Atlas Transmissions

Atlas got a solid recommendation from my mechanic, Leo, at Signal Hill Foreign (a 100.00% reliable guy). After trying to reach them on the phone for 2 – 3 days, I drove up to Torrance and dragged someone out of the shop to look at my ’02 Volvo: hard up/​down shifts and mas «flare» when hot. They tracked down the Owner, Jimmy, and he told me I needed a rebuild and quoted a price about ½ that of the Volvo DealerMan. (Volvo doesn’t repair any trans with over 85k miles, apparently). But — Whoa! Jimmy drained my tranny, read the tea-​leaves, and decided I DIDN’T NEED an expensive rebuild! He replaced the worn-​out valve body and solenoids and she’s shifting like a young Swedish gymnast again. Cost about ²⁄₃ what he’d estimated, and like ¼ of what the evil Vovlo DealerMan likely would have run. As Steppenwolf wisely said: «Goddamn the Volvo DealerMan» (paraphrasing). Atlas is still the craziest, messiest shop I ever saw but I have to give it up for them; Jimmy– 1.) Sweep floors. 2.) Answer phones at least once a day 3.) Keep on doing what you do, man you’re the best.

I had my Transmission repaired here, I was originally referred by a local mechanic to Jimmy since he specializes in transmissions. Jimmy was so nice and professional he even took time out his day to come to my house to diagnose my car for free. He told me right away it was the transmission and gave me an estimate. There was no pressure from him to get it fixed right away, I did finally call him to get my car fixed and since my car wouldn’t drive all the way to Torrance he had my car towed to his shop (at no extra charge to me) he picked the car up late Monday night and it was fixed Friday Morning. Very fast and professional service. I would highly recommend Jimmy to others that are having issues with transmission. I paid only $ 1300 to rebuild my 2009 Toyota camry transmission and it is now running like a champ.

Jimmy at Atlas did a great job on my ’89 GMC truck, and price was very reasonable.

I’ve owned my now classic ’65 T’bird for 48 of its 50 years and have done several mini restorations during that time. So when I needed to get the transmission rebuilt, I wasn’t about to trust it to just any shop. I’d had work done by Jimmy (owner of Atlas Transmissions) in the past, so there was no question that «my baby» was going to him for this important job. He has all of the traits needed to get the job done right: conscientiousness to ensure every detail gets the attention it needs (which is especially important in rebuilding automatic transmissions), knowledge and familiarity with a 5-​decade old transmission, and a source for quality parts for a transmission of this age (including a rebuilder for the torque converter). He oversaw the job personally, doing much of the work himself and calling me down to the shop on several occasions to point out specific issues (because I want to be involved). What’s more, he even identified several non-​transmission parts that needed replacing. After I got these parts, he installed them at no additional charge, and his fee for the complete job was very fair. As further testament to his conscientiousness, when I voiced concern about safeguarding my flawless paint, he ensured that the car was fully protected during its stay with him. Jimmy is an old school kind of guy with integrity and competence rarely found in today’s world. I wouldn’t dream of taking my transmission needs to anyone else.

i was quoted $ 200 by another location for my 02 subaru wrx Impreza clutch and flywheel replacement and these guys from atlas transmission price matched and gave me a first time discount thank you guys ill be bringing u guys business and now a lifetime coustomer

I took my BMW in for a new clutch; my regular mechanic said he could do it but recommended these guys as much less expensive (like ½). It was a little hard getting in contact via phone, but once I was scheduled the experience was great. They said two days. I brought it in on Monday. They called Monday afternoon to say it would be ready Tuesday, then called Tuesday about 11 to say it was ready. They made sure the fly wheel was good enough for a 2003 car and didn’t pile on extra costs. The car now drives great and I am very happy.

Was referred here from Tim at Firestone Tire. My experience was a blessing. I was under the gun to finish a leaking pinion seal on a Saturday after 1200 as I was selling the truck on Sunday. (promised the buyer I’d fix before the sale) Jimmy and Jose fixed my truck with no issues, even showing up at noon on a Saturday. I went to 2 other places and was quoted A LOT of money for the job. Atlas saved the day, will be a customer for life, thank you.

Over a year ago, Atlas rebuilt the transmission on my old 2001 Volvo v70 wagon. The job took a few days longer than I’d hoped, but careful is more important then fast. The car still shifts smoothly. No leaks. No complaints.

I had my 3 cars transmissions rebuilt at in this business, over 4 years period.
My RX-​300 Lexus transmission was rebuilt almost 4 years ago. and after 100,000 miles is still strong. My kids cars Honda CRV and Dodge Durango transmissions were rebuilt 2 years ago, no complaints.
Thus, I had positive experience with variety of cars, which is indicative of the shop expertise.
Jimmy, the owner, is very personable and knowledgeable individual.
And is willing to fix the issue if it occurs.

They ripped me off. I didnt know about cars and thought my tranny going bad. They charged me over 1200 bucks said it was bAd. The car still ran like crap and I took it to another shop. It was the fuel pump. Atlas didn’t sign off the work guarantee because after they check the tranny it was still leaking! They say they had to fix that to make good of the work warrantee. The problem? The work warrantee had to be signed off in like two days cause the contract was about to expire. Pieces of);:(