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!
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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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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 -
2015 Hyundai Santa Fe
Mileage113,865Service Date9/6/2025Services Performed- Customer brought in vehicle due to engine oil residue in radiator still. Technician preformed vehicle coolant systems flush multiple times to clean excess engine oil residue left over in system. Customer was informed vehicle coolant flushes were done free of charge to customer as one time courtesy.
JEREMY L. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/8/2025 -
2018 Honda Clarity
Mileage40,641Service Date9/3/2025Services Performed- Customer brought in vehicle due to vehicle a/c doesn't cool fast enough, Technician found vehicle a/c system low on pressure and when technician filled vehicle a/c with air vehicle would drop to 40 psi again. No current visual leaks were found by technician.Technician asked extended warranty for extended a/c performance testing in order to add small amounts of refrigerant to us sniffer machine to find leaks and add dye as well to see if u/v light helps. After approval technician found vehicle a/c system only had small discharge of refrigerant by a/c schrader valves. Technician recommends replacement of vehicle both a/c schrader valve cores and full recharge of vehicle a/c system.
- A/C PERFORMANCE – Testing – R-1234yf Refrigerant – [Includes: Perform Safety Pressurized Pre-Charge Leak Test.] – [Includes: Gauge check, leak test and partial charge.]
- Replace A/C Core Schrader Valves.
- AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM – Complete Charge – R-1234yf Refrigerant – [Includes: Perform Safety Pressurized Pre-Charge Leak Test.] – [Includes: Air Conditioning system recover, evacuate and recharge.]
GREGORY D. gave our service a 5 star review on 9/3/2025 -
2006 Acura MDX
Mileage302,931Service Date8/6/2025Services Performed- Customer brought in vehicle due to transmission would have hard time shifting and makes a noise while driving and switching gears. Technician inspected vehicle transmission fluid and found vehicle fluid at level but vehicle transmission fluid dirty. Technician test drove vehicle with customer and alone and found vehicle transmission shifting good at this time in all gears. Technician recommends transmission fluid drain and fill and vehicle to be driven to be reinspected if symptoms return.
- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID – Drain & Refill
LOUIE H. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/7/2025 -
2016 Kia Sorento
Mileage103,437Service Date6/30/2025Services Performed- ACTIVE CODES P001400 B (EXHAUST) CAMSHAFT POSITION TIMING OVER ADVANCED OR SYSTEM PERFORMANCE (BANK 1) Customer brought in vehicle due to vehicle transmission downshifts rough and slight jolt. Technician test drove vehicle and found vehicle would downshift excessively and when accelerating would jolt a little. Technician inspected vehicle transmission fluid found vehicle fluid at level and fluid was in okay condition. Technician found vehicle currently has exhaust oil control valve with good power and ground but solenoid is leaking excessive engine oil. Technician found vehicle LOF at level but dirty with slight sludge build up on cap. Technician recommends replacement of vehicle exhaust oil control valve with vehicle LOF preformed with engine flush first and then retesting of vehicle transmission symptoms. After vehicle repairs were completed vehicle systems were reset and vehicle was test driven. After vehicle test drive vehicle code P001400 came back and vehicle engine oil was being contaminated with metal particles again and starting to create clunking noise from engine. Technician recommends replacement of vehicle engine assembly.
- Motor oil flush
- OIL CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE – Remove & Replace – In-Line4 Left – [NOTE: Labor estimates listed are for R&R only and DOES NOT include diagnosis time.]
- ENGINE ASSEMBLY (COMPLETE) – Remove & Replace – In-Line4,Normally Aspirated,FWD – [Includes: R&I Engine Assembly. Transfer Fuel and Electrical Assemblies and Engine Mounts. DOES NOT include transfer of Manifolds, Valve Cover(s), Timing Cover(s), Oil Pan a
- AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM – Complete Charge – [Includes: Air Conditioning system recover, evacuate and recharge.]
- TWO WHEEL ALIGNMENT – Adjustment – Front Axle – [DOES NOT include straightening or replacement of components.]
NICOLE H. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/30/2025 -
2016 Nissan Versa
Mileage94,626Service Date6/4/2025Services Performed- ACTIVE CODE P0705 TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR "A" CIRCUIT (PRNDL INPUT) Customer brought in vehicle due to recently purchased and wanted vehicle inspection overall. Technician inspected vehicle maintenance needed and found vehicle suspension components is currently okay. Technician found vehicle passenger side ball joint and outer tie rod have slight crack on component will need to recheck in two months. Technician found vehicle engine bay is healthy as well just low on coolant so top off needed. Technician found vehicle would have jerk motion when shifting into gears or leaving from a stop. Technician found vehicle passenger rear taillight assembly having intermittent electronic failure having lights sometimes turn on sometimes not or low dim displayed.Technician inspected vehicle wiring diagram and found vehicle neutral safety switch was being affected by vehicle rear passenger taillight circuit malfunction. Technician recommends replacement of vehicle rear passenger taillight socket assembly with new light bulbs and vehicle neutral safety switch to be replaced as well. Technician recommends transmission service with both new transmission filters and oil pan gasket.
- TRANSMISSION RANGE SWITCH – Remove & Replace – Automatic Trans – [Includes: Adjustment.]
- TRANSMISSION OIL PAN &/OR GASKET – Remove & Replace – Automatic CVT Trans – [Includes: Confirm Fluid temperature for level check.]
- TAIL LAMP ASSEMBLY – Remove & Replace – One Side
BRANDON S. gave our service a 5 star review on 6/4/2025 -
2014 Nissan Versa
Mileage124,446Service Date5/15/2025Services Performed- ACTIVE CODES P0183 FUEL TANK TEMPERATURE SENSOR CIRCUIT Fuel temperature sensor read -49 degrees. there was a open circuit in one of the wires, repair signal wire now temp. sensor reads at 79 degrees and is according to specs. no more check engine light at this time.
CLAYTON C. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/16/2025 -
2014 Chevrolet Sonic
Mileage179,154Service Date5/15/2025Services Performed- ACTIVE CODES P0301 CYLINDER 1 MISFIRE DETECTED P0300 ENGINE MISFIRE DETECTED P0562 SYSTEM VOLTAGE TOO LOW C0561 SYSTEM DISABLED INFORMATION2 spark plugs does not have spark from secondary ignition system, Technician recommend 4 spark plugs and ignition coil pack replacement.
- IGNITION COIL – Remove & Replace
- FUEL INJECTION CLEANING
JOHN M. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/15/2025 -
2011 Porsche Panamera
Mileage150,485Service Date5/9/2025Services Performed- Customer requested LOF. Technician preformed vehicle LOF reset maintenance light and topped off fluids with setting all tires to correct psi.
- 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.
BRYAN P. gave our service a 5 star review on 5/9/2025 -
2015 Toyota Sienna
Mileage83,539Service Date4/15/2025Services Performed- Customer brought in vehicle due to noise coming from engine bay and vehicle maintenance needed inspection. Technician inspected vehicle engine bay and found vehicle water pump has failed causing vehicle noise hitting metal on metal. Technician found vehicle suspension needed some maintenance. Technician found vehicle all 4 tires are low tread and weather and cracked needing replacement. Technician found vehicle transmission fluid needs to be changed next service. Technician found vehicle brake fluid dirty. Technician found vehicle drive belt cracked. Technician recommends replacement of vehicle water pump, vehicle thermostat with gasket, vehicle upper and lower radiator hose, vehicle 4 new tires, vehicle drive belt, vehicle LOF, coolant, vehicle and 4 wheel alignment to be preformed.
- Lubricate and check chassis. 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 – w/o Engine Removal – [NOTE: OEM Procedures state to remove the Air Conditioning Compressor to R&I this component. Several sources indicate R&I of this component can be completed by repositioning the Compressor to gain clea
- THERMOSTAT &/OR GASKET – Remove & Replace
- WHEELS (ALL)- [Includes: Tire Pressure Warning System Initialization.] – [Includes: Adjust Tire air pressure and torque Wheels to factory specifications.]
- FOUR WHEEL ALIGNMENT – ADJUSTMENT – Both Axles
- Smog Test Referral
DAVID G. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/15/2025 -
2015 Jeep Wrangler
Mileage135,652Service Date4/2/2025Services Performed- Customer brought in vehicle due to clicking noise coming from dashboard when turning on car. Technician inspected vehicle dashboard and found vehicle actuator creating noise. Technician inspected all actuator found good power and ground going to units. Technician found vehicle passenger side blend door near blower actuator failing to open and close properly. Technician recommends replacement of vehicle air flap actuator located on passenger side near blower.
- HVAC DOOR ACTUATOR – Remove & Replace – Outside Recirculation – [DOES NOT include Air Conditioning System recover, evacuate and/or recharge.]
GRADY H. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/2/2025 -
2020 Chrysler Pacifica
Mileage128,129Service Date4/1/2025Services Performed- ACTIVE CODES P00FD BATTERY "B" STATE OF CHARGE PERFORMANCE B210D-16 BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW CIRCUIT VOLTAGE BELOW THRESHOLD B21DD-84 SYSTEM VOLTAGE SIGNAL BELOW ALLOWABLE RANGE Alternator undercharging at 12.9 volts under load. Also auto stop system does not work and auxiliary battery is bad. Recommend alternator and auxiliary battery replacement.
- ALTERNATOR ASSEMBLY – Remove & Replace – Gas – [Includes: Test.]
- BATTERY – Remove & Replace – Eng VIN G Supplemental – [Includes: Test.]
LOU T. gave our service a 5 star review on 4/1/2025
