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Cost Guide: Transmission repair shops in Wilmington
What shapes the price, what to check, and who locals recommend.
- Updated
- Overall FavoriteKirkwood Auto Center
★ 4.8 · 685 reviews
- Customer FavoriteMalik's Auto Repair
★ 4.7 · 248 reviews
- Thomas Auto
★ 4.9 · 58 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
Wilmington's favorite transmission repair shops
- Overall FavoriteKirkwood Auto Center
★ 4.8 · 685 reviews
- Customer FavoriteMalik's Auto Repair
★ 4.7 · 248 reviews
- FavoriteThomas Auto
★ 4.9 · 58 reviews
- FavoriteBenchmark Transmission & Auto Care
★ 4.7 · 48 reviews
- FavoriteJoe Shilling Auto
★ 4.8 · 34 reviews
Local facts
Wilmington, by the numbers
Official figures that shape what the job costs here.
6,747
People per square mile
Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area · 2025
10.9 sq mi
Land area
73,512
Wilmington residents
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · July 1, 2025
+3.7%
Population change since 2020 (from 70,916 (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 Wilmington 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 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?
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 Wilmington?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.