
CALIFORNIA AUTO REPAIR SHOP FOR SEA RANCH RESIDENTS
Looking for auto repair near me in Sea Ranch? Expert transmission shop near me with professional brake service and complete automotive care just 60 minutes from the Sonoma Coast in Rohnert Park. Your trusted automotive repair California specialist.
Trusted Auto Repair Services for Sea Ranch Drivers
Sea Ranch is one of California's most architecturally celebrated communities — a planned coastal development on Highway 1 in northern Sonoma County, designed in the 1960s with strict design covenants to blend with the rugged bluff landscape. The low-profile, weathered-wood homes, private coastal trails, and quiet meadows attract a discerning population of full-time residents, part-time owners, and vacation rental guests who value quality in everything — including who works on their vehicles. Rohnert Park Transmission & Auto Repair has served Sea Ranch and the northern Sonoma Coast since 1997, and the 60-minute drive to our shop at 305 Laguna Dr is one our Sea Ranch customers make consistently because they know what they're getting: honest, expert service with verifiable credentials and 4.8-star results. When you're an hour from the nearest city, you don't take chances on who touches your vehicle.
Vehicles at Sea Ranch face an accelerated assault from the environment. The community sits directly on the Pacific bluffs — close enough that salt spray, coastal fog, and sustained wind exposure are daily realities, not occasional inconveniences. Salt air corrodes brake rotors, wheel bearings, and exposed suspension components significantly faster than inland vehicles experience. Vacation homes that sit undriven for weeks at a time create their own challenges: flat spots on tires, battery drain, brake rotor surface rust, and dried-out seals. Our ASE-certified technicians know these failure patterns intimately. We see Sea Ranch vehicles regularly and we spec corrosion-resistant parts, apply anti-seize compounds to critical fasteners, and recommend maintenance intervals adjusted for coastal storage conditions. Whether you drive a luxury SUV from the Sea Ranch Lodge to Gualala, commute south to the Bay Area on Highway 1, or maintain a vacation vehicle that sits in a carport for months at a time, we keep Sea Ranch vehicles roadworthy.
What separates Rohnert Park Transmission from the Sea Ranch search results you'll find on Yelp or Google Maps is simple: we're actually a real shop with a real facility, certified real technicians, and 28 years of consistent local reputation behind us. We are ASE Certified, ATRA Member, and AMRA MAP Participating Facility — credentials you can verify independently. The competitors you'll find ranking for 'auto repair Sea Ranch CA' are either directories listing shops in Gualala, or Sebastopol-based shops running thin doorway pages with no real Sea Ranch expertise. We won't claim to know which Gualala shops are good or bad. What we can tell you is that since 1997, Sea Ranch residents and vacation property owners have made the drive south to Rohnert Park because our work holds up, our honesty is genuine, and when you're maintaining a high-value property and the vehicle that services it, mediocre is not acceptable.
Conveniently Located Near Sea Ranch
Our shop at 305 Laguna Dr in Rohnert Park is easily accessible from Sea Ranch and near these familiar landmarks:
- Serving Sea Ranch and the northern Sonoma Coast since 1997 — 28 years of trusted expertise
- Approximately 50 miles from Rohnert Park to Sea Ranch — about 60-70 minutes via US-101 and Hwy 1
- Route via US-101 North through Cloverdale, then Hwy 128 West to Hwy 1 South into Sea Ranch
- Alternatively via US-101 to Jenner then north on Highway 1 through Timber Cove
- Near the celebrated Sea Ranch Lodge, Sea Ranch Chapel, and Gualala Point Regional Park
- Serving the Sea Ranch vacation home and short-term rental vehicle community
- Easy to combine service appointment with a full day of errands in Rohnert Park or Santa Rosa
- Close to the Sea Ranch Airstrip — we service pilot and aviation-adjacent vehicles too
Comprehensive Auto Services for Sea Ranch Vehicles
We provide complete automotive care for all makes and models:
Featured Services:
Full-service auto repair for Sea Ranch residents, vacation homeowners, and coastal visitors. All makes and models.
Synthetic and conventional oil changes with full inspection. Ideal for vacation vehicles returning after months of coastal storage.
Comprehensive brake service for coastal driving conditions. We use corrosion-resistant components built for the marine environment.
ATRA-certified transmission service including fluid exchanges, leak repairs, and full transmission rebuilds for all types.
Precise diagnostics for check engine light and all warning systems. Don't drive the length of Highway 1 with an undiagnosed fault.
Complete engine tune-up to restore power and efficiency. Critical for vehicles that sit unused between vacation visits.
Advanced computer diagnostics for all vehicle makes and models. Know exactly what's wrong before a single repair dollar is spent.
Manufacturer-recommended service intervals to maintain your warranty and keep your vehicle performing at peak condition.
Why Sea Ranch Residents Choose Rohnert Park Transmission
28 years serving northern Sonoma County since 1997 — the kind of longevity that only comes from doing things right
ASE Certified, ATRA Member, and AMRA MAP Participating Facility — credentials you can verify, not just marketing claims
4.8 stars across 183 verified Google reviews — the track record that makes the 60-minute drive worthwhile
Deep expertise in salt air corrosion, coastal storage damage, and battery/electrical issues specific to Sea Ranch vehicles
Vacation property vehicle specialists — we understand the unique challenges of vehicles that sit unused for extended periods
Honest, no-pressure service with transparent estimates — exactly what discerning Sea Ranch property owners expect
Family Owned Since 1997
Over 25 years serving Sonoma County with honest, reliable service
Quality Repairs
Expert repairs on all makes and models for your peace of mind
What Sea Ranch Customers Are Saying
"We use our Sea Ranch property primarily in summer, which means the Defender sits on the coast all winter. When we arrived in May the battery was dead and the brakes were rusted solid. Rohnert Park Transmission handled everything in one visit — battery, brake service, full inspection. Honest assessment, no unnecessary upsell, everything documented. They understand coastal storage vehicles perfectly."
- Catherine Elsworth, Sea Ranch Resident
"My Q5 threw a check engine light on the drive up Highway 1 to Sea Ranch for Thanksgiving. I called Rohnert Park Transmission, dropped it off Monday morning, and they had it diagnosed and repaired by noon. EVAP system fault — they explained exactly what it was, showed me the part, and fixed it quickly. The drive back south on Highway 1 was worry-free."
- Robert Kinsley, Sea Ranch Resident
"I'm a year-round Sea Ranch resident and finding a trustworthy shop was a challenge before discovering Rohnert Park Transmission. They've been servicing my RAV4 for three years now — oil changes, brake pads, a wheel bearing replacement. Every time: clear communication, fair pricing, and work that lasts. These are the people you want working on your car when you live an hour from anywhere."
- Patricia Huang, Sea Ranch Resident
"Transmission started slipping on the Highway 1 grades north of Jenner. Made it to Rohnert Park and they diagnosed the problem immediately — low fluid from a slow leak. They found the leak source, repaired it, and did a complete transmission service. Explained every step. My truck has been running perfectly ever since. Absolutely the right shop to trust with coastal highway driving."
- David Reyes, Sea Ranch Resident
Easy Directions from Sea Ranch to Our Shop
Shop Address: 305 Laguna Dr, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Hours: Mon-Thu: 7:30am-5pm, Fri: 7am-4pm
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305 Laguna Dr
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Only 60-70 minutes from Sea Ranch
Mon-Thu: 7:30am-5pm
Fri: 7am-4pm
Sat-Sun: Closed
Also Serving Nearby Areas
- Gualala
- Timber Cove
- Jenner
- Annapolis
- Fort Ross
- Bodega Bay
Certified Excellence

ATRA & ASE Certified
Expert Transmission Service
Sea Ranch Residents: Experience the Difference
Choose a Sonoma County shop with ASE and ATRA certified technicians, written repair plans, and warranty-backed service. Call today to schedule your Sea Ranch auto repair appointment.
CALL FOR SERVICE: (707) 584-7727Serving Sea Ranch and all of Sonoma County since 1997