Transmission Replacement near Santa Ana, California

There are 50 RepairPal Certified locations for Transmission Replacement, all with a minimum 12,000-mile/12-month warranty.

50 Results for Transmission Replacement near Santa Ana, California

Transmission Replacement can be completed at all of these locations, along with other repairs and services.

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Chapman Auto Repair

4.3
(301)
2.74 mi
807 W Chapman Ave
Orange, CA
Closed
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MIDAS ORANGE

4.4
(209)
3.07 mi
1922 East Chapman Avenue
Orange, CA
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Harbor Brakes | Brakes and Auto Repair in Garden Grove

4.5
(16)
3.68 mi
13692 Harbor Boulevard
Garden Grove, CA
Closed
Opens 8:30 AM Thu
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Electron Automotive | Gas, Diesel, EV & Hybrid Repairs

4.9
(19)
3.78 mi
969 North Batavia Street
Orange, CA
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FSE LA Complete Auto Center

4.8
(16)
4.2 mi
16751 Noyes Avenue
Irvine, CA
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Purrfect Auto Services

4.3
(353)
4.24 mi
3075 Edinger Ave
Tustin, CA
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Euro Car Doctor - Irvine

4.5
(171)
5.08 mi
3070 Main St
Irvine, CA
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Opens 7:30 AM Thu
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Daniels Tire Service - Orange

4.8
(20)
5.58 mi
2301 N Tustin Street
Orange, CA
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AD SMOG AND REPAIR

4.4
(18)
5.95 mi
2640 North Santiago Boulevard
Orange, CA
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ExperTec Automotive - Anaheim

4.7
(15)
6.91 mi
718 W Lincoln Ave
Anaheim, CA
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Herb's Garage Auto Service Center

4.5
(104)
7.24 mi
242 Victoria St
Costa Mesa, CA
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Eberhardt's Tire & Automotive

4.9
(369)
7.91 mi
2335 E Orangethorpe Ave
Fullerton, CA
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Transmission Replacement

How are transmission problems diagnosed?

There are multiple components that can mimic transmission failure, and many of them are seemingly unrelated to the transmission. The electronic systems in modern cars are interconnected, and are allowed control over each other for certain functions. This means that a wheel speed sensor or bad ignition coil, for example, may limit the ability of the transmission to perform its duty. So, transmission failure should always be diagnosed.
Transmission Replacement

How are transmissions replaced?

The two main components of any vehicle are the engine and the transmission. All other components are packed in tightly around them, and this limits access to the transmission. What’s more, different vehicles have transmissions of different sizes, and they can be oriented in different directions. This means that the removal process will vary for each vehicle, and some cars will require removing the subframe or even the engine.

RepairPal recommendations for transmission issues

Always make sure the problem has been properly diagnosed. Some technicians will recommend replacing the transmission as a means of saving money on diagnosis, but this should be avoided. Diagnostics may show the problem can be repaired for less money than a total replacement.

What to look out for when dealing with transmission issues

That said, often times, transmissions can be replaced more cheaply than they can be repaired, especially in older vehicles. Newer vehicles will typically require transmission replacement any time a rebuild would be required. This is because more manufacturers are choosing to replace the transmission and remanufacture the old transmission through a third party.

Can I replace a transmission myself?

Replacing a transmission is a very large job — it should be left to a professional. Many components must be removed in order to extract the transmission from a vehicle, and installing a transmission without the proper jack and lift will be miserable. The margin of error is high, and mistakes are costly when they’re made.