Best Transmission Repair Shops in Des Plaines, IL
16 mechanics listed · all 16 in Des Plaines · 7 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
Golf Mill Auto Center
Truetech Automotive
Niko's Automotive Company
Damiano Diesel Service
Listed for drivers in and around Des Plaines, IL, these 16 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
All 16 mechanics we list here are in Des Plaines itself. The mechanics on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 1,481 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "fair" and "honest". 7 are open on Saturdays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 66 years. 2 offer financing; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 5 of the mechanics on this page; 2 publish a contact page; 1 lists a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
Do any shops listed for Des Plaines offer financing?
2 of the 16 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.
Transomatic
Odisho's Auto Clinic & Auto Sales
Family Auto 자동차 정비
Big Cars
Bills Auto & Truck Repair
A J Auto Services
Wolf & Central Auto Repair Inc
CC Automotive LLC
Autoxpert
Bully Auto Care
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.



