AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care

Ashley Jang _{on Google}

Mar 21st, 2024

I called three different AAMCOs for a quote on a transmission oil change. Glendale quoted me at $385/$400, Pasadena $285, and Burbank $275. A $10 difference is understandable, but a $100+ difference raises a few eyebrows. Glendale estimated 1.5 hours, while Pasadena and Burbank quoted 3 hours+. The service itself is 1.5 hours but the latter two were firm on test driving the car to make sure the transmission ran well after service. Moral of the story, shop around, ask questions, and quickest isnt always best.

Bruno Mastrodicasa _{on Google}

Jan 17th, 2024

Robert and the whole staff are the most trustworthy and accommodating mechanics I know of. I trust them when it comes to pretty much everything with my car. Highly recommend.

Carlos Valencia _{on Google}

Mar 10th, 2024

Great job Enrique and Robert At the time of the repair. I drove away with vehicle running with what I thought was a $6,200 brand new transmission. The transmission gave out and left me and family stranded in the desert. It took AAmco Transmissions in Cathedral City to repair the reconstructed transmission (not new as we agreed).
Its everyones nightmare to make a arrangement for repairs and later on discover that youve been scammed to believe you purchased a new product & they betray you with a used product . Shame on this AAMCO Shop. I spent $1,200 extra in Uber, expensive food, hotel, car rental & $300 tow service that wasnt reimbursed because tow truck driver wanted cash money. Thankfully I was reimbursed a portion of my expenses. I had to use my vacation money for this AAMCO scam
See pictures of reconstructed transmission VS what was supposed to be installed for $6,200. They even put old screws back. Today my vehicle with its new transmission has been driven from Los Angeles to Guadalajara Mexico on round trips 5 times already and still running strong. Thanks to Cathedral City AAMCO Shop

Osheen Haghnazarian _{on Google}

Mar 2nd, 2024

I had my 2004 Volv Xc90 2.9T towed by AAA to this location for diagnoses of Vehicle issues. They estimated the work to cost around $4500 dollars for a simple CV Axle replacement, absolute highway robbery and down right thievery. I was told it's not worth it to replace part and that they would buy the SUV from me for a 1000 dollars. Scam artists.
During the Towing process the AAA driver hooked the vehicle on the metal transmission cooler line breaking the metal oil cooler line. The AAA road site assistance driver took fault and agreed to repair my vehicle. AAMCO agreed to repair vehicle with said damage.
When I picked the car up I was told the repair had been made on the transmission oil line. The car had to be towed again from AAMCO to my home.
When the car arrived to my house I inspected the repair, AAMCO had not repaired the damage, but had attached a regular extension hose, (not recommended and dangerous) to fix the issue.
When I called to confront them about the fake repair, I was told the car is not worth the repair and that I'm not being fair to the AAA road site assistance driver.
The arrogance and hypocrisy of these people is deafening. Charging me 4500 for a 500 dollar job and telling me to get rid of my car, while on the same token telling me it's ok for others to destroy my items and not pay.
STAY AWAY!
Unbelievable.