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

Trickett Honda

(615) 868-1870
1823 Gallatin Pike N
Madison, TN 37115

Website: http://www.tricketthonda.com/

Our goal is to make your car buying experience the best possible. Trickett Honda’s virtual dealership offers a wide variety of new and used cars, Honda incentives, service specials, and Honda parts savings. Conveniently located in Madison, TN we also serve Nashville, TN and Franklin, TN.

Premium Auto Repair

(615) 398-9676
1915 Murfreesboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37217

Website: http://www.antiochautorepairservice.com/

Premium Auto Repair takes pride in providing Nashville with quality full service auto repair. We offer auto and truck repair, whether it’s a simple oil change or an entire engine swapout.

Patterson’s Precision Auto Repair

(615) 776-3282
7215 Nolensville Rd
Nolensville, TN 37135

We make sick cars feel better. Our shop is a Napa auto care repair business, we offer a 2 year 24000 mile warranty using Napa’s best parts and our installation. ASE Master Technician Vern Patterson.

Mark’s Automotive Repair Center

(615) 864-8008
3536 Central Pike Suite 101
Hermitage, TN 37076

Website: http://www.marks-automotive.com/

At Mark’s Automotive, our business is built on customer referrals, not on expensive advertising. All of our advertising supports and benefits the local schools and community. Customer service is second only to the quality of our repairs. Is your check engine light on? We don’t charge for diagnostic checks. Bring your car in and we’ll find out what’s wrong.

Accurate Automotive Repair

(615) 220-0333
111 Enterprise Blvd
La Vergne, TN 37086

Website: http://accurateautomotiverepair.com/

Accurate Automotive is a privately owned, independent automotive repair shop that primarily specializes in the auto repair and maintenance of Honda & Acura automotive vehicles.  I started working on Honda vehicles at a franchised Honda dealership in 1991.

The Car People, LLC

(615) 860-1110
3994 Dickerson Rd
Nashville, TN 37207

Website: http://thecarpeoplellc.com/

Our experienced technicians are ASE-certified and work with state-of-the-art equipment, allowing us to provide quality repairs on many makes and models. Anything from a simple light bulb to diagnosing your service engine light to installing a new transmission.—we can handle it. Our wide range of services allows us to be your one-stop shop for all your vehicle needs, and all of it’s backed by a minimum 24-month/24,000-mile nationwide warranty.

J & E Automotive

(615) 297-2943
3801 Charlotte Ave
Nashville, TN 37209

Website: http://www.jandeauto.com/

For a high-performing vehicle, trust J & E Automotive with your car, truck, or van. To learn more about the services we offer, please contact us by phone at 615-297-2943 or send us an email. We also invite you to learn more about our dedication to you, our valued customer.

Madison Muffler & Auto Repair

(615) 860-2526
529 E Old Hickory Blvd
Madison, TN 37115

Website: http://madisonmuffler.com/

Incorporated in 2006, Madison Muffler & Auto Repair has been serving Madison, TN, and the greater area, including Nashville, for more than 50 years. We offer unrivaled expertise in auto repairs and performance enhancing modifications, and provide full service maintenance on all makes and models.

AAA Discount Transmission Center

(615) 822-6644
531 W Main St
Hendersonville, TN 37075

AutoSmith Premium, Inc.

(615) 822-3012
751 W Main St
Hendersonville, TN 37075

Website: http://autosmithtn.com/

AutoSmith Premium Inc. is an independently owned and operated, AAA approved automotive service center. Our auto service facility operates with the most modern, up-to-date analysis equipment. Our ASE certified technicians specialize in electronic diagnostic repair along with complete brake, exhaust, steering, suspension, and drivability repairs.

Transmission Shops in Nearby Areas

• Chattanooga
• Clarksville
• Franklin
• Knoxville
• Memphis
• Murfreesboro
• Nashville

Davidson State Licensing Requirements

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