This is a mechanic you can trust. Mark is one of the most honest mechanics I have ever met. My jeep is a Frankenstein yet he treats it with such care and love. He actually sent my transfer case through the parts washer three times to make sure it was clean — before he did the transfer case rebuild. He also did a maintenance on my transmission. Every time I visit, he is personally driving each and every car to make sure that the work was done correctly. He spends the time to talk to you about what’s going on, what he finds, and what he’s doing. I’ve never seen a mechanic take such personal pride in his work. Im so impressed that Mark is so willing to spend time with you to discuss your vehicle. Highly recommended.
N S.
Place rating: 1 Palm Springs, CA
Well. I don’t know about these other reviewers on here and they seem to not be regulars on Unilocal with limited reviews!!! So here goes. I took in my classic Buick had leaks. They fixed it well(to be determined). No leaks so far on garage floor!!! During the process I got a call for a new overhaul of my transmission due to shavings noted. Quote I believe was over $ 2100.00 so I differed it till the baby blows. Let’s see how long I can go. The car only has 55k on it transmission sounds and drives fine ! So trust is an issue!
Ken T.
Place rating: 5 Downtown, Houston, TX
Mark knows transmissions — honest, personable & reasonable. The overdrive housing on my Dodge Ram 3500 had a hairline crack and was dripping transmission fluid. The mechanic who’d diagnosed the problem sent me to Mark. Mark allowed me to provide the needed parts and was very generous with his time. He was patient with me and explained everything he planned to do. I’d come to Mark again with any transmission or clutch problem — he is a true professional with lots of integrity.
John D.
Place rating: 5 Palm Desert, CA
I was referred to Mark at C&M Transmission to check out my transmission in my 2005 Tahoe 1500 and the towing of my 30′ travel trailer. He spent considerable time checking out both the rear end and transmission at a more than fair price and also since he felt my vehicle was light weight for the job he provided me with towing hints for towing my RV which saved me from a likely future transmission overhaul. Mark is the real deal when it comes to honesty so do not hesitate to seek him out if you have any car problems.
Kim L.
Place rating: 5 Redlands, CA
As a woman I feel like every time I walk into a mechanic’s shop I enter with a giant target on my forehead. I’ll admit that I know how to fill the tank, check the air in the tires, read an oil stick… and that’s about it. I feel like these guys see me coming and they start to plan their next family vacation. I presented Mark with my embarrassing impressions of the sounds that were coming from my car and like a Grease Wizard he was able to diagnose my problem. Where others had suggested these sounds were an indication of a ca-put transmission, Mark assured me it was an easy fix. Wait. Instead of bending me over and reaming me for a new or rebuilt transmission you report you can fix it? Honesty, at a garage? Is this new? He could have easily convinced me a new tranny was the only option and I would have whipped out a credit card and cried myself to sleep. He didn’t do that. He didn’t take advantage of a chick with limited mechanical know-how. This place restored my faith in(mechanical) humanity.
Johm R.
Place rating: 5 Arlington Heights, IL
Mark is outstanding. He’s talented, honest, on time and VERY reasonable… he fixed the clunking noise coming out of our transmission that AAMCO probably would have charged us $ 1400 for, for only $ 45.00. Who does transmission work for $ 45 … Granted it was a «simple» fix,(simple if you know what to do) but if you want to trust your transmission to someone else, go ahead. Just Outstanding service here. Thanks again Mark.
V S.
Place rating: 5 Palm Springs, CA
We purchased an older camper van. Not sure about the transmission. Our neighbor suggested C&M Transmission. Said they have been around a long time and they were honest. Mark said to give him an hour. Figured I would wait around. They checked out the transmission, the alternator, battery, etc. Mark said the transmission is fine and what I was experiencing was the cooling fan which was doing what it was supposed to do. He told me what to keep my eye on. There was no charge and I was out within 40 minutes. I know women are always concerned about being ripped off by automotive shops. These guys are honest! I highly recommend them!