Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care

When I blew the clutch in my rsx at 120 000 miles I knew I had put off the replacement to long and I called almost every shop on the area for quotes on the fix and I got quotes around 1200 and 900 but here they told me 750 $ brought my car in and was done in 2 days. Fast for a complete clutch replacement and payed exactly what I was told it would cost 750! Recommended place! There very honest!

I was driving my 2002 rav 4 this summer and noticed that the clutch started to slip. When I got my car inspected in south philly last month, the guy who inspected my car said I needed a clutch soon, within the next couple of months. The price he quoted me was a little high, so I called around. The dealer wanted 3500, a couple mechanics in philly said 1200 – 1800, and I was getting frustrated. I’m trying to pay my grad school tuition, man! My dad’s coworker mentioned Cottman Transmission to him and said his son got a clutch replaced there for a good price, and my dad helped me call and set it up. The owner Lou is super nice and though its a chain it feels like a family owned business. He quoted me at around $ 800. I took my car to him and he did the job within 2 days, good as new. I paid a lot less than I thought I was going to have to shell out so now I have tuition money too (And shopping money, the holidays are almost here!). Lou and his team are down to earth and my car is good as new. I highly recommend giving Lou a call.

I was very impressed with my entire experience from quote through repair. I had never been to a transmission repair place prior to this and tried it because the dealer quote and others I spoke to were very high.
Lou was able to do it for half of what the dealer was charging and after speaking with him, it felt good giving my business to him. I can say that going forward he will get a lot more of my car service business!

I really thought these guys were honest and good people but they are like every other corporate business. They over price and give you the run around. I had a tune up there cost me nearly $ 600 didn’t change 1 coil!!! Months after I had them replace my water pump which cost me just under $ 500 they failed to adjust my timing belt and since I knew nothing about cars they allowed me to leave their shop with a crazy tapping noise as if I owned a diesel truck and I made sure to bring it to their attention that’s not a sound I ever heard prior to bringing it in. They insisted that I take it to who did my oil change. Days go by I’m on my way home from work and boom! Long story short I ended up having to get a used engine because they failed to pay attention to detail. Cost me $ 3,000.00!!! Only mom and pop auto shops for me.

I’d give 6 stars if I could. I’ve been a loyal customer of Cottman Transmission for years. Lou Guarini, the owner, is a real honest guy. He talks straight and has often gone way beyond what I would have expected to help me out. If you are an honest person, you’ll feel very comfortable doing business with Lou and his staff. Lou lives the golden rule.

I found this center to be very honest, ethical, and competent.
Had a transmission problem with my BMW 2003 over the holidays. BMW Dealership wanted to replace it and charge me a fortune. Cottman was able to fix the transmission and save me the cost of getting a new one.
Highly recommended.