No. 1: Jim Dowell Transmission
Best overall
- Rating
- 5.0107 (2021) reviews
- Operating
- –not known
- Price
- –ask for a quote
- Checks
- 1of 1 confirmed
CheckedOperating status
Sarasota · based in Sarasota
Transmission repair shops · Sarasota, FL
The 4 transmission repair shops in Sarasota worth calling first
We compared 12. These 4 are where we would start. One clear reason each.
12transmission repair shops compared
8close, but not selected
4on the shortlist
01 30-second comparison
The shortlist at a glance
| Rank | Business | Best for | Rating | Experience | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1: Jim Dowell TransmissionSarasota | Best overall | 5.0 (107 (2021)) | – | Quote | |
| No. 2: STS TransmissionsSarasota | – | 4.9 (48 (2021)) | – | Quote | |
| No. 3: Lowe's Automotive ServiceSarasota | Most reviewed | 4.6 (76 (2021)) | – | Quote | |
| No. 4: Ralph's TransmissionSarasota | – | 4.9 (75 (2021)) | – | Quote |
02 The first calls
The 3 to call first
No. 2: STS Transmissions
- Rating
- 4.948 (2021) reviews
- Operating
- –not known
- Price
- –ask for a quote
- Checks
- 1of 1 confirmed
CheckedOperating status
Sarasota · based in Sarasota
No. 3: Lowe's Automotive Service
Most reviewed
- Rating
- 4.676 (2021) reviews
- Operating
- –not known
- Price
- –ask for a quote
- Checks
- 1of 1 confirmed
CheckedOperating status
Sarasota · based in Sarasota
03 More
More Transmission repair shops in Sarasota
Close, but not on this list
Reasonable calls. Just not our first.
- A-Z Auto Repair4.8 from 108 (2021) reviews · Sarasota.
- HQ Auto Center4.6 from 56 (2021) reviews · Sarasota.
- AAMCO Transmissions4.4 from 178 (2021) reviews · Sarasota.
- Manny's Automatic Transmission4.9 from 24 (2021) reviews · Sarasota.
- Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center4.4 from 164 (2021) reviews · Sarasota.
- Car Care Connection Inc.4.5 from 68 (2021) reviews · Sarasota.
04 Quotes
Ask the shortlist for a quote
05 Before you hire
What to ask before hiring
- Can I see your license and insurance?Look the license up on the state’s own portal. It takes two minutes.
- Who pulls the permit, and is it in the price?It should be the business, and it should be in writing.
- What is the payment schedule?Payments should follow the work. Be wary of large deposits up front.
- Which parts of the job do you subcontract?Most do some. You want to know who will be at your home.
- What does the warranty cover, and for how long?Labour, materials and equipment often have different terms.
- Can I talk to two customers from the last year?Recent ones, not the showcase project from years ago.
06 Local facts
Sarasota in numbers
The public numbers behind this list: the local market and the rules every job here has to meet.
$463,000
Median home value (Median value of owner-occupied homes (ACS table B25077).)
2020–2024 · U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates
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).)
2020–2024 · U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates
25,751
Households in Sarasota (Occupied housing units (one household per occupied home), ACS table B25003.)
2020–2024 · U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates
June 1 to November 30
Atlantic hurricane season (An average season (1991–2020) has 14 named storms, 7 hurricanes and 3 major hurricanes.)
1991–2020 climate period · NOAA National Hurricane Center, Tropical Cyclone Climatology
1976
Median year homes were built (Half of all housing units were built before this year (ACS table B25035).)
2020–2024 · U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates
57.5%
Owner-occupied homes (14,799 of 25,751 occupied homes are lived in by their owners (ACS table B25003).)
2020–2024 · U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates
Figures from public sources. Figures tagged “Sample figure” show what the live data feed will fill in; they are not real counts.
07 FAQ
Questions people ask
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?
4 of the 4 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.
08 More shortlists
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- AC Repair
- Emergency AC Repair
- AC Maintenance & Tune-Up
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09 Method & corrections
Method, corrections and money
Method
Rating, review and record checks, then a clear reason for every pick. Full method.
Corrections
Spot something wrong? We check it against a second source and log every change. Send a correction.
Money
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