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Guide · Las Cruces · Transmission repair shops

# Hiring transmission repair shops in Las Cruces: costs, checks and questions

The number on the first quote is rarely the number you end up paying. Here is how to compare quotes in Las Cruces, the costs they tend to leave out, and who we would call first.

By **the Local Three editors**
Updated November 4, 2026 · [how we work](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/)

## The short answer

Our editors’ picks for transmission repair shops in Las Cruces are **AAMCO Transmissions** , **Barraza's Transmissions** and **Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires** , chosen from 4 local companies. Ask at least three for a written quote that prices the same work.

## Comparing quotes

1.

**Ask for the same specification.** Scope, materials, finish and timing, written down, so each company prices the same job.

2.

**Look for what isn’t there.** Permit fees, electrical work, clean-up and repairs to the surrounding area are the usual gaps.

3.

**Check the payment schedule.** Payments should follow finished stages, with lien releases before the last one.

4.

**Plan the calendar.** Ask how long permits take locally and how weather affects the schedule before you sign.

## Costs quotes often leave out

- **Permits, survey and engineering** — ask who applies and who pays
- **Electrical work** — often done by a separate licensed electrician
- **Making good** — restoring lawns, paths and planting after the work
- **Design or HOA review** — time more than money, but it can add weeks

## Questions worth asking

Who will be on site every day? Is the warranty in writing and does it transfer if you sell? Can I see a job you finished at least five years ago? A good company answers all three without hesitation.

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## Las Cruces, by the numbers

Public records that add context to the quotes you’ll get.

People per square mile

1,521

[Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025

Land area

76.9 sq mi

[U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025

Las Cruces residents

116,978

[U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025

Population change since 2020: from 111,397 (April 2020 base)

+5.0%

[U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025

Public sources, checked November 4, 2026.

Questions

## Cost questions answered

How did the editors choose these transmission repair shops in Las Cruces?

Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 4 transmission repair shops for Las Cruces.

Which of these transmission repair shops in Las Cruces has the best reviews?

Barraza's Transmissions has a 4.6 rating from 18 public reviews, the highest on this page.

Which of these transmission repair shops has the most reviews?

Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires, with 358 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

Are these transmission repair shops licensed?

3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.

How many quotes should I get for transmission repair shops in Las Cruces?

Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

Next step

## Who to call

1. 01 [AAMCO Transmissions](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-38b5584f9d01df86/)
2. 02 [Barraza's Transmissions](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-a9f84e93198b902c/)
3. 03 [Pep Boys Auto Service & Tires](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-803d8848cf699f8b/)

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