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

Kwik Kar Lube & Auto Repair

(972) 649-7955
581 S Angel Pkwy
Lucas, TX 75002

Website: http://www.kwikkarlucas.com/

Welcome to Kwik Kar Lube & Auto Repair Lucas, owned and operated by Jorge and Christine Gutierrez. We have lived in the Dallas area since 1990 and after raising our family we opened our first Kwik Kar shop in 2003. We are very excited to be a part of this growing and vibrant community.

Precision Align & Auto Service

(972) 542-3637
401 Interchange St
McKinney, TX 75071

Website: http://www.precisionalign.com/

Welcome to Precision Align and Auto Service.  We are a full service auto repair shop offering quality service at reasonable rates.  Our caring and committed team will do so conveniently, honestly and reliably using advanced tools and technology and the highest quality parts.

Brakes Plus – Complete Auto Service

(214) 491-5080
2225 W University Dr
McKinney, TX 75071

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.

Red River Auto

(469) 207-1088
3149 E University Dr
McKinney, TX 75069

Website: http://www.autorepairshopmckinney.com/

Red River Auto is one of the top auto repair shops in the McKinney area. We’re locally owned and operated, and our talented technicians know how to work on all types of cars. Each of our staff members is courteous and skilled and will work hard to ensure that your repairs are built to last. Regardless of how old your car is or the nature of why you need repairs, our goal is to offer you a hassle-free experience and excellent customer service.

Integrity Automotive

(214) 544-0997
1006A N Tennessee St
McKinney, TX 75069

Website: http://www.integrityjosh.com/

Our experts have the knowledge to service and repair even the most challenging auto problems on all makes and models of domestic and import vehicles. We use the latest technology to assess the situation and offer you alternatives. We guarantee all of our work and know you’ll be happy with the outcome. Stop in or give us a call at 214-544-0997 to let us know how we can help you! – See more at: http://www.integrityjosh.com/McKinney-auto-repairs.html#sthash.5eK2tUME.dpuf

Driver’s Edge Auto Repair

(214) 790-0816
7601 Eldorado Pkwy
McKinney, TX 75070

Website: https://mydriversedge.com/

Your convenient dealership alternative, Driver’s Edge in McKinney, TX provides complete auto service and repair right in your neighborhood! We are here if you need an Oil Change, a state inspection of if you check engine light comes on.

Solutions Automotive

(972) 978-8797
1513 S Tennessee St
McKinney, TX 75069

Website: http://www.solutionsautomotive.com/

Solutions Automotive offers a unique service unlike any other service provided by the automotive industry. We cater to all of your automotive needs by providing specialty service such as vehicle pick up and delivery, evening repairs, and onsite repairs. Call to discuss your automotive needs and experience Solutions Automotive going the extra mile for you !!

Eagle Transmission & Auto Repair

(972) 562-7444
4021 W University Dr
McKinney, TX 75071

Website: http://www.mckinneytransmissions.com/

The transmission  & auto repair shop is located 1 mile W. of US 75 on West University Dr. also (US 380) on the south side of the highway. Stop by and visit our well equipped beautiful new facility.  The customer lobby is inviting and comfortable and you will be greeted by a friendly professional staff. Should you need any type transmission repair, service or a complete rebuild in the McKinney area call or stop by. The address is: 4021 W University Dr, McKinney, TX 75071.

The Transmission Shop

(972) 529-0911
1201 S McDonald St
McKinney, TX 75069

Website: http://thetransmissionshop.com/

At The Transmission Shop, we provide expert and reliable inspection, diagnoses, removal and/or repair of your transmission. We specialize in ALL transmission repair and replacements, regardless of the age, make or model of your car. Whether your car is foreign or domestic, automatic or manual, we have the expertise, experience and training to get your transmission running again at peak performance. We offer a 3 years or 36,000 miles warranty on automatic transmissions.

Mike’s Economy Transmission

(972) 562-8500
1450 S McDonald St
McKinney, TX 75069

Website: http://www.economytransmissionofmckinney.com/

Mike’s Economy Transmission of McKinney is a full-service transmission, preventive maintenance and auto repair center performing high quality, guaranteed auto, SUV, and truck repairs in the McKinney and Collin County area since 1988. We are conveniently located and qualified to repair and service all domestic and imported cars, trucks, and SUVs.

Transmission Shops in Nearby Areas

• Amarillo
• Arlington
• Austin
• Braunfels
• Cedar Park
• Corpus Christi
• Dallas County
• El Paso
• Fort Worth
• Frisco
• Grand Prairie
• Irving
• Garland
• Houston
• Killeen
• Katy
• Laredo
• Lubbock
• McAllen
• Mesquite
• Pasadena
• Plano
• Round Rock
• San Antonio
• Sherman
• Spring
• Sugar Land
• Tomball
• The Woodlands

Texas State Licensing Requirements

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