Joe & Son's Auto Service
“Friendly service from Joe, as he explained the problems and work to be done to my son's truck, in a way I could understand.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Cranston, RI
15 mechanics listed · 7 in Cranston · 5 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Pontiac Service Center N & C
“Clearly interested in genuinely helping the customer get back on the road (aka not interested in lining their own pockets for the sake of it).”
Passport Auto Body Inc
“Best service, amazing repoir, and my car came back looking better than when I originally purchased it.”
Gershkoff Auto Body
“They cleaned the car inside and out and Valerie and Bobby were great- so accommodating.”
Edgewood Service
“Friendly service, got a few small things done, as well as inspection.”
Pawtuxet Auto Service
“Pat and his guys are the only ones who have worked on my vehicle, before I bought it I brought it to them to make sure I was getting a good vehicle and they didn't disappoint.”
Listed for drivers in and around Cranston, RI, 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: Cranston, RI
Of the 15 mechanics we list here, 7 are in Cranston itself and 8 come from towns including Warwick (4, 5 mi), Coventry (2, 6 mi) and Providence (1, 5 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,071 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), punctuality (77%) and quality (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "estimates" and "fair". 5 are open on Saturdays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 56 years. 1 gives free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 8 of the mechanics on this page and 6 publish a contact page. 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 12 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.
Josy Auto Sales & Repair
“He works hard, answers questions, explains what repairs are needed and he is VERY honest.”
Rob's Transmission and Automotive Repair
“Great transparency with all the work that needed to be done and really appreciated their help with third party warranties.”
Sal's One Stop Auto Repair & Motorcycle Service
“Sal was a very honest and trustworthy guy highly recommend him if you're in the area”
Midland Transmission Inc
“Good people, fast and friendly service, and fair pricing, what more can you ask for!”
Wayne's Service Plus
“They not only identify what your car needs now - complete with inspection photos showing you the damage - but they alert you of upcoming repairs that will likely be needed (w.”
Conntech Saab Specialists
“I got the car over there at 5:45 when they were closing and they still had a guy come out and do the diagnostics from the computer.”
Bob G's Auto Repair
“Great work done quickly at a great price, and best of all I got my truck back clean without grease all over inside.”
J&S Auto Repair
“The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and helpful and when they fix something it's actually fixed.”
The Transmission Shop
“All staff from Sam the admin to the mechanic (forgot your name, sorry) were so friendly and helped me every step of the way answering all my questions.”
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