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Accurate Auto
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“I've taken both my wife's and my cars inn for various repairs and maintenance great experience, this neighborhood auto shop acts like a large dealership without the outrageous pricing.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Des Plaines, IL
24 mechanics listed · 16 in Des Plaines · 8 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
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“Before that I visited 2 mechanics with that issue, one said no leaks at all and the second found the leak but overpriced the cost around $1000 for to replace the pan.”
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Golf Mill Auto Center
“I have limousine company and I came to this gentleman welcomed me very nicely and warmly and within 3 days work he made the magic,he did a great job from answering my phone Call to receiving my car highly recommended this place for professional busi...”
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Truetech Automotive
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“First time client here … and let me tell you … I will continue to bring all my cars here … we have always been the “take it to a friend of a friend to fix” type of ppl but this was a recommended shop and the “ friend” couldn't fix the problem so we d...”
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Niko's Automotive Company
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“Niko helped me solve a vapor leak in my gas tank which was causing my check engine light to come on, and he did it on short notice so I could pass state emissions.”
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Damiano Diesel Service
- Vehicle
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- Know
“It came in there non running and it's old so it has no computer to figure out the problem, They traced it back old school style and have me back on the road, there very honest with great communication and very knowledgeable people.”
Listed for drivers in and around Des Plaines, IL, 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: Des Plaines, IL
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 16 are in Des Plaines itself and 8 come from towns including Chicago (4, 18 mi), Glenview (2, 5 mi) and Skokie (1, 8 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 3,200 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (83%) and value (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "fair", "honest" and "diagnosis". 8 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (3), engine repairs (2), hybrid repair (2) and oil change (2). 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 66 years. 5 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. 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 Des Plaines offer financing?
5 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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Transomatic
“Had great service done on my vehicle here, after my engine went out trans o matic did a engine swap for me, they did a great job and my car is running like a dream they took they time and got me back on the road.”
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Odisho's Auto Clinic & Auto Sales
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“I recently had the pleasure of visiting Odisho's Auto Clinic & Auto Sales, and I couldn't be more impressed with the exceptional service and professionalism provided by Sam and his family.”
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“My advice to car owners & repair people: Always use high-quality parts that are durable & will last a long time, because the labor can be as expensive as the parts.”
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Big Cars
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“We especially appreciate when you called to let us know that there was a fix that we actually didn't need - so the total was less than we had been quoted.”
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Bills Auto & Truck Repair
“Very good”
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A J Auto Services
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“You can drop your car, leave a note with with your number and the issue and drop the keys in his key drop box and he'll call you in the morning and let you know the options and prices.”
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Wolf & Central Auto Repair Inc
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“He walked me through the repairs and told me about things I didn't need.”
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CC Automotive LLC
“Awesome and price”
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Autoxpert
“Autoexperts and Mel are reliable, affordable and honest.”
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Bully Auto Care
“Awesome personal service”
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McCormick Auto Care
“All I can say is it takes me 45 minutes to drive there but there's no other place that I would go for any car for As long as I live in Illinois, thank you you are great”
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Sun Auto Service
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“And within 24 hours the car was perfect (steering column replaced, key programmed and cut, tail light fixed, and oil changed) and he charged me HALF of what the dealer wanted.”
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Avondale Auto Repair
- The Future
- Brakes
- Pictures
“The codes in my scanner and the ones from this shop were on the same page--the shop didn't come up with unnecessary or made-up fixes--and the cost estimate I was given was on par or below I was expecting.”
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Loyola Service
- Towed
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“I literally had my car towed from the dealership to Loyola service because I was getting more upfront and honest feedback from them which was not the case at the dealership.”
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Ted's Auto Clinic
- Honest
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“My family and I have been a long time clients for many years, taking our vehicles here for literally generations, and I can't recommend this place enough.”
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Tramcar Transmission
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“These people are the greatest in the world All they want to do is fix your car right Trust me, they just took care of my sister and didn't charge her one dime she had a lose bolt on her breaks someone else did the work best team we have ever seen in ...”
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Cars
“Most recently when repairs were needed, they took the time to determine that some of the repairs were still under factory warranty and coordinated with the dealership to make sure the repairs were done properly.”
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Scott's Service Place
“My most recent visit to Scott's Service Place was to have a faulty battery replaced, but they have done countless different repairs and analyses for me and my family.”
Transmission Repair Services in Des Plaines, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$852
Maximum cost
$3726
National Average
$1491
Avg Per Hour Rates
$137
$1172
$2981
Typical price range is based on 405 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics in Des Plaines
- “Super awesome place! Friendly, straightforward, fair, timely, helpful, honest, I could go on!” — customer of Transomatic
- “The staff Joe and David are knowledgeable, professionals, kind and very friendly.” — customer of Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- “I came in for a clutch issue, but the owner honestly told me it wasn't needed and fixed another small problem on my car free of charge.” — customer of Odisho's Auto Clinic & Auto Sales
- “Knowing my situation, he didnt take advantage of my emergency and was very reasonable in the price to rebuild my transmission!” — customer of Transomatic
- “Very great business and super welcoming staff with a variety of services.” — customer of Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
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