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Lodi Transmissions

Auto repair shop · Lodi, CA · reviewed since 2014

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%84+45.8Reliability 24%86+20.8Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%13+0.9Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.82SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#224 of 348 auto repair shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 36%
4.7 ★★★★★ 112 Google reviews · 24 photos
88%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
4%reviews answered by the owner
Aug 2026latest review

Lodi Transmissions at a glance

Customers frequently praise the shop for accurate diagnostics, transparent pricing, and clear communication regarding repair timelines. Many reviewers highlight the staff's professionalism and willingness to answer questions, noting that the facility is clean and organized. However, several low-star reviews criticize the business for disorganization, such as failing to notify customers when work is complete or providing slow estimates. Some also reported dissatisfaction with specific repair outcomes or felt the management was distracted by personal interests.

  • Google rating: 4.7 out of 5 from 112 reviews (88% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 112 Google reviews (80 with written comments, 6 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 4% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: August 17, 2026.
  • Service: Auto Repair Shop serving Lodi, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other auto repair shops

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction84Reliability86Craft & service100Value100Momentum100Replies to reviews13Satisfaction: 84 (median 89)Reliability: 86 (median 86)Craft & service: 100 (median 99)Value: 100 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 13 (median 60)
Lodi TransmissionsAuto Repair Shops median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Lodi Transmissions: 84/100 on this factor. Category median: 89.A
84
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Lodi Transmissions: 86/100 on this factor. Category median: 86.A
86
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Lodi Transmissions: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 99.A
100
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Lodi Transmissions: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Lodi Transmissions: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Lodi Transmissions: 13/100 on this factor. Category median: 60.F
13

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Star ratings

112 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars9888%
  • 4 stars54%
  • 3 stars44%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star54%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 80 written reviews

  • Praise11994%
  • Complaints76%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price956%
  • Reasonable744%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude2621%
  • Quality & results2419%
  • Honesty & trust2217%
  • Price & value1613%
  • Would recommend1512%
  • Speed & response1310%
  • Communication108%

What customers talk about

We read 80 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Ron and his team were amazing and compassionate to a very stressful situation.”
  • “Excellent service by a shop that genuinely cares about customers.”
    “worst parking you get told to move your car when trying to get a transmission repaired service is bad never will go here .”
  • “The owner Ron is an honorable man of integrity in my experience with him over the years.”
  • “Techs were very kind and answered all my questions and treated me more than fair.”
    “LODI TRANSMISSIONS IS A TOTAL RIP OFF!”
  • “I would recommend this place for all your vehicle maintenance in Lodi and the surrounding areas.”
  • “If I wasn’t locked into the dealership to fix the issue they would have done it right away for me!”
  • “However, Ron kept us informed on daily basis and stored our trailer in a safe location.”

People customers mention

  • Ron 13 reviews
  • Beau 3 reviews
  • Jose 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Lodi Transmissions for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

NicholasLocal Guide · 30 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Been using this automotive place for years, my grandparents been using it for even longer!

Reasonable priceTransmissionAir & cabin filter replacementAuto A/C recharge
Rick3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

The owner Ron is an honorable man of integrity in my experience with him over the years..,

Great priceTransmission
Coup5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Attn: Chrysler/Dodge/Ram/Jeep owners w/545RFE. If your transmission is slamming you forward after passing on the highway, go talk to Ron at Lodi Transmission regarding the valve body. After completing a pass, my Jeep would throw me forward and hammer the drivetrain when upshifting from 3rd to 4th.…

Great priceTransmission
B7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

We had a crazy situation on a long trip from Seattle to San Diego. We were pulling a heavy load with our truck when our torque converter failed. Ron and his team were amazing and compassionate to a very stressful situation. They had to order the part so that delayed the repair for about a week. However, Ron kept us…

Rob3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Lodi transmission built a 200r4 for my 1969 Firebird. I installed it. Brought the car down and Ron and his team dialed it in perfectly. It handles the horsepower flawlessly. Could'nt be more happy about the quality and service. This shop has now become my go to for any and all transmission needs.

JamesLocal Guide · 228 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

It's a transmission shop that I can respect and when your car is done it's done right

Reasonable priceTransmissionElectrical repairAuto engine diagnostic

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Customer reviews

4.7 ★★★★★ 112 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Nicholas TeausantLocal Guide · 30 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nicholas has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Been using this automotive place for years, my grandparents been using it for even longer!

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Transmission, Air & cabin filter replacement, Auto A/C recharge, Electrical, Air conditioning, Oil change
Rick Evans3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rick has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

The owner Ron is an honorable man of integrity in my experience with him over the years..,

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Transmission
Coup Mac5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Coup has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Attn: Chrysler/Dodge/Ram/Jeep owners w/545RFE. If your transmission is slamming you forward after passing on the highway, go talk to Ron at Lodi Transmission regarding the valve body. After completing a pass, my Jeep would throw me forward and hammer the drivetrain when upshifting from 3rd to 4th. Dealer/Stellantis wanted to tear down the whole transmission, which I kept serviced and never towed with ( so made no sense). CVI tests came back good, so went with Ron's diagnosis and the transmission shifts smooth once again! Dealerships are hurting; thus, struggling to keep good mechanics. So save yourself the frustration and see what Lodi Transmission has to say...

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Transmission
B Dean7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews B has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

We had a crazy situation on a long trip from Seattle to San Diego. We were pulling a heavy load with our truck when our torque converter failed. Ron and his team were amazing and compassionate to a very stressful situation. They had to order the part so that delayed the repair for about a week. However, Ron kept us informed on daily basis and stored our trailer in a safe location. I would fully recommend Lodi Transmission. Thank you Ron and Lodi Transmission! Bryan Dean

Rob McC3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rob has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Lodi transmission built a 200r4 for my 1969 Firebird. I installed it. Brought the car down and Ron and his team dialed it in perfectly. It handles the horsepower flawlessly. Could'nt be more happy about the quality and service. This shop has now become my go to for any and all transmission needs.

James DaumerLocal Guide · 228 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews James has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

It's a transmission shop that I can respect and when your car is done it's done right

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Transmission, Electrical repair, Auto engine diagnostic, Vehicle Inspection, Service not listed
Jesus PerezLocal Guide · 214 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jesus has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Took my Nissan Altima for an inspection and repair diagnostic. I was treated in a professional manner. Techs were very kind and answered all my questions and treated me more than fair. Though I chose not to complete the repairs needed, they were more than kind with me. The owner Ron helped me with my vehicle above and beyond my expectations. The shop was in excelente condition and super tidy. I would recommend this place for all your vehicle maintenance in Lodi and the surrounding areas. 5 STAR

  • Price assessment: Great price
Olivia1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Olivia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I brought my car to Lodi Transmissions after it had been sitting for nearly a year due to transmission issues. It was jerking badly and eventually became undriveable. I honestly wasn’t sure if it could even be fixed. The team diagnosed the issue and got my car running again. The communication was clear, and I felt informed throughout the process. I’m very grateful for the work that was done. Highly recommend Lodi Transmissions if you’re dealing with transmission problems. Thank you to Beau and the team for the help.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Transmission
Joe Smith10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Joe has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

They did it right , just took a little longer pleasant service , and good communication

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Transmission
Anthony GrassiLocal Guide · 20 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Anthony has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great service at Lodi Transmission. I called several transmission shops and none of them wanted to take on the servo bore repair or had the proper boring tools to do the job. Lodi Transmission knew exactly what I needed and handled it without any issues. Very happy with the service and the work they did. Glad I found a shop that could actually do this repair correctly. Highly recommended.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Transmission

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