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West Town Monona Tire
Shuttle Service
“I have gone here for several tire and wheel related services over the years - swapping all season and winter tires, alignments, and most recently patching a tire.”
Transmission Repair Shops in Madison, WI
24 listed · 23 in Madison · 22 rated 4.5+
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Hansen's Auto Service Center
Repair Services, Maintenance Services
“Services Steering & suspension repair, General repairs & maintenance, Steering & suspension replacement, Vehicle Inspection, Wiper blade installation, Auto maintenance, Oil change”
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McDermotts Service & Repair
Axle Repair and Replacement, Oil Change, Oil Lube & Filter
“They have kept my cars up to date on maintenance needs, recommended service without pushing (letting me know what could wait and what may need to be done sooner for safety) Marcus is friendly when calling and gets you in around your needs when able.”
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Greatwater 360 Auto Care (Formerly East Side Transmission)
4 Wheel Drive -Transfer Area, Ask About 24 /mo 24, 000 Mile National
“Not only are they willing to explain in detail what they're going to do for you but more importantly they're willing to take the time to genuinely listen to you and discuss your concerns with your vehicle.”
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Badger Transmission
- Information
- Phone
- Cost
“I dropped the car off in March of that year, had to leave on a business trip - during which Al gave me the news during that trip there was no need to rebuild my engine, but a more minimal repair was required, that was barely half the cost of what Zim...”
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Zapata Auto Repair
- Diagnosis
- Old Car
- Mechanic
“Hiram blew my mind again by taking the time to rule out every possible issue with my car, called me twice to let me know what was going on and how long he thought it might be, and then I got the bill”
Area overview: Madison, WI
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 23 are in Madison itself and 1 comes from Waukesha (1). Their ratings run from 4.3 to 5.0 across 4,282 reviews; 19 have 50 or more reviews; 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (91%) and value (86%). The services they list most often on their websites are car care tips (3), oil change (3) and shuttle service (2). 6 list staff certifications (ASE); 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 of their websites at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 5 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for 18 of them; 16 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page, from their listings and their own websites; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the mechanic before you visit.
Data verified September 24, 2026
The 24 shops on this page work on transmissions in and around Madison, WI. 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.
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Capitol Tire and Service
Auto Repairs, Tires/Alignments, Electrical Diagnostics
“They emphasize ensuring that my vehicles are running safely, and do the job right, but they're also able to find the least expensive solution to keep old cars running so as to avoid burdening me with repair costs greater than the value of my car.”
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Genin's Autocare
- Inspection
- Reviews
- Battery
“Services Steering & suspension repair, Auto water leak repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto A/C recharge, Auto brake repair, Tire rotations, Vehicle Inspection, Wheel alignment, A/C installation & repair, Vehicle safety inspection, Auto mainte...”
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Don Cigelske Transmissions
- Mechanic
- Price
- Rent
“He was kind and compassionate to my wife and I AND the dogs, and let me borrow his personal truck to move the trailer into his back yard to store (free of charge) for a week until we could get home and return with another vehicle.”
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Oscar's Auto Repair
- Mechanic
- Dealership
- Warranty
“He quoted me a price and said bring it in tomorrow (several other places told me Dec1st, earliest) When Oscar called me to inform it the work was complete (as he promised) he even said the work was under the quoted price.”
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K & B Auto Services Inc
- Oil
- Price
- Vehicle
“Does an excellent job on our vehicles!!”
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Apex Automotive Services
“Friendly, honest, and fast!”
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Morina Auto Repair
- Vehicles
- Engine
- Mechanic
“Over the past few years, he has handled several major repairs and maintenance tasks for my vehicle, including changing my engine, brakes, oil, and tires.”
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JM Car Repair
“I called them about an issue and they told me to bring it in the next day so they can diagnose it.”
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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!”
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Gene'sautorepair
“Knowledgeable staff wen it comes to any vehicle issues.”
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On the Spot Auto
Napa Peace of Mind Warranty, Napa Autocare Center Benefits, Engine and Transmission Repair
“It's not like walking into a dealership and being told you need to buy a new vehicle because you are reaching too many miles, he does what he can to get you back on the road as soon as possible.”
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Aeschbach Automotive
Brake Repair, Transmission Repair, Engine Services
“I've been having mysterious car problems for years now and have taken my car to other places abt 15 times before going to Aeschbach- they consistently put their best foot forward to help me try to resolve the issues.”
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Tom's Auto Center
Valvoline Professional, Towing Service
“I called after work on a Friday with engine trouble and Cody even said he's stay late to make sure that I could drop my car off a little past closing time to make sure I had a reliable loaner for the weekend.”
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Bennett's Auto Repair LLC
- Fair
- Oil
- Honest
“Had an issue with my hood latch while passing through Madison from out of town, and Bennett's got me in when no one else could, fixed my problem, and sent me on my way in minutes!”
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39 Wrenches Auto Repair LLC
- Mechanic
- AC
- Auto Shops
“Very skilled, knowledgeable & very reasonable price & he could have easily told me he couldn't take extra walk-in customer on a Saturday as his client was coming soon but he squeezed me in as he knew I was from out of town & needed help to get car fi...”
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Gary Wille's Auto Service & Tire Center
- Job
- Estimate
- Oil
“I love that they give us a heads-up on things that will need to be done sometime in the next 6 months or so and provide cost estimates for them so we aren't blindsided by an unexpected cost.”
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Christen Brothers Service
“The diagnostic and repair turnaround time on my brake replacement was very efficient and they had no problem with me needing to leave the car for a few extra days until my work schedule allowed me to pick it up.”
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Wrench Auto Service Inc
- Vehicle
- Suspension
- Oil
“Despite not having made an appointment before the unexpected issues, Wrench got back to me the next day that the alternator was the cause but the battery itself still tested good and that the drive belt should also be replaced due to wear and crackin...”
Transmission Repair Services in Madison, WI Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$982
Maximum cost
$4296
National Average
$1719
Avg Per Hour Rates
$158
$1350
$3437
Average price range is based on 461 cost profiles
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What customers in Madison say about local mechanics
- “I called them after another mechanic recommended I talk to a transmission expert.” — customer of East Side Automotive and Transmission
- “The guys there found me a gently used transmission, and so they were able to replace my transmission for several hundred dollars less than Zimbrick Acura quoted.” — customer of Badger Transmission
- “Although the price is a hard pill to sallow, they used only certified rebuilt transmissions with a 3 year or 100k miles warranty.” — customer of East Side Automotive and Transmission
- “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
- “From routine oil changes to brake replacements to transmission repairs, they do quality work that I've always been happy with.” — customer of Wrench Auto Service Inc
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.