Best Transmission Shops in Riverside, CA

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.

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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.

Remanufactured Transmission Pricing – Links to Supplier Transmission Prices

TransmissionStreet Smart Transmission
4L60E / 4L65E2100
4L80E2256
4T45E / 4T40E1935
4T65E1935
5L40E (Exc. BMW)2453
6T40 / 6T452432
6T75E / 6T702432
6L80 / 6L902559
Allison 10002478
4R75E/W 4R70W2025
4R100 / E4OD2226
4F27E1856
5R55S/N/W/E2203
5R110W2432
AX4N / AX4S2037
CD4E1947
FNR5 / AWTF-802148
6F50 / 6F352480
6R602559
6R802559
AWF212233
6R1403864
41TE (A604)1905
46RE (A518)2053
47RE (A618)2204
48RE2712
42RLE2152
545RFE2348
62TE2409
65RFE2478
68RFE3543
W5A580 / NAG12589
Nissan RE5R05A2583
Nissan CVTCall
722.6Call

More Information by Transmission Type

GMFordChryslerOther MakesManual / Standard
4L60E4R75E / 4R75W42RLENissan RE5R05AT56
4L65E4F27EA604 / 41TENissan RE7R01AT45
4L80E4R10046RENissan RE4R01AT10
4T45E4R44E47RENissan CVTAX15
4T405R55E / 5R55N48REMercedes 722.6AX5
4T65E5R55S / 5R55W45RFEMercedes 722.9Jeep NSG370
4T65E-HD5R110W545RFEToyota AB60ETR-3650
4T80E6F3562TEToyota U241ENV5600
5L40E6F5065RFEToyota A750ENV4500
6L806R6068RFEToyota A750FNV3550
6L906R80W5A580 / NAG1Toyota A340FNV3500
6T406R140F4A42-1Toyota A340EG56
6T4510R80F4A42-2Toyota A650EMT82
6L45 / 6L50AX4N / AX4SF4A4B-1Toyota A541E5MT
6T70AWF21F4A4B-4Toyota A246E
6T75ECD4E948HPToyota A245E
8L90FNR5Aisin AS68RCToyota A140E
8L45TF-80SCAisin AS69RCToyota V4A51
9T65GF4A-ELZF 5HP24
9T50JF506EZF 6HP19
10L80A4LDZF 6HP26
Allison 1000C6ZF 8HP70
TH400AODEZF 8HP75
TH350E4ODZF 948HP
700R4AODHonda BYBA
Aisin AW55-50SNHonda MZHA
Aisin AW55-51Honda MKYA
Honda MZJA
Honda MT4A
Honda SPCA
Honda B0YA
Honda BZHA
Honda B4RA
Honda B6VA
Honda B7TA
Honda B7TA
Honda B7WA
Honda BVLA
Honda B7XA
Honda PN3A
Honda BAXA
Honda P36A
Honda BCLA
Honda GPPA
Honda PGRA
Honda BDGA
Honda B97A
Honda BGHA
Honda BMXA
Honda BVGA
Honda SMMA
Honda SP5A
Honda MCVA
Honda M6HA
Honda MDLA
Honda MJFA
Honda BJFA
Honda MJBA
Honda MRMA
Honda B90A
Honda MGFA
Honda B5SA
Honda MDKA
Honda MRVA
Honda MDRA
Honda BDKA
Honda BYFA
Honda BB7A

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.

Watch the Remanufacturing Process

How it Works

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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

Model
Acura CL
Acura MDX
Acura TL
BMW X5
Buick Enclave
Buick Lacrosse
Buick Lucerne
Buick Rendezvous
Buick Rainier
Buick Regal
Buick Terraza
Cadillac CTS
Cadillac DTS
Cadillac Escalade
Cadillac SRX
Cadillac STS
Cadillac XTS
Chevy Avalanche
Chevy Blazer
Chevy C1500
Chevy C2500 HD
Chevy C3500 HD
Chevy Camaro
Chevy Cavalier
Chevy Cobalt
Chevy Colorado
Chevy Equinox
Chevy Express 1500
Chevy Express 2500
Chevy Express 3500
Chevy Express 4500
Chevy HHR
Chevy Impala
Chevy K1500
Chevy K2500 Suburban
Chevy Malibu
Chevy Monte Carlo
Chevy S10
Chevy Silverado 1500
Chevy Silverado 2500 HD
Chevy Silverado 3500 HD
Chevy SSR
Chevy Suburban
Chevy Tahoe
Chevy Trailblazer
Chevy Traverse
Chevy Uplander
Chevy Venture
Chevy W3500
Chevy W4500
Chrysler 200
Chrysler 300 - 300M
Chrysler Aspen
Chrysler Pacifica
Chrysler PT Cruiser
Chrysler Sebring
Chrysler Town & Country
Dodge Avenger
Dodge B1500
Dodge B2500
Dodge B3500
Dodge Challenger
Dodge Charger
Dodge Dakota
Dodge Durango
Dodge Journey
Dodge Magnum
Dodge Grand Caravan
Dodge Nitro
Dodge Ram 1500
Dodge Ram 2500
Dodge Ram 3500
Dodge Sprinter 2500
Dodge Sprinter 3500
Ford Crown Victoria
Ford E-150
Ford E-250
Ford E-350
Ford E-450
Ford Edge
Ford Escape
Ford Excursion
Ford Expedition
Ford Explorer
Ford F150
Ford F250
Ford F350
Ford F450
Ford F550
Ford F53 Motorhome Chassis
Ford Five Hundred
Ford Flex
Ford Focus
Ford Freestar
Ford Fusion
Ford Mustang
Ford Police Interceptor
Ford Ranger
Ford Taurus
Ford Thunderbird
Ford Windstar
GMC Acadia
GMC C1500
GMC C2500
GMC C3500
GMC Canyon
GMC Envoy
GMC G1500
GMC G2500
GMC G3500
GMC K1500
GMC K2500
GMC Savanna 1500
GMC Savanna 2500
GMC Savanna 3500
GMC Sierra 1500
GMC Sierra 2500 HD
GMC Sierra 3500 HD
GMC Sonoma
GMC Suburban
GMC Terrain
GMC W3500
GMC W4500
GMC Yukon
Honda Accord
Honda Civic
Honda CR-V
Honda Fit
Honda Odyssey
Honda Pilot
Honda Ridgeline
Hummer H2
Hummer H3
Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Elantra
Infiniti G35
Infiniti QX4
Infiniti QX56
Isuzu Ascender
Isuzu Axiom
Isuzu NPR
Isuzu Rodeo
Isuzu Trooper
Jeep Commander
Jeep Grand Cherokee
Jeep Liberty
Jeep Wrangler
Lexus GS300
Lexus GS400
Lexus GX470
Lexus IS300
Lexus LS400
Lexus LS430
Lexus LX470
Lexus RX300
Lincoln Aviator
Lincoln LS
Lincoln Mark LT
Lincoln MKC
Lincoln MKS
Lincoln MKT
Lincoln MKX
Lincoln MKZ
Lincoln Navigator
Lincoln Town Car
Lincoln Zephyr
Mazda 2
Mazda 3
Mazda 5
Mazda 6
Mazda 626
Mazda CX-7
Mazda CX-9
Mazda Tribute
Mercury Grand Marquis
Mercury Marauder
Mercury Mariner
Mercury Milan
Mercury Montego
Mercury Mountaineer
Mercury Sable
Mini Cooper
Nissan Altima
Nissan Armada
Nissan Frontier
Nissan Maxima
Nissan Murano
Nissan Pathfinder
Nissan Quest
Nissan Rogue
Nissan Sentra
Nissan Titan
Nissan Versa
Nissan Xterra
Pontiac Aztek
Pontiac Bonneville
Pontiac Firebird
Pontiac G5
Pontiac G6
Pontiac G8
Pontiac Grand Am
Pontiac Grand Prix
Pontiac GTO
Pontiac Montana
Pontiac Torrent
Pontiac Vibe
Ram 1500
Ram 2500
Ram 3500
Ram C/V
Ram Dakota
Saturn Aura
Saturn Ion
Saturn Outlook
Saturn Relay
Saturn Vue
Toyota 4Runner
Toyota Avalon
Toyota Camry
Toyota Corolla
Toyota FJ Cruiser
Toyota Highlander
Toyota Land Cruiser
Toyota Matrix
Toyota RAV4
Toyota Sequoia
Toyota Sienna
Toyota Solara
Toyota Tacoma
Toyota Tundra
Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Routan
Volvo C30
Volvo C70
Volvo S40
Volvo S60
Volvo S70
Volvo S80
Volvo V40
Volvo V50
Volvo V70
Volvo XC70
Volvo XC90

Mission Bell Motorworks

(951) 34-2676
1710 Palmyrita Ave #1
Riverside, CA 92507

Services: Oil Changes, Engine Services, Brake Services, Transmission
Website: http://www.mbmotorworks.com/

Magnuson Tire & Auto Repair Inc

Magnuson Tire & Auto Repair Inc(951) 683-1780
1555 University Ave
Riverside, CA 92507

Website: http://www.riversidetireshop.com/

We will provide you with dedicated service and quality automotive parts you can count on. We want to be your ultimate destination for car repair, oil change service, car tune up, and car inspection. Our advanced car diagnostics will find any problems with your vehicle and we’ll fix it right away.

Bloch & Shelton Garage

Bloch & Shelton Garage951-686-5880
3764 Comer Ave
Riverside, CA 92507

Services: Oil & Filter Changes, Brake Services & Repair, Suspension Services & Repair, Tire Rotations
Website: http://www.blochandsheltongarage.com/

Here at Bloch & Shelton Garage we are dedicated to keeping your vehicle safe and reliably on the road. Our experienced service and repair staff will keep your vehicle in top condition.

Woodcrest Auto Service

Woodcrest Auto Service(951) 780-3311
18400 Van Buren Boulevard
Riverside, CA 92508

ASE Certified Technicians with Decades of Experience. From Smog Checks to Transmissions- We’ll Give You Honest and Affordable Service. Woodcrest Auto Service and Smog is a local Auto

My Tran-E Shop

(951) 243-7675
21891 Alessandro Blvd
Moreno Valley, CA 92553My Tran-E Shop

Website: http://www.mytraneshop.com/

At My Tran-E Shop, our friendly staff takes the time to diagnose the true problem that your vehicle is having. After explaining the problem to you, we get to work to ensure that the issue is repaired. Our transmission repair shop is not a big-chain center, which means we believe that excellent customer service is important as well as your 100% satisfaction.

Ramona Tire & Automotive Service Centers

Ramona Tire & Automotive Service Centers(951) 785-8590
3255 Van Buren Boulevard
Riverside, CA 92503

Website: http://www.ramonatire.com/

At Ramona Tire, our mission is to provide you with the highest quality customer service available anywhere. Drive over to your nearest location for professional automotive services and name brand tires at fair prices.

Advanced Import Auto Repair

(951) 687-9511
7304 Indiana Ave #3
Riverside, CA 92504

Website: http://advancedimportautorepair.com/

Advanced Import Auto Repair, Inc. is your local, full service auto repair shop in Riverside, CA. We offer professional repair services for your engine, transmission, brakes, electrical system and any of your other auto repair needs.

H&L Armstrong Transmission

(951) 687-2821
8651 Indiana Ave
Riverside, CA 92504

Website: http://www.handlarmstrong.com/

At H&L Armstrong Transmission, you get the best of both worlds: a top-class auto repair shop combined with the unique, friendly service of a family-owned business.

Protrans Automotive & Transmission Specialists

(951) 367-7400
3420 Gato Ct
Riverside, CA 92507

Website: http://protransautomotive.com/

We are a family owned business with over 50 years combined experience in caring for your automotive needs. At Protrans, we pride ourselves on our customers complete satisfaction.

Riverside Transmission Center

Riverside Transmission Center(951) 279-7833
12321 Sampson Ave
Riverside, CA 92503

Website: http://riversidetrans.com/

Riverside Transmission Center specializes in Transmission Diagnostics & Transmission Repair, and our technicians are the experts. We’ve been Rebuilding Transmissions and Repairing Transmissions for over 30 years.

AAMCO Transmissions and Total Car Care

AAMCO-Riverside-Outside-Shop(951) 338-9085
3595 Market Street,
Riverside, CA 92501

Website: www.aamcoriverside.com

Econo Firestone Tire & Auto Repair

951-688-8103
7445, Arlington Ave.
Riverside, CA 92503.

Transmission Shops in Nearby Areas

California State Licensing Requirements

Transmission RepairCalifornia does not require transmission shops in Riverside, 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?

Questions to Ask a Transmission Shop

  • How many years has your shop been working on transmissions?
  • Do the mechanics at the shop work on your model of vehicle often?
  • Do they have customers that received great service as references?
  • Is there an inspection fee before they will actually begin work on your vehicle?
  • Does the shop need to take your car apart in order to quote your repairs? If this is the case, then ask how much reassembly will cost. Don’t allow a cheap upfront quote sway your decision. This is an easy way to be taken swindled.
  • When services are quoted for rebuilding of the transmission, then will the repair be itemized and recorded in detail? Cheap shops will try and swindle you by not recording their services and then charging you for items, or services you did not receive.
  • Is this shop capable of all types of transmission work, or will the have to outsource some of the work to another shop? If there is another shop involved in this transaction, can you know their name so that you can research their reputation?
  • Does this establishment have active liability insurance? This assures you that you can be compensated if anything should happen to your vehicle while it is in their care.
  • Is this shop going to use parts that you consider good quality? Whether original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts, other new parts, or used or refurbished parts, it is your decision what you allow your mechanic to put in your vehicle.
  • Will the work done by this shop void your factory warranty? Don’t be left holding the bill in the likelihood you should have another car problem just because you didn’t as a question.
  • Can you receive an itemized report of the quote for your job? These items should all make complete sense. If you feel uncertain of something, don’t feel pressured to use that shop.

There are several ways to be taken advantage of when looking for transmission repair in Riverside County CA, so please don’t take the time to make an informed decision. Your vehicle is important and so is getting it repaired for a fair price.

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