AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care

I’ll never come here ever again. Steve who’s usually there who offers great service and a friendly demeanor and is the reason why when my timing belt came off unexpectedly today I drove straight here. ( which I’m pretty sure is the belt they installed last I was there) Instead of Steve there’s a couple different gentleman who don’t understand how to greet customers let alone people who’s cars aren’t working. When I walk in the first thing one of the guys says is “what is it?” Like I’m bothering him or something but I brush it off because someone had to be the adult in this conversation and I ask him if he could help me with my car and he says “ can’t look at it today,” then he gestured at the other cars and says “ look man there’s too many” and that was it . No recommended actions or other mechanics. Nada. I couldn’t believe it I couldn’t wait to leave. I hope they shut down soon and a better mechanic takes over I mean seriously DO NOT GO HERE FOR ANYTHING

Dec 20, 2024 · Bain Parenteau

The employees are careless with your vehicle and as a result my truck was damaged with pressure dings and scathes on fenders and side panels. This AAMCO rebuilt my transmission on my truck at 137K mile at a cost of over $6,000 the rebuilt transmission lasted 14 months and failed with only 35K miles on the rebuilt transmission. I was charged another $6300 to rebuild the transmission again. Would I recommend this shop? the answer is no.

Jan 24, 2025 · Michael Gorman

Do not have your 10 speed Ford transmission repaired here. Took it in numerous times after the rebuild and they never could get it working. Had to sell it at a $6k loss on top of $8k repair to get rid of the headache. They are nice folks, just not competent on these repairs.

Oct 12, 2024 · David Curran

Outstanding quality work!! I highly recommend them 👌 Eric the manager at the Capistrano Beach location and all the mechanics there!! Were Awsom on solving my issue!! I'm definitely going there again for future car repairs!!👍😊

Nov 06, 2024 · Laurie Coulter

If I could give more than five stars I would! Steve was very communicative, fast, helpful, reliable, very personable. He offered discounts and even installed a free coolant reservoir. He works with you. He is fast. He offers accommodations. He undershot other quotes from two other shops by thousands. He worked in our car even when other shops said it was too difficult of a case. Would highly recommend!!!!!

Apr 24, 2024 · michele soileau