Rebuilt transmission on a workbench

Family-owned · South San Diego · Est. 1991

Your Transmission Specialist

Over 30 years rebuilding and repairing automatic and manual transmissions for foreign and domestic vehicles — honest work, backed by real warranties.

30+
Years Experience
4.6★
91 Google Reviews
36 mo
Max Warranty
Free Same-Day Estimates
Free Towing w/ Major Repair
10% Military Discount
Se Habla Español
We Work With Insurance

What we do

Built for the gearbox.
Ready for the rest.

Transmissions are our specialty — but from differentials to everyday repairs, we keep South San Diego moving.

01

Automatic Transmissions

Diagnosis, service and full repair for automatic transmissions — foreign and domestic.

02

Manual Transmissions

Clutches, synchros, gear sets and complete manual gearbox repair.

03

Transmission Rebuilds

Complete teardown and rebuild, backed by up to a 36-month warranty.

04

Transmission Parts

A wide selection of quality transmission parts stocked on-site.

05

Differential Repair

Whining, grinding or leaking? We repair differentials on all makes and models.

06

General Auto Repair

Everyday repairs done right — with free towing on any major repair.

Technician at the bench in Soto's shop
1991
Family-owned since

The Soto's difference

A local family shop that does it right the first time.

Soto's Transmissions has served Nestor, Otay Mesa West, Imperial Beach and Chula Vista for more than three decades. We repair automatic and manual transmissions, rebuild differentials, stock parts on-site and handle general auto repair — for foreign and domestic vehicles alike.

  • Same-day free estimates
  • Works with your insurance
  • Free towing on major repair
  • 10% military discount with coupon

Peace of mind

Warranties that go the distance

Standard
12 mo

Included with every qualifying repair.

Extended
24 mo

Optional upgrade for extra coverage.

Maximum
36 mo

Our longest protection for the long haul.

Inside the shop

Real work. Real shop.

Rebuilt transmissions on the shop floor
Disassembled transmission on the bench
Transmission work on the lift
Chromed V8 engine bay
Manual transmission on workbench
“Outstanding. Price and service were great. Six months later and the used transmission they installed in our Suburban is running great.”

— Dave L.

Rated 4.6 / 5 from 91 reviews on Google

Transmission trouble?

Get a free, same-day estimate. We'll even tow it in on major repairs.

(619) 425-5341

Visit us

Find the shop

2278 Palm Ave
San Diego, CA 92154
(619) 425-5341sotostransmission@gmail.com
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed