Transmission Exchange in Lackawanna

333 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna, NY 14218, United States

★★★★☆
(131 reviews)
Specialties: Transmission shop Auto repair shop

About

Automotive, Marine, Industrial, and Heavy Equipment Transmission Repair Specialists. Fourth-generation family-owned transmission shop since 1958. If it has a transmission, we can repair it!

Address
333 Ridge Rd, Lackawanna, NY 14218, United States
Plus Code
R5G6+C8 Lackawanna, New York, USA
Time Zone
America/New_York

Business Hours

Monday
8 am–5 pm
Tuesday
8 am–5 pm
Wednesday
8 am–5 pm
Thursday
8 am–5 pm
Friday
8 am–5 pm
Saturday
8 am–2 pm
Sunday
Closed

Services

Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Oil change
Amenities
Mechanic Toilet

Reviews

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March 14, 2025

Chuck and his team did an amazing job on my SUV! Very people oriented and was real quick to get the job done! Highly recommend for any mechanic work you might need done!

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March 13, 2025

My transmission blew on my 2019 Chevy Traverse. Took it to West Herr who quoted me some outrageous numbers to say the least. Called the Transmission Exchange and spoke to Chuck who ensured me top of the line service with honest review and pricing. Chuck got the vehicle towed from the dealership to his lot taking a huge burden off my shoulders in that regard! The transmission installed so far is working flawlessly! I highly recommend these guys they stand by their work! Chuck thanks for being friendly and attentive to my matter!

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February 24, 2025

Was recommended this place after the dealership handed me a $2500 quote for repairs. Chuck was very honest and let me know that the dealership was bulls***ing me. Surprising? Simple quick fix, suggested simple repair and I was on my way. Very nice guy and great service.

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February 3, 2025

I'm a small business owner and each truck I have is crucial. Needless to say dealer was useless after 4 days saying they can't get a transmission for 6 months do wana trade in! I called Chuck and had my truck towed to his shop while they were closed. I literally had my truck back the next day! I can not say how great of guy Chuck and and his whole crew is at Transmission Exchange. My business and referral go all the way to them!!!

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January 30, 2025

So happy with the service! The transmission in my 2002 Explorer has never worked better! Job well done! Update; after a few months of hard winter use I want to say that the transmission is still working flawlessly! Thanks guys for a job well done!!!

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January 18, 2025

Communicating with Chuck was very easy and got me in and out within a days notice, awesome custom service would recommend and will be using him with any future needs

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October 31, 2024

This is the second time I’ve used Transmission Exchange and they were extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. First time I was there they were able to save my car that another mechanic said it wasn’t fixable, and then when my second car’s axel broke they were able to get it in extremely quick and fix the problem.

★★★★★
October 24, 2024

Chuck was amazing to talk to, he really helped us out and in a short time frame too. My wife is very happy with the new transmission. We highly recommend coming here for transmission needs, will be doing buisness here again 👌

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March 26, 2025

Chuck checked my car and was completely honest and didn t try to rip me off unlike other transmission shops.

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March 9, 2025

Gave fast honest service! Nick is great and very helpful. Crew is top notch service

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February 9, 2025

First time coming here. He gave me a honest and knowledgeable review of my transmission problems. I would highly recommend.

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February 9, 2025

Great service wonderful people to deal with

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January 9, 2025

Chuck was great! Got the car in and out fast and at a good price!

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November 9, 2024

Excellent service

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November 9, 2024

Honest, accommodating trustful place! Chuck & his crew were great, 10/10 for me!

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Verified Reviewer
November 9, 2024

Outstanding honest service. Quality work & more than fair prices. I live on Grand Island and I will definitely go back. Jim

October 9, 2024

Parts are falling off my truck as it goes down the road.chuck said he fired that guy,and he was sorry that he didnt ck the work leaving his shop...but the same problem I paid $3000 to transmission exchange to repair is back. then he lied to my face .I will never go back there,or recommend his work.

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October 9, 2024

Quick process with 5-star parts

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October 9, 2024

Great work, they helped me out a lot with my BMW

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September 9, 2024

Got my van in that day with a tow, transmission done in 2 days! Super affordable & friendly staff with good communication

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September 9, 2024

Great work, glad I brought my car here! Job was done fast and correct highly recommended

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September 9, 2024

These guys are absolutely fantastic!!! Chuck is very knowledgeable and very helpful at putting your fears to rest. Very honest and very professional. Thank you guys so much for fixing my Lx 470 . It runs great and I would highly recommend transmission exchange to everyone. They do more than just fix transmissions.

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September 9, 2024

Chuck was very helpful. The dealerships will Over charge but The guys are very fair. The communication was great as well. Thank you Chuck.

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September 9, 2024

They helped me out tremendously. Free tow for my transmission and financing is available. 10 out of 10 HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

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August 9, 2024

Took my vehicle to Continental transmission on hertel avenue in Buffalo they told me transfer case was shot $3,500 then I took it over to transmission exchange$100 in 10 minutes module switch transmission exchange the most honest and price extremely Fair and I dont recommend going to Continental at all just being truthful

★★★★★
August 9, 2024

Chuck and his team are awesome!

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August 9, 2024

Man, Ive been to many shops but none like this place. My Dad got his work done here and recommended id bring my car because an issue with my transmission. Even though it took longer than I expected to get my car back, it was simply due to the amount customers this place has. I came in, spoke to Nick about my issue with my 09 Scion and his laid back professionalism and knowledge of the possible issue was beyond amazing. This place couldve told me I needed a rebuilt transmission but their honesty was above all amazing. My car Runs like new, and the price wasnt even 1/4 of what I expected to spend! Nick and I think it was Joe, youve gained a customer and Ill be promoting your shop on my social media! Thanks again. And sorry for the late review!

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July 9, 2024

Chuck was great to deal with- super kind, genuine and fair. Will certainly recommend this shop!!

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July 9, 2024

If you have a transmission problem. These are the people to call to get the job done! Great communication, fast and reliable service!

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June 9, 2024

Great experience, in and out

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May 9, 2024

Chuck is honest and I thank those guys for that!!

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May 9, 2024

Very fair and very reasonable with the price

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April 9, 2024

Good service and great guys

April 9, 2024

Wow zero rating if I could go that low.

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April 9, 2024

Great customer service! Great price! Definitely would comeback and recommend them.

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April 9, 2024

Awsome

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April 9, 2024

I had a fantastic experience with Transmission Exchange, and I cant thank Joe enough for his exceptional service. My car had transmission issues, and Joes knowledge and expertise were invaluable. He guided me through the entire repair process, ensuring that I understood what was happening every step of the way. Joes dedication to helping me get my car back on the road was truly remarkable. I highly recommend Transmission Exchange! Thank you for your outstanding service!

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April 9, 2024

They were able to assist with my 57 Chevy, very knowledgeable and were able to explain exactly why I was having issues. Didn t require repairs however they did not charge me for putting it up on the lift and doing a diagnostic check. Came highly recommended by another transmission shop and they didn t disappoint!

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April 9, 2024

Thank you for the good work you do for me

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April 9, 2024

I brought my car into transmission exchange. I thought it was going to be pricey. Turns out it just needed a shift solenoid. Cost me much less than expected and I couldn t be happier. They could have told otherwise and I wouldn t have known. Thanks Chuck and crew!

★★★★★
April 9, 2024

In and out service. Great prices.

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Verified Reviewer
April 9, 2024

The best in wny 10/10 highly recommend they know what they doing

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April 9, 2024

I took my Dodge Challenger here. The clutch was sticking, after a day or so they had it working perfectly. They even inspected it for me! Not hoping to be a repeat customer, but if I have more car issues they will be my first call.

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April 9, 2024

Cant believe the work that these guys did what an awesome job I recommend all my friends and family. Thanks, chuck and the guys Fantastic job, thanks.

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April 9, 2024

These guys will work on anything they did my buggy for me ben having fun all summer now time to put it away great job guys

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April 9, 2024

Fast and VERY good pricing! Always have been helpful! Thank you! (:

April 9, 2024

Was recommended to this shop by a family friend. Dropped off my work truck and received it 3 weeks later in worse shape than ever! Paid for minor repairs to get done to an older year truck that just hit 100k and was mechanic owned. Just to have this place totally sabotage my vehicle, the check engine light is on, it shakes like it s about to clunk out any moment, reeks of coolant, has drag when turning now. And after speaking to an individual named Nick, nothing has been done, no accountability was taken. Nick advised that looks like someone has been messing with your engine his exact words. And this is after the 3 weeks that the shop had the vehicle. I will not be recommending that anyone use this shop for any mechanical repairs, maybe they are only good at fixing transmissions. Whatever the case is, the experience has been dreadful.

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April 9, 2024

Will continue to use. Five stars!

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April 9, 2024

These guys are best in business

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April 9, 2024

This is the best shop I ve ever been to , I highly recommended these guys there incredible

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April 9, 2024

I would highly recommend this shop if you need transmission work done. The owner and employees are very knowledgeable and professional. Joe explained my transmission problem down to the very last detail. I truly appreciate them!

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April 9, 2024

This was an amazingly easy process! The staff was extremely knowledgeable and helpful and the work was done quickly! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THESE GUYS!

April 9, 2023

Beware!!! Dont take your vehicle here. They blew me and my concerns off after they got paid by me and by my warranty company. They did an transmission rebuild but damaged something else in the process and then told me i had to take it somewhere else to get that fixed because they only do transmissions. So now i have to pay for their error. Total lack of accountability. I will NEVER go here again.

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Verified Reviewer
April 9, 2023

Did an amazing job on the 2 diffrent vehicles Ive had transmission work done on in the past. Ive recommended them to friends and family who have also had positive results. Keep up the great work!!

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April 9, 2023

Absolutely fantastic people here. Our car totally broke down, and we called them initially to get it fixed. We weren t from the area, and they were quick to make moves to help us out. It turned out we actually had a warranty on the car and could go through our dealer to save money - this is something we didn t know until the owner of the shop guided us to check. He chose kindness over a big sell, and even gave us a ride to our car from the shop! Amazed with the generosity of the people at transmission exchange, and I m so thankful they were there to help us through a difficult situation.

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April 9, 2023

The guys at Transmission Exchange do the BEST JOB EVER .

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April 9, 2023

A rebuilt my whole transmission then a superb job on it the two brothers were great and took the time and explain everything to you and not out to kill you on price . Super job boys.

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April 9, 2023

Its not possible to please everyone & people should understand that. In my case however, I can say that the people at Transmission Exchange (Especially Joe) took care of my car when no one else would touch it. There is a way to know if a business or product is good or not. Many places or products give you either a short return of guarantee (for example two weeks or 30 days) that being said, when a place or product gives you something more you know that they believe in their product and their work. After taking care of my transmission I ask my son to ask what kind of warranty came with the work. He told me and showed me on the receipt that it was one years or 12, 000 miles. IMO, I believe that Joe and the others and Transmission Exchange do what they can to have customers that will spread the word of how good they are and that they are the best people for the Job. They also do whatever they can to make sure that they have made customers for life and I proud to say that I am now one of them. MD

April 9, 2023

My Car was there for them to replace my Transmission, I received it back and it left me stranded within 20 miles of driving it. Had to pay for a tow truck to get it back there. To find out it was the transfer case the whole time that they never checked. There employees took it on a test drive and my coolant leaked everywhere because one of there employees cut a line during the process. When I got the car back it didn t last a day. They but a defective transfer case in and once again had to tow it back to the shop. I got my car back with Absolutely nothing but problems that they refuse to fix. I do not recommend this shop at all. They have ruined my car.

April 9, 2023

Do not recommend

April 9, 2023

horrible place

April 9, 2023

My son went there to get his transmission fixed. After getting it done he drove the car as total of 20 miles before the car stopped working. He had to get it towed back to his home because the car was not drivable at all. The employees messed up my sons coolant line while fixing the transmission. And also did not check on other things while they did the test drive before releasing the car to my son. My son has brought this to the attention of the company. And the company is not willing to remedy this situation at all. I would not recommend them at all for any business.

April 9, 2023

My best friend took his car here & walked away with even more problems than he had when he brought the car in to get serviced. Highly recommend finding somewhere more reliable. Having to fix a car a week or so after it was allegedly fixed is 1,000,000% unacceptable & unprofessional!!!!

April 9, 2023

Awful customer service, came in with a transmission issue and received my car back with even more issues than to begin with. Highly unprofessional and highly unrecommended

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April 9, 2023

Good people

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April 9, 2022

Highly recommend. Really helpful great work on my 2018 Dodge Caravan runs like new!

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April 9, 2022

Great customer service

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April 9, 2022

Friendly people. Reasonable pricing.

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April 9, 2022

Always fair great service highly recommend

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April 9, 2022

Awesome shop

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April 9, 2022

Hacks

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April 9, 2022

had a transmission put in my nissan pathfinder, Chuck and Nick are great, very friendly and helpful staff, i would definitely reccomend them.

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April 9, 2022

Chuck at transmission exchange is a true professional and is always helpful and fair to all his customers I would recommend to anybody that needs work

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April 9, 2022

Very professional and helpful. Chuck and the guys got my car going in no time.

April 9, 2022

Guys a total hack. I could go on for days. Unless you want to be best friends with Chucky boy and have him on your speed dial Save yourself the aggravation and money and go somewhere else

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April 9, 2021

Chuck and his guys are the best, always take great care of fixing my stuff, Im not easy on my truck but it lasts with there fix

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April 9, 2021

Great help my transmission was acting up i brought it to chuck the owner $180 dollar fix i thought it was going to be 2grand

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April 9, 2021

Great auto work, bad sandriches, great staff, great prices love it here

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April 9, 2021

Great group of people!

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April 9, 2021

Great job. Reasonable pricing.

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April 9, 2021

If you are detail oriented and want professional service, this is the go to place.

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April 9, 2021

Highly recommend, great staff knowledgeable and friendly and service was too notch !!

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April 9, 2021

Great service, great prices & friendly staff!

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April 9, 2021

Great customer service. Friendly staff. I had a great experience with Chuck and Nick. I would recommend this guys. I had my clutch done it works perfect now.

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April 9, 2021

Chuck is a great guy and they have a great turn around.

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April 9, 2021

Went above and beyond services. They were able to get me an emergency tow, and fix my transfer case within the same day. Good service, great people.

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April 9, 2021

Great place

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April 9, 2020

I cannot stress enough not to go here. Spent $2,500 in cash for transmission rebuild only to have it go within a year later. Initially after I got it back, it was making a noise that would go away when I would push the clutch in (standard transmission), indicating there was still a problem with the transmission. well, after spending $2,500 I dont want to hear grinding noises. So I bring it back in and it takes over a MONTH for this guy, chuck was his name, to tell me He doesnt have a magic wand. My car basically sat there for a month and he never touched it because I had already payed cash. Nothing was fixed. And here we are over a year later and the gear is popping back out of gear so right back to start. Another mechanic tells me clutch and clutch plate all needs to be replaced and that should have been done with transmission rebuild. Now i will have to pay for that. Many others around the area have told me after the fact they are not reputable, use older used parts or that theyve had problems after the fact, as the other review has stated that their transmission went after a year. All I know is, I was scammed out of $2,500 and am right back at the beginning. Better off spending a little more if you have to spend that kind of money to replace a transmission and get the job done correctly. Dont make the mistake I did people, save your money.

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April 9, 2020

Got a rebuilt transmission that nearly died within the week and was originally told it had a 2 year warranty, but then after it was paid for it became a 1 year. Didnt replace a shifter cable, but did somehow cause a steering problem that hadnt occures until they had my car for 2 days. Definetly not a place to go.

April 9, 2020

I wouldnt let him change the chain on a bike. Total ripoff. Put two transmissions in pick up. First one went at less than 2000 miles. Second one didnt even make it back home. Took it to another place turns out it wasnt rebuilt at all. Total Hack.

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April 9, 2020

Always up front and reliable

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April 9, 2020

they fixed my dodge ram rear differential for half of what a dealership told me. saved me 1500 dollars. they were fast fair and honest. i would highly recommend them

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April 9, 2020

Great service

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April 9, 2019

Wierd location. Prices seem to be reasonable but my friends transmission only lasted a year after rebuild.

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April 9, 2019

They repaired my transmission for half the price of all the places I called in wny

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April 9, 2018

Best transmission repair

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April 9, 2018

Transmission was done fast and right

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April 9, 2017

Great work