--- title: The 3 Best Transmission repair shops in Wilmington | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/wilmington/transmission-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-03 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Wilmington](https://thelocalthree.com/wilmington/) - [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. [Delaware](https://thelocalthree.com/delaware/) 3. [Wilmington](https://thelocalthree.com/wilmington/) 4. Transmission repair shops Wilmington · Transmission repair shops # The 3 Best Transmission repair shops in Wilmington 2027 Edition Three transmission repair shops in Wilmington worth calling first, chosen from 15 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it. Updated November 3, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 15 transmission repair shops we reviewed in Wilmington, these three had the strongest records: 991 public reviews between them, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 3, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [Kirkwood Auto Center](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-3e02436d48e026ad/) **4.8** from 685 reviews Based in Wilmington Coverage Based in Wilmington ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 15 transmission repair shops we reviewed in Wilmington: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 302-995-6179](tel:+13029956179)[Website](https://kirkwoodautocenter.com/) Reader Favorite ## [Malik's Auto Repair](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-d15c064a6e168987/) **4.7** from 248 reviews Based in New Castle Coverage Based in Wilmington ### Why we picked them A large, loyal client base: 248 public reviews, averaging 4.7 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 302-325-2555](tel:+13023252555)[Website](http://www.malikauto.com/) Selection 03 ## [Thomas Auto](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-e18d7c98cd1b2008/) **4.9** from 58 reviews Based in Kennett Square Coverage Based in Wilmington ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.9 from 58 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 610-444-6229](tel:+16104446229)[Website](http://www.thomasautoksq.com/) Beyond the three ## More transmission repair shops in Wilmington Other Wilmington companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 15 in all for this work. - Benchmark Transmission & Auto Care 4.7 · 48 - Joe Shilling Auto 4.8 · 34 - D & J's Auto Service 4.7 · 35 - Jiffy Lube 4.1 · 258 - Y-Car Auto Repair 4.7 · 18 - Trou Auto Care Llc 4.6 · 28 - Dave's Auto Repair 4.5 · 29 - Trans Plus 4.5 · 18 - M-Tech 4.2 · 48 - American Transmission Rebuilders 4.5 · 17 - AAMCO Transmissions 4.1 · 68 - Car Care Auto & Tire 4.1 · 28 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected transmission repair shops in Wilmington | | 01 Kirkwood Auto Center | 02 Malik's Auto Repair | 03 Thomas Auto | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – | | Rating | 4.8 · 685 reviews | 4.7 · 248 reviews | 4.9 · 58 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Wilmington | New Castle | Kennett Square | 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.** 15 transmission repair shops in Wilmington, 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 · New Castle ## Wilmington, 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 6,747 [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 10.9 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Wilmington residents 73,512 [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 70,916 (April 2020 base) +3.7% [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 3, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring transmission repair shops in Wilmington: 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 Wilmington cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/transmission-repair-shops-cost-wilmington/). 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 Wilmington How did the editors choose these transmission repair shops in Wilmington? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 15 transmission repair shops for Wilmington. Which of these transmission repair shops in Wilmington has the best reviews? Thomas Auto has a 4.9 rating from 58 public reviews, the highest on this page. Which of these transmission repair shops has the most reviews? Kirkwood Auto Center, with 685 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 Wilmington? Get at least three. 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