A good repair shop that can diagnose and install a replacement transmission can be hard to find – especially on short notice. We can help you find a shop that does quality transmission diagnostics and installation for a fair price.

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?

We also include a guide for fair prices for both replacement transmissions and installation labor for the most common transmission models.

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.

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

Freeman Automotive Service

(334) 279-1976
3004 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery, AL 36106

Website: http://acdelcoau.to/4byy

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.

Haigler Auto Service

(334) 272-2025
4287 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36109

Website: http://www.haiglerautoservice.com/

We are on our 4th generation of family owned and operated since 1908. Started business in Montgomery with 6 cars in the city. We have  grown to now have 20 bays to get your vehicle in and out in the same day most of the time.

Performance Auto Repair

(334) 245-6600
665 N Eastern Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36117

Website: http://www.performance4me.com/

At Performance Auto Repair, we provide all your manufacturer required maintenance procedures and we perform any type of automotive repair.  Our Advanced Level ASE Certified Technicians can diagnose and repair any problem you are having with your vehicle.  From transmission service, alternators, air conditioning, mufflers and exhausts to batteries, brakes, tires, windshield wipers and oil changes — no service or repair is too great or too small.  Our Advanced Level ASE Certified Technicians are qualified to work on all makes and models of foreign and domestic cars, trucks and SUV’s.

Allen Robbins Transmission Specialist

(334) 365-3352
810 S Memorial Dr
Prattville, AL 36067

Website: http://allenrobbinstransmission.com/

For over 38 years, Allen Robbins has been meeting and exceeding the expectations of his customers. He is known as “Doctor Robbins” when it comes to transmission repair and drive train components.  Transmissions are the most complicated system in your car and Allen has the experience, knowledge and expertise to diagnose and repair this system.

Wes Cook Tire & Auto

(334) 272-7518
6249 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36117

Website: http://www.wescooktire.com/

Wes Cook Tire & Auto is our source for automotive service, new tires, wheels, and auto repairs in the greater Montgomery, AL region.

McClendon’s Foreign and Domestic Auto Repair

(334) 269-0017
317 N Decatur St
Montgomery, AL 36104

Bell’s Transmission Service – Tire Center

(334) 272-8575
808 Lagoon Commercial Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36117

Website: http://www.bellstransmission.com/
Bell’s Transmission Service has been in business since 1971. We have built our reputation on quality, dependability, and honesty. We repair ALL makes and models, automatic and standard, foreign and domestic, two and four wheel drive, front and rear wheel drive, and overdrive.We have the latest equipment and technology for testing and repairing computer controlled transmissions and transaxles.

Jones Tire & Automotive Center

(334) 279-7164
3300 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36109

Website: http://www.jonestireonline.com/

Jones Tire & Automotive Center was founded in 1957, and has become well known for excellent Service and Quality Products at competitive prices. With top quality brands such as Jasper Transmissions, ACDelco, and MotorCraft parts, Jones Tire & Automotive Center has become very successful in Alabama. The Jones Tire & Automotive Center has locations at 3300 Atlanta Highway, Montgomery, Alabama 36109 and 564 N. Eastern Blvd , Montgomery, AL 36117. We are open convenient hours. See us Monday through Friday 7:30 AM. to 5:30 PM and Saturday 8:00 AM -2:00 PM.

Tony’s Transmission Services

(334) 271-6850
5800 E Shirley Ln
Montgomery, AL 36117

Website: http://www.tonystransmissions.com/

Welcome to Tony’s Transmission Service where we ensure quality service at an affordable price. Our friendly staff understands the importance of a reliable vehicle. We pride ourselves in working with integrity and treating customers with professionalism. Our well-trained team is experienced, so you can be sure that we subscribe to the highest standards of car care and customer service.

Transmission Shops in Nearby Areas

• Birmingham
• Huntsville
• Mobile

Alabama State Licensing Requirements

Alabama does not require transmission shops in Montgomery, AL 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, Alabama has no legal requirement that services for transmission repair in Montgomery, AL first show proof of liability insurance to reimburse you in the event of any damages that might occur during servicing.