Mike's Garage
“Have been taking 4 cars here for maintenance for the last 15 years, won't go anywhere else.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops near Northbrook, IL
We have one mechanic in Northbrook on file, and it is on this list, along with 14 from towns including Chicago (3, 22 mi), Glenview (2, 3 mi) and Palatine (2, 11 mi).
4 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
McCormick Auto Care
“They couldn't fix it due to the nail being in the sidewall but they asked me if I had a warranty instead of trying to sell me a new tire.”
Loyola Service
“Kyle there was super helpful, knowledgeable, friendly, always available throughout the entire process, honest and completed a great job on the work he/they did!”
Tramcar Transmission
“Fix my car got my baby back they definitely took care of me fixed everything that was wrong and it's back running definitely recommend tramcar transmission for any fixes also great customer service by junior”
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Cars
“Cars of American in Glenview always checks my car thoroughly, I'm glad they did.”
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Accurate Auto
“Quick, Detailed Inspection that left little to question once their technicians looked at my Kia.”
Listed for drivers in and around Northbrook, IL, 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: Northbrook, IL
The 15 mechanics on this page are rated from 4.0 to 4.9 across 2,854 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (86%) and punctuality (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "diagnosis", "price" and "fair". 4 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are automatic transmissions (2), manual transmissions (2), oil changes (2), steering & suspension (2) and wheel alignment (2). 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 14 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 4 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the mechanics on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 3 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 13 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.
CNS Automotive
“I brought it in that Thursday for struts, and they called and said they were fine, saving me hundreds of dollars when they could of easily done the repair without telling me it wasn't needed.”
Quality Transmission & Auto Service Inc.
“Excellent business for car repair needs.”
Advanced Auto
“Always help me out in a jam give good advice and have very fair prices!”
German Auto Repair
“Always very professional and the most important you drop you vehicle in the morning and at 5pm vehicle its ready.”
A J&H Transmission
“Customer service is beyond 100%, i didn't have a ride to get home, so i was going to take an uber and they told that they can take me home "sweet!!!”
Magnum Automotive Inc
“Super friendly shop, fast service all day ✌🏻👍🏻”
North Park Auto Service
“There is no other mechanic i will trust”
Hi-Tech Automotive
“Very professionals and knowledgeable people !!!!”
Uptown Auto Repair
“Will definitely return for any auto work.”
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