ATC Sales & Services Inc
“Luckily for me the last 2 trips to them were on very short notice before I left for a couple of road trips and they got me in and out in a very short time.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Pittsburgh, PA
24 mechanics listed · all 24 in Pittsburgh · 5 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 27, 2026
Apex Auto Service
“Erica (the woman who answered the phone and seemed to be running the place) was the most unexpectedly friendly person I've ever spoke to at a garage.”
Mobile Mechanic Pros Pittsburgh
“The mechanic was very nice and professional ont he phone, helped a bit so we can diagnose the car, got the auto parts and did the brake replacement the same day.”
Al's Motor Works & Tire Center
“I would definitely recommend him if you are in a money crunch because he will work with you and he is honest which seems to be rare in car mechanics and as a woman I didn't feel like he talked down to me or tried to cheat me.”
Walter's Automotive
“Based on my experience, Walter's Automotive is still a great, reliable mechanic shop that we have here in Pittsburgh, and I will continue using them in the future.”
Pinnacle Tire and Auto Service
“Honestly, they tell you the costs before they do the work, so these people with their negative reviews could have just gone somewhere else for a second opinion and obviously did not I really find the negative reviews to be so ill-informed and petty ...”
Listed for drivers in and around Pittsburgh, PA, 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: Pittsburgh, PA
All 24 mechanics we list here are in Pittsburgh itself. We have 54 mechanics in Pittsburgh on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 3,078 reviews; 20 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 (89%), value (82%) and quality (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "diagnosis", "fair" and "warranty". 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), brake repair (2) and diagnostics (2). 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 18 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2006. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 4 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 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.
Wiegand Brothers Transmission
“He stated that the problem I was experiencing was an issue with this particular transmission was a known problem, and even if he took my money and repaired it, it would happen again in the future.”
Lou's Auto Service & Sales
“Told me exactly what was wrong, went to great lengths to find the parts (I had to end up ordering them myself because I drive a Saab) and the service was quick and easy.”
Tao's Auto Service
“Great place for any work needed on your car.”
Dub Junkie Garage
“Dub Junkie Garage will always hold a special place in my heart for the years of wonderful service they offered me while I was driving a 2001 VW Beetle during college.”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“He and his mechanics also compiled a list of potential future problems my vehicle might have and also somethings I need to address before my inspection.”
McKnight Auto Service
“He personally completed all the paperwork and physically performed the services I needed himself, admittedly much faster than I expected but with top notch quality.”
All Automotive
“I called expecting to wait on hold and make an appointment just to have my car looked at, but they answered right away and got me in in just 15 minutes!”
Vince's Auto Service & Performance
“I dealt specifically with Caleb, he was upfront with me with everything that was going on and had a quick turnaround, also, nobody could beat their price!”
Everything Automotive
“Made an emergency appointment on Friday morning of a holiday weekend and Everything Automotive got me in that Saturday morning and had me on my way in a couple of hours.”
Autoworx Robinson
“The management, particularly individuals named Steve and Chris (sorry one of the names may be different), went above and beyond to assist me with my brake and vehicle problems.”
Wahl's Auto Services
“As a family run business and the daughter of my father who owns this business and sister to my brother who also runs this business we take negative reviews very seriously.”
Thornburg Automotive Inc
“The price was reasonable and he did a great job noticing details we had missed when it came to our car, without ever pressuring us to do more than we felt necessary or appropriate.”
Frank Schrim Auto Body
“Not only were they 100% more helpful than Progressive in explaining the process to me & what I needed to do, they repaired my car perfectly making the exterior look brand new!”
Lahore Auto Service
“Daryl is a friendly guy oh, I like his professionalism and his Integrity he will show you what is the problem with your car, and that was the kind of person I was looking for.”
Import Motorcar Service
“Bring them your Audi, BMW, Fiat, Mercedes, Porsche, or Volvo in addition to your Accura, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Lexus, Nissan, and Toyota and you will be in skilled hands.”
Lewis Auto Repair
“Would not want to trust anyone else with my vehicles.”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“Took my sons car in to get inspection, oil change, and tires rotated before he drove it back to college, John and Steve made sure the vehicle was safe and ready for the long trip to South Florida and at a great price.”
Ed's Auto Service
“After "band-aiding" the issue, my mechanic then proceeded to, without an appointment and just before closing time, get my car drivable again and get me on the way.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics in Pittsburgh
- “They are consistently kind, knowledgeable, and professional. They are always honest about the state of the car, and are able to handle any mechanical issues with care and speed.” — customer of Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- “They had great turn around time. Advice on how to best care for my vehicle moving forward was top notch and the people there are fantastic.” — customer of Autoworx Robinson
- “Highly recommend Wiegand Brothers if you have a transmission issue that you need diagnosed and repaired!” — customer of Wiegand Brothers Transmission
- “Walter's is great. Tim really knows his cars and is a genuinely honest businessman along with an honest team.” — customer of Walter's Automotive
- “I highly recommend taking your car here! They were prompt to answer the phone and get my car in for diagnosis.” — customer of Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
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