is such a relief, and one visit was enough to make me a customer for life. Thank you, Morris Automotive!”

“I have been going to Bimmers Clinic for over 5 years, working with Fred who I have so much respect and appreciation for all he has done for me and all the work that was done on my BMW. His honesty and loyalty to me as his customer is much appreciated, as well as his pricing. I will be with Bimmers Clinic as long as I have my BMW. Thank again Fred! : )”

“I found Automotive Instincts through reviews online and was very satisfied with the service. I needed to replace some spark plugs and do a valve adjustment on my 2009 Honda Fit. I spoke to Danny who was very helpful and got me an appointment the next day. He was thorough in the initial discovery and explained all of the work that was done after. The place seemed pretty busy, but was really well run. I will be coming back for any future work.”

“I drive a 1999 Cobra Convertible SVT. One of my tires blew on my way to work on the 405. Got it towed to Globe, and I knew I needed all new tires. Tyler dialed me in. I have different sized tires in the back than in the front and Tyler knew exactly what my car needed and got me in under budget. All the guys there were super friendly, and they actually care, which is so refreshing. I wish I had more cars that needed tires. I’d go to Globe in Costa Mesa every time, and I live in Manhattan Beach.”

“Took my Chevy Bolt EV to fix an issue a different shop caused and Arin was quick to fix it! Definitely a shop you can trust! I will service my car here from now on and recommend to others.”

“Ask for Paul, when you call. His shop is busy for a reason. They were able to fix and repairs the finicky power doors. On my 100 ft looker of a honda odysssey. While other shops charged for no results. Passenger was recently resolved on warranty with an adjusted nuetral safety switch. They are great at properly finding the correct issue. Versus other shops doing parts cannon tactics. Recently Came in fearing the worst. Left quickly with clean head lights too. This shop knows my van well. Former battery drain and AC is super cold thanks to J & C import car care. Also to be clear now. I come 680 miles from out of state. Knowing they are great with these finickey power doors. Used to be local. Mechanically the honda van is solid thanks to the crew here at J & C.”

“I had an amazing experience with this body shop from start to finish. My car had a lot of scratches, and they did an absolutely fantastic job restoring it. The entire team was professional, friendly, honest, and incredibly helpful throughout the whole process. They kept me informed, made everything easy, and the quality of their work exceeded my expectations. My car looks like new again! I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a trustworthy body shop that truly cares about their customers and takes pride in their work. Thank you for such outstanding service!”

“Recently I had an coolant leak on my 2008 buick Lecrosse which I totally restored. I do some mechanic work myself,but I could not find where this leak was coming from,because it would only leak once pressure built up.so,a friend of mine told me about carzone.i took it to them.Mr.Donald was very nice.based on where the leak was coming from,it took him a while to find it;however,he didn't stop until he did.he also found that my power steering pump which I had recently installed, wasn't pumping strong enough which was causing my steering to be hard in tight places.instead of putting all of the engine parts back,and having me to return and pay for more labor,he changed it in the process. They done a really good job on my car.there are no my leaks,and,my steering is much better.i strongly recommend carzone.”

“Finding a reliable and honest mechanic often feels like an endless search, and after years of bouncing between different shops, I’m incredibly grateful to have found Grand Tire through a close friend’s recommendation. Vic, the owner, is truly a rare find; he balances deep technical knowledge with a genuine friendliness that makes every visit stress-free. It is hard to find a business today that is so consistently straightforward and expedient with vehicle servicing.

I make it a point to bring my car in every 3,000 miles for an oil change, and Vic always provides what feels like five-star treatment. Beyond routine maintenance, he has shown real care when I’ve been in a bind. For instance, when I had a flat tire last month due to normal wear, Vic prioritized the repair the very next morning, ensuring I was back on the road and ready for work by 10:00 AM. His dedication to his customers is evident, and I truly appreciate the peace of mind he provides.”

“I’ve been coming to auto aid for decades. I trust them to diagnose and solve the problem quickly, efficiently and cost effectively. I highly recommend them.”

“I cannot say enough good things about this repair shop!

Steve is truly a wonderful human being. What stood out to me the most was that he genuinely cares about helping you first, rather than just making money off your repair.

You can really feel that authenticity. He was so deeply involved in figuring out my car’s issue and went above and beyond to help me. I am beyond grateful that I randomly discovered this shop on TikTok a while back.

If you’re looking for an honest and caring mechanic, this is the place!”

“What a classy old school school shop this is. They took care of my truck and had the work done fast. Good people working here that you can trust to do a proper job. My Tacoma passed smog inspection right after I got a new catalytic converter installed. Also cool old Hollywood pictures. Laurel and Hardy and Georgre Burns had their cars worked on here.”

“Mastertech has been my number one choice for around 15 years now to maintain and repair my personal and work trucks. Souk the owner is a very respectable and overall good man. Peter is a great mechanic. And Mitch is a pleasure to work with. Highly recommended!”

“Fast, friendly and honest, I would definitely bring my car there. In my opinion they don’t gouge you and they’re helping you save your money.”

“We got the 60k service on our Subaru Forester. As always, they did exemplary work at a decent price. Let's face it, most folks engage with an auto garage process with a good bit of dread and uncertainty. After your first time with L and A Garage you will realize you have found the place you can trust, and you'll tell your friends about it too! Good people doing good work at a good price. Thanks!”

“I cannot recommend this mechanic shop enough. They truly go above and beyond every single time.

I have an older car, and they have been able to diagnose and figure out some pretty significant issues that other places might have found overwhelming. They take the time to locate the actual problem, explain clearly what’s going on in terms I can understand (as someone who knows very little about cars!), and then fix it properly and reasonably.

What I appreciate most is that I have never felt swindled or pressured into unnecessary work. I trust their recommendations, their pricing is reasonable, and I always feel like they genuinely care about doing the job right.

The quality of their work and the consistency of their customer service are remarkable. Even with some pretty big issues, they have continued to go above and beyond to help me keep my older car running.

It’s rare to find mechanics you can completely trust, and I’m so grateful I found them. Highly, highly recommend!”

“I had a really great experience with this shop. Tim was kind & took the time to explain what was going on with my car. He was honest about what needed to be done & kept me updated throughout the entire process, so I always knew what was happening. It's hard to find an auto shop that's both trustworthy and communicative, and I'll definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!”

“I have been living in Santa Monica for 14yrs. I recently purchased a Mercedes that would only start with a jump start. The seller told me I needed to change the auxiliary battery which I bought and took to E and E Automotive. Ed the owner of 26 yrs immediately told me I needed a new main battery, but as I requested he change the auxiliary battery for me as we conversed. The new auxiliary battery did not fix the problem and Ed only charged me a reasonable $40. Ed also suggested a few issues the car may have just by listening to the engine. I went to O’Reilly bought a new battery and sure enough the car starts and runs perfectly. Anyone who needs an honest mechanic who really knows about cars I highly recommend you give Ed a call.

David Levi”

“I had a great experience with Manny's Transmission. From start to finish, the customer service was outstanding. The mechanics were knowledgeable, communicative, and took the time to explain the issues and repairs clearly, which gave me a lot of confidence in their expertise.
The turnaround time was faster than expected, and the pricing was fair and reasonable for the quality of work provided. It's not always easy to find a shop that is both honest and skilled, but Manny's Transmission exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable service, experienced mechanics, and excellent customer care.”

“I purchased a remanufactured transmission from Sun Valley in 2024 for my 1998 W163 ML 320, which is my personal daily driver. The transmission started failing before the warranty expired and I notified Marc about the issue via email. Marc immediately replied without question or hesitation that he would be happy to send me a replacement. It was about as trouble, free and painless of a process as it could be. I am retired from the automotive repair business for dealerships, (not MB), and understand that man made things break, so definitely understanding of this failure. I was more worried about how it would be handled. Again, it could not have been handled any better by Sun Valley and Marc. The replacement transmission arrived at my repair shop with no issues. I really want to commend Marc and his business on how I was treated as a customer, I was definitely treated right. I highly recommend that if you have an older Mercedes-Benz vehicle and it needs a remanufactured transmission, to purchase it from Sun Valley Mercedes Transmissions.”

“Devon and his team provided excellent customer service, with a quick turnaround and a reasonable price, for an oil change on my 2014 Audi SQ5. Will come back for the next service.”

“Most honest and helpful mechanic I’ve ever come across. Darvin, the owner, and the team there are so polite, helpful, and quick to take care of what you need, even when they’re very busy. I can’t recommend them enough, best price, best service, and fastest option I came across! Went above and beyond for me after my car was first broken into and the ignition was broken, and then again a week later when my side mirror was broken off. They’ll continue to have my business.”

“WT was recommended by my other mechanic when my car broke down on a Friday afternoon. They were closing but Henry was kind enough to stay behind until I arrived 30 min after closing. My car ended up needing a transmission rebuild and it took 2 weeks. They also fixed another issue while they were at it and only charged me for the parts. The cost was very reasonable and was lower than from other mechanics. Every time I called Henry was very friendly and responsive. I think they did a good job, I have had the car back now for over 2 weeks and the car is running pretty smooth. I recommend them overall.”

“Best body shop in Reseda, CA. Excellent prices. Definitely will recommend to friends and family.

Friendly staff….very happy with the work done on both of my cars. Camry 2025 and Prius 2014.

Keep up the good work!!!”

“I was referred to a neighboring auto repair shop and accidentally walked into Mr. Gomora's shop, and didn't realize it until after the repairs were complete. It seems to have been a very happy accident. Jose Gomora is an extremely fair, honest and decent guy. The day after he completed extensive repairs on our minivan there was a problem with the alternator and the battery went dead. He waited in his shop long past closing for the tow truck to drop the van off and then called me this morning to tell me that, although he can't imagine how his repairs caused the problem, he was going to pay for a new alternator. That was the right thing to do but it feels so rare that people do the right thing without an argument. Time will tell if the workmanship holds up but, even with the issue that arose after the repair, I'm still very impressed by this shop. Honest, fair, decent people.”

“I think I finally found an auto shop where I'm not feeling like I'm being treated like I'm dumb.
I had some things break on my car that needed urgent addressing and they were so flexible and quick about helping me while accommodating my schedule as best as they can.
Freddy and the guys are very friendly and kind, don't talk down to you, even explain stuff when I ask questions.
It's a breath of fresh air how honest and transparent they are. No gotchas or surprises, and very customer oriented. No BS - which I especially appreciate - just great service all around.”

“I came in unannounced… they could have turned me away… These guys took on the job that day and replaced my Mercedes Benz engine and transmission mounts for a very reasonable price… less than half what the dealer was asking. Super professional and straight forward. This service completely restored the quiet, luxurious, and well performing ride that is the W212. Thanks Sako and team.”

“I can’t say enough good things about this shop. I’ve trusted them not only with my personal vehicles, but also with all the trucks in my company fleet, and they have consistently been amazing to work with.

They’re always willing to accommodate us, even with last-minute appointments. The girls at the front are always happy, welcoming, and helpful, and Dave, the owner, makes himself available whenever I have questions or need advice.

What really sets this shop apart is the culture. From the front office to the technicians, you can tell that customer service comes first. These days, it’s hard enough to find a shop that does great work, but it’s even harder to find one you can genuinely trust.

They’ve never tried to upsell me on unnecessary services or parts. Instead, they give honest, reasonable recommendations and explain what should be addressed now and what can wait. Many times, their recommendations have helped us save money and avoid bigger headaches down the road.

When you manage a fleet, having a reliable and trustworthy shop is extremely important, and they have earned my business and trust time and time again. I highly recommend them for both personal vehicles and fleet service.”