West Town Monona Tire
“I pulled in to their shop without an appointment near the end of their day and they were extremely friendly and helpful.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Madison, WI
15 mechanics listed · 13 in Madison · 2 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Hansen's Auto Service Center
“Inspected and gave me a call of three possible quotes depending on parts they needed.”
McDermotts Service & Repair
“I've been able to work with a lot of different businesses over the years, but I have never worked with such a wonderful business in my entire life.”
Greatwater 360 Auto Care
“It's such a relief knowing any repairs they may suggest are in my best interest rather than what's best for the businesses financial gain.”
Badger Transmission
“Badger Transmission has helped my brother's deal with those frustrating Chrysler minivan Transmission issues many are familiar with!”
Zapata Auto Repair
“Wonderful company, Hiram will do his best to get you the best deal in efficient timing.”
Listed for drivers in and around Madison, WI, 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: Madison, WI
Of the 15 mechanics we list here, 13 are in Madison itself and 2 come from Monona (1, 4 mi) and Middleton (1, 6 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 3,563 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "fair". 2 are open on Saturdays. 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 6 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 2003. 2 offer financing; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 11 of the mechanics on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 2 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 12 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.
Capitol Tire and Service
“Capitol was great with communication, and finding the part that we needed.”
Apex Automotive Services
“Bobby is a great business owner and takes care of his customers well above expectations.”
Oscar's Auto Repair
“He told me what he believed the problem was, that he wasn't 100% certain, and advised me against spending money on it.”
Genin's Autocare
“I had an absolute nightmare of a time with my insurance getting repairs covered and Genin's staff thoughtfully and carefully walked me through it for over a month.”
Morina Auto Repair
“They were professional, knowledgeable and did an excellent job on my car.”
JM Car Repair
“Replaced my Rotors and Pad very quickly and was very affordable.”
Tru Motors LLC
“We brought in our 98' Jeep Cherokee to get looked at before our big cross country move and Will and his team were so honest and made the entire process stress-free!”
Wrench Auto Service Inc
“They also let me use a loaner car, so I can drive home and drive back to the shop to pick up my car when the service is completed.”
Schwenn's Service
“A very dependable and trustworthy place to have your car worked on.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics in Madison
- “My car is running smoothly now. I was/am impressed and if/when I have any more troubles with any car I own I will call Badger Transmission.” — customer of Badger Transmission
- “Repairs were completed quickly and with care. I will recommend this place to the family I have in Madison.” — customer of McDermotts Service & Repair
- “Phenomenal customer service! Ryan is a cool guy & really appreciate his honesty.” — customer of Greatwater 360 Auto Care
- “Ben called us with updates throughout the process, and patiently answered all questions.” — customer of McDermotts Service & Repair
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
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