Advanced Auto Care Center
“I just came in for an oil change but they were very friendly & quick to help!”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Gainesville, FL
14 mechanics listed · 12 in Gainesville · 5 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 17, 2026
Performance Transmission & A/C Auto Repair
“They were amazing and I highly recommend them if you live in Gainesville or if like me you are traveling through and have car trouble.”
Billy's Auto Repair & Towing
“Although it was not worth fixing on my ancient car, Billy's was honest and upfront with me and did not charge a diagnostic fee.”
City Auto Repair
“My experience was very positive as I found them to be honest, as they don't inflate the bill with repairs that aren't needed.”
Jerry's A/C & Auto Repair
“Brought it in; they looked and diagnosed before the end of the day.”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“All through the job they stayed in contact and let me know everything that was being done through the process.”
Listed for drivers in and around Gainesville, FL, these 14 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: Gainesville, FL
Of the 14 mechanics we list here, 12 are in Gainesville itself and 2 come from Alachua (1, 11 mi) and Archer (1, 14 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 3,262 reviews; 9 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 "diagnosis", "estimates" and "honest". 4 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 46 years. 1 offers financing; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 10 of the mechanics on this page; 8 publish a contact page; 1 lists a public email and 3 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.
Do years in business matter for transmission work?
Ten or more years in business is claimed by 10 of the 14 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.
Advance Auto Repair & A/C LLC
“This shop is family owned and run, and these are good people who work hard to provide exceptional service.”
Bill's Low Cost Transmissions & Automotive Repair
“He explains the repair in great detail, gives honest up-front pricing, and most of all they do quality work!”
Shifters Transmission
“Great experience got a rebuild transmission installed, pleased with the time frame technician very knowledgeable and reasonably priced”
A.l.s. Kustoms LLC
“In the last 2 years he's worked on my Lexus LS 460, replaced the suspension on my lifted Tahoe and tuned up and re did the suspension on my SRT8 Magnum as well as did the brakes and fixed the trunk on my wife's Hyundai sonata (I mentioned the makes and models to show his range).”
Gainesville Auto Repair and Sales
“I wouldn't take my vehicle anywhere else.”
AAA Transmission
“AAA transmission in Gainesville they do excellent job for a fair price I recommend it Is”
Transmission Doctor and Auto Care
“For 25 years, I have used their services from full transmission repairs to check ups and I'm still surprised on how good and fast their service is.”
Al Green Auto Mobile Repair
“He fit us into his day without hesitation when he found out my daughter was stuck with a broken down vehicle.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics in Gainesville
- “If you’re looking for courteous, honest, and extraordinarily competent service, this is the place to take your car.” — customer of Performance Transmission & A/C Auto Repair
- “Great and honest service! I took my car here for an unknown issue and Billy's was able to quickly diagnose my vehicle with a failing transmission.” — customer of Billy's Auto Repair & Towing
- “EJ use great customer service skills and he took the time out and explained everything to me about my vehicle.” — customer of Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- “Price was great and they were always friendly and patient with me and my phone calls.” — customer of Bill's Low Cost Transmissions & Automotive Repair
- “Scott’s customer service is incredible and went out of his way to speak to my parents about everything!” — customer of Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
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