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McIlvain Motors
- Communication
- Experts
- 911
“Absolutely fantastic experience, including an email estimate for the work to be done, a shop tour since I was a first time customer, and good communication all along the way.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Tempe, AZ
24 mechanics listed · all 24 in Tempe · 5 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Scottsdale Muffler & Automotive
- Resonator
- Catalytic Converter
- Service
“Courteous service, and they walked me through the catalytic converter installation information, told me where they were going to place it and let me take a picture for reference.”
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Lifetime Automotive
- Diagnostic
- Inspection
- Pay
“I've moved pretty far away from them now, so I don't get to do business with them as much as I used to, but they always get my recommendation when someone ask me for a mechanic.”
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We-Fix-It Auto Repair
“They ordered me a Lyft back home after I dropped my car off and followed up with me a few days after the service was complete to make sure everything was okay.”
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Interstate Auto Repair
“Second visit, went to another repair shop with my Honda, they wanted $450 to replace the sparkplug and another 1000 foe the struts, that turn out, not to be bad at all....”
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American Five Star Auto Repair & Transmission
- Truck
- Mechanic
- Engine
“With that being said the crew at American Five Star understands that and does what they can to get me in and out as quick as posable and at a very competitive rate.”
Listed for drivers in and around Tempe, AZ, 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: Tempe, AZ
All 24 mechanics we list here are in Tempe itself. We have 42 mechanics in Tempe on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The mechanics on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 6,094 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (83%) and value (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "fair", "honest" and "diagnosis". 5 are open on Saturdays. The services the mechanics on this page list most often on their websites are transmission repair (4), brake repair (3), brake services (3), engine repair (3) and oil changes (3). 11 list staff certifications (ASE) and 15 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 17 websites of the mechanics on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1997. 9 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 14 are family- or locally-owned and 12 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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 years in business matter for transmission work?
Ten or more years in business is claimed by 20 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.
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AZ Auto Doctor
“From scheduling your appointment to assessment to advising services their honesty will allow you to make an informed decision on what your vehicle needs.”
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Gemba Automotive (Formerly Bullitt Automotive)
- Diagnose
- Mechanic
- Technicians
“They never tried to upsale me on anything and I know there are other things wrong with my car they could have said needed to be fixed but they fixed what I asked them to and didn't push any other repairs on me.”
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Cary's Auto Service
- Work
- Mechanic
- Future
“Chris always takes the time to walk us through problems, offer alternative solutions, and make sure that our concerns are addressed and the cost makes sense.”
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The Car Shop
“I've been coming here for all my car needs maintenance and repairs for years and couldn't go elsewhere, thank you guys for everything always a pleasant surprise #1 trusted in PHX”
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Salem Boys Auto
“The quote They gave me was more than accurate and when they explained what was wrong with my car they did it in such a way I understood but without being patronizing.”
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Tri-City Transmission
- Fee
- Dealership
- Interaction
“From my first moments panicked in a parking lot with my "check transmission" light staring me in the face, I googled transmission shops blindly and called around.”
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Arizona Auto Care
- Fair
- Vehicle
- b.s.
“Since then, they've done an engine swap in my Civic, AC services, drive train joints, axles, ball joints, suspension components and alignments on my vehicles.”
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Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- Oil
- Work
- Check
“It good to know if there any question about your care of some sign of engine light 🚨 show up , as taken to Walmart to check what going on and tell you it could be transmission fluid!”
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Rob's Auto Repair
- Vehicle
- Mechanic
- Town
“My first impression was that Rob is not only a genuine person as well as a kind-hearted business owner and one man band who had reached out above and beyond his personal abilities to offer his own valuable time by stepping away from his business offe...”
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Elite Auto Repair
“Jaeden and the other wonderful service manager (I didn't get her name), helped me out a bind.”
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Mile Auto Repair
- Work
- Oil
- Quote
“Visiting Tempe for Spring Training and encountered a flat tire, called Mile High to assist and they came to meet us where we were stranded and got us back up and running in quick time.”
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TMC Auto Repair
- Communication
- Mechanic
- Quote
“The car took a little longer than I wanted but Martin made it clear they were taking the time to find the actual problem and not just recommend replacing parts that might fix the issue.”
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Tempe Auto Repair
- Work
- AC
- Hose
“Jim called me back about an hour after I dropped it off and said nope, just needs a new drive belt, and recommended another belt be replaced as well, and they'd have it done in 30 minutes.”
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IMM Auto Service
- Mechanic
- Vehicles
- Morning
“Every time I had to bring my car in, they'd tell me exactly what needed to be fixed, what could wait, and took the time to explain what they were doing.”
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Greasers Automotive
- Truck
- Vehicles
- Diagnosed
“We have had both our vehicles worked on for different things over the last 6 months and I would recommend greasers to anyone look for a great long term car shop.”
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Hyland Auto Repair
“Dave went above and beyond to help me and during repairs, went and checked the progress himself and reported back with detailed information on the repairs.”
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Aj's Auto Works Inc./Sxs Extreme Rehab/Gak Trailer Repair
- Truck
- Price
- Needs
“The embarrassing thing I have to admit was I put my truck in 20 feet of water and after many problems that this caused 15 years later I'm still driving my 1998 Dodge Cummins, thanks to there knowledge and hard work.”
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Hayes Transmissions
- Truck
- Work
- Communication
“After a putting a parts list together and adding in the labor to rebuild my transmission not only was Hayes Transmission most reasonable they were the most knowledgeable.”
Transmission Repair Services in Tempe, AZ Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$972
Maximum cost
$4251
National Average
$1701
Avg Per Hour Rates
$156
$1336
$3401
Average price range is based on 424 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics in Tempe
- “I LOVE Greasers! Chris and his crew have always been patient, honest, professional, and thorough in their care of my car.” — customer of Greasers Automotive
- “They gave me a quote for a new transmission and were honest about it not being worth the cost.” — customer of Hyland Auto Repair
- “If you want quality work at a fair price I highly recommend Hayes Transmissions to do the job.” — customer of Hayes Transmissions
- “Dave's communication, professionalism, and knowledge helped us make an informed choice between the various options.” — customer of Tri-City Transmission
- “They’re thorough, easy to deal with, clearly explain what’s needed and been done, and service at a fair price.” — customer of McIlvain Motors
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
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