JR Auto Repair
“They took great care of my vehicle at a very affordable price and I will absolutely be using them in the future for any vehicle needs.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Durham, NC
22 mechanics listed · all 22 in Durham · 7 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
“It is rare to find a business that backs their product (or service) with integrity and follow-through in these times.”
High Tech Auto Care
“I think they are among the most competent and courteous individuals that I have ever had repair any of my vehicles.”
Pete's Garage
“Both of them are great guys and are always willing to go the extra mile to provide the best customer experience.”
Milex Complete Auto Care
“They helped me guarantee that I had the warranty filled, and they went above and beyond.”
Accurate Transmission Centers
“And, they have done repairs for several of my friends and all have been satisfied.”
Listed for drivers in and around Durham, NC, these 22 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: Durham, NC
All 22 mechanics we list here are in Durham itself. The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,689 reviews; 12 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 (86%), quality (79%) and value (68%). 7 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (2), check engine light (2) and transmission repair (2). 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 10 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 64 years. 2 offer financing; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 10 of the mechanics on this page; 5 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 4 take 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 Durham offer financing?
2 of the 22 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.
East Club Auto Shop
“I would recommend This place over any other Inspection Station in Durham.”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“Steve was very thorough in his diagnosis with my car to include seeing my brake pads were so worn, it was recommended to change them before my rotors were affected.”
Book onlineBook
Roger's Garage
“Their communication up front and during the repair was greatly appreciated, showing me exactly what was going on.”
Carmedix
“I took my Honda CRV to Carmedix and they easily repaired my SUV and saved me money.”
Blue's Automotive
“Blue's shop is fast and friendly, we take all of car's there depending on needed work.”
The Digital Chassis
“Brad and his crew have always done good work for me on my Porsche's and BM Ws.”
Noble Auto Repair
“My truck running like a Cadillac now thanks to all and no more wobble at any speed !”
TRG Auto Sales & Service
“I intend to take my car back for any future maintenance as well, that's how much I value my experience there.”
CND Services
“Accepted me the same day and I was gone in 45 minutes great service great people thank you”
Pinto's Auto Body Shop
“Not only did they get the job done days ahead of quoted time but the quality was exceptional; a friend thought it cost twice what it actually did.”
Auto Pros
“Their mechanic Ever did a great job replacing my engine, and Jack did a nice job locating a low mileage engine at a good price.”
Baez Auto Care
“They helped me diagnose a check engine light and walked through each step of the diagnostic as they went.”
Yates Garage
“This is the first auto repair shop I've been to where the blame wasn't placed on the customer or I felt played.”
Mecanico A Domicilio En Durham NC
“I would recommend these guys to anyone they did great professional work I would definitely go back again for any of my other mechanic work.”
102 Obie dr Durham
“The best mechanic in the state of NC”
Radford & Son Automotive Repair LLC
“Customer service was excellent, communication was superb, and he is a super honest man.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics in Durham
- “Donna was extremely responsive and kept me informed during the repair process.” — customer of Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- “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
- “William and the rest of the Accurate Transmission crew were extremely honest, transparent and helpful when it came to fixing my vehicle's transfer case.” — customer of Accurate Transmission Centers
- “From clutch master to thermostat, timing belt to radiator flush, these guys will diagnose and repair honestly, quickly, and with a quiet smile as we come in or check out.” — customer of Pete's Garage
- “They went above and beyond to fix my transmission at an affordable cost.” — customer of Milex Complete Auto Care
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
Is this page useful? Yes
No
Is there anything wrong with this page?
