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title: 10 Sarasota Transmission repair shops Worth Knowing
url: https://readthelocallist.com/sarasota/best-transmission-repair-shops/
updated: 2026-10-31
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Transmission repair shops · Sarasota Guide

# 10 Sarasota Transmission repair shops Worth Knowing

Our local guide to finding transmission repair shops in 2027: 10 businesses, and what each does best.

By **the editors of The Local List** Updated October 31, 2026 12 businesses considered

Ask around Sarasota for transmission repair shops and you’ll hear a handful of names and three quotes that look nothing alike. These 10 stood out from the 12 we compared. They aren’t ranked: each carries a label for what it does best.

**How we chose**

Open businesses with a phone number and enough real reviews to judge fairly, compared on ratings, review history, years in business and record checks. No business paid to be included.

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The list

## 10 transmission repair shops, and what each does best

Editor’s Pick

### [Jim Dowell Transmission](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-5336bc9f4b9a230a/)

Sarasota · Based here

Jim Dowell Transmission holds a 5.0 average from 107 (2021) public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://JimDowelltransmission.com/)[+1 941-953-5155](tel:+19419535155) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-5336bc9f4b9a230a/)

### [STS Transmissions](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-abfc51ff1a458c6e/)

Sarasota · Based here

STS Transmissions holds a 4.9 average from 48 (2021) public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.ststransmissions.net/)[+1 941-812-1648](tel:+19418121648) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-abfc51ff1a458c6e/)

### [Lowe's Automotive Service](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-088eb98812944077/)

Sarasota · Based here

Lowe's Automotive Service holds a 4.6 average from 76 (2021) public reviews.

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://lowesautomotiveservice.com/)[+1 941-924-8597](tel:+19419248597) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-088eb98812944077/)

Also on the list

#### [Ralph's Transmission](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-c346f37eca2bcbd6/)

 4.9 · 75 (2021) reviews

Sarasota

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.ralphstransmissions.net)[+1 941-921-3559](tel:+19419213559) Request a quote

#### [A-Z Auto Repair](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-7c15bd283de052c8/)

 4.8 · 108 (2021) reviews

Sarasota

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.azautofl.com/)[+1 941-924-7323](tel:+19419247323) Request a quote

#### [HQ Auto Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-abf512b8359def99/)

 4.6 · 56 (2021) reviews

Sarasota

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://hqautocenter.com/)[+1 941-364-5964](tel:+19413645964) Request a quote

#### [AAMCO Transmissions](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-ad312ec7fc99eeda/)

 4.4 · 178 (2021) reviews

Reader Favorite Sarasota

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.AamcoSarasotaNorth.com)[+1 941-366-6715](tel:+19413666715) Request a quote

#### [Manny's Automatic Transmission](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-3afe311a4d884ca4/)

 4.9 · 24 (2021) reviews

Sarasota

- Operating status checked

[+1 941-315-7530](tel:+19413157530) Request a quote

#### [Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-067990ca272eaeac/)

 4.4 · 164 (2021) reviews

Sarasota

- Operating status checked

[Website](http://www.tuffysarasota-fruitvillerd.com/)[+1 941-343-9487](tel:+19413439487) Request a quote

#### [Car Care Connection Inc.](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-8ec4aa3bc355655f/)

 4.5 · 68 (2021) reviews

Sarasota

- Operating status checked

[Website](https://www.autorepairssarasota.com/)[+1 941-924-6199](tel:+19419246199) Request a quote

Also considered

## More transmission repair shops in Sarasota

The other businesses we compared for this guide. Ratings and review counts are from public review platforms.

- **Ata Transmission Center** · Sarasota · 4.8 from 28 (2021) reviews
- **Integrity Transmission & Auto Service Center** · Sarasota · 4.5 from 18 (2021) reviews

Side by side

## The 10 at a glance

Transmission repair shops, Sarasota, October 31, 2026

| Business | Label | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Dowell Transmission | Editor’s Pick | 5.0 | 107 (2021) | – | – |
| STS Transmissions | – | 4.9 | 48 (2021) | – | – |
| Lowe's Automotive Service | – | 4.6 | 76 (2021) | – | – |
| Ralph's Transmission | – | 4.9 | 75 (2021) | – | – |
| A-Z Auto Repair | – | 4.8 | 108 (2021) | – | – |
| HQ Auto Center | – | 4.6 | 56 (2021) | – | – |
| AAMCO Transmissions | Reader Favorite | 4.4 | 178 (2021) | – | – |
| Manny's Automatic Transmission | – | 4.9 | 24 (2021) | – | – |
| Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center | – | 4.4 | 164 (2021) | – | – |
| Car Care Connection Inc. | – | 4.5 | 68 (2021) | – | – |

On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see every column.

Hiring guide

## Before you sign with anyone on this list

The best businesses welcome these questions. If a company dodges them, keep looking.

1. **Check the license.** Where your state requires one for this work, look it up on the state’s licensing site before anyone visits, not after.
2. **Get written quotes for the same scope.** Ask each company to price the same job, materials and equipment so you’re comparing like with like. Our [Sarasota cost guide](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/transmission-repair-shops-cost-sarasota/) shows what drives the price.
3. **Ask who handles permits.** If the job needs one, the company should pull it and tell you how long it usually takes.
4. **Read the payment schedule.** Payments should follow progress, with a modest deposit up front.
5. **Get the warranty in writing.** Know what’s covered, for how long, and whether it transfers if you sell.

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Your questions

## Frequently asked questions

### 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.

### Which of these transmission repair shops has the most reviews?

AAMCO Transmissions, with 178 (2021) (2021) public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.

### Are these transmission repair shops licensed?

10 of the 10 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.

### Why aren’t the businesses ranked?

Because the right company depends on the job. Each business carries a label that says what it does best, so you can pick the one that fits yours.

Keep reading

## More from The Local List

- Guide [Transmission repair shops: what it costs in Sarasota](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/transmission-repair-shops-cost-sarasota/)

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## Local facts

Public records behind this guide.

- $463,000 Median home value (Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077).) Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25077?g=160XX00US1264175) · 2020–2024
- 69.8% Homes built before 1990 (22,551 of 32,324 housing units were built in 1989 or earlier (ACS table B25034, year structure built).) Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25034?g=160XX00US1264175) · 2020–2024
- 25,751 Households in Sarasota (Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003.) Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25003?g=160XX00US1264175) · 2020–2024
- June 1 to November 30 Atlantic hurricane season (An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.) Source: [NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology](https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/climo/) · 1991–2020 climate period
- 1976 Median year homes were built (Half of all housing units were built before this year (ACS table B25035).) Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25035?g=160XX00US1264175) · 2020–2024
- 57.5% Owner-occupied homes (14,799 of 25,751 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003).) Source: [U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates](https://data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B25003?g=160XX00US1264175) · 2020–2024

In this guide

1. Jim Dowell Transmission*Editor’s Pick*
2. STS Transmissions*Sarasota*
3. Lowe's Automotive Service*Sarasota*
4. Ralph's Transmission*Sarasota*
5. A-Z Auto Repair*Sarasota*
6. HQ Auto Center*Sarasota*
7. AAMCO Transmissions*Reader Favorite*
8. Manny's Automatic Transmission*Sarasota*
9. Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center*Sarasota*
10. Car Care Connection Inc.*Sarasota*

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