Cres-O-Matic Transmissions

Needed to find a transmission place since hubby’s car was making some weird noises and wouldn’t shift into reverse. Call AAA and had it towed. Guys took a look at it and diagnosed an electric battery problem. Charge it up! So not a tranny problem at all! And they could have told us it was.$ 69. Such honesty is hard to find now a days… we will be back when our cars DO need transmission repairs.
Thank, Guys, for your incredible honestly.

I can’t say enough about Bill and Cres-​O-​Matic. Honest and straight up.
Our main work truck broke down on the side of the 710 freeway on the way to a job at 6:30am. I was referred to Bill from another shop after we figured out it was a transmission issue. Bill opens at 7am but answered the phone early which said a lot to me so not being from the area I took a huge risk I had my truck towed to his shop. The same day he had it apart and had gotten back to me with what it would take to repair it. They rebuilt the transmission in record time and got us back to normal. The truck runs smooth and shifts like a dream. I took a risk and blindly selected a shop based on a referral from another shop that I didn’t know and I am grateful to have been so lucky to find an honest and professional shop. Thanks to Bill and his crew.
Needless to say I highly recommend Bill and Cres-​O-​Matic if you need some transmission work done.

I took my older (2003) Volvo in, or rather I had it towed in, because the transmission had failed while driving, made terrible noises, and the car wouldn’t move. I was dreading to hear «you need a new transmission», but I really needed the car to be fixed, and this place seemed to have good reviews (then again, so did Integrity Transmission, but that’s a whole other story).
I did not need to make an appointment, as they just said «bring it on in.» Fortunately for me, my insurance roadside service covered the 3-​mile tow from my house.
Bill called me the next morning to tell me that one of my drive shafts had come loose from the transmission — so the problem was not the transmission at all — and that they could replace the damaged shaft for just over $ 500, which was a lot less than I was thinking this would cost. I happily gave them the go-​ahead, and the car was ready the next day! The quick turnaround was another pleasant surprise. I was expecting to need a week to get it back.
So the whole thing was undramatic, and the car was again road-​worthy, and I wasn’t out the couple thousand bucks I was afraid I’d have to pay. It was a very pleasant experience, and the next time I have transmission problems, this is my go-​to place.

This auto shop is God sent! (Even if you’re not a firm believer in God) you will be after this shop takes your vehicle and performs a miracle! Every place should function like Cresomatic! I didn’t have to pay until the owner and I both made sure my car was running properly. He gave me a week to drive around and make sure my car ran smoothly before he charged me. His prices are fair and it’s in a beautiful/​calm part of town. This place is worth it! I’m never going anywhere else again. Didn’t charge for a diagnostic and he found that it wasn’t my transmission at all. I have found my car heaven

I have been here twice. The first time, I needed the overdrive switch on my big old diesel truck fixed. Bill diagnosed that the two wires coming out of the lever were not working, and he replaced the lever. It was a fair price, and done in one day. The second time, I brought my big old diesel truck in, expecting I needed a new transmission. Bill asked me to leave it and he would check it out. He found out that the problem was not the transmission, therefore not something he would fix. He didn’t charge me for this diagnostic, but now armed with that knowledge, I can get the problem fixed by another mechanic. I really appreciated his honesty and felt he was a very straight shooter.

Awesome place !!! Came to this place since it literally a block from my house. My 2006 VW Passat was acting up the transmission which I though it was slipping but I took it in and seem to be the cam sensor and not then transmission itself. Bill the owner didn’t even charge me bless his heart! Great place to come and very friendly service I highly recommend

I was referred to Bill at Cres-​O-​Matic and I am so glad I was. Bill and his crew are very honest and efficient. My tranny was leaking and I was worried about the repair. Bill’s crew had my truck back on the road in a few hours and the repair cost was very reasonable. I will refer anyone with transmission needs here. Very pleased!

My boyfriend brought his «97 Ford Explorer here, dreading that he was going to need a new transmission. Instead, Bill did ran a computer analysis and determined that it wasn’t his transmission at all. He suggested mechanical items that needed to be fixed. Once fixed, the issue was solved.
I brought in my 2007 Honda civic hybrid, as the dealer informed me I would need a new transmission. I left the car overnight with Bill, he called Honda to see if the necessary parts were available. They weren’t, meaning I need to get this done at the dealer. Bill provided this service at no charge.
Good, honest guy. It’s worth bringing your car here for an estimate/​analysis. Three cheers for Bill!

If you are looking for a quality transmission shop that is ran by an honest, straight up guy, then this is it. Go talk to Bill.
Continue reading if you want the rest of the story.
Like you, I was looking for an honest shop for my mother in law’s vehicle because her transmission would not go into gear, (ok, maybe you aren’t looking for a shop for your mother in law but you know what I mean). So I call the garage where I’ve taken her vehicle the last couple of times she’s had mechanical problems and speak to the owner of that garage. I explain the problem and he refers me to Crescent Transmission because his shop does not specialize in transmission repair.
So we call a tow truck and drop off the vehicle at Crescent because it would not go into gear and it was making a terrible metal on metal grinding noise. I’m expecting the worst but hoping for the best. The next day Bill calls and tells me what he discovered while troubleshooting. A small tube with a hole in it that was not allowing some vacuum system work as designed. That’s it, a small black tube, not a destroyed transmission. I truly doubt that most shops would have gone the extra mile to discover this type of problem. They would have just called the customer and said, «you need this, this and that for $ 2000 plus». Not the case here. Bill quotes me a price that i’m very happy with and I give him the green light to do the repair. This was my experience and I would recommend this shop to anyone. Keep up the good work Bill!

I have been bringing my cars and trucks to this repair shop for about 10 years. It is good to check once in a while to make sure you are getting a good, fair deal and every time I have checked, I was not disappointed with Cres-​O-​Matic Transmission. All of my repairs and services have been done in a timely manner and I have always been happy with the outcome. I would highly recommend Cres-​O-​Matic to anyone with transmission issues.
Emile P.

Ignore the negative reviews, this shop is top notch. Bill and his mechanics know their way around many transmissions and came recommended to me by multiple sources. My 6 speed needed a rebuild and they did a great job replacing just about every part inside the transmission. I asked about bringing my own clutch for them to install and Bill had no issues with it at all (many shops won’t let you bring your own parts). All work guaranteed for 3 years/​36k miles which is great piece of mind. Overall great service which is rare in the auto repair business.

Not sure if Jim K was talking about the same Cres-​O-​Matic Transmission Service I went to. I suspect he failed to mention ALL the facts because Bill gave me superb customer service.
Needed transmission preventive maintenance done on my SUV. Called around and found that some other shops didn’t even know the details of how to service my model of vehicle. When I called Cres-​O-​Matic Bill knew every detail on how to service my vehicle (I know because I usually do it myself but didn’t have time) He originally quoted me 2 hours but had it finished in 1 hour! Also was very competitve with rates. That’s great service and expertise that will win my future business!

So my car was getting a little sluggish and shifting much slower than usual. I had taken it to my mechanic which I have been going to for over 15 years. Since my mechanic who I trust did not work on transmissions, he sent me over to Bill at Cresomatic. When I arrived, it was very clean and he was their to greet me. He said he would do a full diagnostics and let me know so I left it. We talked later that afternoon, and he said he didn’t find anything major and would like to keep it over night and test it from a cold start in the morning. The next day we spoke, still nothing major wrong. The car is starting to show it’s age. It is after all a 99 Honda Civic. It is more than 12 years old and has over 170k on it. So in conclusion, I have to say that Bill over at Cresomatic is one of the most honest guys out there. When my transmission does finally fall apart, I will take it to him to rebuild and I highly recommend anyone else to as well.

I’ve been taking cars and trucks to Cres-​O-​Matic since back in 1988 or 89, and Bill the owner has been there the whole time. He’s as honest as you get, and they do great work. On the very rare occasion that there’s an issue with the work, he jumps through hoops to correct it (nobody is perfect all the time). I won’t take my vehicles anywhere else, especially to a dealer (once it’s out of warranty). Example: I had an F250 pickup. Dealer told me it needed a new transmission for $ 4500 and of course the warranty had just expired. I took it to Bill for a second opinion. Turned out to be a $ 60 sensor plus a little labor. Total was less than $ 200. He could have sold me a new trans for a little less than the dealer, but he refuses to work that way. A rare find these days.

This guy is super rude. avoid this place his attudide is crap just like his price .go somewhere else he 800 higher than everyone else beware. look at other reviews I’m not the only one

I suspect the quality of service is much better than the sales pitch from «Bill». If you’re easily intimidated, avoid this clown at all costs. I brought a vehicle in for service and he told me I had to leave the vehicle there for an evaluation because they were too busy. They have six (?) stalls. There were three vehicles in the stalls and only one mechanic was busy. «Bill» was unwilling to discuss the vehicle problem or even take a look. He needs to take a course in basic customer service. If you’re fortunate to deal with someone other than «Bill», you should get much better service. First impressions with a service rep are important to me. «Bill» would be a good fit as a Service Rep at a Chevrolet Dealership… obnoxious and unreliable.

Always good, prompt and reliable service here. All your transmission services handled professionally. Bill (the owner) has been here for many years. He also does much more than just transmissions, IF he can’t fix your car or doesn’t do that service he will recommend a business that can and will do it and are reliable.

Amazing service here. I have taken several cars and trucks here over the years and have always been VERY happy with the service and prices. I come here first if I have ANY type of transmission issue. They always treated my family and I right.