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

German Motors Inc

(303) 237-6262
1360 Simms St
Lakewood, CO 80401

Website: http://www.germanmotors.net/

German Motors Inc. is a family owned, independent service provider for Mercedes Benz owners, in business since 1968. German Motors has remained in the same location offering customers the commitment and expertise that they should expect. Our clients come from our neighborhood as well as the greater Denver area for German Motors’ service and reputation.

Brakes Plus – Complete Auto Service

(303) 237-2200
10600 W Colfax Ave
Lakewood, CO 80215

Website: https://www.brakesplus.com/

Brakes Plus delivers high-quality technology and unparalleled customer service to every person that walks in the door. It starts with the cleanest modern facilities and state-of-the-art equipment at the hands of highly skilled people. We specialize in brakes along with several maintenance and repair services such as alignments, oil changes, diagnostics, tune ups, and many more. We always provide a free estimate before starting any work.

Scandiate

(303) 237-8090
7999 W 16th Ave
Lakewood, CO 80214

Website: http://www.scandiatek.com/

ScandiaTek was formed in 1980 and is an independent. It has outlasted numerous aftermarket and Dealership shops since then. We are a small shop to give more refined and personal service. We are staffed with the finest, most knowledgeable and friendly personel that have lengthy highly skilled ongoing factory and aftermarket trained and certified backgrounds.

Ralph’s Foothills Service

(303) 986-6166
11210 W Alameda Ave
Lakewood, CO 80226

Website: http://www.ralphsfoothillsservice.com/

Ralph’s Foothills Service has served Lakewood, Colorado and all of their automotive needs, for over 50 years! Our shop provides multiple bays in order to provide quick service for walk-ins and same day appointments, as well as scheduled. Our experts work together to handle all your repair and maintenance needs. Click to call, or come by today for all your automotive repairs, parts, and services!

Sheridan Auto Tech

(303) 455-7242
7864 W Colfax Ave
Lakewood, CO 80214

Website: http://www.sheridanautotech.com/

Where excellence meets personalized service. Our shops, located in Lakewood and Aurora, have drawn long-term loyalty not only from individual clients, but also from most dealerships along Colfax and other areas. Sheridan Auto Tech performs all standard automotive services on all makes and models, including European and classic models. We provide extended maintenance and warranty programs. We also offer better pricing than dealerships and other shops. Our outstanding turnaround is generally same day service.

Denver Transmission

(303) 478-8131
5290 W 4th Ave #1
Lakewood, CO 80226

Website: http://www.denvertransmissionpro.com/

If your transmission is beginning to slip, clunk, bang, or grind, or if you no longer have a first gear, can’t get your car into park, it doesn’t engage, or your vehicle doesn’t shift properly, you need the low-volume, high-quality services of Denver Transmission.

Complete Auto Repair

(303) 985-7199
12301 W Center Ave
Lakewood, CO 80228

Website: http://www.carrepairlakewood.com/

Complete Auto Repair is located at 12301 West Center Ave. in Lakewood, CO. You’ll find us conveniently located in Green Mountain, near Starbucks. Open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM, we provide thorough automotive repairs and quality automotive accessories, such as Lakewood CO brakes, brake repair, a/c repair, heater repairs, car batteries, and 4×4 repairs. We also provide tire sales to customers from Lakewood, CO, Golden, CO, Denver, CO, and surrounding areas.

Pickering’s Auto Service

(303) 237-7717
90 S Wadsworth Blvd
Lakewood, CO 80226

Website: http://www.pickeringsauto.com/

At Pickering’s Automotive our family and team have been providing quality auto repair service in the Lakewood, Golden and Denver areas since 1976, and in Arvada and Westminster since 2010. Pickering’s is a Family owned and operated NAPA AutoCare center, and your full service auto repair, service and tire facility.

Lee Myles Transmission & AutoCare – Lakewood

(303) 989-8288
11901 W Cedar Dr
Lakewood, CO 80228

Website: http://www.leemyles-colorado.com/

Lee Myles Transmissions & AutoCare in Northglenn and Lakewood, CO, are your premier auto repair and transmission experts. Our technicians are highly qualified to handle all of your general automotive needs, big and small. From major engine repairs to routine vehicle maintenance, Lee Myles is your One-Stop Auto Repair Facility.

Advanced Transmission Center

(303) 922-4102
1194 S Pierce St
Lakewood, CO 80232

Website: http://advancedtransmission.com/

Advanced Transmission offers complete service repair since 1986.  We are Denver’s leading transmission repair specialist. We have perfected the quality of our service through years of experience. We value quality workmanship and customer satisfaction; we are a business you can trust. We use the latest diagnostic equipment, and service all automatic and manual/standard transmissions. Not only are we the premier company on repairs, we also offer quality in-house rebuilding.

Transmission Shops in Nearby Areas

• Aurora
• Colorado Springs
• Denver
• Fort Collins
• Wheat Ridge

Colorado State Licensing Requirements

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