How to Save Money:

We try to recommend repair shops more likely to install a remanufactured transmission that you purchase on your own for cost savings. When buying a transmission through a repair shop or dealership, you generally will pay $300 – $800 more.

Need a replacement transmission? Get an estimate for replacement transmissions and local installation. Look up your transmission model by vehicle make and model.

What Transmission Do I Have?

When buying factory direct, you can save $300 – $800 from what the shop will add as their markup on the transmission. Get a factory direct estimate by text message + email by clicking here.

Questions to ask when calling local repair shops:

Note: Before calling, have your 17-digit VIN# number (from the vehicle dash, door or an insurance card, registration or title) handy.

–Do you install transmissions? Can you quote me a price for installation?
(Check the guide table below for fair labor prices. Labor costs can differ by area.)

–What is your hourly labor rate?
(Typical rates average $75 – $115 per hour)

–Can I have the transmission shipped to your shop for install?
(If you are purchasing directly from a company selling a remanufactured transmission)

Transmission Installation Shop Locator:

Below is a searchable map of repair shops that may install used or remanufactured transmissions at fair labor prices.

Reliable Repair Shop Criteria:

The following are recommended criteria to look for when calling around to find the most fair and reliable local repair shop for transmission installation:

• Has been in business for 2 years or more.
• Has a 4.0 or higher Google Reviews and/or Yelp Reviews rating, with no patterns of 1-star reviews.
• Has a Better Business Bureau “B” or higher rating.
• Is willing to install customer supplied transmissions purchased through reputable suppliers.
• Charges a maximum $95/hour labor rate for initial transmission installation and has a warranty hourly rate that is less than retail for warranty repair work.
• Offers transmission replacement labor using established hourly book times (Mitchell, Alldata, Chilton, Motor, etc).
• Has ability to reflash/reprogram using OEM subscriptions for late model 2006+ vehicles (shop equipped with Snap-On Pass-Through Pro II/III, Drewtech CarDAQ-Plus 2, Drewtech RAP, or similar J2534 device)
• Have a repair shop that does excellent transmission diagnostics and installation and want to be recommended? Visit our For Shops page

Fair Replacement Transmission Cost and Labor by Model

Find your transmission model in the table below for fair prices from reputable suppliers. Also fair labor cost for local installation at a local auto repair shop.

Get a free estimate on a remanufactured transmission factory direct by email.

More Information by Transmission Type

Where to Buy a Used Transmission

Option 1: Buying through a Local Repair Shop

When you go to your local repair shop, they’ll order a used transmission from a local or out-of-state salvage yard, depending on availability.

Pro Tip: If you are having your used transmission installed at a local repair shop, this option is the most recommended way to buy a used transmission.

The major benefit here is that you will typically have some sort of warranty on both the parts and labor through the repair shop if the one they purchased fails.

Option 2: Buying direct through a Salvage Yard

If you are installing a used transmission yourself, the nationwide search engine most commonly used to find a salvage yard transmission by repair shops and insurance companies is www.car-part.com which is connected to almost every salvage yard in the US.

Car-part.com uses the Hollander interchange system for searching the exact used transmission that will interchange with yours.

Pro Tip: Buy From A Salvage Yard That is Within Driving Distance From You When Possible! Always sort by distance and buy in your local area for the matching used transmission to save on the cost of shipping, if the matching unit is available locally. Also, if you have a warranty situation, it is much more difficult to have a warranty claim resolved if you purchase a used transmission from out of state.

Only licensed salvage yards can list auto parts on car-part.com so you can be assured that the companies listed are actual salvage yards.

Option 3: Buying online through a broker or website

Buying a used transmission through a broker / website is not recommended. Most brokers / websites typically use the above www.car-part.com to find you a transmission, then mark up the part by several hundred dollars–charge a brokering fee–and not all online brokers are legitimate or give you the accurate mileage that was on the transmission they are selling. So in the end, you end up paying more for the same thing, at a higher risk of having difficulty if you need a warranty claim.

Pro Tip: Resist the urge to buy a low priced transmission over the Internet that claims low mileage. The risk of a warranty situation is generally not worth any savings of buying a cheap transmission from out of state. You will have little or no recourse if the transmission does not work right. If you prefer to not deal with a salvage yard, buy a used transmission for sale through your local repair shop. Because if you end up having a problem with the transmission (roughly 20-25% chance), buying through your local repair shop will save you the potential headaches of dealing with a third party from out of state who is trying to get a warranty unit from another salvage yard in another state. The repair shop you are buying through typically will already have an established relationship with that salvage yard and will get your situation resolved far easier than through an online broker.

Our Recommendation

We recommend Street Smart Transmission. Their transmissions carry a 3 year / unlimited miles warranty that covers both parts and labor. Their warranty is nationwide and attached to the VIN so it is transferable with ownership if you decide to sell the vehicle. It also covers both parts and labor for the installation of the replacement transmission.

Finding a Shop to Install the Remanufactured Transmission

If your transmission has failed, you’re going to need a skilled mechanic to replace it. You can find a shop using our shop locator map.

For warranty purposes, you need to find a reliable repair shop. That way, if the replacement transmission doesn’t work properly, the warranty will cover it.

Warranty

Each step in the remanufacturing process has to be verified by quality control managers before the build can continue. This guarantees uniform, properly functioning transmissions that will exceed the original manufacturer’s specifications. It also allows for a generous warranty that will protect you from transmission repair costs for up to three years.

• Standard coverage: 3 Years / Unlimited Mileage
• Commercial applications: 18 Months / 100,000 Miles
• Warranty is attached to the VIN number and can be transferred if the vehicle is sold
• Coverage is good at any licensed repair shop, anywhere in the United States
• Pays for parts & labor
• Replacement transmission will be shipped immediately upon receipt of a claim

In addition to the exceptional warranty coverage, every transmission is shipped to any business address for free, and core returns are shipped free as well. Between the build quality and the warranty, a our transmissions are literally better than new.

More Information by Make & Model

X-Treme Automotive LLC & Custom Muffler

(316) 842-4859
424 N Washington Ave
Wichita, KS 67202,

Services: Ignition repair, Axle repair, Brake cleaning, Wheel alignment
Website: http://www.wichitacarmaintenanceshop.com/

X-Treme Automotive LLC & Custom Muffler is proud to be a well-known auto repair shop located in Wichita, KS. We maintain a reputation for fast, prompt service and will return your car to you as soon as we can. Our highly experienced mechanics can work on a variety of makes and models of cars, and we’ll provide you with an estimate for any job.

Alexander’s Automotive Inc

(316) 838-7039
3701 W Dora St
Wichita, KS 67213

Website: http://alexandersautomotivewichita.com/

Alexander’s Automotive, Inc. provides High Quality, Affordable Automobile Repair in Wichita, Ks. Listed below are just a few of the many automotive repair services we offer. When you need Auto Repair, Call Alexander’s and Schedule Service Now

Yost Auto Service

(316) 247-8176
1818 E 2nd St N
Wichita, KS 67214

Website: http://www.wichitaautorepaircenter.com/

Yost Auto Service is one of the best auto repair shops in Wichita, KS, and we’re fully licensed and insured. We aim to provide you with impressive customer service, and our friendly team of technicians is dedicated to your satisfaction.

Westlink Auto Services

(316) 722-9350
1455 N Maize Rd
Wichita, KS 67212

Website: http://www.westlinkauto.com/

We are an authorized independent service center featuring ACDelco parts. We offer a full line of over 99,000 automotive parts and supplies as well as vehicle maintenance, service & repair. For more information about our line of services and a complete parts catalog please visit our website or feel free to call or come by our location anytime during business hours. ACDelco.

The Garage

(316) 440-9380
610 N Maize Rd #A
Wichita, KS 67212

Website: http://www.garagewichita.com/

World Wide Transmission Inc

(316) 266-4020
1407 E Central
Wichita, KS 67214

Website: http://transmissionswichita.com/

The Clutch Guys

(316) 691-9229
1333 S Tyler Rd
Wichita, KS 67209

Website: https://www.clutchguyswichita.com/

If you need quick, honest car service, the Clutch Guys is your repair shop. Is your car making strange noises? Have you noticed leaking fluids coming from your car? Are you having trouble getting your car started? Bring it by the Clutch Guys in Wichita and we can solve these issues and many more!

Mastertech Transmission Inc

(316) 269-9590
4500 W Central Ave
Wichita, KS 67212

Website: http://www.mastertechtransmissioninc.com/

Mastertech Trans Inc welcomes you to our automatic transmission repair shop website. Each transmission technician at our shop is highly qualified and ready to deliver their expert automotive transmission repair technician knowledge & skills for your every automatic transmission repair need.

Midwest Auto and Diesel Repair

(316) 351-8945
4475 E 31st St S
Wichita, KS 67210

Website: http://www.midwestautoanddieselrepair.com/

Welcome to Midwest Auto & Diesel Repair – your home for auto & diesel service and repair. We are a full service shop for all Cummins, Duramax, and Powerstroke, Isuzu, International, and Sprinter/Mercedes engines. We also offer a full range of services on all gas engines from cars to pickups, vans, box trucks, and trailers.

Transmission Shops in Nearby Areas

• Overland Park
• Shawnee

Questions to Ask a Transmission Shop

Ask these important questions to find a mechanic with the capabilities to do the job properly and professional business ethics.

Qualifications and Experience

You certainly don’t want poorly trained or inexperienced people working on your car, so ask:

• What training do the mechanics have?
• How long has your shop been doing transmission repair in Wichita and how experienced are the mechanics?
• Do you have experience repairing the transmission on my make and model vehicle?
• Do you give references with their phone numbers?
• Do you have liability insurance to pay for any damage done to my car while its being repaired or on your lot?

Inspection Fees and Estimates

It’s important to know how much you’ll spend if you decide to take your vehicle somewhere else once it has been inspected. While you should expect to pay a reasonable inspection fee based on the time put into the diagnosis, beware of unscrupulous shops that charge exorbitant fees they don’t disclose before they begin the inspection.

• Do you charge an inspection fee separate from a repair estimate?
• If I decide to take the vehicle elsewhere for the repair, what will the charge be to disassemble the transmission, locate the repair issue and put it back together?
• Do you provide a written, itemized transmission repair estimate for me to approve?
• Are there any potential fees beyond what is on the estimate?

Ask How the Repair Will Be Done

Another tactic of disreputable transmission shops in Wichita is to call the repair a transmission rebuild when it’s nothing more than a minor repair of limited parts.

• If quoted a “transmission rebuild” ask for an itemized list of everything that will be replaced.
• Do you do all the work here, or is some of it subcontracted to another shop? If so, what is the name, phone number and contact person at that shop? Note: If some of the work is done by another shop, use this list of questions to research that shop’s reputation.
• Do you use only OEM (original equipment manufacturer) parts?
• Are the parts you use new, used or refurbished?
• If I have an option on the parts used, what are the differences in price and warranty?
• Will this transmission repair affect my vehicle warranty?
• Will you warranty the parts you use and your labor, and for how long?

Kansas State Licensing Requirements

Kansas does not require transmission shops in Wichita, KS to qualify for a state license, so there is no state standard for competency among transmission repair services. They require only a registration, for which there is no inspection or testing of ability in transmission repair.

Need a replacement transmission? Get an estimate for replacement transmissions and local installation. Look up your transmission model by vehicle make and model.

What Transmission Do I Have?

Likewise, Kansas has no legal requirement that services for transmission repair in Wichita, KS first show proof of liability insurance to reimburse you in the event of any damages that might occur during servicing.