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

Toyo of Stockton

(209) 938-9672
4113 West Ln
Stockton, CA 95204

Toyo of Stockton was established October 2013 by Jorge Santiago. He has 10yrs of experience and is master certified by Toyota Motor Co. The owner created the small business to help TOYOTA/Prius owners with auto repair expense. Prius owners feel as if the dealership is their only option because the lack of knowledge from aftermarket shops.

Quintero’s Auto Repair

(209) 948-1452
2965 N Cherryland Ave
Stockton, CA 95215

Website: http://www.quinterosautorepair.com/

Quintero’s Auto Repair is Stockton’s trusted auto repair shop. For over 21 years, we’ve been a family-owned business focused on delivering honest and professional auto repair and maintenance services. Our highly-qualified, ASE-certified technicians employ the latest in automotive technology — giving us the ability to handle all major and minor repairs, along with complete maintenance on all foreign and domestic vehicles. Our services include transmission repair, brake repair, oil changes, automotive service, and auto maintenance.

A-1 Transmissions

(209) 466-0151
3132 N Wilson Way
Stockton, CA 95205

Foreign and domestic transmission, transfer case, and clutch repair/rebuilding. We perform computer and electrical diagnosis/repair. We have recently expanded our menu to include general auto repair and preventative maintenance services. We include a 3year/100,000 mile warranty on our rebuilt transmissions.

United Auto Repair

(209) 941-8218
400 N El Dorado St
Stockton, CA 95202

Website: http://www.stocktonautorepairsite.com/

Our friendly, experienced service department located here in Stockton will keep your vehicle in top condition.  We use the latest auto diagnostic technology in Stockton ca to provide high-quality service and quick turnaround for Stockton Auto Care

209 Motorsports

(209) 954-1510
720 E Hammer Ln #4
Stockton, CA 95210

Website: http://www.209motorsports.net/

Quality Tune-Up

(209) 547-9084
1014 N El Dorado St
Stockton, CA 95202

Website: http://www.myqualitytuneup.com/

The answer is found at Quality Tune-Up. Quality Tune-Up has earned a reputation of offering reliable and efficient car maintenance and auto repair services to Sacramento neighbors. With over ten convenient locations in the Greater Sacramento region, Quality Tune-Up strives to achieve each client’s 100% satisfaction. By using a combination of continuous education, the latest automotive technology, and specialized knowledge, Quality Tune-Up can fix any auto repair problem, big or small.

Ultra Care of Stockton

(209) 957-7841
2307 N W Ln
Stockton, CA 95205

Website: http://www.ultracarerepairs.com/services.nxg

Clutches N More

(209) 478-8331
3805 West Lane, Suite A1
Stockton, CA 95204

Website: http://www.clutchesnmore.net/

If you’re looking for high quality and personal service, you’ve come to the right place. At Clutches N More we’ll give you the attention and personal service you’ll come to expect and enjoy. Our professional and experienced team with over 40 years of automotive knowledge
can assist you with all your automotive needs!

Express Transmissions

(209) 466-1111
4825 N W Ln
Stockton, CA 95210

Website: http://www.expresstransmissions.com/

Express Transmissions is a family owned and operated business, and we take pride in serving our friends and neighbors throughout Stockton and the surrounding communities. We understand how important your car is to your daily life and we want to keep you and your family safe throughout all your automotive journeys, big and small. Schedule an appointment with your Stockton Transmission Repair today to have our experts take care of you and your car.

Transmission Shops in Nearby Areas

• Anaheim
• Bakersfield
• Carlsbad
• Corona
• Chula Vista
• Elk Grove
• Escondido
• Fontana
• Fremont
• Fresno
• Fullerton
• Garden Grove
• Hayward
• Huntington Beach
• Irvine
• Long Beach
• Los Angeles County
• Modesto
• Moreno Valley
• Oakland
• Oceanside
• Ontario
• Orange
• Oxnard
• Palmdale
• Pomona
• Rancho Cucamonga
• Riverside
• Sacramento
• Salinas
• San Bernardino
• San Diego
• San Francisco
• San Jose
• Santa Ana
• Santa Clara
• Santa Rosa
• Sunnyvale
• Torrance

California State Licensing Requirements

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