Fred & Jim's Garage
“The place is clean, easy to find, close parking, a breeze to meet with the folks and set an appointment.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in South Bend, IN
24 mechanics listed · 8 in South Bend · 3 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
M D Lillie Auto Service
“Have always done good work at a fair price and they stand behind what they do”
Tim's Auto Repair
“Tim and his crew help replace the starter on my jeep , fantastic help and honest people.”
Precision Transmission and Automotive Repair
“My repair was completed at less than half the price of the auto dealer.”
Portage Sunoco Garage
“We moved about a half hour away from their shop, but we are more than happy to make the drive for the incredible service.”
California Auto Repair
“Had an alignment problem and got it fixed for a great price I'd recommend California Auto Repair”
Listed for drivers in and around South Bend, IN, 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: South Bend, IN
Of the 24 mechanics we list here, 8 are in South Bend itself and 16 come from towns including Niles, MI (8, 9 mi), Elkhart (3, 16 mi) and Mishawaka (2, 5 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.2 to 4.9 across 2,883 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (86%), quality (78%) and value (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "honest", "fair" and "estimates". 3 are open on Saturdays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 12 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 72 years. 1 offers financing; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 19 of the mechanics on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 4 list a public email and 4 take 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 18 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.
Dandaymar Auto Repair
“Trustworthy mechanic, honest, excellent customer service.”
Valley Transmission
“Valley has always been out go to for advise and service for transmission repair needs and I will always tell people to head to Valley if you want quality transmission service.”
Rick's Auto Service
“The guys were easy to work with and I think they really tried to help diagnose my problems.”
Certified Transmission Inc.
“They know what they are doing and back their work up with a warranty.”
Trussell's Complete Auto Repair
“About a couple of months ago Excellent and speedy work got front brakes and rotors done here and the price was reasonable .”
Rock Auto Service
“Scott and his team provide quality service and are honest about what is needed.”
Dave's Garage
“Alternator replaced pretty quick and i was called before they started work.”
Bertrand Auto LLC
“The best quality and customer service I've ever received at a auto shop / parts store”
Millin Automotive Repair LLC
“Gene has always taken time to explain what was going on with my vehicles & made good recommendations as to maintaining them.”
Eurasia Import Specialist
“Honest and fair about the work that needed done on my BMW.”
Locke Auto & Diesel Repair
“Had a exhaust tip put on quick service and they cared about their work will go there again”
Marsh Auto Repair
“We have been going there for several years now and always have a great experience.”
Quality Brake & Alignment Inc.
“Always great service, never doing more than is really needed.”
Joe's Car Tech Inc
“Mechanic was very helpful and Swift”
Elite Diesel and Auto Repair LLC
“Our brakes went out the day before driving on vacation and they didn't take advantage of our situation by jacking the price up.”
Automotive Plus
“Fair prices, quality work and I have never felt talked down to or written off just because I am a woman as I have at other places.”
Grant Street Auto Service
“Fairly thorough customer service, all of my awkward questions answered unbiasedly and pricing was very appropriate.”
Garoutte's Auto & Truck Center
“I don't know how the people of New Carlisle could function without the important services of auto repair from a business we can trust.”
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