House of Automatic Transmissions in Sacramento

I’ve been having this problem with a transmission. The code that my OB2 scanner keeps popping out was a solenoid code which pretty much was screwing up my Honda Transmission. I already spoke to Tom/owner and we agreed to bring it in early on Monday so he could have it for 2 days. Well, life would be just weird by not having some problem on top of the problem that I was currently dealing with. So, how it was explained to me was the power cord that from the battery to the tranny was having connecting issues. Actually the connectors were literally falling out of the plug. So Tom had to order a power connector from Honda which of course they would have to order and would take the rest of the week or worst case maybe even next week. And now cue in the temper tantrum of a kid inside me venting out to Tom about how and why my cars not fixed etc etc. let’s just say I had to and owes it to the man. Yes I came to realization that I was not being reasonable and have to realize things just sometimes take more time. Well I got lucky and Tom decided to accept my car back(I only drove it down the street and realized no way it’s not going to make it. I’d be lucky to just be able to make it to another repair shop. I quickly grew the hell up quick and high-tailed it back to Tom’s and with a hat in hand (figuratively) I slowly walked to Tom and the old boy knew. It was a moment that all guys getting older come to realize that even when your about to hit the golden age of 50! The guy fixing your car stupid, ( that’s me talking to myself ) happens to know more than you do about transmissions…duh that’s why you’re there. So Tom accepted my humbling apologies and said he would call me as soon as he found out or fixed the problem. I had to accept that and go home…BUT Tom calls me the next day and I’m about to just burst out with a sigh of relief and said to myself…the old boy did it. Let’s just not go into how I thought I caught myself actually skipping not jogging but skipping a bit knowing that I’d be picking up my baby from the repair shop. When I drove my car onto the Main Street and on the highway, I was just smiling again. Hearing my engine roar and the tranny sounding so good. Gears were shift smoothly and gave me a sense of me being back in the game again, the game of life’s up and downs. But seriously, give Tom the opportunity to make you as happy as he made me recently with my 2014 Honda Accord Coupe/CVT/2.4L

Thom and his crew are the best. They did a fantastic job on my 71 Oldsmobile and you can't beat there prices. They explained everything in detail and what they did.

I brought my 1966 Mustang with a 4-speed to this business because the shifting was not feeling smooth. I spoke with Thom who was helpful from the beginning. He test drove the car, diagnosed the problem, provided me a quote that was beyond fair, and kept me appraised every step of the way. There were no hidden fees and my transmission shifts amazing. I’d highly recommend this local business; thanks Thom and staff!!

My car (a '07 Lexus GS 350) was showing signs of needing a new transmission. Hard shift between 1st and 2nd and it reached a point where it could no longer shift to 5th or 6th gear. I called around and received quotes from other local shops including some national name outfits. Ended coming here to House of Automatic Transmission based on a referral from a fellow co-worker. Tom (owner) was fantastic to interact with. Super easy going fella and knows transmission. He answered all my questions about transmissions, cost, options and such. His shop works on transmission for both old and new cars. He managed to locate just a handful of places where a rebuilt transmission is still available for my make and model. The transmission was ordered on 12/12/23 and arrived on 12/18/23. Dropped my car off the same day and got my car back on 12/21/23. I wanted to wait a few weeks before writing a review just to make sure everything is working good. Today on 1/9/24, and after 59 trips and 287 miles later, my car is running very smoothly. It drives like new and I couldn't be happier. The cost of my repair was close to $6K but still lower than other quotes that I got. Still cheaper than a car loan payment of $800+ for 60+ months. Overall, I am very happy with the outcome. Tom's service is a solid 5/5. His work is also a 5/5. Cost is a 4/5. (There were other places that I called that quoted a lower cost - Tom's was somewhere in the middle). Overall, I would give House of Automatic Transmission a solid 4.5/5. If you're needing transmission work done on your car, consider giving this place a call. There is no cost to getting it evaluated and a quote. Can't miss the shop as it's painted with a turquoise color. Parking can be limited but getting to his shop is pretty easy. While you're there, check out some of the older cars that he usually has on lifts. Very cool stuff. Transmission work is never cheap but consider the pros/cons of it vs pros/cons of getting a new car and weigh your options. If you find this review helpful, give the thumbs up bottom a tap below.

Thom is the man! Super duper knowledgeable and trustworthy. I had a horrible experience with a different shop who rebuilt my transmission, they cut a lot of corners and left my car in a sorry state. But Thom and his team did an amazing job and fixed it same day. I'm incredibly happy that I went with this shop. Thank you!!

They replaced my transmission for my 2004 scion xb and did a great job! They offer excellent, quality service for a great price and are very honest! If you have transmission issues, bring your car down, and they will check it free of charge.

I needed a transmission rebuild and from the moment I called this has been a wonderful experience. Tom and Daniel are extremely polite, efficient, and professional. Tom was patient and worked so quick, I couldn't believe how fast he was. He said I would be without a car for two days and he was a man of his word. The pricing was not at all unreasonable especially when I saw how much I paid for labor, shocked in a great way. He also provides a 3 year warranty, other places I tried did not. Huge plus. I will be recommending them to anyone who needs work done on their vehicles and I will be returning to House of Automatic Transmissions. Thank you, Tom & Daniel.

The place looked really old and I kinda had some reservations about it. What brought me in was that this place had great reviews, like all of them. And what can I say? This has got to be the BEST transmission shop I'd ever been too, and it's not even close! The owner, Tom, was very attentive and his associates were very welcoming. They had good attention to detail and worked very fast. The price is better than anywhere I could find and Tom even beat his own price. I tell you, they have a loyal customer from this point on. EVERYONE THAT NEEDS TRANSMISSION WORK DONE, STOP BY!!! P.S. They need 10 stars, no joke!