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

Shift Right Transmission Repair

(480) 820-2615
1345 W Broadway Rd
Mesa, AZ 85202

Website: http://shiftrighttransmissions.com/

Consider us your go-to place to call for any transmission service your vehicle may need now or in the future. While you’re at it, take advantage of our warranty options that are worth bragging about. Ask about our nationwide warranty and transmission rebuild warranty! We offer a 12-month/12,000 mile warranty with every transmission rebuild.

American Five Star Auto Repair & Transmission

(480) 966-8181
2070 E Apache Blvd #101
Tempe, AZ 85281

Website: http://www.americanfivestartransmission.com/

Here at American Five Star Auto Repair & Transmission we take the time. To inform you about proper service intervals and repair techniques, ensuring your understanding and creating value for your vehicle’s needs. Since 1993 we have been servicing Auto Repair in Tempe and the surrounding areas. Eric and has staff has over 100 years of experience.

I Work on Cars LLC

(480) 664-9339
625 S Smith Rd #31
Tempe, AZ 85281

Website: http://iworkoncars.com/

The experts at I Work on Cars LLC offer a variety of repairs to ensure that your vehicle is running at a high level. When you are in need of Tempe, AZ Auto Repair services, don’t hesitate to call.

German Car Service

(480) 970-6776
2608 N Scottsdale Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Airpark Auto Service

(480) 998-1605
8115 E Raintree Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Website: http://www.airparkautoservice.com/

Airpark Auto Service has been servicing cars, trucks, and SUVs in the North Scottsdale Community since 1985. Stacey Grobmeier, our founder started out many years ago with a simple vision : “Treat your customers as you would your family, with care and concern. Provide them with fair pricing, honest behavior and back up everything you do with integrity.” Stacey had not invented this way of doing business but rather inherited it from his father, Joseph. Joseph had always told his son of this simple philosophy and that if he followed it with the passion of his heart the reward of success would be inevitable.

CARLIFE

(480) 270-5930
8830 E Indian Bend Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85250

Website: http://www.carlifeautocare.com/

We are professionals dedicated to unparalleled customer service and customer communication. And you should expect nothing less for your car than an expert in auto repair and car maintenance to take the best possible care of your vehicle.

Quality Transmission

(480) 966-5800
221 S McClintock Dr
Tempe, AZ 85281

Website: http://quality-trans.com/

Quality Transmission Service is a local family owned and operated automatic and standard transmission repair business that was started in July 1977, by Bob Jones. Quality Transmission’s shop manager, Steve Fullmer, has been a dedicated employee since 1980! We service Tempe Arizona and all surrounding areas, including Mesa, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Ahwatukee, Chandler, and Gilbert.

Tech Plus Automotive

(480) 418-1813
7333 E Butherus Dr B-200
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

Website: http://techplusautomotive.com/

TECH PLUS AUTOMOTIVE is your complete BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, and High-End Euro and Japanese Dealer alternative service and repair option in Scottsdale. From the most basic service to ultra sophisticated diagnostics and performance suspension setup and ride diagnostics.

Phillips Transmissions

(480) 461-0304
6427 E Thomas Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85251

Website: http://www.phillipstrans.com/

Phillips Transmissions excels in bringing up to date technology and information to the diagnosis and correction of all your transmissions’ troubles. We repair most American and foreign cars and light duty trucks; including Mercedes, BMW, Lexus, Isuzu, Nissan and Volkswagen.

Bridwell Automotive Center

(480) 948-4781
7171 E Lincoln Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85253

Website: http://www.bridwellautocenter.com/

At Bridwell Automotive Center in Scottsdale Arizona, we are very proud of our reputation as one of the best auto repair shops in the valley for over forty years. We pride ourselves on having great customer service and will always do everything we can to make every one of our customers happy they did business with us each and every time we see them.

Transmission Shops in Nearby Areas

• Chandler
• Gilbert
• Glendale
• Little Rock
• Mesa
• Peoria
• Phoenix
• Tempe
• Tucson

Arizona State Licensing Requirements

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