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Safe Auto Service
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“Bad experience they never check my car because they no have time and try to charge me for look at my car when I already told them what I need to fix not to check my car.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Meriden, CT
24 mechanics listed · 8 in Meriden · 7 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Duddie Automotive LLC
“We will certainly be taking our car there for any work that needs to be done in the future and will refer anyone who needs a mechanic to this amazing place.”
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Verdolinis Transmission Inc.
- Price
“Great business”
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Kulmann's Automotive
- Job
- Desk
- Wheel
“Got me in and out for an alignment on my jeep.”
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Fine Tunes Car Stereo & Complete Auto Repair
- Honest
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
“Fine Tunes is the most trustworthy place for you to get your car fixed very honest workers they do a wonderful excellent job making sure your car is right.”
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Checkered Flag Auto
- Mechanics
- Vehicle
- Price
“I have called plenty of times different towing shops but this is the fastest and reliable shop ever if I could give them 10 stars I will thank you Xberisha”
Listed for drivers in and around Meriden, CT, 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: Meriden, CT
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 8 are in Meriden itself and 16 come from towns including Middletown (2, 7 mi), Cheshire (1, 5 mi) and Rockfall (1, 5 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 3,658 reviews; 20 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 (94%), quality (87%) and punctuality (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "honest". 7 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are air conditioning services (2), brake services (2), tires (2) and transmission repair (2). 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 19 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 2 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 8 list coupons or special offers. 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 21 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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Perfection Automotive
“And I had a decent amount of work done on my vehicle, and when I left Perfection Auto my vehicle felt brand new, it honestly felt like a different vehicle.”
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D&D Transmission/Auto Repair Service
- D & d
- Diagnose
- Audi
“I have been knowing them for years and keep coming back and forward , excellent jobs , very passionated , didn't expect more than what he did for my car.”
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S & C Tire Repair Shop
- Price
- Tires
“This tire shop I give them credit they always try to help you in any way they can they're not that expensive thank you for being my neighborhood tire shop and not ripping people off”
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Obselite Performance LLC
- Vehicle
- Audi
- Quote
“Been working with these guys for almost a year now with my fleet work van for my job and a few things they did for me on my personal car and I'm always happy with the work and the price.”
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Black Bear Auto
- Diagnose
- Oil
- Technicians
“They've helped me address some unique situations (long story; but helped verify a dealership was lying and trying to avoid repairing known issues) they want to do right by the customer.”
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Computer Tune & Lube
“Of course, it was expensive because cars aren't cheap, but my girl has over 120k with no major health problems, and it was still a lot cheaper than a down payment for a new car.”
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East Rock Auto Repair Inc
- Work
- Oil
- Text
“Very good service and mostly sweet staff, but one of the ladies tried to pressure me into fixing something I couldnt afford when I told her as much and was very rude about it.”
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Portland Automotive
“My husband and I are switching over to them for all our car needs moving forward and I recommend them highly to anyone who needs a trustworthy autoshop.”
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Talcott Transmissions & Auto Repair
- Money
- Job
- Team
“The owner has a plethora of knowledge, is personable and the best that I've spoken to and worked with among many other shops that I called and dealers that I visited.”
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Mad Hatter Mufflers & Auto Repair
- Inspection
- Mechanics
- Brake
“Had a great experience at Mad Hatter while getting my valve cover gasket replaced they inspected other parts of the car and found some other problems.”
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Lydell Motors Ltd
- Know
- Team
- Audi
“In such an uncertain time, and with great difficulty navigating the supply chain issues, they were able to secure a much needed part that could have taken a huge toll on my life for weeks!”
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Copeland Auto Repair
- Truck
- Team
- Inspection
“His able mechanic fixed it, reported to Randy, "I feel really happy about how those brakes are working now," and helpfully told me I would need new front brakes in about a couple of months.”
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Basal's Transmissions
- Phone
- Work Done
- Money
“I bought my 1995 Corvette with a brand new transmission that I bought from "Monster Transmission" which they had sold to me broken and were refusing to fix.”
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Hicks Repair Garage
- Truck
- Work
- Estimate
“The team at Hicks was able to fix the door locks without damaging or physically cutting my door panels which saved me time, money, and a great deal of frustration.”
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Kensington Auto Service
- Work
- Pick up
- Future
“He does not engage in scare tactics but will try to educate you as to the situation so you can make an informed decision regarding your vehicle's repair needs.”
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Personal Auto Care Service Center Inc
“I'm so glad I called here and spoke with Rhonda, who very quickly and graciously provided me with a quote for $500 less AND got me in the very same hour.”
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Saf-T Auto Centers
- Safety
- Warranty
- Running
“Literally the best guys to bring you car to for repair quick easy friendly staff very informative Neil was a pleasure to work through both of my car repairs”
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Capozzi's Custom Car Line Inc.
- BMW
- Work
- Quality
“Friends and colleagues had recommended I check out Capozzi's before my visit based on their own experiences; I am glad I didn't look anywhere else.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics in and near Meriden
- “Mike is so nice! He’s super friendly, quick with his service, knowledgeable, and does a great job.” — customer of Verdolinis Transmission Inc.
- “Kulmann's Automotive is the place to take your car if you want to fix it right the first time.” — customer of Kulmann's Automotive
- “Jeff went above and beyond. He fixed my transmission and it runs like a new car.” — customer of Mad Hatter Mufflers & Auto Repair
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
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