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Lloyd Tire & Alignment
“Staff are always professional, always patient with questions, clear with answers, work done is always top-notch, no pushy upselling -- we're lucky to have these folks so close.”
Transmission Repair Shops near Chapel Hill, NC
We have 2 mechanics in Chapel Hill on file, and both are on this list, along with 22 from towns including Durham (7, 8 mi), Cary (6, 16 mi) and Apex (4, 17 mi).
4 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
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Brown's Automotive
“As always--- great automotive service in a friendly environment thanks to Ms Haynes the owner and her efficient colleague and well trained automotive mechanics.”
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Fast Lube Plus
“As a customer, I'm willing to grin and bear it (as I did today when I stopped in for an oil change) but I really feel for the staff members who have no place to get a break from the elements.”
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RJ Automotive
“He has always been very informative and transparent about what he has to do and treats your vehicle repairs as if it were his own vehicle or his family driving them.”
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TRG Auto Sales & Service
“Already recommending these guys to friends and coworkers Definitely coming here again.”
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Uncle Johnny's Auto Repair Inc.
“John has been taking care of all my auto needs for 10 years now.”
Area overview: Chapel Hill, NC
The 24 mechanics on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 6,273 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (73%) and value (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "diagnosis", "honest" and "communication". 4 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are check engine light (5), air conditioning (4), brake repair (4), oil change (4) and clutch repair (3). 1 shows a license on its website; 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 14 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 75 years. 1 offers financing; 1 gives free estimates; 9 are family- or locally-owned and 11 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 21 of the mechanics on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 10 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.
Data verified October 10, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Chapel Hill, NC, 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.
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B R Roberts Collision & Body
“Amazing paint quality and service!”
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Automotive Performance & Chassis
“Not only are they experts when it comes to getting a vehicle ready for the track or tearing up those mountain roads like Devils Drop or the Tail of the Dragon, but they're also super friendly and easy to work with.”
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Omiya Motorsports Auto Repair and State Inspection
“Services Transmission, General repairs & maintenance, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Engine repair, Vehicle Inspection, Transmission replacement, Wheel alignment, Transmission repair, Brakes, Auto maintenance, Auto brake replacement, Oil change”
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Performance Automotive & Tire
“I popped in the other day as I was doing some repairs on my own vehicle at home and couldn't find a specific nut from any local hardware/auto stores - the employee went in the back and found the right size nut and had me back up and going same day.”
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Auto Logic
“Very efficient (got an appointment next day, picked up my repaired car same day), extremely effective (AC fixed, cost was lower than initial estimate), kept me informed via text and email, couldn't have been any nicer.”
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Apex Transmissions & Auto Center
“Afterwards I dealt with Ryan who was also great, very friendly and helpful, he was able to tell me everything as it needed to be and didn't try to push for anything more, made sure I was comfortable with the other items my truck has issues with (most...”
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Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
- The Future
- Team
- Ford
“Took my car in last week due to a noise I was hearing with my transmission, and one of the technicians came out and spent time diagnosing it free of charge.”
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TAO Auto
- Charged
- Mechanic
- Work
“Very pleased with their willingness to do the right thing when I would never have even known the difference and would have paid whatever the cost was willingly.”
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JR Auto Repair
“I didn't get a quote since I was in a rush, but the oil change was speedy and they even filled my tires since they had been low as a result of the cold a day or two prior.”
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Colonial Tire & Automotive
- Brakes
- Oil
- Engine
“Chris has always been a pleasure to work with and consistently goes above and beyond in making sure his customers receive quality service (at a reasonable cost!”
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P & A Smith Auto Maintenance
- Feel
- Work
- Honest
“Services Air & cabin filter replacement, Tires, Auto water leak repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto engine tuning, Tire rotations, Vehicle Inspection, Wheel alignment, Brakes, Auto tire replacement, Auto emissions testing, Vehicle safety insp...”
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Fussell Tire
- Highway
- Flat Tire
- Tread
“Just like that “hole-in-the-wall” restaurant that all the locals tell you about and usually has a line wrapped around the corner for lunch, this tire shop will not disappoint.”
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High Tech Auto Care
“I would have given High Tech Auto care a 10 very please with the work they did on my car, and the price beats any other place i have went too in the pass.”
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Techni-Quest Automotive Service
- Quality
- Vehicles
- Informative
“Went here after my car would not start, because I sat next to my car too long not realizing my key was turned to start but I just pulled it out, & went into a store & when I tried to start my car, the battery was too dead.”
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Milex Complete Auto Care
- Oil
- Vehicle
- Honesty
“I needed my work van transmission fixed and felt due to the complexity of the job that I could only trust someone that specializes in transmission repairs.”
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Pete's Garage
“Looking at all the other reviews I didn't feel it NECESSARY to add my 2c BUT Bryan (and his staff) were so efficient, polite, honest and reasonably priced I can't stay silent; I have to rave about what a great shop this is.”
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Euro Solutions
- Engine
- Vehicle
- Reviews
“Because it was an uncontrollable emergency, Mike fit me in to an already packed schedule, did an extremely thorough diagnosis/remedy, walked and talked me through it, and on top of that is one of the nicest people I've met.”
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Peak Auto Service & Repair For Import
- Engine
- Communication
- Washed
“I took my van in because I bought a warranty plan with my vehicle and Peak Auto was listed as an authorized shop- my car had been leaking oil for some time and the check engine light kept coming on running code P0304- I own a code reader because my c...”
Transmission Repair Services in Chapel Hill, NC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$868
Maximum cost
$3796
National Average
$1519
Avg Per Hour Rates
$139
$1193
$3037
Average price range is based on 428 cost profiles
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Do years in business matter for transmission work?
Ten or more years in business is claimed by 21 of the 24 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.
What customers say about mechanics near Chapel Hill
- “They went above and beyond to help replace my transmission in a short time frame and were also considerably cheaper than another place I checked.” — customer of Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
- “They found the problem and fixed it under warranty without an issue.” — customer of Apex Transmissions & Auto Center
- “They went above and beyond to fix my transmission at an affordable cost.” — customer of Milex Complete Auto Care
- “Finding a good, and honest ,mechanic, who follows through on what they say, is not easy.” — customer of Performance Automotive & Tire
- “To anyone who is looking for honest, professional and trustworthy car repair I highly recommend Cottman Transmission.” — customer of Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.