APA Automotive Transmissions
“Though they didn't have time to complete the repair, the gentleman in the garage was so considerate to look at the tire and tighten up all the lug nuts on ALL our tires at no charge.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops near Cambridge, MA
We have 2 mechanics in Cambridge on file, and both are on this list, along with 13 from towns including Somerville (3, 1 mi), Woburn (3, 8 mi) and Waltham (2, 6 mi).
7 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified November 8, 2026
Cambridge Road Auto Services Inc
“Zack takes pride in his shop giving old fashioned service to his customers”
Vinnie's Auto Sport
“He is very prompt and transparent in the work that he is doing.”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“They did exactly what they said they would, in the time frame that they estimated, and for the price they quoted.”
Advance Auto Center
“Consistently fair prices and good work.”
A & A Auto Care
“This place is the best around.”
Listed for drivers in and around Cambridge, MA, 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: Cambridge, MA
The 15 mechanics on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,958 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "fair" and "diagnosis". 7 are open on Saturdays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 69 years. 1 offers financing; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 12 of the mechanics on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 5 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 years in business matter for transmission work?
Ten or more years in business is claimed by 13 of the 15 shops here. Rebuild quality is hands-on skill, and a shop that has been in one place a long time is easier to hold to a warranty. It is what their listings state, not a guarantee.
BBC Auto Repair
“They did it right, they did it quick.”
Rayteam Automotive
“Ray Team is easily one of the best shops in the Boston area for European car enthusiasts.”
Hometown Automotive
“I always take my car there for an oil change, they're polite and provide great service”
Precision Transmission
“They have rebuild closed to 15 transmissions for us with ZERO issues.”
Creonte Tire and Auto Repair
“Very happy with my new tires and will certainly be back for future car services.”
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Foreign Auto Clinic
“I brought it in just before the Christmas and NYE holidays but even then he gave me a quick turn around (I think it was ready before NYE but I was out of town at that point).”
Teele Square Auto
“They did the inspection and checked the car out thoroughly, and let me know that they couldn't find anything out of the ordinary.”
Fellsway Auto
“Thanks Jimmy & John for checking my Subaru Forester car over, last minute when you were so busy, I appreciate it.”
Belmont Watertown Transmissions
“After visiting 3 tire places for an emergency repair of what was likely a nail or some kind of puncture in my tire, they came to my rescue.”
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