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Akron Transmission Inc
- Thursday
- Price
- Work
“They were able to fix a broken shift cable, replace the range sensor and service the transmission at a reasonable price, and my car was ready in a day and a half.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Akron, OH
24 mechanics listed · all 24 in Akron · 7 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
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Innovative Autocare
- Oil
- Pickup
- Mechanic
“I had them check a vehicle I just purchased for $40 they sent me a report with pictures videos and detailed descriptions with pricing of everything that was wrong.”
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S&H Auto Repair
- Student
- Fair
- Job
“Tell your family and your friends to bring their car here for fairly priced, quality, and sincere service instead of more popular corporate owned auto shops that have bigger marketing budgets.”
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Aj's Transmissions
“I was contacted through the process and was given a few different scenarios from AL and he personally took the time to rebuild my driveshaft due to some damage, to make sure it would function properly.”
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Gearstar Performance Transmissions
- Ford Aod Transmission
- 1932 Ford
- Torque Converter
“I just completed a build on a 1965 Chevy Impala SS and I will tell you the Gearstar performance transmission was a wonderful complement to the 460 Horsepower 383 Stroker.”
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Waterloo Transmissions
- Needs
- Dealership
- Company
“Most places try to get over on you and charge you for stuff you never needed, but Jim and his team kept me in the loop and tried really hard to recreate the issues I had.”
Listed for drivers in and around Akron, OH, these 24 shops work on transmissions. What each one says about rebuilds, warranty terms and the brands it handles comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Akron, OH
All 24 mechanics we list here are in Akron itself. We have 31 mechanics in Akron on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 2,596 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (86%) and value (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "fair" and "honest". 7 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 15 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 78 years. 2 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 16 of the mechanics on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
Do any shops listed for Akron offer financing?
2 of the 24 shops on this page say they offer financing. Transmission work is one of the larger repair bills a car can hand you, so terms are worth reading closely before you sign anything at the counter.
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Zehner's Service Center
“Zehner's managed to fit me into their tight schedule quickly, and did excellent, efficient car repairs at an honest price while also offering exceptionally friendly and helpful customer service.”
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Millennium Transmission & Auto Care
“Dropped my truck yesterday and day after it's ready they are very detailed and what they doing and they keeping updated with the job and I personally loved that I definitely keep this place for my vehicles for future upgrades or issues very professio...”
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Brown Street Auto Repair
- Oil
- Cash
- Fair
“He's done my front and rear struts, ac compressor, serpentine belt, front and rear wheel bearings and brakes, all fixed the first time and done correctly!”
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Richard's Garage Inc
- Truck
- Call
- Price
“No frills shop that is timely and trustworthy - 2x we were thinking we'd have to really break the bank and they came back w a zero bill saying there was no need for a fix etc.”
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Black's Auto Clinic
- Vehicles
- Old Cars
- Prices
“This is my favorite and only repair shop he has a great price and good quality work and most the time he is also fast if he is not very busy , overall the best”
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Janis Transmission
- Buick
- Pricing
- Turbo
“After dealing with many shady members of the Turbo Buick community who were seemingly unable to figure out why my brand new transmission was leaking (but continued to charge me money without repair,) I called Chad and explained the situation.”
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Main SaintMuffler and Automotive
- Couple
- Integrity
- Auto Repair
“I initially went there to get my exhaust replaced ( At a very fair price I might add) , after talking with them I found out that they also do other repair work also.”
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Long & Sons Automotive
- Price
- Mechanic
“Great shop and great guys there other shops wanted twice as much and also understood and cared that my son is in the hospital,cant say enough five stars isnt enough ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”
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A to Z Auto
- Honest
- Prices
- Vehicle
“Would defiently reccommend and i will be back”
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VIP Automotive Service
- Engine
- Prices
- Wheel
“You guys are so amazing fixed everything that was wrong with my step dads car and you guys are very nice highly recommend coming here they give good prices too”
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Jerry's Automotive Services
- Mechanic
- Price
- Vehicles
“I've been doing business with Jerry for many years and he's done everything from doing pre-purchase inspections of vehicles to a complete engine replacement for me.”
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Wilson Garage
- Pricing
“I didn't have to pay extra for something that wasn't broken and they saved me hundreds of dollars after being told from another shop that it would need replaced.”
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Lifetime Custom Exhaust
“If there's a problem they will fix it, Been going off and on for about 6 years never had one problem...”
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Carco Auto Center
- Know
- Honest
- Work
“Had an issue with my check engine light the guys were great kept me updated every step of the way great pice will definitely come back thanks again CARCO highly recommend”
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JNL Auto
- Dime
- Price
- Fair
“Was locked out of my car across the street the owner came out himself and didn't charge me a dime, great guy he gave his good customers a deal on their service because they were having tough times, bring your vehicle here!”
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Matt Halman Auto Services
- Fair
“Best mechanic in Akron area”
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D&K Auto Repair
“Trustworthy.”
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Akron Mobile Mechanic
- Truck
“Replaced the brakes on both my truck and car at my house.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics in Akron
- “The customer service was top notch. I mainly dealt with Zack who helped make sure I was staying under my budget and getting the best possible price.” — customer of Gearstar Performance Transmissions
- “Highly recommend. Very thorough was able to fix my transmission issue and not replacing the whole transmission.” — customer of Waterloo Transmissions
- “The turnaround time was lightening fast and I drove 8+ hours home without one single problem.” — customer of Janis Transmission
- “Huge thanks to Ryan and the Gearstar team for going above and beyond to help me get my truck back on the road.” — customer of Gearstar Performance Transmissions
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