Miramar Transmission & Auto Repair

My old boss referred me to this place, he’s one of those guys that knows everybody so when he personally recommended miramar transmission i knew they must be good. After speaking with Frank and getting a best and worse case quote from him. I gave him the green light to do the work a few days go by and the transmission is in my truck but they’re getting a code that the temperature sensors are having issues. They spent the next 5 days trying to figure out what the heck is going on. I admit i was very frustrated but Frank’s determination to fix the issue assured me that i was getting quality work performed on my truck. sure enough they found the problem fixed it and i picked it up today. My truck drives so much better than when i bought it. I would definitely recommend these guys to anyone looking for an honest mechanic. I will be a return customer.

I’m SO glad I was referred to Miramar Transmission. They were so helpful and honest and I couldn’t have asked for better service. Their pricing is more than fair and the service turnaround was very quick. Thank you guys!

I went to Miramar Transmission back in June for a simple Transmission Service. They found a small leak and repaired it with a transmission kit, I just to pay for the part, free install. Not only was the service great, but Frank had the best pricing as well. Dropped my car off around 8am and it was ready by noon! Now that’s dope!
So the other day I noticed some transmission oil in my driveway and feared the worst. I called Frank thus morning and he said bring it by so they can check it out. Called a few hours later and Frank told me they had to re-​torque the transmission pan. He also informed me about a oil leak I had as well. Not only did he fix the problem, but he did it FREE OF CHARGE… Talk about great customer service.
I will continue to come to Miramar Transmission for all of my transmission needs

It was an expensive and sub-​professional experience. I don’t plan on returning and would not recommend their services.

Frank is first class. His customer service is outstanding and he goes above and beyond for his customers. Miramar Transmission has helped my company for years keep our trucks functional and on the road. I would highly recommend that you bring your vehicle in for any type of maintenance and repair. If you need an honest reliable shop I would look no further than Frank and his team. Thank you fellas.

I highly recommend taking your car to them if you need repairs. I have been to many mechanics in the past and after inspecting my car they give me a huge list of things I need to get done. When I went to Miramar Transmission it was a sigh of relieve. They inspected my car and ran tests. They went over everything with me and told me things I needed to get done right away and then said here is a list of things that could be repaired but that are not necessary right now and told me to keep an eye on these things. All the other places I have been to never worked with me like that. they just said here is what you need done on your car. Thanks for all the help Anthony and Frank. great service and I will be back when my car needs more work done. hoping not anytime soon…

Frank and the rest of the Miramar Transmission crew are outstanding! They rebuilt my transmission a year ago and just finished a head gasket job on the engine. Those are two of the most expensive jobs you can have done and they did it all for a reasonable price. They did everything they could to save me the most money and time possible. If I could give them 10 stars I would because they deserve it! Thanks again guys!

700^th review — too bad I wish the circumstances were better on why this is my 700^th review, though…
So, after 5 years of owning my 2007 Mazda 3 (got her used in 2009), and driving her up to L.A. County and back the last couple of years, the dreaded check engine and transmission lights came on over Labor Day weekend. After going on Unilocal and looking for transmission specialists in the area, Miramar Transmission stood out.
Yes, they’re expensive (then again, a transmission repair, even used, is expensive; after everything was said and done, I paid $ 2475), but their work and professionalism is top notch. Frank and Pete explained everything that was wrong with my ride, and even gave me a lift back to my place after I dropped off my car. Even when I was late picking her up yesterday (no thanks to our inefficient transit system), they offered to take my car to where I was. Taking out the cost of the labor charge for taking it apart (after you decide to get the work done) was a great touch, and you can pay in installments as well.
Great work on my car — and she runs like a charm! Thanks again, Frank, Pete, and the rest of the guys at Miramar Transmission!

I took my 2006 MINI Cooper S in after I started noticing some serious problems with my transmission. It was slipping between gears and getting worse by the day. After going to an AAMCO and having a guy try to convince me that I needed to buy an entirely new transmission I decided to get a second opinion from Miramar Transmission.
I of course tried to be optimistic and came in to ask for a fluid and filter change. But after doing a lot of research on the first-​gen MINI Cooper models and their transmission issues I feared the worst.
Within a day Frank called me up and told me that my issues wouldn’t be fixed with just a simple fluid change. So I authorized them to take the transmission apart so they could diagnose the exact problem. After a couple more days Frank called me back to let me know exactly what parts they were replacing, how much they cost, and described what caused the problem. The cool part about getting your transmission work done here is that as soon as you decide to go ahead and get the work done, they take the $ 475 labor charge off for taking it apart (if you go to AAMCO they ask for $ 895 up-​front and it never goes away… not very customer-​friendly if you ask me).
They got right to work, and despite MINI lagging on getting them the valve body for my transmission they had it done in a little over a day. Pete also drove all the way from Miramar to Old Town where I work to pick me up when my car was ready. They explained everything to me, down to the warranty and when to bring my car back in for a checkup, and things to watch out for.
My car is driving perfectly so far, and you know what’s really snazzy? They detailed my car, too.

I had my clutch replaced on my truck at Miramar Transmission. They were very professional and I’m extremely pleased with the results. Usually I experience some resistance when I supply my own repair parts (I’m picky about brands), but they simply charged me for labor and didn’t even make a big deal about it. I forgot to tell them to save the old parts so I could inspect them but they actually made a point of showing them to me. They were a bit more than the other shops I got quotes from but to me good service is worth it. They also machined my flywheel in-​house instead of doing what the other places were going to do — swap it out for an already machined part from another vehicle. One of the other shops I got a quote from said the clutch I had bought would be loud and the pilot bearing might not fit. Happy to say my transmission is quieter and smoother than ever!

I was referred to Miramar Transmissions from Mission Bay Auto. This is one of the Best experiences I have ever had dealing with an Auto shop. I have a transmission that blew and I have insurance to protect against this very issue. When I called the Insurance people to file a claim, they tried to get out of it claiming other issues caused my transmission failure.
Miramar Transmission went to bat for me and Frank went as far as willing to represent me as a Transmission professional in court to back me up if the insurance folks don’t pay up. These guys are the real deal and I am willing to refer all my friends and family to them.
They look after the customer and it’s good to know we’ve got these guys looking out for us.
5 stars, All the way! Thank you Frank and Miramar Transmission!!!

I have gone in for multiple oil changes, transmission and engine check-​ups with my Honda and it has ALWAYS been a great experience! My Accord has over 200k miles on it so I it continues to surprise me how fast and efficiently they complete the job.
Frank is awesome and always addresses any concerns or questions I have.
I’m honestly clueless when it comes to cars and without Miramar Transmission I would be a very broke and lost soul!
5 stars no doubt, thanks guys!

They told me they were putting a factory clutch in my jeep. Turns out they put some Japanese part in it and it sounds like it’s going out already. I could have spent 50 more to have a dealership put a factory clutch in!

We have used Miramar Transmission twice in this past year. The first time was for my Ford Focus. My usual service shop sent me to Miramar Transmission as they weren’t sure what exactly the problem was with my car. In the end Miramar Transmission and my service guy got together and took my car out for a ride. I didn’t have a transmission problem but they did figure out what the problem was and Miramar Transmission didn’t charge me for their time.
So…when my husband needed the transmission rebuilt on his 1996 F150 we went back to Miramar Transmission. They did a great job. The truck drives like a champ!
Frank is so nice to deal with. He always seems busy but when it is my time at his counter I never felt rushed. MT gave me a ride to work when I dropped my Ford Focus off and they took my husband for a rental truck when he dropped off his pick up truck.
We have tried quite a few repair shops in SD and for my money the best ones are Bee Line Brakes, Pacific Auto Service on Trade St. and Miramar Transmission.

They promised a ride to and from work and a free estimate. After a whole day their estimate was nearly $ 500 to open the transmission and who-​knows-​how-​much-​more to fix it after that. Fine, whatever. But then when I decided not to go ahead with the exploratory automotive surgery they said «Oh yeah we are really busy now. We can’t send anyone to get you today. Maybe tomorrow.» He said «can you come get it» … «Yeah, if I HAD A CAR!!!» They had originally told me being picked up later that day would be no problem. I missed my appointment to get a second opinion as a result. Bad form guys. If you make a commitment, you keep it.
On top of that, when I finally got a second opinion, they didn’t have an «open-​ended, lets make a mess of your transmission and then tell you the price» policy. Somehow that shop was able to listen to me, look at and listen to the car, examine it’s behavior and give a price right there. No exploratory surgery necessary.
Long story short, if you are going to take your car here, get your second opinion first just in case they hold your car hostage.

1^st I’ll say they are not always the cheapest, but with that being said they are the most thorough and really fix my cars right the 1^st time. Frank will never over sell you and make sure your vehicle is fixed right. After any repairs I have never had to bring my back except for routine check.
I have tried the «less expensive» places and I always have to bring my car back because something wasn’t done properly which ends up costing me more money because of lost time.
Their customer service is truly outstanding and it is refreshing to find a shop with old school values.

In this world, what ultimately matters to me is if you are competent and you keep your word. The folks at Frank’s shop satisfied these criteria. In addition, they gave an honest assessment of the issue and kept me informed throughout the process.
ATTENTION FORD EXPLORER OWNERS:
Due to a design flaw in the transmission, you will start to experience varying degrees of sluggishness when accelerating, and in some cases you’ll have a lurching of the vehicle occur when you shift from Park to Reverse. It will always entail transmission work, and the folks at Miramar Transmissions are familiar with this problem and have fixed the issue many times. They took care of my problem, hopefully, they can help you, too.
I will definitely utilize this shop’s services in the future.

Please note that my review is LONG overdue, so my goal is to cover what matters as a consumer w/​options.
I own a 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited who I’ve named «Joy» because I love and appreciate the blessings she has been to my life. As a single woman you hear of many rip-​off stories and how you should ask for parts because some Auto Shops see us as easy prey. NOT THE CASE AT MIRAMAR TRANSMISSION!!!
Out of the 14yrs of life… Joy has been in my care 11 of them, and my one stop place to have her rejuvenated is Miramar Transmission. My loyalty dates back to at least 2007 when my transmission went out. I searched the Internet, and Wowzers… the quotes, and run around I received. My SUV could only go forward… no reverse so I had to have this fixed right away!
After a lot of prayer I went with Miramar Transmission since they offered the best price, and was located close to my work. I was SOOO happy/​satisfied when I left… the work was done on time and in lines with the price quoted!!! Is it possible to find an honest mechanic you may ask? YES and I’ll vouch for this repair shop until I turn blue in the face!!!
To date I’ve had to pay the price that come from loving my 14yr old Jeep w/​220K miles (running with the best of them). At Miramar Transmission I’ve had the following repairs: Rear differential work, struts for my lift gate, and hood, tune-​ups, regular transmission service (annually), lift gate lock service, brakes, rotors, transmission, fuel injections service, various electrical work on my driver side window, sensors, crank shaft, and driver side passenger door lock…(I’m sure I’m missing something) but hopefully you get the point.
What keeps me going back is the HONEST work ethic the team at Miramar showed me off the top. I’ve had her towed in to the shop, then they dropped me off at work, and pick me up as needed (Thanks — Jerry, Frank Sr., Anthony, John & the Gang). They’ve provided me with a loaner car years back, but now I get a great rate at a local rental car provider if the work is going to take more than a day. I have NEVER left the shop feeling like I was jipped, or wished I had done more research. I still do research, and it simply confirms that I’ve found what MOST long for when it comes to maintaining a older gas piggy like «Joy». Yes… a REAL honest auto mechanic shop!!!
Oh…the best gets better because I can’t count the number of times I have taken her/​Joy in, and was advised that ‘NOTHING’ is wrong! Yep… wouldn’t lie to you!!! If I could I would give Miramar Transmission even more stars, and two thumbs way UP*!*
THANK YOU for taking such great care of Joy, and getting me out timely when all seemed impossible!!!

I dove into a transmission project of my own and attempted to repair my own automatic transmission. However, finding individual parts for it proved to be a time consuming task.
Mirarmar Transmission had no problems ordering me individual parts for my project. And I didn’t even get hassled to bring in the transmission and have them do the work like I did from a couple of other places on Miramar.
Top notch transmission shop that attends to the customers needs, not their own profit potential. 5 stars!

Good Customer Service, Quality, Honest and Reliable! Isnt that what everyone is looking for in a mechanic?
I took my husbands 1995 Honda Civic to have the transmission checked out by several mechanics. Each one said something different needed to be done with his vehicle. I then took the car to a friend who has been a Honda mechanic for over 30 years (works at Honda where its way to expensive to have anything replaced or fixed) and he gave me the low down of whats going on.
Miramar Transmission said the exact same thing as our friend the Honda Mechanic. No more No less! And the best part is it was much less than what the dealer would have charged us.
After our experience with Miramar Transmission our friend is now secretly referring them.
We had the transmission on his car replaced almost 2 years ago and we ahve not had any issues!
Two thumbs up and 5 BIG stars!