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Cost guide Washington · Cost guide # Cost Guide: Transmission repair shops in Washington What shapes the price, what to check, and who locals recommend. - Updated November 4, 2026 [See Washington's favorite transmission repair shops](https://thecityfavorites.com/washington/transmission-repair-shops/) - Overall Favorite [Far East Motors](https://thecityfavorites.com/washington/transmission-repair-shops/#g-392c70973d7090d7) ★ 4.7 · 358 reviews - [K and W Auto Repair](https://thecityfavorites.com/washington/transmission-repair-shops/#g-459f48cb28affaf8) ★ 4.9 · 106 reviews - [Capitol Hill Auto Service](https://thecityfavorites.com/washington/transmission-repair-shops/#g-bd295bcacc9cff2a) ★ 4.7 · 228 reviews Before you sign ## Four things to check with any business 1. **Check the license** with your state's licensing board. 2. **Get three itemised quotes** so you compare like with like. 3. **Confirm who pulls the permit** : it should be in the business's name. 4. **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](https://thecityfavorites.com/washington/transmission-repair-shops/#quote) Who to call ## Washington's favorite transmission repair shops [Why each one has its label](https://thecityfavorites.com/washington/transmission-repair-shops/) 1. Overall Favorite [Far East Motors](https://thecityfavorites.com/washington/transmission-repair-shops/#g-392c70973d7090d7) ★ 4.7 · 358 reviews 2. Favorite [K and W Auto Repair](https://thecityfavorites.com/washington/transmission-repair-shops/#g-459f48cb28affaf8) ★ 4.9 · 106 reviews 3. Favorite [Capitol Hill Auto Service](https://thecityfavorites.com/washington/transmission-repair-shops/#g-bd295bcacc9cff2a) ★ 4.7 · 228 reviews 4. Customer Favorite [Ben Nielsen's 10th Street Automotive](https://thecityfavorites.com/washington/transmission-repair-shops/#g-87a26ebada0b9c05) ★ 4.6 · 278 reviews 5. Favorite [Pugh's Garage](https://thecityfavorites.com/washington/transmission-repair-shops/#g-2c10fdfe57a10c20) ★ 4.7 · 107 reviews Local facts ## Washington, by the numbers Official figures that shape what the job costs here. - 11,348 People per square mile [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 - 61.1 sq mi Land area [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 - 693,645 Washington residents [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 - +0.6% Population change since 2020 (from 689,544 (April 2020 base)) [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 Questions ## Cost questions answered How is the top 5 ranking of transmission repair shops in Washington 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 18 transmission repair shops for Washington. Which of these transmission repair shops in Washington has the best reviews? K and W Auto Repair has a 4.9 rating from 106 public reviews, the highest on this page. Which of these transmission repair shops has the most reviews? Far East Motors, with 358 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 Washington? Get at least three. 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