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West Town Monona Tire
“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.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Madison, WI
24 mechanics listed · 13 in Madison · 3 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 20, 2026
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Hansen's Auto Service Center
“He answered every question that I had clearly and concisely, and in a way that was easy to understand for someone who does not have a background in engine repairs.”
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McDermotts Service & Repair
- Vehicle
- Phone
- Team
“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)
- Warranty
- Walking
- Mechanic
“My vehicle was old with very high miles and instead of telling me I needed to spend a ton of money to fix it to their advantage, they were very real with me about the fact her days were numbered.”
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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”
Listed for drivers in and around Madison, WI, these 24 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 24 mechanics we list here, 13 are in Madison itself and 11 come from towns including Middleton (3, 7 mi), Beaver Dam (2, 37 mi) and Monona (1, 4 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 4,217 reviews; 18 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (88%) and value (83%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "diagnosis", "fair" and "estimates". 3 are open on Saturdays. 6 list staff certifications (ASE) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 4 offer financing; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 17 of the mechanics on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 4 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 18 of the 24 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.
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Capitol Tire and Service
“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
“They fit me in, the cost was reasonable given the uncertainty of the issue and they eased my mind by taking it out for an extended drive to make sure the issue was resolved.”
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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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Aeschbach Automotive
“If you're a 20-something woman, this is also a great place to service your car if you want to avoid feeling like you're being condescended or needing to go call your dad to make sure you're not getting ripped off.”
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Tom's Auto Center
“Not going to lie, I'm almost reluctant to write a true review on how great Tom's Auto is, for fear that they'll get so busy I won't be able to get my Subaru into the shop!”
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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
“He's the type of person that you 100% know isn't trying to sell you anything you don't need, and will walk you through anything wrong with your car with honestly and clarity and allow you to make the decision on what you want done.”
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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
“This time I took the vehicle in to repair the trailer hitch wiring on the Vue, and they were very honest and told me that the fix was simply to replace or remove a corroded connector under the car.”
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Schwenn's Service
“That means when it's 25 below, 98° or if your just feeling lazy you can sit in your nice climate controlled vehicle and the guys will come out and pump it for you.”
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
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics in Madison
- “The owner here regularly gives me honest quotes and sometimes even surprises me with a bill that's lower than the quote.” — customer of Hansen's Auto Service Center
- “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 (Formerly East Side Transmission)
- “I ask a lot of questions, and the employees here are always patient with me.” — customer of Hansen's Auto Service Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
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