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Pro-Trans Auto Experts
- Honest
- Job
- Vehicle
“They had bad news for me after running their diagnostic, but they delivered it with clarity and were very upfront and straightforward about the true state of the car.”
Transmission Repair Shops near State College, PA
We have one mechanic in State College on file, and it is on this list, along with 23 from towns including Pleasant Gap (2, 8 mi), Bellefonte (2, 11 mi) and Lewistown (2, 20 mi).
4 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
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Raymond's Tire Distribution
- Prices
“Based on price and the convenience of free tire rotation close to home, we bought the last set of tires for my wife's car (b4 going to Raymond's) from LMR Bellefonte.”
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Peachey Repair Service Inc
“Have a 2008 Chevy Malibu which the right headlight blew, You have to take the front end off of the car to access the headlights, They changed both bulbs in less than 1 hr.”
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L W Hose Repair-Auto Sales
- Mechanic
- Vehicle
- Prices
“They are almost always 2-weeks out, but if you bring it in on a Tuesday, you get your vehicle done on that Tuesday (unlike so many other garages who just keep your vehicle indefinitely).”
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Steve's Automotive
- Price
- Vehicles
- Mechanic
“He has fixed my vehicle numerous times and it is still running.”
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Glenny's Garage
“The mechanic is awesome and works very hard to resolve all your car's issues.”
Area overview: State College, PA
The 24 mechanics on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 804 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (88%) and value (76%). 4 are open on Saturdays. 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 7 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 43 years. 2 offer financing; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 8 of the mechanics on this page; 3 publish a contact page and 3 list a public email. 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.
Data verified October 10, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around State College, PA, 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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William Shreffler Automatic Transmission
- Truck
- Fair
- Price
“I dropped my old diesel off and called to check up and realized I put the entire wrong month on my form, o needed the truck in two days and they were awesome and rushed me through and got it done.”
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Rigg Rebuilders Inc II
- Vehicle
- Price
“They even helped deal with the insurance company.”
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B & D Auto Repair
“Barry is willing to work with you're schedule meaning if he says 10:00 AM he is ready to begin at 10:00 AM, also if he gives you a price for a repair he sticks to that price!”
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Jimmy's Auto & Body Shop LLC
“Great job!!!”
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Ellenbergers Garage LLC
“Tavis is a really good to deal with and a very good mechanic”
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Peachey Auto Repair
“Jay is the man and he is honest witch is hard to come by.”
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Burket's Auto Repair
- Vehicle
“It may take a little longer to get your vehicle in, but it's worth the wait.”
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Brubaker's Auto Services & Notary
- Title
- Vehicle
- Price
“Great service, reasonable prices, plus they are honest in everything they do.”
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McAndrus Motors
- Money
- Inspection
- Prices
“Cody and his help are very knowledgeable 30s first mechanic I have ever felt comfortable around with his knowledge and he's not out the still money like some mechanics do telling you there's more stuff wrong with your vehicle than they're actually i...”
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Rebel Towing and Services LLC 24/7
- Company
“Yesterday coming home from a trip out to Michigan my tire blew and the gentleman from this company came out as quick as possible and replaced my tire for me.”
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Scaife's Automotive
“I was on a road trip and I really was in a bind in my driverside front wheel bearing went out Very accommodating affordable and professional and they fix my problem and it was done right.”
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B&D Auto Repair Shop
- Gentleman
- Tire
- Work
“Very clean and friendly person, go into detail when fixing your vehicle.”
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Baker's Garage
- Prices
“Very thorough & quality service!”
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Kar's Service Center
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
- Price
“Their prices are extremely fair -I've never had any mechanic fully break down their prices for me like they do, and they never leave you with hidden fees you weren't expecting- and the work they do is top notch.”
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Casner's Service Center
- Tires
“Always happy with everything they have ever done for us.”
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Brown's Automotive Service and Repair
“Can be a little hard to get ahold of buy good guys that do good work.”
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Jon Dysard's Garage
- Alternator
- Starter
“If I need a starter or alternator I don't go anywhere else”
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Millers CAR Care Center
“Great work done fast.”
Transmission Repair Services in State College, PA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$800
Maximum cost
$3500
National Average
$1400
Avg Per Hour Rates
$128
$1100
$2800
Average price range is based on 547 cost profiles
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Do any shops listed for State College 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 near State College
- “This is the best transmission shop around. The owners are great people, you feel like family when you walk in.” — customer of Pro-Trans Auto Experts
- “Excellent service/transmission shop. The mechanics are very knowledgeable and go above and beyond to make sure the job is done right.” — customer of Kar's Service Center
- “Note that he can diagnose issues with things other than transmissions, but he is an expert and focuses on transmissions only.” — customer of William Shreffler Automatic Transmission
- “One day during my lunch break I stopped by to see how things were coming and they showed me everything that was wrong with the clutch, and discovered a couple of other problems that needed taken care of.” — customer of Pro-Trans Auto Experts
- “In my case two major transmission components (used) were promptly located and installed, and my vehicle is somewhat rare which makes that sourcing acumen even more impressive.” — customer of Kar's Service Center
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.