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Hillside Imports
- Engine
- Mechanic
- Jetta
“A light came on the dash and I decided to take it back to them, they got an appointment for me very quickly and gave me very clear directions for contactless pickup/dropoff.”
Transmission Repair Shops in Portland, OR
24 mechanics listed · all 24 in Portland · 2 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
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Affordable Tire & Brake Co.
“Called this place after having the most toxic experience with the beaverton Toyota dealership and they were able to work me into their busy schedule immediately.”
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Everett Street Autoworks & Mechanics
“I felt very comfortable, as I always do in their business, and will continue to take my car (s) to Everett Street Autoworks & Mechanics for any repairs.”
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Steve's Imports
“The guys at Steve's sorted my car out on a very reasonable timeline and communicated clearly about its issues- thanks for the thorough and diligent work y'all”
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MBI Motors
“I have been to at least 3 different repair shops who said they also work on European cars and clearly do not have enough training and experience for me to pay them what they were asking.”
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AG Automotive
“You know exactly what you're getting and they tell you all the details for you to make a good decision: necessary, recommended, monitor, or working good.”
Area overview: Portland, OR
All 24 mechanics we list here are in Portland itself. We have 83 mechanics in Portland on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.4 to 4.9 across 6,561 reviews; all 24 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (83%), quality (82%) and value (72%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "honest", "diagnosis" and "communication". 2 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are transmission (4), diagnostics (3), batteries (2), brake repair (2) and engine (2). 9 list staff certifications (ASE) and 20 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 23 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 85 years. 2 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 7 are family- or locally-owned and 9 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.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Portland, OR, 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.
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Mac's Automotive & Radiator Repair
“Historically walking in to an auto shop has given me the feeling that I will be overcharged, my car will be over diagnosed, and we both will leave there bamboozled.”
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PDX Automotive
- Work
- Oil
- Pressure
“Even though they said they were booked up for a couple of weeks, they were able to squeeze me in between appointments and got my car back to me the next day.”
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Affordable Car Doctor
- Inspection
- Work
- Communication
“After chatting with Rich for a few minutes and telling him I only had $25 to spend he informed me he had a flight to catch and needed 5o leave but to take any parts and as much time as I needed.”
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Bradshaws Auto Repair
- Team
- Mechanic
- Inspection
“Was referred by my regular auto shop to check out a transmission problem; he kept me informed throughout the process and I was very happy with the service.”
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Re-Born Automotive
- Upsell
- Work
- Integrity
“I was impressed by the honest opinions and felt that I was not talked into doing unnecessary work, in fact I was reassured to wait on a very large repair that would have cost thousands.”
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A & P Specialties
- 2008
- Mechanic
- Pump
“Services Air & cabin filter replacement, Auto battery replacement, Auto engine diagnostic, Wiper blade installation, Auto maintenance, Battery, Oil change”
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Dane Motors Automotive Repair
- Diagnosing
- Check Engine Light
- Heart
“And when he found out what was going on in my personal life he showed compassion and put me into a position to do something extra nice for my daughter.”
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Wally & Son Automotive
- Sensor
- Work
- Job
“We recently purchased a car for my oldest kid (who saved up almost the entire amount themselves) and Wally's fit it in same day for a pre-purchase inspection.”
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On the Go Auto Services
- Charged
- Job
- Auto Maintenance
“Update Oct 2023 (2 years from initial post): I now go to On The Go Auto Services for everything - 90k servicing, replacing lights, tire and filter check, and of course oil changes.”
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Hawthorne Auto Clinic
- Engine
- Oil
- Job
“For a reasonable rate, I have my car back and it runs perfectly, I have brought cars to nearly every shop on inner eastside but it is Hawthorne Auto that I trust.”
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Mickey's Automotive Services
- Job
- Work
- Vehicle
“Mickey's has always treated my family and I with professionalism, given us great value and been very upfront and honest with their evaluations and service.”
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K&H Auto Shop
- Noise
- Pricing
- Truck
“I continued on to get an inspection and oil change, and they were able to schedule me in quickly and were very flexible with me dropping off my car and picking up.”
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Gary's Auto Repair LLC
- Knowledge
- Money
- Honest
“Even when things have not gone well - my daughter's engine died (nothing they could do), they did everything they could to help me work through the situation and make it less stressful.”
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Advanced Transmission & Gear
- Morning
- Truck
- Warranty
“He went above and beyond working on a subaru outback CVT, which are infamously difficult and expensive, and did all he could to get my car back on the road.”
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Portland Transmission Warehouse
- Prices
“Gruff and impolite on the phone, whether we get Warren, Martha or anyone else, we are never disappointed with the phenomenal service, fast delivery, and excellent quality selection.”
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St John's Auto Center
- Friday
- Mechanic
- Communication
“My Acura had its check engine light come on, and while it took a few weeks to get in, I was in and out in one day and <$300 which is awesome given how old my car is.”
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K & M Auto Service
- Phone
- Work
- Engine
“Recently moved her and had to get some work done on my car before I could go about getting it registered - after extensive searching I decided on K + M and they did NOT disappoint.”
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Art
- Spark Plugs
- Brakes
- Warranty
“Ultimately there was quite a bit of work that needed to be done and I had anticipated it being there for a while, but they took care of it immediately and now my car runs great!”
Transmission Repair Services in Portland, OR Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$994
Maximum cost
$4349
National Average
$1740
Avg Per Hour Rates
$160
$1367
$3479
Typical price range is based on 404 cost profiles
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Do any shops listed for Portland offer financing?
2 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.
What customers say about mechanics in Portland
- “I felt respected by the staff and would recommend the top notch service and will be a return customer when needed.” — customer of K & M Auto Service
- “Incredibly honest could have charged me for diagnostic had two of his mechanics look at it and gave me excellent advice.” — customer of Advanced Transmission & Gear
- “I took it to my professional neighborhood mechanic who diagnosed it as a transmission problem.” — customer of Hawthorne Auto Clinic
- “They even performed a pre-purchase diagnostic on the new (used) vehicle I bought, and provided a list of things it might need to use as leverage for a price reduction when purchasing.” — customer of Wally & Son Automotive
- “As a woman I've dealt with mechanics that use my lack of knowledge to rip me off and/or talk down to me.” — customer of K & M Auto Service
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.