Best Transmission Repair Shops in Minneapolis, MN

24 mechanics listed · all 24 in Minneapolis · 4 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 16, 2026

Uptown Imports

Uptown Imports

(49)
  • Dealership
  • BMW
  • Upsell
“My interaction with John (the owner) and Dana (his super front desk manager) at Uptown Imports was great from start to finish - clear communication, appointment scheduling, loaner car, vehicle service and inspection.”
BBB Accredited
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Offers Financing Options
In Business Since 1992
1423 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN
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Nelson's Auto Repair

Nelson's Auto Repair

(48)
  • Brakes
  • Oil
  • Morning
“They clearly describe what's happening with my vehicle and if they can't fix an issue (my transmission failed) they referred me to a different (yet not as incredible since nobody can beat Nelson's) facility to get the work done well.”
ASE Certified
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 2007
2809 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
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Fixt Rite Auto Repair & Tire Center

Fixt Rite Auto Repair & Tire Center

(49)
“Had a stripped bolt trying to change my rear license plate, walked in randomly and they were able to remove the bolt, put on my plates, and have me back on the road the same day!”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 1988
5556 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN
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Hawkins Automotive Inc

Hawkins Automotive Inc

(48)
“I spent years taking my car to an automotive chain for repairs and maintenance, and each time there would be some frustration with them either trying to overcharge me in the middle of the job, or doing poor quality work.”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Coupons & Offers
In Business Since 1950
4500 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
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Alexander's Import Auto Repair

Alexander's Import Auto Repair

(50)
  • Work
  • Honest
  • Fair
“They hit right on the estimate I had received which was half the price of the estimate I got at Turbo Tim's (turbo Tim's was charging $200 an hour for labor because they weren't making commission on the parts since I was providing the clutch).”
ASE Certified
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1988
2904 E 35th St, Minneapolis, MN
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DJ Foreign Auto Care

DJ Foreign Auto Care

(42)
  • Work
  • Inspection
  • Transmission
“Bringing a nice care to a non-dealership can seem intimidating however they caught items during pre inspection that BMW did not (BMW performed an inspection the day before them) and had missed that my brake pads were wearing out.”
BBB Accredited
Accepts All Major Credit Cards, Insurance, Cash, Debit
Offers Financing Options
In Business Since 2011
2626 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN
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Listed for drivers in and around Minneapolis, MN, 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: Minneapolis, MN

All 24 mechanics we list here are in Minneapolis itself. We have 32 mechanics in Minneapolis on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.0 to 4.9 across 4,859 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (81%) and value (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "honest", "estimates" and "diagnosis". 4 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (4), brakes (3), air conditioning (2), alignments (2) and check engine lights (2). 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 15 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 1996. 3 offer financing; 4 give free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 7 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the mechanics on this page; 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.

Auto Truck Service Co.

Auto Truck Service Co.

(49)
“We appreciate all the feedback in getting our vehicle situated, their support and assistance to ensure we throughly understood the process and made the best decision out of an unfortunate situation.”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 1975
958 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN
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Action Auto Systems

Action Auto Systems

(49)
“Action Auto really saved me back in December of 2023 and I never got around to giving a review because it was a very chaotic time for me, but I am SO grateful for the work they did - both quality and without insane prices / lying like Midas did for m...”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Family Business
In Business Since 1978
2328 E 38th St, Minneapolis, MN
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Cook Automotive Enterprises

Cook Automotive Enterprises

(50)
  • Mechanics
  • Vehicles
  • Cooks
“I was leaving for a long trip and needed my oil changed and a thorough ounce through for the trip, which they were able to get me in very quickly, which I did appreciate.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1983
7100 N 42nd Ave, Minneapolis, MN
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Turbo Tim's Anything Automotive

Turbo Tim's Anything Automotive

(44)
“Tims has never ever done that, and I actually just recently brought my car here for an inspection due to issues I was having with another mechanic shop trying to get me to approve $1500 of unnecessary repairs, which Tims confirmed to me were not need...”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2009
2823 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN
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Hage-Kobany Transmissions & Auto Service

Hage-Kobany Transmissions & Auto Service

(50)
“These guys saved my 2008 ford explorer, the rear heater core was leaking and there are no replacements available, They by passed the rear heater core and there's still a front heater so we'er good to go.”
ASE Certified
Free Initial Consultation
Locally Owned & Operated
In Business Since 2023
701 39th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN
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Starr Automotive

Starr Automotive

(47)
  • Honest
  • Vehicles
  • Value
“Starr Auto got my car in ASAP to diagnose, found out it needed a new engine and advised me to return the car ASAP, so I was able to immediately return the vehicle to the dealership and cancel the contract.”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1963
4001 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN
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Clausen Service Center

Clausen Service Center

(43)
  • Charge
  • Brakes
  • Light
“My car was pouring gas out the bottom and he was able to tell me what the problem was in less then a hour, got thr part the next day, fixed the car and I was able to be on my way, to 4 hours back home.”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1954
22 E Franklin Ave, Minneapolis, MN
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Northside Garage

Northside Garage

(32)
“All in all, I may not have needed an actual service from this company yet but I'll 100% be taking my service there for any future auto repair needs as the short conversation on the phone was enough to assure me this company is trustworthy, reliable, ...”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2000
211 N 26th Ave, Minneapolis, MN
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Kennedy Transmission

Kennedy Transmission

(41)
  • Diagnose
  • Vehicle
  • Questions
“I've been really impressed by the service and pricing over a wide range of different repairs and services, really glad to have found a place close to home that I can trust to do good work and I can refer to others!”
Offers Financing Options
Coupons & Offers
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2010
3423 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN
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Skip's Auto Repair

Skip's Auto Repair

(49)
“Davy and crew do a great job and I appreciate the consult on necessary repairs and cost prior to the work being started, and updates if other issues are discovered during the repairs.”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1984
5345 Lakeland Ave N, Minneapolis, MN
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care

Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care

(45)
  • Diagnostic
  • Garage
  • Pay
“You know there good if another shop refers you to them thanks not so honest 1 for telling me about aamco love there service wouldn't go anywhere else 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 …”
Coupons & Offers
Locally Owned & Operated
In Business Since 2015
5231 W Broadway, Minneapolis, MN
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California Street Auto Repair

California Street Auto Repair

(47)
  • Brakes
  • Respectful
  • Oil
“These are my brothers they just sold me a car and my car is very nice and they're always helpful and they'll always talk you through whatever problem you're having and they'll fix it”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2006
2500 California St NE, Minneapolis, MN
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Auto Mex

Auto Mex

(41)
“Best place in Minnesota to ever get your car worked on because it's reasonable pricing and they don't mess something else up so you have to come back unlike other places”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2008
3703 Cheatham Ave, Minneapolis, MN
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Libson Twin City Auto & Truck Parts and Service

Libson Twin City Auto & Truck Parts and Service

(20)
  • Price
“I told him just his efforts to call and explain what was happening was enough and he didn't need to refund any core money because he was already proving his honesty.”
ASE Certified
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 1955
1218 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN
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T T Transmissions Auto Inc

T T Transmissions Auto Inc

(50)
  • Job
  • Work
  • Brakes
“They did a Great job finding the cause of the problem(s) and fixed some I had no idea where there , but did not do anything unnecessary , price was very fair , I was able to have it done in a timely manner.”
10005 Flanders Ct NE, Minneapolis, MN
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Midwest Auto Repair

Midwest Auto Repair

(47)
“If you need your vehicle worked on by a professional these are the guys to go to they are reasonable and they do awesome work I would definitely recommend my family members and friends”
In Business Since 2011
3650 Stinson Blvd NE, Minneapolis, MN
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Iggy's Auto Repair Inc.

Iggy's Auto Repair Inc.

(47)
  • Honest
  • Mechanic
  • Job
“He sent me a detailed text message, along with helpful pictures that clearly showed where the leak was come from, what parts needed to be replaced, and was knowledgeable in providing me with a useful solution while saving me some money!”
3662 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN
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37th Street Garage

37th Street Garage

(45)
  • Honest
  • Job
  • Trust
“And they do was need to be done and they have the best crew ever and I love the owner he's the best I recommend this to everyone to WHO ever wants their car and you do not want to be charged too much.”
In Business Since 1999
3701 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN
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Why these companies made our list

What customers say about mechanics in Minneapolis

  • “TT transmission is a place for quality work at reasonable prices, plus most of all Tony is upfront and honest with you.” — customer of T T Transmissions Auto Inc
  • “I really recommend this shop for a very thorough, honest, and professional look over of your car.” — customer of Kennedy Transmission
  • “They have been my go to shop for almost all my repairs for the last few years and highly recommend them to anyone!” — customer of Hage-Kobany Transmissions & Auto Service
  • “This is a legit place that will listen to you and work with you to help you out at an affordable rate.” — customer of Northside Garage
  • “Not only is Kennedy Transmission highly skilled in transmission repair, but their genuine care for their customers makes them a true stand-out.” — customer of Kennedy Transmission

Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.

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