Cloverleaf Tire & Auto
“They are personal and explain the sevice my vehicle needs at the appointment and/or the importance of getting other things done at a later time.”
Best Driveshaft & Axle Repair in Richmond, VA
15 specialists listed · 13 in Richmond · 4 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Wilder's Tire and Auto Repair
“I had a lot of things that needed to be replaced and that was communicated to me from the very beginning and the work was completed without any problems.”
Bimmer Rescue
“I am from out of town and I walked in last minute and they fit me in.”
4 Wheel Drive Specialty Co
“Had an awesome experience on top of the great people that work there.”
Weaver Transmission Service
“Super nice staff (Emily and Lisa), easy to get to, trustworthy diagnostics- they don't try to upsell you to do unnecessary expensive stuff.”
S & O Automotive Repair
“I've been hearing about this shop from numerous family members, as well as a lot of my car guys, so it was only right that I took my 1993 Cadillac to them, knowing that she would be in good hands!”
Listed for drivers in and around Richmond, VA, these 15 shops work on axles, drive shafts and differentials. What each one says about balancing, custom shafts and warranties comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Richmond, VA
Of the 15 specialists we list here, 13 are in Richmond itself and 2 come from Sandston (1, 8 mi) and Midlothian (1, 10 mi). The specialists on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,667 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the specialists on this page are "price", "fair" and "warranty". 4 are open on Saturdays. The services the specialists on this page list most often on their websites are alignments (2), brakes (2), fleet services (2), key programming (2) and oil change (2). 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 8 websites of the specialists on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2005. 7 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 12 of the specialists on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 6 take bookings online. We count these figures across the specialists on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the specialist before you visit.
Does experience count for shaft work?
10 of the 15 shops report a decade or more under the same name. Driveline work rewards a shop that has seen your vehicle type before, because the fix often depends on angles and shims rather than a part number. The years are what their listings state.
Speedy's Transmission and Auto Repair
“He didn't just pull me out—he took the time to thoroughly check everything out afterward to make sure my car was safe to drive.”
The Brake Stop
“I would not take my vehicles anywhere else for work but here.”
Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
“Over the last 6/7 years I have had COTTMAN's do many repairs on multiple vehicles for both my personal and my company vehicles.”
Mathews Automotive
“Thanks to Al Mathews and his gang for getting my 86 Toyota working when no one else could.”
H&M Auto Repair
“Mohammed and Hassan will try to resolve your concerns and feel free to talk to them and come out satisfied”
OYS Auto Solutions
“He's always gotten back to me in a timely manner and responds every time I message him.”
Terry's Complete Auto Repair
“Got my truck in at 2 and out by 4, and he even made sure to take it out while I was there to check that the issue had cleared.”
Sandston Automotive
“Kevin and crew have been working on my cheap Craigslist vehicles for more than a decade and always keep me on the road.”
River Ridge Automotive & Transmission
“Sam is very knowledgeable, very helpful and they are fairly priced.”
Why these companies made our list
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