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Cost Guide: Transmission repair shops in Salem
What shapes the price, what to check, and who locals recommend.
- Updated
- Overall FavoriteCapital Transmission Center & Auto Service
★ 4.9 · 81 reviews
- Customer FavoriteCertified Automotive Repair
★ 4.6 · 128 reviews
- Trinity's Quality Auto Care
★ 5.0 · 18 reviews
Before you sign
Four things to check with any business
- Check the license with your state's licensing board.
- Get three itemised quotes so you compare like with like.
- Confirm who pulls the permit: it should be in the business's name.
- Tie payments to stages and get the warranty in writing.
For a fair price, compare three itemised quotes for the same job. Ask the favorites for a quote
Who to call
Salem's favorite transmission repair shops
- Overall FavoriteCapital Transmission Center & Auto Service
★ 4.9 · 81 reviews
- Customer FavoriteCertified Automotive Repair
★ 4.6 · 128 reviews
- FavoriteTrinity's Quality Auto Care
★ 5.0 · 18 reviews
- FavoriteToday's Automotive
★ 4.5 · 118 reviews
- FavoriteSam's Transmissions
★ 4.8 · 33 reviews
Local facts
Salem, by the numbers
Official figures that shape what the job costs here.
3,708
People per square mile
Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area · 2025
49.0 sq mi
Land area
181,779
Salem residents
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · July 1, 2025
+3.6%
Population change since 2020 (from 175,516 (April 2020 base))
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025
Questions
Cost questions answered
How is the top 5 ranking of transmission repair shops in Salem calculated?
Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list. We compared 7 transmission repair shops for Salem.
Which of these transmission repair shops in Salem has the best reviews?
Trinity's Quality Auto Care has a 5.0 rating from 18 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Which of these transmission repair shops has the most reviews?
Certified Automotive Repair, with 128 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.
Are these transmission repair shops licensed?
5 of the 5 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 Salem?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.