
Our services all rear-drive cars, vans, and light trucks up to 18,000 pounds. Vehicle types we service include motor homes, hot rods, classic cars, vans, 4x4 vehicles with both front and rear differentials. Our Shop is able to keep our prices competitive as rear end differential parts repair and overhaul is all we do. This means that our shop buys inventory in large quantities directly from manufacturers and passes those savings on to our customers.
Additionally our labor is billed by the hour which also adds to savings. Customers that bring their differential to us for service can expect an overall 30% - 50% savings over other auto repair shops in the Santa Rosa area.
Served areas
- Livermore CA & Alameda County
Associations and certifications
- BBB
Services

Rear End & Differential Specialist in Livermore. The Rear End Shop specializes in the repair and service of rear ends and differentials and has been serving both the East Bay and North Bay areas of the San Francisco CA area since 1981. With over 50,000 repeat customers our rear end and differential repair and service shop takes great pride in the quality of service we offer each and every one of our customers.
People
Dan Braley
Owner
The The Rear End Shop staff of transmission service & repair technicians and management realize that our customers in Santa Rosa and the greater Sonoma County community are the most valued assets of our Santa Rosa area auto repair shop. We are always happy to receive testimonials from car owners and equally happy to share their feedback with you! So if you live in Santa Rosa or the surrounding Sonoma County area please consider our shop for all your car repair and service needs.
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Reviews (13)
Fhuf Lo
Jan 24, 2022
John March
Jun 15, 2021
Erik Presta
May 17, 2021
Allyson Nelson
May 06, 2021
Jean Pada
Jan 21, 2021
Matt Bags
Jan 20, 2021
Not a happy camper here. Barry seems like a good guy. But, lied to me of installing a wrong part that I provided, he installed a different part and told me (insisted) that's what I gave him. I ordered (2) of the same parts. (1) I installed the other he installed. Now the I have (2) different pinion seal ring. No big deal. But, he insisted that's what I gave him. Making me look like I did not know what I provided. Also, came in for a front locker issues.
They somewhat fix it(replaced lockers only)they ended up getting a kit. But, they only installed the lockers. I had A Locker soleniod valve issues. (Part came with the kit) But, they have to trouble shoot and may take more time. (Charging by hour). I changed this part my self. They don't like ARB or any air locker systems. Go somewhere else if you have air. The only thing I liked was, they took me in right away.
They somewhat fix it(replaced lockers only)they ended up getting a kit. But, they only installed the lockers. I had A Locker soleniod valve issues. (Part came with the kit) But, they have to trouble shoot and may take more time. (Charging by hour). I changed this part my self. They don't like ARB or any air locker systems. Go somewhere else if you have air. The only thing I liked was, they took me in right away.
Eddie H.
Jan 03, 2021
I did the regear on my Tacoma here with Barry, the owner. His team works professionally and get the job done well. Cost is very competitive (did research and cost comparisons). For those who want to get the regear/differential work done and don't want to get their hands dirty, this is the shop for the job. Plus, they have great warranty (3 years) to set you in peace of mind. A few of my friends are on their way in for the regear.
Michael Credi
Nov 03, 2020
Just had a great experience with Barry at The Rear End Shop! Had them order and install 5.29 gears in my Toyota Tundra. Barry was very friendly and thorough in explaining the whole process and my truck was done in a timely manner. Very happy with the results my truck drives amazing! Highly recommend Barry and his crew. We will be bringing our 4runner to them as well.
Chris Thielen
Oct 24, 2019
Had issues with 2 different trucks this year and Rear End Shop took great care of us both times. Last week especially, we needed our truck back in a couple days so my son could have it at college in SoCal and Barry got it done quickly it drove great all the way down to Riverside. He was very quick to respond to questions, called promptly about what needed to be done, and super easy to work with.
I'm not sure what it would have cost at other shops, but with something as important as this, it's worth the price to have a legit shop fix it right and on time. Highest marks for them for service, honesty, communication and quality work----what more would you want from a car shop these days?
I'm not sure what it would have cost at other shops, but with something as important as this, it's worth the price to have a legit shop fix it right and on time. Highest marks for them for service, honesty, communication and quality work----what more would you want from a car shop these days?
Ben Brunel
Nov 06, 2015
Greetings. I took my 07 Yukon Denali to The rear end shop due to a humming noise in the front axle. I was told by a different shop that the whole front axle housing would have to be replaced at about $3k. Barry took a ride with me and within 15 seconds diagnosed the problem as failed carrier bearings and possibly worn out gears. He had the vehicle back to me very quickly and was able to save the gears, carrier bearings only. Whoohoo!
He got the job done quickly and efficiently. Excellent customer service and knowledge. Very fair prices. Barry took the time to answer all my questions. A++++++ 20k miles later. Not a peep from the front end. Very happy customer. Nobody else will ever touch my rig. Thanks Rear End Shop!
He got the job done quickly and efficiently. Excellent customer service and knowledge. Very fair prices. Barry took the time to answer all my questions. A++++++ 20k miles later. Not a peep from the front end. Very happy customer. Nobody else will ever touch my rig. Thanks Rear End Shop!
Katie R.
I have never been to such an honest, efficient, well priced mechanic in my life! This place is amazing, and I never thought I would say that about a mechanic, but truly they are a special place! I brought in my 1991 Jeep Grand Wagoneer when she was making a horrible grinding noise in the rear. I was referred to them by my regular neighborhood mechanic in Petaluma.
I had recently purchased my wagoneer, so I asked them to go over some other issues I was having in addition to the rear end, and they were able to fix her right up! They worked on the front end (they also have "The Front End Shop") and fixed some engine and alignment issues. Dan, the owner, is so nice and gives it to you straight and doesn't try to get you to do anything that you don't need to.
Their prices are good and fair. All the other guys are very nice and helpful as well. Maybe I'm old fashioned, but as a woman I often feel like I should have my husband deal with mechanics, but I didn't feel like that here at all. Dan showed me everything that needed to be done, I was under my car looking at things I never thought I would, and he explained everything so well, I feel like I had a little crash course in mechanics! I highly recommend this shop to anyone!
I had recently purchased my wagoneer, so I asked them to go over some other issues I was having in addition to the rear end, and they were able to fix her right up! They worked on the front end (they also have "The Front End Shop") and fixed some engine and alignment issues. Dan, the owner, is so nice and gives it to you straight and doesn't try to get you to do anything that you don't need to.
Their prices are good and fair. All the other guys are very nice and helpful as well. Maybe I'm old fashioned, but as a woman I often feel like I should have my husband deal with mechanics, but I didn't feel like that here at all. Dan showed me everything that needed to be done, I was under my car looking at things I never thought I would, and he explained everything so well, I feel like I had a little crash course in mechanics! I highly recommend this shop to anyone!
Jessica B.
This place is dynamite! The guys who run this place are on top of it. They worked with me to give me the best possible price. If you need this kind of work done on your vehicle your car may as well be in intensive care. I got quotes from shops from San Francisco all the way to San Jose, no one beat the prices & the service here. It is worth the time & savings to go to Santa Rosa. Thanks to them my car lives and drives!
James O.