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The 3 Best Transmission repair shops in Sarasota

2027 Edition

Three transmission repair shops in Sarasota worth calling first, chosen from 12 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.

Updated By the Local Three editors How we select

Editor's Pick

Jim Dowell Transmission

5.0 from 107 (2021) reviews

Based in
Sarasota
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Based in Sarasota

Why we picked them

The strongest overall record of the 12 transmission repair shops we reviewed in Sarasota: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.

Checked Oct 2026
  • Operating status
Request a quote Call +1 941-953-5155Website

Beyond the three

More transmission repair shops in Sarasota

Other Sarasota companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 12 in all for this work.

  • Ralph's Transmission4.9 · 75 (2021)
  • A-Z Auto Repair4.8 · 108 (2021)
  • HQ Auto Center4.6 · 56 (2021)
  • AAMCO Transmissions4.4 · 178 (2021)
  • Manny's Automatic Transmission4.9 · 24 (2021)
  • Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center4.4 · 164 (2021)
  • Car Care Connection Inc.4.5 · 68 (2021)
  • Ata Transmission Center4.8 · 28 (2021)
  • Integrity Transmission & Auto Service Center4.5 · 18 (2021)

At a glance

The three, side by side

01Jim Dowell Transmission02STS Transmissions03Lowe's Automotive Service
Best forEditor's Pick–Reader Favorite
Rating5.0 · 107 (2021) reviews4.9 · 48 (2021) reviews4.6 · 76 (2021) reviews
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Methodology

How we selected these businesses

Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies.

Read the full methodology

  1. We start with everyone.12 transmission repair shops in Sarasota, 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.

Selection is never for sale. How we make money.

Local facts · Sarasota

Sarasota, 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.

Median home value: Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077).
$463,000
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024
Homes built before 1990: 22,551 of 32,324 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built).
69.8%
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024
Households in Sarasota: Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003.
25,751
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024
Atlantic hurricane season: An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.
June 1 to November 30
NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology · 1991–2020 climate period
Median year homes were built: Half of all housing units were built before this year (ACS table B25035).
1976
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024
Owner-occupied homes: 14,799 of 25,751 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003).
57.5%
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates · 2020–2024

Public sources, checked October 31, 2026.

Local guide

Hiring transmission repair shops in Sarasota: 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 Sarasota cost guide.

Request a quote

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Questions

Questions about transmission repair shops in Sarasota

How did the editors choose these transmission repair shops in Sarasota?
Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 12 transmission repair shops for Sarasota. Paid placements never change the order.
Which of these transmission repair shops in Sarasota has the best reviews?
Jim Dowell Transmission has a 5.0 rating from 107 (2021) (2021) public reviews, the highest on this page.
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 Sarasota?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

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