--- title: The 3 Best Transmission repair shops in Meriden | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/meriden/transmission-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-05 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Meriden](https://thelocalthree.com/meriden/) - [Transmission repair shops](https://thelocalthree.com/transmission-repair-shops/) - [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) - [For businesses](https://thelocalthree.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://thelocalthree.com/) 2. [Connecticut](https://thelocalthree.com/connecticut/) 3. [Meriden](https://thelocalthree.com/meriden/) 4. Transmission repair shops Meriden · Transmission repair shops # The 3 Best Transmission repair shops in Meriden 2027 Edition Three transmission repair shops in Meriden worth calling first, chosen from 9 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it. Updated November 5, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 9 transmission repair shops we reviewed in Meriden, these three had the strongest records: 471 public reviews between them, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 5, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Portland Automotive](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-b8243aa694974d8e/) **4.8** from 275 reviews Based in Portland Coverage Based in Meriden ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 9 transmission repair shops we reviewed in Meriden: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 860-342-0640](tel:+18603420640)[Website](https://www.portlandautomotive.com/) Selection 02 ## [Copeland Auto Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-c5f9e5e78a4977af/) **4.9** from 78 reviews Based in Cheshire Coverage Based in Meriden ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.9 from 78 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 203-272-5518](tel:+12032725518)[Website](http://www.autorepaircheshire.com/) Reader Favorite ## [Computer Tune and Lube](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-51e1ea261995f254/) **4.6** from 118 reviews Based in Middletown Coverage Based in Meriden ### Why we picked them A large, loyal client base: 118 public reviews, averaging 4.6 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 860-346-1999](tel:+18603461999)[Website](http://www.computertuneandlube.com/) Beyond the three ## More transmission repair shops in Meriden Other Meriden companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 9 in all for this work. - GT Tire & Service Center 4.7 · 175 - Hometown Garage 5.0 · 38 - Verdolinis Automatic Transm Service 4.8 · 14 - Modern Tire and Auto Service 4.2 · 87 - Portland Transmission 4.1 · 18 - Stewart and Stevenson Atlantic 4.1 · 17 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected transmission repair shops in Meriden | | 01 Portland Automotive | 02 Copeland Auto Repair | 03 Computer Tune and Lube | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | – | Reader Favorite | | Rating | 4.8 · 275 reviews | 4.9 · 78 reviews | 4.6 · 118 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Portland | Cheshire | Middletown | Methodology ## How we selected these businesses Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies. [Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 1. **We start with everyone.** 9 transmission repair shops in Meriden, from public listings and review platforms. 2. **We remove the risky.** No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating. 3. **We read the record.** Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm. 4. **Editors keep three.** And write down who each one suits best. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). Local facts · South Central Connecticut Planning Region ## Meriden, by the numbers Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call. People per square mile 2,562 [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 23.7 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Meriden residents 60,810 [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 60,830 (April 2020 base) -0.0% [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 5, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring transmission repair shops in Meriden: what to know first ### Check the license Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer. ### Compare written quotes Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included. ### Ask about the warranty In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell. ### Pay in stages Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in [our Meriden cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/transmission-repair-shops-cost-meriden/). Request a quote ## Ask our three for a price One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. Questions ## Questions about transmission repair shops in Meriden How did the editors choose these transmission repair shops in Meriden? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 9 transmission repair shops for Meriden. Which of these transmission repair shops in Meriden has the best reviews? Copeland Auto Repair has a 4.9 rating from 78 public reviews, the highest on this page. Which of these transmission repair shops has the most reviews? Portland Automotive, with 275 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 Meriden? Get at least three. 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