The Garage In Renton
“Instead of fixing my car and charging me what would have been reasonable (but still very expensive) price, I was told to save the money for repair and use it toward a new vehicle.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Renton, WA
24 mechanics listed · 7 in Renton · 3 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
King's Transmission
“Then I tried kings and and I'm not sure if it was the owner or not but one of the gentlemen said they couldn't get it in that day but he talked to me like a real person and even went outside to take a look to see if he could figure it out.”
Apex Automotive Repair
“While some people may find the service to be more expensive than other mom and pop service locations, I am willing to pay for the quality of service and excellent repairs that I receive.”
LOS Poblanos Auto Repair Llc.
“They were super helpful and professional and gave me status updates on what they needed to do, how much it would cost, and a timeline to get it finished.”
Meister Werks European & Import
“Techs were able to tell me what my car needed urgently including a check of the voltage system (Problem with the battery or Alternator) With that recommendation, I was able to get my Battery replaced for free (AAA) which fixed the voltage issue.”
Rons Transmission Shop LLC
“He gave me the list of computer codes and recommended I take it to the dealership because it was likely that the errors could be due to recalled parts.”
Listed for drivers in and around Renton, 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: Renton, WA
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 7 are in Renton itself and 17 come from towns including Seattle (8, 12 mi), Bellevue (2, 8 mi) and Federal Way (2, 13 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 3.9 to 4.9 across 4,069 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (81%) and value (64%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "diagnosis", "honest" and "communication". 3 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (4), transmission service (3), wheel alignment (3), brake services (2) and brakes (2). 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 19 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 19 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 2 offer financing; 4 give free estimates; 9 are family- or locally-owned and 13 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 years in business matter for transmission work?
Ten or more years in business is claimed by 23 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.
Beetlesmith's Valley Auto Service
“I had a amazing experience with Gustavo on my vehicle detailing , i was recommended from Richard who i must say is amazing at his job and just the ressurance that i'll be satisfied with results which in no doubt is true.”
Performance Apex Ltd
“If you have an older Fiat, this is the place!”
Cortes Auto Service and Towing
“Brought in a couple cars now and they were able to diagnose the problems without issue.”
Northshore Automotive
“Spent 1000$ on transmission tubes and a oil change, for the issue to start back up 2days later and when I instant took it to them they told me my transmission was shot and there's nothing to do but "drive it till it dies" is what I was told.”
Chuck's Auto Repair
“Owen worked with me to understand the results of the overall inspection (without talking down to me) and to prioritize work that needed to be done, asking clarifying questions about how long I planned to keep the car.”
Aurora Clutch & More
“While some other shops wanted to charge me $100 plus dollars to run the computer diagnosis, and would want to schedule me for the following week, Derek was able to find me a time in the very next day and fixed my car at an affordable price.”
Affordable Tire and Brake MLK
“I wasn't able to get cash out of the ATM and he went out of his way to ensure my tires were all at the right pressure, and accepted a card payment even when the signs said otherwise.”
Performance Prep
“Great people, very caring, they fixed my problem with my Camino in a short amount of time,I will be going back for any other issues I have, Professional mechanics that know their stuff,....”
A&M Auto Repair Bellevue
“A&M employees were easy to reach, and worked diligently with my insurance company and maintained a clear line of communication to let me know when the repairs would be completed.”
Eurocar Service
“Always super helpful, explain what work needs to be done and why and provide clear answers to questions including things like “what's the trade off between doing XYZ now vs.”
General Transmission Repair
“Not having enough money to pay to get the job done twice, I carefully selected General Transmission because of their documented history doing more than they were required to do and that they have stood behind their work even when they have the option...”
Auto Dynamix
“The two Kia dealers were weeks out on their services, so I reached out to Auto Dynamix and they took my car in the same day and I had it back all fixed by noon!”
King's Transmission Seattle
“Turns out there was nothing wrong with the transmission at all, but Mark was very straightforward and helpful, provided an engine code with some explanation of what it meant, and referred me to another shop that was able to help.”
A Street Automotive
“I stopped taking my car to the dealership who charged exorbitant prices and had me wait for hours if not days, to them I was only a number in an overly exaggerated hoity toity atmosphere.”
Marqueen Garage
“They were upfront about what I needed and when I would need maintenance in the future and I appreciated that they didn't do any necessary work just to make an extra buck.”
Evergreen Automotive
“I left my car for a few hours and they checked everything out and told me that my car was in excellent care and that I didn't need all the repairs that I asked them to do.”
Quality Auto Electric & Repair
“It ended up costing about what I had guessed based on the unprofessional "diagnostic" from all my coworkers 😉 but they did try for the cheaper fix first it just didn't work out.”
Interstate Tire & Automotive
“And even though they're always busy -- which is a good sign of their quality service -- they never hesitate to take the time to answer all of my questions and explain things to me, if I don't understand.”
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