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

E P Auto Repair

(801) 221-9477
820 W 400 N
Orem, UT 84057

Services: Tune ups, Brake service, Emissions testing and control, Inspections
Website: http://www.epautorepair-orem.com/

EP Auto Repair offers complete auto repair services in the Orem, UT area. Our auto repair specialists provide fast, honest, and quality workmanship at reasonable rates. We are a NAPA Auto Care Center. We guarantee satisfaction within every service that we provide.

Tim’s Aatco Transmissions

(503) 626-4619
13980 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy
Beaverton, OR 97005

Tim’s AATCO Transmission & Transaxle is a transmission repair shop in Beaverton, OR. We have been serving the area for over 20 years and most of our client base is made of referrals and return customers.

Asian Auto Repair & Foreign Engines

(503) 213-2039
19400 SW Shaw St,
Beaverton, OR 97007

Website: http://www.asianautorepairandforeignengines.com/

When you are in need of an auto repair shop in Beaverton, OR, come to Asian Auto Repair & Foreign Engines. We offer a variety of automotive services including Engine Repair, Transmission Repair, Free Limited Towing and much more. We strive to complete our work efficiently and dependably. For a great service in Beaverton, OR, call on Asian Auto …

TransAction Transmission, Inc.

(503) 359-9141
3627 Pacific Ave
Forest Grove, OR 97116

Website: http://www.atra.com/or/transmission_repair_forest_grove

Aloha Auto Center

(503) 591-7442
2810 SE 75th Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97123

Website: http://www.alohaautocenter.com/

Aloha Auto Center can provide you with a number of benefits, the foremost being integrity. We know which parts will work best on your vehicle and for your budget. We may not always use factory parts because some aftermarket parts will work more efficiently and carry a better warranty.

Import Auto Shop Hillsboro

(503) 443-0462
1055 NE 25th Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Accurate Auto of Hillsboro

(503) 693-8366
2759 SE Tualatin Valley Hwy
Hillsboro, OR 97123

Website: http://www.accurateauto.com/

Transmissions Unlimited

(503) 941-5017
21550 NW Nicholas Ct
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Website: http://transsunlimited.com/

We are a full service automotive, diesel, and marine repair and maintenance center. We are proud to provide ours services to the Hillsboro, Beaverton, and Aloha communities. Our quality ASE certified technicians at  Transmissions Unlimited employ today’s latest automotive technology and are equipped to handle all major and minor repairs on foreign and domestic vehicles.

We Have Moved To Aloha

(503) 597-0039
1395 NE 25th Ave
Hillsboro, OR 97124

Services: Automatic Transmissions, Standard Transmissions & Clutch Replacement
Website: http://www.daytonatranspdx.com/

Welcome to Daytona Transmission a trusted name in transmission repair in the greater Aloha area .The moment you enter in our transmission repair shop you will notice a clean shop, family-oriented style that we operate under,we have FREE WI-Fi for all customers that would like to wait for their services.

Reliable Transmission Service & Repair

(503) 648-2000
144 SE Oak St
Hillsboro, OR 97123

Website: http://www.reliable-transmission.com/

Reliable Transmission Service has two shops, a location in Hillsboro and another in Aloha. We have been serving Washington County since 1979. Our family-owned and operated transmission shops service and repair all makes and models of cars, trucks, and RV’s.

Transmission Shops in Nearby Areas

• Beaverton
• Eugene
• Portland
• Salem
• Wilsonville

Oregon State Licensing Requirements

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