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Goleta Transmission & Auto Repair in Goleta

4.8 (38) 74 Aero Camino, Goleta, CA 93117, United States

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Transmission shop

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Goleta, Santa Barbara County, California, US

Phone: +1 805-685-0090
Site: https://goletatransmission.com/

Opening hours

Monday:8 AM–5 PM
Tuesday:8 AM–5 PM
Wednesday:8 AM–5 PM
Thursday:8 AM–5 PM
Friday:8 AM–5 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed

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Total reviews rating 4.8

38 Reviews for Goleta Transmission & Auto Repair 2024:

Review №1

2024-05-29 01:23:12

First time into the shop, they were able to diagnose and solve an issue with both the drive shaft and transmissionn that was making our service truck undrivable. They made the fix the same day and got us back on the road. We really appreciate their professional service!

Review №2

2024-05-30 21:09:58

DO NOT TAKE YOUR CLASSIC CAR HERE - These guys cant change out a broken shifter cable. Came to pick up the car and the shifter wouldnt go into gear and the indicator was not even close. They tried to blame it on the B&M shifter (It worked fine for ten years before that). So, they dont check their work before delivering. And they charged 2x the price for the cable and got all whiney when I called them out for the markup. Nothing but pushback and finger pointing from this place, extremely unprofessional in my opinion. Maybe ok if you have a newer car that can be diagnosed with a computer but I wouldnt come back here again.

Review №3

2021-05-10 21:31:42

Had my truck less than an hour. Called me told me what was wrong. Fixed it for less than 300. I was prepared to pay much more. And when I asked if I needed to change the fluid, they said it was fine. They could of just said yes And tack on more cost. But they didnt. Thats integrity in my book. We need more places like this.

Review №4

2020-01-24 23:00:26

They were great! Thought it was a really bad transmission problem but turned out to be something much much much cheaper than that. The amount of times they spoke with me and my son was at least 10 times and they were really thoughtful about us not wanting to spend too much money. Really a top notch place, better than most mechanics out there.

Review №5

2013-08-01 22:04:06

I recently spent a lot of money at this business, but I believe I got excellent service and was impressed with the owners passion about his business and I believe they did a good job on the major repair to my transmission. He did a good job of explaining all options and also was forthcoming about recommendations that I believe were in my best interests, not his. Car is running great two months later.

Review №6

2021-05-06 19:38:02

Took my old Subaru in because it had pretty bad problems shifting. Turns out it needed a repair that was more than the value of the car, so I decided to junk it. To my surprise, no charge for the diagnostic! How often do you find that from a mechanic?As someone who knows barely anything about cars, Ive found most mechanics fairly capable of doing their job. I have not found most mechanics to be honest or upfront, so the fact that the folks at Goleta Transmission basically charged me nothing, no labor for a diagnostic when its a transmission specialty shop and who knows when Ill be in there again is really something.This behavior tells me they care about reputation over making a quick buck (even if that quick buck is within reason), and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for transmission work.

Review №7

2021-10-05 00:31:38

Tom and crew are professional, courteous and great at explaining the details of your transmission. They serviced my cars transmission with efficiency and were on time as promised. Ill be back for more business in the future. Thank you!

Review №8

2013-08-16 17:44:31

I took my Ford truck in for the 100,000 mile check up. They serviced my transmission, changed all the fluids and oils, replaced all of the filters, replaced my spark plugs, and gave me the estimated life of other things like breaks and tires. My car drives like it did at 40k miles and drinks less gas. What an honest group. I paid my bill and didnt lose my shirt in the process. I wouldnt take my car anywhere else. They are fantastic!

Review №9

2014-01-09 00:16:11

Thanks so much for the care of my son’s car. Deven, being a student and lacking any knowledge of auto repair is a prime target to be taken advantage of – it’s happened more than once. I really appreciate your honest diagnosis and recommendations to keep his car on the road – at least till the next crisis. You’ve gained loyal customer and my sincerest appreciation.

Review №10

2018-12-06 22:52:40

Steve Presta is a really great mechanic! Hes honest and fair in his pricing, and all around a nice guy. His record keeping is excellent and he can look up any information you need on his computer about timing belts, mileage, anything.

Review №11

2014-01-17 22:50:04

Dear Jim, Bruce, Hector and the gang, we wanted to thank you greatly for your hospitality and allowing us to camp out outside your business. We made it back to Delaware safely despite the crazy weather in New Mexico and Oklahoma. Your crew did an amazing job fixing our truck in a timely manner and we wouldn’t have been able to go anywhere without you!! Literally.Thank you Jim for your negotiating skills, Bruce and Hector for your mechanic skills. We could have broken down anywhere but we sure are glad we broke down in sunny Goleta, CA and met you guys. God Bless.

Review №12

2013-12-18 20:11:56

Jim and I wanted to say Thank You, to a job well done. We can’t tell you enough how much we appreciated everything your shop did for us. It is nice to know that there are shops like yours who will go the extra mile for their customers.

Review №13

2014-03-22 00:42:50

This small token of our gratitude is nothing to what we feel! Since we were unable to thank all your shop staff for their participation in the repair of our RV Transmission we are hoping that they will enjoy this small gift and to let them know that they are appreciated. Enjoy the popcorn. Thank you Again!

Review №14

2013-02-15 21:35:12

My son has had some bad experiences with mechanics since he is young and still a student and some people seem to think they can take advantage of him. Goleta Transmission they took care of him and did what they had to do to help him. Because of this excellent service we are now loyal customers.

Review №15

2013-07-17 21:11:09

Hopefully none of you reading this will ever need transmission work on your car. But if that fateful day comes, remember what I’ve said and take your car to Goleta Transmission. They were extremely up front and honest with me about the work that needed to be done to my truck. I was upset, like anyone would be, that my car needed so much work done. However, they quoted me way under what I originally thought it was going to cost, and for that I am thankful. Work was completed on schedule. Remember: I hope you never have car trouble, but if you do, go to Goleta.

Review №16

2013-09-27 01:01:50

Helped me save a lot of money by going to them instead of the dealer. I got a large quote at the dealer so tried these guys and they not only did the work cheaper they found a better option for fixing the issue. I appreciate their honesty and being given options other than the most expensive one.

Review №17

2020-10-09 15:33:45

I usually go to Aramco in downtown SANTA Barbara but I had a transmission problem while in Goleta so I stopped by Goleta Trans and spoke with Byron, very nice and knowledgeable man . He was able to find the problem and get me back on the road quickly. Thanks again Byron @Goleta Trans

Review №18

2013-12-09 22:56:15

Thanks to you and your men for helping us out with the problem with our motor home this year. You all went to great lengths to research and diagnose the problem. You even replaced the spark plugs in an attempt to cure the situation and we know that is beyond the normal transmission shop responsibilities.

Review №19

2013-09-13 21:17:49

Outstanding work fixing our transmission. Good price for the work. I think we would have been charged more elsewhere and they definitely did the job right.

Review №20

2013-04-02 03:27:58

I had my truck back within days of dropping it off. For a transmission rebuild I thought that it was very fast. Service was excellent and the transmission is smooth. I will be back again if I need them.

Review №21

2023-03-03 18:57:44

It was great. They were all very nice to me there and gave me a great service I really needed. Will always refer people there when I get opportunities tysvm.

Review №22

2013-06-17 22:27:15

Im really glad I found these guys! I hope I dont need transmission repair again any time soon but if I do Ill definitely be coming here. Id be happy to recommend them to my family and friends who might need work on their transmission.

Review №23

2016-02-25 21:07:45

If you want your transmission fixed right the first time.... Take it to Goleta transmission....Cant say enough about the customer service as well as the quality of work....From the minute i walked in I knew these guys were solid...Jim and Steve are straight shooting fellows who went above and beyond... Not only did they rebuild my transmission but fixed my brakes making my truck safe to drive home...I have a 69 Chevy truck with hard to find parts and the tracked down the parts i needed...Must be over 100 years of experience between the mechanics at this shop...Honest quality craftsmanship at a good price....Thank guys my truck drives like a dream...

Review №24

2020-11-04 16:47:41

Absolutely awesome They obviously love with a do and they do a wonderful job I couldnt found a better person are better garage Steve is awesome He will be my mechanic from now on😃👍

Review №25

2023-06-28 08:48:44

If I did not know I was in an automotive repair shop. I would of thought Bryan was not only a Scientist but Father of the year as well.

Review №26

2022-09-27 09:32:57

Top notch service. They got the repairs done very quickly. Even the uber driver that picked me up from this shop spoke highly of them.

Review №27

2014-02-06 23:55:23

I needed to get my transmission rebuilt out of my Toyota 4x4, they rebuilt it very quick and I had it back in the truck within days. Excellent service, will go back.

Review №28

2012-10-10 22:03:46

Steve,Thanks so much for taking care of my sons car. Devin, being a student and lacking any knowledge of auto repair, is a prime target to be taken advantage of- its happened more than once. I really appreciate your honest diagnosis and recommendations to keep his car on the road- at least till the nest crisis. Youve gained a loyal customer and my sincerest appreciation.

Review №29

2012-06-05 21:39:40

Very impressed. These guys are very hard working, and sure that my husband and I were completely satisfied. They are highly recommended in my book.

Review №30

2021-10-16 07:50:54

Honest and reliable shop. Easy to work with and will continue to service my car there for anything transmission related.

Review №31

2021-10-10 16:46:11

They replaced my clutch on an 86 Corvette convertible. Great job at a great price. Thank you!

Review №32

2020-01-22 18:35:14

Truck drove like it was brand new outstanding service did a free adjustment on my automatic transmission came in underprice.......highly recommend

Review №33

2013-05-03 04:05:38

They figured out that our problem wasnt in the transmission so they sent us to another specialist. That kind of honesty is rare these days and we really appreciate it.

Review №34

2012-07-27 20:05:14

Their professional work and reasonable costs made this a relatively pain free experience. I was prepared for the worst and I was so glad when they had good news.

Review №35

2022-07-27 15:17:09

Owner is a good guy fair pricing quality work timely execution of work

Review №36

2021-09-23 17:53:48

10/10. Honest, good prices, great work.

Review №37

2022-02-27 17:32:06

Very nice, thoughtful professional help.

Review №38

2017-02-07 01:08:16

Great service,