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

Kwik Kar Lube & Tune

(918) 488-0475
9211 S Sheridan Rd
Tulsa, OK 74133

Website: http://kwikkaroftulsa.com/

Kwik Kar Lube and Service Center – local family owned and operated since 1995.We’re known for honest dealings, fair prices and service that gives you safety, security and peace of mind.No appointment needed, and we work fast so wait times are short!

R & R Automotive

(918) 832-1252
1128 S Oxford Ave
Tulsa, OK 74112

Website: http://randrautotulsa.com/

RC Auto Specialists

(918) 872-8115
5822 S 107th E Ave
Tulsa, OK 74146

Website: http://rcautospecialists.com/

When it comes to auto repair, most service shops use the “shotgun” approach when diagnosing a problem. This can often lead to unnecessary and costly repairs, not even fixing the cause of the problem, or even making things worse.

Hibdon Tires Plus

(918) 932-2119
9114 E 41St St
Tulsa, OK 74145

Website: http://www.tiresplus.com/

We’ll help you find tires that match your vehicle, your driving style and your local road conditions. Check out our tire offers, get a tire quote, or schedule an appointment at your local Tires Plus Store.

Best Choice Motors

(918) 838-7400
4525 E 11th St
Tulsa, OK 74112

Website: http://www.bestchoicemotorsleasing.com/

Best Choice Motors is committed to delivering exceptional value and service, from the minute you enter our showroom or Web site, throughout the life of your vehicle and beyond, with 25 years experience in the automotive industry our goal is to deliver the best,

Briarwood Auto Service

(918) 376-0463
8730 E 46th St
Tulsa, OK 74145

Website: http://www.tulsaautomotiverepair.com/

Briarwood Auto Service is a locally owned and operated auto repair shop based in Tulsa, OK. Our experienced mechanics are ready to offer you speedy and accurate services, and we proudly provide a 100% satisfaction guarantee on our work.

Four Star Import Automotive

(918) 610-0880
9906 E 55th Pl
Tulsa, OK 74146

Services: A/C services, Accessories, Belt, hose and filter replacement
Website: http://www.fourstarimportok.com/

With experienced auto service that you can depend on, you’ll never be out of the fast lane for long. Come to us whenever you have trouble with your Honda or Acura, knowing that we’ll take care of the problem and have you back on the road in no time.

KC Auto Repair

(918) 834-0665
6105 E 21st St
Tulsa, OK 74114

Website: http://kcautorepairshop.com/

Need auto repair?  K.C. Auto, Inc. is dedicated to total car care.  Customer satisfaction is our top priority.  Electrical repair is our specialty!  Our automotive technicians are all ASE certified and offer honest assessments and affordable repairs on all types of vehicles.

HHH Transmission

(918) 665-7229
9726 E 46th Pl
Tulsa, OK 74146

Website: http://hhhtransmission.com/

Many times transmission systems are ignored until there is a major problem. You can avoid major repairs through regular maintenance, IF you watch for the symptoms that indicate the onset of a potential problem.

Charlie’s Automatic Transmissions

(918) 437-6687
13110 E 11th St,
Tulsa, OK 74108

Website: http://charliestransmissions.com/

Welcome to Charlie’s Automatic Transmission, where we offer top-of-the-line transmission repair services at unbeatable rates. Our family owned and operated shop has been in the same location since 1967, and with 40 years of experience, our knowledge, skill and expertise are truly unparalleled within the industry

Transmission Shops in Nearby Areas

• Mustang
• Oklahoma City

Oklahoma State Licensing Requirements

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