Lee's Auto Repair
“It's hard to find a reliable and trustworthy mechanic, but I found one.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Independence, MO
15 mechanics listed · 12 in Independence · 2 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
TLC Automotive
“Friendly service and willing to explain in detail what my car needs.”
J. Howard Automotive
“Fixed my headlight and while they were at it they fixed my sagging bumper, an outstanding job.”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“Harley is an out standing young lady, great customer service, took care of me, highly recommend her for your mechanical needs.”
Barr's Auto Repair
“They are not shade tree mechanics as another poster said, they have a shop full of test equipment that I don't understand and don't want to.”
Maywood Auto Repair
“Jeff went out of his way to find a problem I did not notice.”
Listed for drivers in and around Independence, MO, 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: Independence, MO
Of the 15 mechanics we list here, 12 are in Independence itself and 3 come from Blue Springs (1, 7 mi), Grain Valley (1, 8 mi) and Kansas City (1, 11 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,677 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "fair" and "communication". 2 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are brakes service (2), financing options (2), oil change (2), transmission service (2) and wheel alignment (2). 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2009. 3 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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 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.
D & D Auto Service
“Dave with D&D is honest and determined to fix the problem with your vehicle, regardless of what it takes!”
Susquehanna Auto Clinic
“It's running much smoother now and they let me know what to get checked out next based on what they saw during their tests.”
Excel Auto
“He will work everything out with ya.”
Unique Auto Care LLC
“Even have financing place that they work with so you can get your vehicle back the same day and you don't have to worry about driving a vehicle with any problems”
Taller de Cruz
“Tremendous mechanic, respectful and very helpful.”
Rainey DAY Customs & Repair
“He did an oil change on my Mustang and put in new spark plugs.”
T & N Auto Service
“I hope and believe that I'm in trusted hands hope this shop becomes my primary service provider.”
Dave's Service Center
“I had a flat and Dave's was able to get me fixed right away!”
Nicholls Performance Transmissions
“I had my rotors & calipers replaced then timing chain and tensioner.”
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