“Took my MDX there when the transmission completely failed. Here is the thing, the bad reviews you are seeing are from the type of people that expect their car to be fixed within a few days. Somehow people expect them to have every single specific part from their certain transmission and have them slap it together within a few days? They have dissect your transmission, find what was the problem, order OEM parts and once they come in they reassemble the transmission, reinstall and then test it. Melvins is not McDonalds, they are not going to have it done in an instant. I do not know of any other place that could do so unless it was from a dealership that has the said parts or rebuilt transmissions on standby and many technicians to get it in and out of there but the price will most likely exceed the cost of your entire vehicle.
Melvins at the time only had 2 guys and now have 3, all are trustworthy and willing to talk and help you out. I had them install a ATF cooler and inline filter as well which they gladly did. Also asked if they could do my timing, they got it set up and all was done. If I ever have to deal with transmission problems again I will go to them. If you have patience and want a trusting company then go here. If your daily driver's transmission went out and you need it done in a few days to work? Get a new car, it just isnt possible to expect that kind of service from any shop.”
Transmission Repair
“Took my MDX there when the transmission completely failed. Here is the thing, the bad reviews you are seeing are from the type of people that expect their car to be fixed within a few days. Somehow people expect them to have every single specific part from their certain transmission and have them slap it together within a few days? They have dissect your transmission, find what was the problem, order OEM parts and once they come in they reassemble the transmission, reinstall and then test it. Melvins is not McDonalds, they are not going to have it done in an instant. I do not know of any other place that could do so unless it was from a dealership that has the said parts or rebuilt transmissions on standby and many technicians to get it in and out of there but the price will most likely exceed the cost of your entire vehicle.
Melvins at the time only had 2 guys and now have 3, all are trustworthy and willing to talk and help you out. I had them install a ATF cooler and inline filter as well which they gladly did. Also asked if they could do my timing, they got it set up and all was done. If I ever have to deal with transmission problems again I will go to them. If you have patience and want a trusting company then go here. If your daily driver's transmission went out and you need it done in a few days to work? Get a new car, it just isnt possible to expect that kind of service from any shop.”