United Transmission in Albany

My 1985 Suburban' transmission blew up after I took it to a shop in SF for a reseal (they couldn't figure out how to reconnect the central diff locker...). So I did quite a bit of research and asking around before taking my truck to Ray. It's an owner-operated shop (as in the owner gets his hands dirty as opposed to seating at a desk all day), and that makes all the difference when the owner knows his stuff and has high standards. There were a number of quirks in my 40 years old truck, but Ray stuck to it until he got it back on the road. It's been 2 years and I added 10k miles since then.

OK... This whole shop is full of wonderful people!!! How often do you find mechanics with integrity that really care? I was recommended to them by Don's Tires in Berkeley when my Dodge Caravan's transmission went out, and I could not be happier with the result. Michelle and Ray really took care of me throughout the process, and I never felt like I was being overlooked or oversold. (And they really know their stuff.) We need more people in the world like them!!!

I brought Ray and his team a real challenge and he came through! My 1988 Trans Am GTA was making rear end gear noise and he got it running right. Got the parts to do the job right all the way from Australia. They take pride in their work. And go above and beyond. United Transmission has earned all of my future business for sure!

If you need honest and great work bring it to united transmission ask for the owner ray..

What can I say? This shop is the Best. I brought in my transmission (out of the car) for a rebuild and it was done in a timely manner due to how busy they were. They supplied the necessary items and instructions of what to do when I install it. The transmission shifts flawlessly and works great. Thank you United Transmission.

My car mechanic recommended United Transmission (as he doesn't do transmissions himself). Larry of United Transmission could not have been nicer or more honest and straight forward. Within 45 min of calling Larry, he and I were on the highway testing my car. He knew quickly it was a transmission issue (my car mechanic had suspected so). Fifteen minutes later I had an estimate for the cost, which exceeds the value of my car. Larry gave me advice on what cars had the best transmissions and then refused to take payment, despite my objections. I don't suspect he offers free service all the time (no business can) but I would have gladly paid double for the kindness, quickness, advice and care.

My mechanic sent me to UTS to have my driveshaft repaired and the service was very professional, done quickly and a good price. These guys just focus on drives and transmissions and the nice thing about specialists is that they have seen it all and can bust out a repair in their sleep.

Larry is the man. We were driving through on our way back to montana, when our transfer case blew out. 3 am in Oakland stuck on the offramp. Managed to get the truck to a gas station and sleep in the parking lot. 7am Larry answers his phone, 20 minutes later he had a tow truck pick us up, and made us a priority. Back on the road by 3pm. I am so great full to Larry and all the guys who work there. They saved the day and got us back on the road within 12hrs of our initial breakdown. Thanks again Larry!!! All the guys from pci drywall appreciate all the hard work and understanding of our situation!!!!