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March 2024 by tetchan
Mr. Choi is the best. Very trustworthy and honest. No scare tactics out to get your money by up selling. This business is owned and operated by an honest, competent owner who cares about your safety and finances. Highly recommended.
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October 2023 by Martin Weiss
Charlie was very helpful. I thought my transmission was going to be destroyed. Charlie fixed it in 10 min and didn’t charge me because it was so quick. I’ll definitely be back and give return business.Service: Transmission
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July 2023 by TL Goodman
Wow. I can’t say enough good things about this business. Very nice and very honest. Looked at my car and ran codes and didn’t even charge as my car issue was something different. I would definitely recommend!Service: Transmission
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March 2023 by Aaron Hinish
Called Hollywood Transmission to see if they could run the codes on my car. Charlie said to come by later that afternoon. When I arrived he attended to me immediately, running the codes confirming what other mechanics had said. Cleared the codes and took a thorough 30 minute test drive of which the issue no longer occurred. Had an honest conversation during the ride and when complete, he refused payment for his valuable time. We'll see if clearing the codes solves the issue. Business owner to business owner, the customer service was worth a review.Service: Transmission
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February 2023 by 두오칠
An 80-year-old man went to fix the transmission, but he was very unfriendly and took over a month to fix it for no reason. The owner is not responsible and very unfriendly. More importantly, They can't fix it properly because They don't have the skills. Don't go there if you don't want to regretService: Transmission
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January 2023 by Joanna V.
I had a problem with my 2009 Nissan Murano and the mechanic I took it to for an oil change said it was the transmission. I didn't know where to go so I searched yelp reviews to find a transmission specialist and found Hollywood Transmission. I called them and they told me to bring my car in to check it out. Charlie (the owner) was amazing right from the start. Clear communication and he seemed like an honest guy. After his inspection, he told me that I needed to rebuild my transmission, which is what I had suspected. I love my car, she's old but still looks great and has a lot of life left to live. They gave me a reasonably priced quote and Charlie looks like the Albert Einstein of transmissions, so I decided to trust him and his shop with my baby (my second baby, I am a mother with a young son, haha). He did a fantastic job! My car is running smoothly and I'm very happy. I will highly recommend his shop and tell anyone I know with transmission problems to go to him. He gives a 1 year warrantee for his work, which is great. I had also called the Nissan dealership to compare prices and their fee to service my car was a lot more expensive, and they offered a 1 year warranty as well. I'm am glad I decided to go to Hollywood Transmission instead of the dealership. Thank you Charlie!
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January 2023 by Curtis T.
I was referred by my mechanic that this place was good! So I go there Dec 27th & the owner comes out, ask me a couple questions about whats going on. He diagnose the problem with his portable machine " transmission need rebuilding". Now I'm thinking a week or two...NO the man (Mr.Choi) says 2-3 days. We gotta get you back on the road & working again. Right then, I knew this gentleman was honest & was really a OG that respects people. (I need my truck to pull my car detailing trailer) . Thursday afternoon it was completed. So I'm telling YELP that this place 100% legit & Mr.Choi is a great person.... Come get your vehicle taken care of here & nowhere else. Seriously!
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October 2022 by Jayson M.
Charlie was as wonderful as most other reviewers have said. I took my truck down to road it probably shouldn't have been on and cracked my front differential and my transmission to boot. It was a big job but he gave me a very reasonable price and got it done quickly I was very impressed. Really nice guy. Highly recommend.
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October 2022 by Robert Y.
Absolutely recommend this place for honesty and quality. My 2013 Honda Accord was making loud whining noises. I took the car to the Honda dealer, who diagnosed the problem as a transmission. Took the car to Hollywood Transmissions. They spent 10 minutes with the car and diagnosed the real problem which is NOT the transmission. Did not charge me a dime! Forget the Honda service department. I absolutely recommend Hollywood Transmissions. They are are honest, competent, and just fantastic!
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September 2022 by Antonios S.
So I took my 1987 Nissan 300zx Automatic to this shop to have the transmission rebuilt. Since the first yelp review, the owner, Charlie has come forth and rebuilt my transmission as promised. After a test drive, a few minor things were wrong, but Charlie has been working on the issues and is working on repairing those small items. He has so far been straight with me, and has stood by his work ethic. I will add more to this story when I get my car back. I am not in a hurry and he told me that what ever it takes to make me happy he will do it. I like that process in a shop, a shop owner, and a human being. So far so good. I recommend taking your car to this shop because Charlie did and does come through with the work as promised - more later on.
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August 2022 by Susan M.
I have a 2001Mercedes C-240 with a manual transmission that I have had since it was new. It has about 150,000 miles on it which is not bad for a 22 year old Mercedes and I have always gone to the dealership for all repairs and parts until the transmission went and they told me $12,000.00 IF they could even get the part! The blue book value of my car is far less than $12,000.00 but it is worth much more to me and I was miserable thinking of having to buy another car and give up this one which has all my memories and which I have kept in pristine condition. Then I found Charlie and he said $3000.00. Of course, he also said it would take two days which it might have if he didn't also advise replacing the clutch which had about 20% of wear left on it. I said yes for another $1,000.00. The clutch took another three days to come which meant I was taking the subway - no brand new loaner car from Mercedes like I am used to. THAT was an adventure, especially in the dog days of August! However... I now have my baby back and it's driving like new. I can feel the new clutch easing in and the transmission, which sounded a little off at first, now has the sweet hum I'm used to. I love Charlie and I'm happy to write this review for him. Great job man!
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July 2022 by Ash Donnelly
My beater of a car has been giving transmission troubles after replacing the whole CVT six months ago. I took it to Charlie, and told him that honestly I couldn’t afford any big repairs and just wanted to know if it was perhaps an issue with the computer. Charlie saw my vehicle, and the next day had removed a piece that had been causing the car to shake for the entirety of me owning it. He told me this was more of a compromise (versus a true repair) for such a beat up and rusty car that wasn’t worth the value of the repair itself. My car drives better than it ever has, I’m saving on gas too! He explained everything thoroughly and honestly, was prompt and communicated well. Thank you so much Charlie, I will definitely be back with more vehicles in the future.Services: Steering & suspension repair
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May 2022 by Brian W. Galloway
Great shop! Charlie is very helpful and easy to work with. My transmission light was on, and Charlie was able to determine the underlying issue which was not the transmission and an easy fix. Charlie's honestly is much appreciated !Service: Auto engine diagnostic
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December 2021 by Ken B.
Mr. Charlie Choi is a very reliable, clever professional. He always provides fair prices and quick service. I'd definitely recommend this company to anyone who appreciate their own time. Look no further for FREE ESTIMATE! Thank you guys. Ford Mustang 2019
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November 2021 by Paola Olivar
Charlie is very nice and accomodating! He answered all my questions about my car. He's very knowledgable with cars and been doing this for a long time! Would def. recommend!Service: Transmission