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CENTRAL AUTOMATICS TRANSMISSION SERVICES

4.9

Pramod gurung

05:02 17 Apr 25

gian is really kind and helpful..thank you so much for solve my transmission issue of mitsubishi lancer.

Desiree Watts

03:01 07 Apr 25

Very happy experience, thank you for all your help with my enquires and fitting me in. Super helpful and friendly staff and I have peace of mind that my car was checked over and transmission was all good.

Rosie Hantos

03:39 02 Apr 25

Great service and helpful excellent professional work

Cameron Moses

23:53 20 Mar 25

From the first phone call to get a quote and everything in between, Gian was super helpful and professional. It was so easy to get the vehicle dropped off to CATS and they fixed the issue so quickly! Can not recommend the team enough. Thanks!

scott brunsdon

00:35 18 Mar 25

'How on earth can any business have so many 5 star reviews? And it's a mechanic of all things?' I asked myself that when my regular mechanic sent me here because my transmission problem was beyond their expertise. I get it now. Gee, they're good. In every way.

Lionel Bonnafous

08:03 14 Mar 25

Ritchie Godson Paul

22:50 11 Mar 25

I can’t thank Gian enough for their expertise and professionalism. After a horrendous experience with another mechanic who misdiagnosed my car and did a terrible job, I brought it to CATS in frustration for a second opinion. Gian listened to the history of issues and took the time to properly inspect the issue, explain everything clearly, and provided an honest opinion.If you’re looking for a trustworthy and knowledgeable mechanic, I highly recommend Gian and the team at CATS. They truly care about their customers and their cars! They are considered the best for a reason!

Graham Lack

01:52 07 Mar 25

My mechanic suggested I take my Pajero to a specialist transmission workshop to check out a vibration that may have been coming from the torque converter. Serge took it for a test drive and ruled that out after thorough testing. They don’t guess! They are exceptionally helpful and friendly. Definitely deserve a genuine 5 star rating.

Md Islam

12:12 26 Feb 25

Had an excellent experience with the service of Gian. Thanks a lot. Really recommend them

Rachel Asker

07:50 26 Feb 25

I had an outstanding experience with CATS. From start to finish, the team was professional, friendly, and knowledgeable.Gian provided an honest explanation of what needed to be done and was transparent about pricing.

John Batzakis

09:38 24 Feb 25

Done my V8 Commodore Automatic service here recently, Auto goes better now shifts are smoother than before, i highly recommend this business and their prices are good too 👍🏻

Dusan

19:59 19 Feb 25

dominic connelly

03:49 30 Jan 25

Gian was recommended by a trusted friend and he was not wrong ..they fitted me in to see the fault code on my Ford Endura..AWD FUALT CODE was infact a steering angle sensor .phew..James had me in and out in less than ten minutes with instructions to see a auto electrician..great to see honest and efficient mechanics still exist

Russell Deen

00:01 23 Jan 25

Amazing.Bought an older Tiguan that developed issues. Turned out it was a REALLY expensive fix for the boys. They let me source a transmission and installed it.CATS are cheap at twice the price.Phenomenal service and extremely honest.

Joel Selby

03:48 16 Jan 25

Amazing service, Gian is a legend. Couldn’t be happier with their work on my CVT. Would highly recommend to anyone

sabrina wu

09:38 22 Dec 24

Hello,I brought my car to your shop for transmission repair on May 23, 2024. The license plate number is S314W. I have been experiencing abnormal noises from the transmission when the engine is running below 1000rpm during startup. Additionally, there are noises when shifting from neutral to drive, which disappear once the engine exceeds 1000rpm. I am concerned about potential issues with the transmission resurfacing.As my car is still within the warranty period, could you please check the transmission for me this Monday? Your prompt attention to this matter would be greatly appreciated.Thank you.

Adam Basher

04:26 11 Dec 24

Have had all my cars serviced at CATS since the mid 80’s. Same honest, professional, completely competent service from a great family business.Cars all always attended to beyond expectations. Would not consider any other transmissions business.

Ian Rozowsky

19:21 26 Nov 24

Had a sudden clutch breakdown on my 2014 Hyundai i30, and required emergency repairs. The boys at CATS were fantastic, and had the job done next day. Gearbox is now smooth as silk. Highly recomended.

Ash

03:18 11 Nov 24

10/10 - Thanks guys

Michael Manenti

23:50 09 Nov 24

I first brought my van to this shop a year ago, and the work performed was outstanding. Gian and his team took the time to discuss the issues in detail, explaining everything clearly and ensuring I understood the necessary repairs. The quality of the work exceeded my expectations.Recently, I returned with my other vehicle for a routine service, and once again received exceptional service. The transmission was checked and serviced in addition to the standard maintenance, and every aspect of the work was explained and planned with transparency beforehand. The quality of their workmanship justifies the price paid. I highly recommend Gian and his team for their professionalism and commitment to excellence.

Beatriz Gaidas Fiori

03:13 09 Nov 24

Amazing and friendly service, Gian was very thoughtful about my problems and his patience made a difference. My car needed to have the clutch replaced and they did a perfect job, now it works like new! I recommend the shop 🤞🏽

Chris V

19:47 29 Oct 24

Can’t recommend these guys enough. They fixed my transmission at a fraction of the price quoted at similar shops in the area. They’re honest, telling me it was merely a cheap part - a solenoid that needed replacing. They also had absolutely no problem replacing a seal under warranty that began leaking after they replaced it earlier this year.- clean workshop- honest, won’t rip you off- very fast turn around!!10/10, will be back if I ever need to.

Rebecca de Gorter

23:24 21 Oct 24

I recently took my car to Central Automatics after a major service elsewhere missed a few key issues, including a serious problem with the transmission. The team at Central Automatics were incredibly generous with their time. They inspected my car, and after just a few minutes, made a small adjustment to fix the transmission issue. They advised me to come back only when or if the clutch needed to be replaced, rather than pushing unnecessary repairs.As a young woman who isn't very car-savvy, it's rare to leave a mechanic feeling confident, well-looked after, and without a hefty bill. Central Automatics went above and beyond to make sure everything was checked thoroughly, and I didn’t feel taken advantage of. I’ll definitely be going back to them exclusively for any future transmission and related issues. Highly recommend!

jj olla

01:34 21 Oct 24

Scott

01:45 10 Oct 24

The team at CATS were knowledgeable and diagnosed my DSG transmission problem very quickly. They were friendly and helpful in the process of finding and fitting a replacement gearbox, and were very accommodating when the wrong gearbox was delivered, keeping my car on the hoist overnight until the problem was resolved. Kudos to you guys, great service and great prices too!

Exotives

04:58 11 Sep 24

Got a fast quote and friendly chat with Gian over the phone for my partners Hyundai Veloster as the dealer was over chargingWill make another review if we decide to go through with repairs

Matthew Hicks

02:45 06 Sep 24

Great service efficient and friendly, highly recommended

Julian Garcia Quevedo

02:15 30 Aug 24

Great mechanics, honest and would totally recommend. Took my xtrail there after a few mechanics didn’t find out what was wrong. They fixed it and charged exactly what i was told. My xtrail is working great now. Thanks!

Kirstie Bridgement

06:15 19 Aug 24

I honestly couldn't be happier with the service and expertise from the guys at CATS. I was in a sticky predicament with my car which was an older make and model. I was met only with proffesionalism, honesty and great advice that would help me financially in the future, rather than the shop just taking the money for a quick fix that I would struggle with again in the near future like most shops would. I was dealing with Serge in particular and he went above and beyond to help me through all of this.Cant recommend the boys enough, thankyou!!

stephen thorpe

00:26 04 Aug 24

If you have a VW DQ200 gearbox then don't hesitate to contact CATS to get it repaired. Being an engineer I researched the hell out of what might be wrong with my sad and shuddering DSG gearbox. What I quickly realised was that this is definitely not a DIY fix and I needed to find a specialist. The moment I made contact with Sergio and his team I realised that I had brought my car to the right place. Sergio is a mix of old school values, genuine courtesy and clinical engineering precision. I dropped my car off and felt totally at ease. It didn't matter how bad the gearbox was that it would be fixed and fixed properly.CATS has parts in stock, excellent communication skills and a passion and commitment to their craft. So hard to find these days. The car was fixed by the next day. The gearbox repair transformed the feel of the car and it now drives as it should. The cost of repair was a pleasant surprise and totally a totally fair price. I had read some real horror stories about the cost of DSG repairs and replacement, and I can honestly say that the experience with CATS was nothing but professional and totally stress free. I can't recommend Sergio and his team highly enough. Thank you Sergio.

Mark Stephens

05:52 02 Aug 24

Serg and team at Central Auto Transmissions were unbelievable. My Mercedes (5 years old) had major transmission issue, their service, communication, solutions and workmanship had my car back on the road in less than a week and at a fraction of the price quoted initially by other shops. Don’t go anywhere else - straight to Serg! Thanks again Serg!

Marcelo Hechen

10:07 28 Jul 24

Excellent service! I would give them 10 start, The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, and my car feels like new. They explained everything clearly about my transmission issue and had no hidden charges. The service was quick and efficient. Highly recommend!

Lucy

23:52 14 Jun 24

Thank you to Gian and team for the excellent repair you have just done on our 2009 Koleos! We've had some repairs over the past couple of years but they have never really fixed the noises we were hearing coming from the engine. We really appreciate the work you guy have done and the car drives SO smoothly now. Thank you!

Tourist Australia Tourism & Media

07:41 14 Jun 24

We highly recommend this company for all automatic transmission repairs and services. They were recommended by over 95% of workshops in Sydney as the place to go.Our Mitsubishi Outlander had a totally failed transmission. After weeks of researching for a reputable repairer, we contacted Gian who was enthusiastic about the repair challenge we had for the business.Central Automatics Transmission Services accomplished a complete total rebuild of our transmission within days! We now understood why this company is so well respected within the automotive industry 👏. The complete repair cost was more than reasonable which included a 40,000klm warranty.Thankyou guys for your professional services, you've most certainly set the bar very high for any competitors!

Abel Hurtado Tato

01:52 05 Jun 24

Why are there only 5 starts? These guys should get 10!My usual mechanic recommended CATS as my 2011 Suzuki Alto manual transmission was showing signs of serious deterioration. The CATS crew assessed the problem in no time, identified the problem with my transmission, gave a free quote and fixed the car all within 3 days.Gian is an absolute legend, so flexible, personable, reliable and transparent. Do you know when you feel you can trust someone? When you have a great professional in front of you? That you are in good hands? That's him.So happy to have come across the team at CATS. Definitely they just got a customer for life.And if you are thinking about it, just go visit CATS. Couldn’t recommend CATS enough.

Maxine Hogan

08:40 28 May 24

My Nissan Pathfinder was having transmission issues and CATS came highly recommended by a local mechanic. Both Gian and James were extremely helpful and they had my utmost trust and confidence to fix my car. Very professional outfit and a pleasure to deal with. 🙏 I hopefully never need their services again 😂😂!

Jeremy Moffett

03:47 26 May 24

Christian Seiler

02:17 21 May 24

Should get 7 stars. They checked my car's automatic transmission and gave me very helpful recommendations around next steps. They even took the time to talk me through everything in detail. Great service and very kind staff.

Stephen Clarke

11:31 16 May 24

My car has had a noise that I thought was coming from the differential. I have seen 4 different mechanics and all tried to fix the problem and all had no idea but charged for things like new rear tyres.Central Automatics told me it was the front left wheel bearing. Fixed at a great price and now the noise is gone. They even said "no fix no pay after diagnosis " . I highly recommend these guys. I will return.

Niall James

02:00 13 May 24

Couldn’t recommend CATS enough, fantastic costumer service and a Gian was a pleasure to deal with.An excellent service for a very reasonable price.

Borja C

20:23 11 Apr 24

Great customer service. Dropped my UTE with a day notice and they fixed my clutch in less than a day. Definitely recommend this guys!

Stella Maris Valle Moreno

07:36 09 Apr 24

I took my car in because I thought I had a transmission problem but it was electrical.Despite not being able to fix it because they don't do that type of work, the guy helped me identify the problem and recommended another workshop where I could go, very kindly.Thank you so much.

Salty Seadog

09:06 20 Mar 24

My normal mechanic recommended CATS as my 2011 Mazda 6 transmission was showing signs of deterioration (260K km apparently is well overdue for overhaul). Nevertheless, Gian and James assessed the problem and provided me with options to consider; these were fully explained in detail.I am very happy with the quality of the service. Strongly recommended.

Russell W Pearson

22:00 13 Mar 24

The best place to take your pride an joy 2.

zachery cianci

07:36 17 Feb 24

By far the best transmission specialist in Sydney I have been to multiple places which none of them either could find the issue or just try charge me thousands to fix I took it here and they straight away found the problem which was coming from the ecu recommended me to an auto electrician and sorted my problem straight away honestly couldn’t be happier

Claudio Figueiredo

22:37 12 Jan 24

I send all my customers here. Always positive!

Byron

02:21 15 Dec 23

Gian and the team have repaired my seized auto transmission in the past and fixed a leak coming from transmission recently..come here if your transmission needs attention

Camille V

03:39 02 Dec 23

A warm welcome, very professional advices to help us to find the best option to fix our car that needed a new transmission. The job has been done quickly at a really reasonable price. Thank you again for your kindness and I recommend this place 100% !!

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