Kaufman's Auto Repairs
“Honest pricing and they go above and beyond to make sure your vehicle is taken care of correctly.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Sarasota, FL
24 mechanics listed · all 24 in Sarasota · 1 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 17, 2026
Jay and Dean's Auto Repair
“The text are knowledgeable, the managers very helpful and friendly, and above all, they do what they say, and don't overcharge.”
Dave's Auto Repair
“They explain all repairs clearly, keep in contact with reminders and give clear explanations both prior to and after the repair.”
Starlight Automotive
“Kiril i came to starlight Auto shop and the service was very good”
Brian's Auto Repair
“I don't write reviews, but after servicing our cars at Brian's Auto Repair over the last 7-8 years, they deserve a 5-Star review from my wife and I.”
King G Auto Repair
“He handled it so professionally by being very transparent taking pictures of each process he followed and kept me updated the whole time.”
Listed for drivers in and around Sarasota, FL, 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: Sarasota, FL
All 24 mechanics we list here are in Sarasota itself. We have 36 mechanics in Sarasota on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 5,993 reviews; 21 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "fair". 1 is open around the clock; 5 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (3), A/C repair & service (2), RV service (2), diagnostics (2) and engine repair (2). 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 63 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 4 offer financing; 3 give free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 8 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 any shops listed for Sarasota offer financing?
4 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.
Ralph's Transmission
“Everyone I talked to was very nice and professional, they'll be the first shop I call or recommend concerning transmission issues.”
Jim Dowell Transmission
“Jim is more than helpful and honest, I can't recommend this shop enough!”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“Great service, from out of state and they took care of my truck transmission and got me back in the road.”
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Sherman's Auto Repair
“Sherman has been my mechanic for years now, I wouldn't even do so much as have my oil changed anywhere else.”
Burk's Auto Repair Center
“Very professional and completed my car on time at the price quoted.”
Beiler's Auto Repair
“From the initial phone call, to the repair scheduling and work, and then a follow up phone call the week after my service to check that everything was running well - I can't say enough positive things.”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“Super helpful, came in after my car broke down on the interstate while moving from Sarasota.”
Action Auto Center
“Was quoted a fair price, they found a transmission leak as well, fixed it and still came in close enough to the quote.”
Integrity Transmission & Auto Service Center
“Service was great came earlier than expected and finished smooth and quickly”
Sarasota Mechanics Techs
“He not only took our last-minute booking, he went above and beyond repairing it, doing a few extra nice things we didn't even ask for, and allowing the windshield replacement company to do an emergency replacement same day.”
Car Care Connection
“I felt the charged me more than fairly, were honest, and were very professional and nice to talk to.”
Barbic's Transmission Repair
“My experience with Dawn and Tim reminded me of the old days pre all this corporate bull crap us customers deal with.”
Lowe's Automotive Service
“I have been going to Lowes for 10 years because it is a professional, well managed shop with certified mechanics and fair prices.”
Mavis Tires & Brakes
“Ethan helped me with my oil change he was very friendly and professional, explained everything clearly and made the whole process quick.”
Juan's Auto Repair
“Since then, we've brought all of our cars here, and every single time we're amazed—not only by the quality of the work, but by how fair and honest the pricing is.”
Heffner Performance Inc
“I have worked with this shop for 15 plus years and have nothing but exceptional things to say about it.”
Richs Complete ac & Auto Repair
“He did the full service of evacuated the system, added the dye to test for leaks, vacuumed and recharged it.”
Industrial Mobile Repair
“Fred was so nice getting us the help we needed with a blown tire.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics in Sarasota
- “Professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and experienced. The staff at Jim Dowell Transmission went out of their way to promptly get me back on the road.” — customer of Jim Dowell Transmission
- “Had my transmission replaced. They are very friendly, gave me a good honest price and had my replacement done much faster than I expected !” — customer of Ralph's Transmission
- “Ian was knowledgeable on my specific transmission and didn't upsell me on stuff I didn't need, even though I was willing to do a full flush.” — customer of Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- “I only needed a transmission fluid change, and he did exactly that and exactly quoted me with no hidden surprises.” — customer of Integrity Transmission & Auto Service Center
- “My vehicle was in and out in one day, the shifts are silky smooth and the power transfer is better than ever.” — customer of Jim Dowell Transmission
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
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