R & T Auto Repair Inc
“I can always rely on the staff to be welcoming, the work to be efficient & repairs fairly priced.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Portage, MI
15 mechanics listed · 4 in Portage · 1 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+ · 1 shows a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
Muffler Man
“This is the best mechanic I have ever been to these guy always do the job right and fast I have been taking my vehicle there for many years great people I will.”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“The mechanics are all awesome and very knowledgeable about everything that was wrong with my car.”
Sprinkle Road Automotive
“Honest automotive shops are hard to come by, these guys at Sprinkle Automotive will take care of you.”
Keystone Auto Repair Inc
“If they can't help with something they'll just tell you instead of wasting your time and money.”
Shoemaker's Garage
“They replaced my alternator within one day and had me back on the road!”
Listed for drivers in and around Portage, MI, 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: Portage, MI
Of the 15 mechanics we list here, 4 are in Portage itself and 11 come from towns including Kalamazoo (6, 5 mi), Schoolcraft (1, 7 mi) and Scotts (1, 9 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.0 to 4.8 across 1,421 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (95%), professionalism (85%) and value (85%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "diagnosis" and "honest". 1 is open on Saturdays. 1 shows a license on its website; 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 10 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 54 years. 1 offers financing; 1 gives free estimates; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 11 of the mechanics on this page; 5 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 1 takes 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 12 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.
Master Mechanics
“If you want good service for a fair price, this is where you take your vehicle.”
Persons Auto Repair
“Our car broke down in the middle of our x country road trip and persons auto took us right in and fixed the car within the hour!”
Rob's Tire & Auto Care
“He was super nice, and told me I can stop by soon to get my tire fixed (there's a nail in it).”
Lowder's Automotive
“Great experience as always been taking my cars here since I was a teenager.”
131 Auto Care
“They were so nice and helpful and the service was very quick and professional.”
Quality Transmission Inc
“They rebuilt my failed transmission and it is running better than before my issues started.”
Fry's Automotive
“Schmidt is the best mechanic I have ever found.”
Scotts Auto Repair
“Very reliable, easy to deal with, and they get it done.”
Lang's Auto
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics in and near Portage
- “You can count on the work being done right at a fair price.” — customer of Keystone Auto Repair Inc
- “Super knowledgeable and friendly. They were very honest and helpful with my car's transmission issue.” — customer of Quality Transmission Inc
- “Great customer service and did not invent a problem when one didn't exist.” — customer of Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
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