Amherst Car Care Center
“The staff are very helpful & fixed my car on time in a very reasonable price!”
Best Transmission Repair Shops near Amherst, NY
We have 2 mechanics in Amherst on file, and both are on this list, along with 13 from towns including Buffalo (6, 9 mi), Tonawanda (2, 6 mi) and North Tonawanda (2, 7 mi).
6 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“It was a pleasure and i would add a painless experience, although at the present i couldn't afford the cost of replacing the transmission, I was treated with respect and courtesy.”
Continental Transmission
“They helped me with the task of getting my warranty company to comply got my car done supper fast a transmission rebuild and a few things other things I had nothing to worry about with this staff”
Walt's Garage
“They're fair, and their word was good as far as the time needed and when I could get the car back.”
Bison Automotive & Detail Inc.
“I will continue to get my cars serviced from Bison Auto”
Greg Kerl Automotive
“Greg is the last of the true auto repair shops.”
Listed for drivers in and around Amherst, NY, these 15 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: Amherst, NY
The 15 mechanics on this page are rated from 4.1 to 4.9 across 2,781 reviews; all 15 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), value (82%) and quality (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "fair" and "estimates". 6 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are auto repair (2), fleet services (2) and oil changes (2). 6 list staff certifications (ASE) and 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 89 years. 5 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the mechanics on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
Do any shops listed for Amherst offer financing?
5 of the 15 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.
RCR Auto Repair and Sales
“Very quick and kept me up to date with everything that needed to be done for my car.”
Bucholtz Transmission
“Busy shop and you can just tell that it is agreat place to do business with how long they have been there and how many cars they service!”
Carfix Auto Repair
“He found the exact same tires to match my other 2 even though they were discontinued and the cost plus alignment was less than other shops charge for tires alone!”
Rearend Specialists & Fleet Maintenance
“Bill the owner is a great guy, and his employees are friendly.”
IN Collision & Auto Repair
“Been going to them several years and though I hate needing their services they have been the best in WNY.”
Jay Bee's
“They service, pricing, and friendly staff were all exceptional!”
John's Motor & Transmission
“Met mark first at the shop inside and It was around 5 o'clock and John and dalton swapped everything over within 30 mins , balanced out beautifully and kept the rims perfect looking !”
PAL Automotive
“Great service did a great job”
Carfix European Auto Repair
“I appreciate that Jake always takes the time to explain to me what is going on with my car in terms that I understand.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics near Amherst
- “Honest, knowledgeable service at a fair price! As a customer, what more could you ask for!” — customer of Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- “Professional, friendly, and honest. Every person I dealt with was helpful and willing to explain everything to me without being condescending.” — customer of John's Motor & Transmission
- “Ended up being far cheaper than expected. I wouldn't bring my car anywhere else if I have transmission issues in the future.” — customer of Bucholtz Transmission
- “I recommend Continental Transmission because they were very affordable and they were willing to work with me.” — customer of Continental Transmission
- “The final bill was lower than the estimate which was a pleasant surprise.” — customer of Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
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