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.

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?

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

Precision Auto Works

(718) 786-2923
3746 9th St,
Long Island City NY 11101

Website: http://www.precisionautonewyork.com/

Precision Auto Works of LIC is a top-quality independent auto mechanical repair AND body shop under one roof, serving the New York City metropolitan area. We’re proud of our A+ rating

Precision Transmissions

(718) 221-5131
1454 Atlantic Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11216

Website: https://precisiontransmissions.com/

We perform all mechanical, transmission, engine, and collision repairs with over 20 years experience in auto repair industry, in Brooklyn, NY.

Frank’s Tire Auto and Truck Repair

(718) 321-7503
162-42 Pidgeon Meadow Rd
Flushing, NY 11358

Website: http://www.frankstireautoandtruckrepair.com/

Frank’s Tire Auto and Truck Repair serves the greater Flushing, NY community with the best in car repairs, tires, wheels & rims, and more.

Rami Transmission

(718) 856-5566
996 E 48th St
Brooklyn, NY 11203

At Rami Transmission, we make sure that every customer receives the best service and products for the best prices. Whether you’re a walk-in customer or even a neighborhood mechanic needing a part, Rami Transmission is eager to help everybody.

DJ’s Auto & Truck Repair Center

(718) 397-5000
59-81 Maurice Ave
Maspeth, NY 11378

Website: http://www.djsautonyc.com/

we specialize in fixing cars, trucks, diesel trucks, tractor trailers, and transmissions.  Our goal is to offer the best services available at affordable prices to get you back on the road in no time. We have years of experience and you can count on our service!  check out our website! www.djsautonyc.com

Hi Tech Transmissions and Auto Care

(718) 235-5700
82-18 Rockaway Blvd
Queens, NY 11420

Website: http://www.hitechnyc.com/

At Hi Tech Transmission and Auto Care, we only hire the most experienced technicians in the business. Because of that, we have gained a reputation for quality work, great customer service, and fast turnarounds.

NY1 Transmissions

(718) 742-0330
2491 Third Avenue
Bronx, NY 10451

Website: http://transmissionsrepairbronxny.com/

Our staff has endeavored to assemble our shop so we can make auto repair and upkeep more advantageous, more affordable and friendlier for you. You can see our commitment when you come into our shop.

Dolphin Transmissions

(718) 209-0800
8501 Flatlands Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11236

Website: http://dolphintransmission.com/

Rest assured you have come to the right place. We pinpoint the problem with our computerized diagnostic equipment all housed in our modern facility. Our shelves are stocked with hundreds of transmissions and components.

Lee Myles

(718) 886-1000
15405 Northern Blvd
Flushing, NY 11354

Website: http://www.nyautocare.com/

NY Transmission Group offers a complete range of domestic and foreign car transmission services to the entire Queens and Queens County area.

Gibraltar Transmissions

(718) 276-4401
224-02 Merrick Blvd
Queens, NY 11413

Services: Transmission repair, Transmission rebuild, Complete Auto Repair, Undercarriage
Website: http://www.gibraltartristateny.com/

Transmission Shops in Nearby Areas

• Albany
• Bronx
• Brooklyn
• Buffalo
• Cheektowaga
• Lindenhurst
• Manhattan
• Niagara
• Rochester
• Schenectady
• Staten Island
• Syracuse
• Troy

New York State Licensing Requirements

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