Welcome to Gearheads Transmission And Complete Auto Repair,
your car service in Van Nuys, CA!
If you’re looking for auto repair in Van Nuys, CA, you’ve found us. Here at Gearheads Transmission And Complete Auto Repair we work hard to earn your trust and loyalty. We know how important it is to find a Van Nuys car service you can rely on, so your satisfaction is our top priority each and every day.
Here at Gearheads Transmission And Complete Auto Repair we understand what makes customer service truly outstanding. You will feel the difference exceptional customer care makes when you work with us. We know auto repair in Van Nuys offers you lots of choices, and we aim to provide the kind of caring customer service that will bring you back.
Our professional automotive service offers you years of combined expertise from our well-trained technicians. We treat our auto repair professionals well because we value their skill and can-do attitude. We know our team sets us apart, saving you time and money, not to mention worry. When it comes to auto repair in Van Nuys, we are totally confident that Gearheads Transmission And Complete Auto Repair is the best option in town!
Address
Gearheads Transmission And Complete Auto Repair
16039 Victory Blvd Unit C
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 946-8252
Shop Hours
Mon-Fri: 8am-5pm
Saturday: 8am-12pm
Sunday: Closed
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About Gearheads Transmission And Complete Auto Repair Van Nuys, CA
For years Gearheads Transmission And Complete Auto Repair has been there for the people of Van Nuys. We love what we do, and that basic fact fuels our business. We are dedicated to our customers, and that’s why they stick with us—the best auto repair Van Nuys has to offer.
Our family of technicians and service staff sees their work here at Gearheads Transmission And Complete Auto Repair as more than a job. It’s their vocation and livelihood. Each member of our team is invested in your satisfaction.
Gearheads Transmission And Complete Auto Repair was founded on the basic idea that everyone deserves respect. It is our mission to treat each person that comes through our door with dignity and sensitivity. We believe this attention to detail has paid off by providing us with our loyal, friendly family of customers. That’s what makes Gearheads Transmission And Complete Auto Repair the best car service in Van Nuys!
Are you ready to experience the best Van Nuys car service available? Please give us a call or make an appointment here.
Transmission
Gearheads Transmission and Complete Auto Repair specialize in transmission repairs and rebuilds. We work on automatic transmission, standard transmission, and high-performance transmission.
Engine
Is your check engine light on? Gearheads Transmission and Complete Auto Repair will take a look at your engine and figure out the cause of your vehicle problems. We provide engine repairs and rebuilds to make your vehicle run like new again.
Complete Auto Service
From complete auto repairs to preventative maintenance and oil changes, you can trust Gearheads Transmission and Complete Auto Repair. We have the knowledge and tools to quickly and efficiently repair your car, truck, van, or SUV.
The Absolute Best Car Service in Van Nuys, CA
What sets Gearheads Transmission And Complete Auto Repair apart from all of the others in Van Nuys, CA?
Trust: When it comes to auto repair in Van Nuys, CA, it’s all about earning loyalty and trust by doing our very best every day. We are determined to earn and keep your trust.
Talent: At Gearheads Transmission And Complete Auto Repair, you can rest easy knowing that our highly-skilled, experienced auto service professionals are handling your car. Our technicians bring years of experience, skill, and education to the Van Nuys auto repair table.
Time: We take the time we need to provide you with top quality car service in Van Nuys, CA, and we take the time to talk to you about what that means. We listen to you so we understand your needs and goals for your auto repair.
Meet The Owner
Israel Villavicencio
Israel Villavicencio started to develop an interest in auto repair right from the age of 14 and had a passion to help turn around the industry where customers’ satisfaction is prioritized. He started by leveraging his instinctive ability to mimic the practices of local mechanics at that time, in his vicinity. He attempted to repair a couple of cars at that time from the subtle knowledge he had garnered and those attempts turned out to be successful.
He knew full well his mandate is to disrupt the auto-repair market and help people manage their automobiles without stress. This realization influenced his decision to attend the Automotive Electrical School in 1992 to consolidate his knowledge about auto repair. He went ahead to study at the School of Mechanical and Commercial Aviation to broaden his horizon.
Mr. Villavicencio has acquired the requisite skills and hands-on experience to lead a growing customer base who are proud of his works. His certifications in Engine performance and air conditioning automotive have in a way helped him stand out from his competitors.
He has a certificate on ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) obtaining from A-8Engine Performance, A-6 Electrical/Electronic System, -2 Automatic Transmission. He also has a certificate in MACS (Movil Air Conditioning Society). He is a member of ATG (Automatic Service Group) as well as IATN International Auto Technician Network). He was trained to diagnose problems in European and domestic cars too.
Recently Serviced Vehicles
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2009 Mazda 3
Mileage71,948Service Date8/17/2026Services Performed- ACTIVE CODES U0101 LOST COMMUNICATION WITH TCM U2064 WARNING INDICATOR REQUESTED BY ANOTHER CONTROL MODULE Technician found vehicle transmission fluid level okay, but vehicle transmission fluid is overheated and contaminated with fine metal particles. Technician test drove vehicle and when at operating temperature vehicle transmission has harsh shifts into gears and vehicle starts to slip between 2nd and 3rd gear. Technician also found that vehicle transmission has harsh up shift from 3rd to 4th gear due to high line pressure build up. Technician states vehicle A/T light comes on during these symptoms. Technician found vehicle driver door regulator has broken due to normal wear and tear. Technician recommends transmission rebuild, transmission control module replacement.Technicain recommends replacement of vehicle driver door regulator.
- Inspect vehicle transmission
- TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY – Remove, Install & Overhaul – 5 Spd Trans – [Includes: Inspect and replace all necessary Transmission and Differential components and road test.]
- TRANSAXLE CONTROL MODULE – Remove & Replace – Trans Mfr CD FS5AEL
- DRIVER WINDOW REGULATOR – Remove & Replace
- (Combination) – TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER – Flush
CHARLES B. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/18/2026 -
2018 Honda Civic
Mileage117,272Service Date6/22/2026Services Performed- Customer request LOF and fluid top off. Technician preform LOF and fluid top off. Technician found vehicle air filter dirt but cabin filter clean at this time. Technician recommends replacement of air filter.
- Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Preform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle.
- AIR CLEANER ELEMENT – Remove & Replace
JILLIAN A. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/22/2026 -
2015 Toyota Prius
Mileage95,494Service Date6/19/2026Services Performed- Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Preform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle.
ADAM L. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/19/2026 -
2013 Audi A4
Mileage112,962Service Date6/13/2026Services Performed- Customer request vehicle LOF with maintenance inspection. Technician preformed LOF and put all fluids to level and tire pressure to correct level.
- Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Preform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle.
ALEX C. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/13/2026 -
2010 Ford Mustang
Mileage177,604Service Date5/28/2026Services Performed- ACTIVE CODES P0401 EGR INSUFFICIENT FLOW DETECTED P2195 02 SENSOR EXCESS LEAN SIGNAL BANK 1 SENSOR 1 Technician found vehicle water pump leaking excessive coolant. technician found vehicle valve cover gaskets leaking oil and spark plugs worn. Technician found vehicle power steering pressure hose leaking fluid.Technician during valve cover gasket replacement found vehicle rear passenger side timing chain tensioner broken and fell inside engine. Technician states in 4.0 engine of ford are common for this to happen. Technician recommends replacement of vehicle valve cover gaskets, vehicle spark plugs, vehicle power steering pressure hose, and water pump with gasket.Technician recommends all timing chain components.
- Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Preform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle.
- WATER PUMP – Remove & Replace – V6
- VALVE COVER GASKET – Remove & Replace – V6 Both
- POWER STEERING HOSE – Remove & Replace – V6 Pressure – [Includes: Bleed System.]
- TIMING CHAIN – Remove & Replace – V6, Automatic Trans Both, Right & Left Cassette/Chain – [Includes: R&I Engine Assembly.]
NINO B. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/2/2026 -
2015 Toyota Prius
Mileage95,494Service Date6/19/2026Services Performed- Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Preform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle.
ADAM L. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/19/2026 -
2013 Audi A4
Mileage112,962Service Date6/13/2026Services Performed- Customer request vehicle LOF with maintenance inspection. Technician preformed LOF and put all fluids to level and tire pressure to correct level.
- Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Preform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle.
ALEX C. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/13/2026 -
2010 Ford Mustang
Mileage177,604Service Date5/28/2026Services Performed- ACTIVE CODES P0401 EGR INSUFFICIENT FLOW DETECTED P2195 02 SENSOR EXCESS LEAN SIGNAL BANK 1 SENSOR 1 Technician found vehicle water pump leaking excessive coolant. technician found vehicle valve cover gaskets leaking oil and spark plugs worn. Technician found vehicle power steering pressure hose leaking fluid.Technician during valve cover gasket replacement found vehicle rear passenger side timing chain tensioner broken and fell inside engine. Technician states in 4.0 engine of ford are common for this to happen. Technician recommends replacement of vehicle valve cover gaskets, vehicle spark plugs, vehicle power steering pressure hose, and water pump with gasket.Technician recommends all timing chain components.
- Change oil and oil filter. Check air filter and breather filter. Check all fluid levels and tire pressures. Preform basic safety inspection. Road test vehicle.
- WATER PUMP – Remove & Replace – V6
- VALVE COVER GASKET – Remove & Replace – V6 Both
- POWER STEERING HOSE – Remove & Replace – V6 Pressure – [Includes: Bleed System.]
- TIMING CHAIN – Remove & Replace – V6, Automatic Trans Both, Right & Left Cassette/Chain – [Includes: R&I Engine Assembly.]
NINO B. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/2/2026 -
2019 GMC Sierra 1500
Mileage145,326Service Date5/13/2026Services Performed- Transmission jolts/jerks when lock up engages at 55/65 MPH. Transmission fluid level ok but is contaminated with some metal particles. Recommend transmission inspection.
- TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY – Remove, Install & Overhaul – 5.3L Eng, RWD, Eng VIN D – [Includes: Transmission Programming and Calibration of Learned Parameters. Includes: R&I Fender Liners. Includes: R&I Propeller Shaft. Includes: R&I Transmission Support. Incl
GUILLERMO S. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/13/2026 -
2009 Honda CR-V
Mileage220,137Service Date4/11/2026Services Performed- ACTIVE CODE P0456 EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) SYSTEM VERY SMALL LEAK DETECTED P0457 EVAPORATIVE EMISSION (EVAP) SYSTEM LEAK DETECTED/ FUEL FILL CAP LOOSE OR MISSING Technician found vehicle fuel tank cap not closing properly. Technician recommends original fuel tank cap from manufacture
CYNTHIA V. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/16/2026 -
2013 Toyota Yaris
Mileage149,335Service Date1/9/2026Services Performed- ACTIVE CODES P0301 CYLINDER 1 MISFIRE P2109 THROTTLE PEDAL POSITION SENSOR A MINIMUM PERFORMANCE Technician inspected vehicle compression of engine and found vehicle engine compression good at 180 psi. Technician found vehicle has low quality coils installed. Technician swapped vehicle ignition coils from cylinder 1 to cylinder 4 and misfire followed. Technician found vehicle has excessive carbon deposits build up on throttle body plate obstructing full operation and closing of plate. Technician recommends throttle body replacement with reprogramming, vehicle all ignition coils, and three part fuel injection cleaning with engine flush in system to clean all carbon deposits.
- FUEL INJECTION CLEANING
- THROTTLE BODY &/OR GASKET – Remove & Replace
- RE-PROGRAM THROTTLE BODY
- IGNITION COIL – Remove & Replace – All Four
KATY Z. gave our service a 5 star review on 1/16/2026 -
2006 Nissan Frontier
Mileage372,797Service Date9/27/2025Services Performed- Customer towed in vehicle due to vehicle won't move when accelerating. Technician found vehicle rear driveshaft broke off from joint connection. Technician found vehicle transmission fluid dark and leaking from transmission oil pan. Technician recommends replacement of vehicle driveshaft with low mileage driveshaft and vehicle transmission to be serviced.
- PROPELLER SHAFT – Remove & Install or Remove & Replace – RWD
- TRANSMISSION OIL PAN GASKET &/OR FILTER – Remove & Replace – Automatic Trans – [Includes: Drain and fill.]
JIMMY H. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/27/2025
