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One Stop Auto Repair Inc.
“Nevertheless, while waiting for the repair to my vehicle to be performed, the technician came to me and pointed out that the part that the dealership tried to upsell me was not necessary.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Richmond, VA
24 mechanics listed · all 24 in Richmond · 7 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Wilder's Tire and Auto Repair
“I emailed on a Friday morning to ask when they might be able to put on four new tires I had received as a birthday gift, do an oil change and an inspection on my car.”
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Williams Auto Service
“I have been going here for my state inspection for some years now i have never had any issues with my car when they do my inspection and i just recently for the first time let them change my oil and its was also a good experience for me i have no com...”
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Ellis Auto Service
“Waiting room was spotless, fresh coffee available, and phones were being answered promptly, while parts were being ordered and delivered, repairs done and services needed were being clearly explained to customers.”
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Weaver Transmission Service
“They worked with me and helped talk me through several options for the truck so that I could make the best determination on what met my budget and long term needs from the vehicle.”
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Buffalo Tire Pros
- Auto Repair
- Waiting Area
- Driving
“As a female, I'm always worried walking into a mechanic shop--afraid I'll be taken advantage of, but these guys took care of me, and took the time to explain "why" I needed what they were recommending.”
Listed for drivers in and around Richmond, VA, 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: Richmond, VA
All 24 mechanics we list here are in Richmond itself. We have 53 mechanics in Richmond on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.1 to 4.9 across 4,016 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (70%) and value (68%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "honest" and "diagnosis". 7 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are fleet services (3), oil changes (3), brakes (2), diagnostics (2) and engine repair (2). 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 22 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 91 years. 7 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 8 are family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 19 of the mechanics on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. 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 any shops listed for Richmond offer financing?
7 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.
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Vidlers Automotive
- Inspection
- Brake
- Job
“I once brought my Miata in for an inspection and in the process of doing the inspection, they discovered a damaged compression hose that had made the car run rough for quite a while.”
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S & O Automotive Repair
“His communication was excellent, he was friendly, and he took the time to explain every detail of the repairs needed for my wheel bearing, axle, and the installation of a new set of tires.”
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Art's Automotive Service
- Inspection
- Job
- Oil
“I've been going to Art's Automotive for several years for state inspections and auto maintenance, everyone is wonderful from scheduling to picking up when my car is ready.”
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Aarrow Transmissions & Automotive
- Price
- Oil
- Job
“These guys really went all out for my car it's been a very tedious process but those guys really care about there job and helped me out so much big thanks to josh and Palmer yeah those I will forever come here for all my car needs”
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Speedy's Transmission Shop
“They definitely know what they are doing and explained everything to me in words I actually understood without me feeling like they were speaking a foreign language.”
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Lakeside Auto
- Vehicles
- Prices
- Work
“The guys here did a awesome job on my 81 formula firebird the changed my heads and stearing box timed my engine had my car back quickly they did wonderful job I will definitely keep using them”
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Larry's Tire & Auto
“Took my car in because I didn't know how much life my brakes had left, and they checked and said I would be good till at least the next inspection in 6+ months.”
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Dunkum's Tire & Auto Services
- Honest
- Mechanic
- Trust
“Today it was just a quick and easy inspection, but what I've liked about them in the past was them helping me to prioritize what needed to be done on an old car that had quite a few issues.”
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RVA Auto Service
- Inspection
- Work
- Job
“This is the only place that I will bring it in for my inspection and they wont try to charge me 100s of dollars for things my car doesn't actually need.”
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Fetty's Service Center
- Vehicle
- Honest
- Desk
“Love the service would tell anyone to go here for your car repair needs love the staff friendly and honest with what your car really need and willing to tell you exactly what it needs”
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Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
- Job
- Company
- Transmission Replacement
“, Stan informed me as per the information in the warranty that a company inspector would be out to inspect the transmission for replacement and after weeks and countless calls and unreturned phone calls no one showed from this company and I had to ge...”
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Baskfield Automotive Inc
- Vehicles
- Work
- Family Owned Business
“I have had the pleasure of using Baskfield for my car repairs and maintenance for 7 years now and they are always a pleasure to work with and I feel they are very fair with their prices.”
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Heims Transmissions
- Vehicle
- Money
- Work
“.i located a brand new Ford Transmission from the Ford dealership and after several calls to shops not wanting to install a part that wasn't purchased through them because of warranty issues ( what issues the transmission is brand new) I called Heims”
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Automotive Specialty LLC
- Price
“A place that feels like home and people who treat you like friends — it felt amazing to finally be taken care of by a shop, instead of taken advantage of!”
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Diesel Power
- Vehicles
- Mechanics
- Electrical
“They've bent over backwards when I've been in a jam, but most importantly they're just kind and a pleasure to deal with-I'll continue to use them exclusively and would recommend them to anyone without hesitation!”
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New Super Auto Sales
“They showed my wife exactly what's wrong with her car and wrote it down for her and the next day we dropped the car off and got a phone call an hour later letting us know it ready.”
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Boulevard Auto Repair
“Kyle and Henry are extremely knowledgeable, and do a great job of explaining what it's going to take to get the job done and getting customer buy-in before proceeding with repairs.”
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In & Out Auto Services
“Very friendly”
Transmission Repair Services in Richmond, VA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$979
Maximum cost
$4280
National Average
$1712
Avg Per Hour Rates
$157
$1345
$3424
Average price range is based on 489 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics in Richmond
- “This place does wonderful work and in a timely manner the people that work there treat you like family.” — customer of Diesel Power
- “Fantastic staff, service, and repairs. Had a clutch worn down to nothing and they gave me a quote promptly.” — customer of Weaver Transmission Service
- “Bottom line is there were multiple problems with the vehicle that the guys diagnosed quickly and professionally.” — customer of Aarrow Transmissions & Automotive
- “Highly recommend these guys. They will take care of you & make sure you're satisfied.” — customer of Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
- “I would recommend this shop to anyone - they are honest, fair and wonderful.” — customer of Aarrow Transmissions & Automotive
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
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