Thurston County Transmission
“Brought my box truck in on a Wednesday just before a major holiday and Thurston county transmissions had my work truck back up and running By the following Tuesday.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Olympia, WA
24 mechanics listed · 13 in Olympia · 3 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
RJM Auto Repair & Tire
“They found tires for my car same day that costco couldn't even special order me if I waited a week, they didn't try to sell me on things I didn't need, they charged me more than fairly, hell of a bargain and work was done in a couple hours of droppin...”
Ben's Automotive
“After my son had his vehicle held hostage for over a month at different repair shop in town (partially for something they messed up) and a friend having the same thing happen at yet another shop, I'm thrilled to find a place that is timely and profe...”
Lloyds Automotive and Transmission Specialists
“My Yukon is running so smoothly, which is such a relief - because like everyone my vehicle is my lifeline to my work, to my family and to get me safely back home.”
Bron's Automotive Inc
“I'm always nervous to go to a mechanic but Bron's made me have a new faith in auto repair service…I thought I had a major problem that turned out to be nothing…they sent me on my way with confidence and didn't charge me for work they didn't do…that w...”
Olympic Transmissions & Auto Care
“With their extremely welcoming, friendly, and respectful presence and interactions, I have always left this business feeling respected, understood, listened to, and with the utmost confidence in the value and quality of the services I received.”
Listed for drivers in and around Olympia, WA, 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: Olympia, WA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 13 are in Olympia itself and 11 come from towns including Tumwater (3, 3 mi), Lacey (3, 5 mi) and Shelton (3, 14 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 2,567 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), quality (86%) and value (69%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "diagnosis", "fair" and "estimates". 3 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (3), brakes (2), computer diagnostics (2), fleet service (2) and tune ups (2). 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 80 years. 4 offer financing; 10 are family- or locally-owned and 10 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 any shops listed for Olympia offer financing?
4 of the 24 shops on this page say they offer financing. Transmission work is one of the larger repair bills a car can hand you, so terms are worth reading closely before you sign anything at the counter.
A1 Japanese Auto Repair
“He not only changed my timing belt for half the price that the Honda Service Center quoted, he also fixed several other issues along the way for only the cost of the parts, all within 24 hour's of me dropping my car off.”
Olympia Autoworks
“Today they could have charged me for a service, but the front office manager and the mechanic took their time to explain what's going and the time frame to get it done (didn't have to be done today).”
Pete Lea's Automotive Medical Center
“He was close in the initial diagnosis and then only charged me for the work that needed to be done to put things back as found - even though he had to do some separate investigation and could have charged me for parts I didn't actually need.”
Gary's Olympia Auto Service
“Even though they did not personally work on my vehicle they did take the time out of their very busy schedule to look at it & give me some ideas of what was happening & made me feel safer to continue on with my trip.”
Boss Auto Repair
“I literally took my truck back from Aamco's transmissions because they take forever my truck just sits in their yard for weeks so I asked for my keys back and brought my truck here to BOSS AUTO REPAIR hoping they would get my truck's alternator done ...”
Interstate Automotive Inc.
“I believe these people believe in solid work and keeping people safe we have to pay what we have to pay and I don't think they're going to try and screw you there and if they do that's their fault but if we put politics aside and look for a good mech...”
Crossroads Collision
“Brought my vehicle here to fix another shops screw up.”
Vander Wal's Garage Inc.
“We just recently had a mishap with one of our cars and they got our vehicle in quickly to assess the problem, gave us a fair estimate for services, ordered the parts quickly, so they could make the repairs and get us back on the road.”
T & P Automotive Service
“The one thing I love the most about T&P is that they are great at explaining about the issues with my vehicles in a way I can understand and they print out their estimates of the work needed to be done on my vehicles so I know what exactly I'm paying...”
Courtesy Auto Service & Tire
“Wheels were re-coated and when I got the tires installed by Courtesy, they looked just as good as when I dropped them off, which means they treated them with respect.”
Hawk's Prairie Automotive
“Had a problem with and coolant leak fix that also had some some plugs to get replaced found a valve cover leak fix that as well also had a problem with snap finance but they were really good about releasing the car to me and getting a problem fixed l...”
Stouder Automotive LLC
“When we dropped the truck off, he confirmed our needs, took the time to get to know how we use our truck, and was a true gentleman in every sense of the word.”
Willis Automotive
“They will earn your buisness.”
Armas Autoworks
“Most importantly, Armas Autowork is the only shop where my vehicle left better than it did coming in and did not suddenly develop another mechanical issue within a few hours after picking it up from a simple tune-up or a basic repair, such as in the ...”
Image Motorsports Llc.
“The guys working here are great 👍 …”
Jack's Madrona Autoworks LLC
“I was in a crisis with my car on the highway while towing a trailer, and they told me to come on over trailer and all.”
Meca Autorepair
“Outstanding service at a good price”
Dave's Automotive Repair
“Fixed it right and fixed it fast.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics in Olympia
- “They had a fair price, quick turnaround and the quality of work is top notch.” — customer of Lloyds Automotive and Transmission Specialists
- “Honestly answered all questions I had. Saved my car from needing a transmission overhaul (which would've meant bye bye car), and at what seems to me to be a fair price.” — customer of Thurston County Transmission
- “Amanda got us in the next day and was able to give us a quote right away.” — customer of Olympic Transmissions & Auto Care
- “Great price for a full clutch replacement. This is the second clutch (different cars) he has done for me.” — customer of A1 Japanese Auto Repair
- “A true testament to a solid company with the quick fix, and great customer service in the process.” — customer of Thurston County Transmission
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
Is this page useful? Yes
No
Is there anything wrong with this page?
