Sunset Automotive Inc
“Great service, appointment on time and the technician was very professional and answered all of my question.”
Best Transmission Repair Shops in Waukegan, IL
15 mechanics listed · 9 in Waukegan · 6 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“The management was courteous, knowledgeable and took care of my family vehicle and made sure it was safe”
Ripley's Automotive LLC
“Larry and his crew have always been very fair and honest in every repair I have had done there.”
Cardenas Auto
“Very reliable, faster, really good, and overall very honest!!!!!”
Pablos Auto Repair
“We were in a real bind and he fixed our minivan super fast, and for significantly less than what everyone else was quoting.”
Northside Auto Service
“Went beyond office hours just to solve my car's problem..”
Listed for drivers in and around Waukegan, IL, these 15 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: Waukegan, IL
Of the 15 mechanics we list here, 9 are in Waukegan itself and 6 come from towns including Kenosha, WI (3, 15 mi), Libertyville (1, 8 mi) and Hainesville (1, 10 mi). The mechanics on this page are rated from 3.9 to 5.0 across 1,852 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these mechanics on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), punctuality (83%) and quality (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the mechanics on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "honest". 6 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 48 years. 2 offer financing; 2 give free estimates; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 10 of the mechanics on this page; 6 publish a contact page; 2 list a public email and 2 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 any shops listed for Waukegan offer financing?
2 of the 15 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.
Universal Auto Body & Customs
“For any auto body customs work, this is the place for you.”
Imports CAR City Auto Serv
J and e Auto Werks
“They will tell you exactly what's wrong and get it fixed.”
Rence's Auto Repair
“It's a smaller shop, but talking to the guys, they know exactly what they're doing and really understand cars.”
Tires Plus
“Really great people they do a fantastic job”
Moberg's Automotive Repair
“Fast, fair, thorough and quality work.”
SDR Total Auto Repair & Transmission Center Inc.
“Jason gave a fair diagnoses of the problem, and when he identified that I would need to take it to the dealership, he immediately made recommendations on how to save money and what to do going forward.”
Hainesville Firestone
“Even though I've since moved away from Hainesville, I still make the long drive to their shop because of their honesty, approachability, and reasonable pricing.”
AK Auto Repair
“My car would not pass the emissions test for the state, the owner and mechanics diagnostic the vehicle, fix the problem and even took the car up to the state emission test facility for me.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about mechanics in Waukegan
- “Very kind and professional attitude. I would recommend this shop to everyone.” — customer of Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
- “My car was in an car accident. Excellent communication between the mechanic and I and he gave me a great price.” — customer of Ripley's Automotive LLC
- “This is the place where they repair my cars, I have been a customer for more than 20 years and they are completely trustworthy.” — customer of Sunset Automotive Inc
- “This place is great, Harry walked me through all the problems in my pickup truck.” — customer of Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
Excerpts from public reviews of the mechanics listed on this page.
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