Probilt Transmissions in Poughkeepsie

2490 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, United States

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(71 reviews)
Specialties: Transmission shop Auto repair shop

About

Your local transmission, clutch and axle specialists. Foreign and domestic service. Free road test and diagnostics, free written estimate, free local towing with major repair. Cars, trucks, vans, high performance vehicles. Dealer recommended - a

Website
probilttransmissions.com
Address
2490 South Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, United States
Plus Code
M359+FX Poughkeepsie, 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
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Services

Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Oil change
Amenities
Mechanic
Planning
Appointments recommended
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards Credit cards
Parking
On-site parking

Reviews

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January 29, 2025

Great bunch of guys, Steve will explain everything to you and take the time with you to go over your transmission problems. Good good honest and very reasonable. For what needs to be done to your vehicle. You're gonna have any more problems? I will most definitely take it to Steve first at pro. Built. Great prices I would highly recommend Steve and pro. Built transmissions to do all your work on your vehicle.

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January 27, 2025

Brought my red van there. They said they saw nothing wrong and changed the oil. Van runs great.

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March 25, 2024

This shop was fantastic, the customer service, the quality of work, truly a pleasure dealing with. Had an issue with a splash shield failing after due to old oem clips not seating after performing work, unfortunately shield got destroyed on road, not only did Steve, the owner, offer us to bring it right in and fix no question, but he even bought the OEM part from ford. Would recommend to anyone. Honest great work. He got the trans rebuilt with upgraded parts within less than 5 days, half of what I thought it would take. Thank you Probilt! UPDATE. 4 months later now, transmission produced a small leak, called up Steve, he said bring it right in, within A DAY, they had it in the shop, transmission already removed, and new part on he way. Had a faulty factory weld on the torque converter. They even took the entire transmission apart to confirm nothing was damaged from possible lower fluid. 2 days later trucks fixed. I was very greatful, and Steve was more concerned about the inconvinience it may have presented. Nicest people, great business, great quality work. Thank you again ProBilt!

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January 10, 2024

Steve kept informed every step of the way, he also invited me to the shop so that I could see the damage first hand. I am happy that I took my car there. I would recommend his shop to all of my friends.

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July 1, 2023

We had our Ram Promaster’s transmission rebuilt here after it failed on us. Steve took the time to explain everything well and even upgraded some parts of the transmission that are known to fail from the manufacturer. The van is running great after 1k miles. Thank you for getting us back on the road!

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May 31, 2022

Steve at Probilt was such an amazing help. I went to his shop because that was one of the last places my van had gotten serviced. Even though my van didn’t get worked on at his shop- he went thru all the effort of talking to the dealership to make sure everything was in order with the warranty to get my van serviced there. If I ever need work on my transmission, I know who to turn to. Helpful, honest, and genuinely kind.

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June 6, 2020

Dean is very professional and knowledgeable. We trust him with our vehicles. He fixed my husband’s Chevy quickly and efficiently for a fair price. Kind people and the best service! DEFINITELY recommend!!!!

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November 6, 2018

I've never met a kinder, more honest mechanic. I have stopped by Probilt twice in 13 years and both times left amazed at the level of customer service offered. In 2005 I brought my first car in when the clutch stopped engaging. Within 5 min Dean made a simple adjustment and sent me on my way. Never tried to up sell or bring the car in for unnecessary diagnostics. Clutch worked great since! Just today I brought another car in to diagnose a harsh shift. The mechanics were super friendly and quick to help. Even offered to drive me over to Barnes and Noble if they needed more time with it. We ran into Dean on the way out to the car. He offered to come for a ride to feel the issue. Again, he quickly diagnosed it to be something minor and normal for a car with my mileage. No attempt to up sell or do unnecessary "preventative maintenance." I can't recommend Probilt enough. Everyone I have interacted with there has been extremely friendly and accommodating. Awesome shop!

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April 9, 2024

Great guys great work. Very honest.

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Verified Reviewer
April 9, 2024

Great service. I had my ridgeline transmission rebuild price fair and well done

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April 9, 2024

Very professional and knowledgeable. Rebuilt my 18 civic si 4th gear and clutch. Called me with options and pricing. Got the job done quickly. Hard to find places that are like this today.

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April 9, 2024

Great fast work but failed to mention a leak from my suv. Causing the same problem to happen a year later two months out of warranty. New owner seems more thorough

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April 9, 2024

great customer service brought my truck in they told me 5 days to finish they got it done in 3 days with my rebuilt trans

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April 9, 2023

They fixed and repaired my little S10 fast and efficiently and at the minimum cost.. very descent and personable shop! Would recommend them to everyone.... Thanks guys!

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April 9, 2023

Fantastic the guy was so nice .

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April 9, 2023

Friendly, honest and fast quality service. He took the time to explain the issue in simple terms which was much appreciated

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April 9, 2023

Had a problem with my car and am new to the area. I stopped in to see if they could help and they took care of the problem.They are kind and competent. Would highly recommend!

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April 9, 2023

There was nothing they could do that would make us happier. You can trust Steve and the rest.. My large van transmission was having serious problems in Brooklyn on a hot summer day. I shut it down when i found that all of the fluid had drained out of it. In the city I was charged $180 to tow the van 1.5 miles to a very questionable transmission repair facility. There was no way I was going to allow those guys to work on an original transmission with only 70,000 miles on it. A long time ago I had dean take a short test drive of one of my vans, just to be sure everything was fine. Inspection and test drive were free of charge. I was left with a very positive impression. A call up to probilt, I was happy to spend the $650 towing charge to have the van in better hands. They told me they would have a look the next day. But did give me a heads up that i could be in for $3000+. I spoke to Mike in the afternoon, the van is driving fine, come and get it. The bill ? $20. I was prepared to part with thousands and they could have taken it from me. They did the right thing, dealt with a small problem and fixed it for free, only charging for parts. . I would not take a car i cared about to anybody else. They earned my trust, the way people used to, honesty and integrity. Thanks guys

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Verified Reviewer
April 9, 2023

They are on point and do a very good job. Highly recommended

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April 9, 2023

Steve is a great worker & amazing at customer service! Was able to figure out the problem with my sweet baby Dover (my car lol) & gave me the best possible advice & knowledge for every question i had! Much appreciated. 555:)

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Verified Reviewer
April 9, 2022

I was losing oil pressure in my truck and they found the problem and fixed it other shops wanted To replace the motor

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April 9, 2022

Its was good

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April 9, 2022

bent my rim pretty badly and all the air leaked out of my tire. brought my car here on a sunday and came back at 10am monday morning expecting to have to replace the whole wheel. instead i came back to my car completely fixed. Dean was able to bend the rim back into place and fill up the tire. great place, really nice people. will absolutely be back.

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Verified Reviewer
April 9, 2022

Everything done in accordance to what they said and timely.

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Verified Reviewer
April 9, 2022

Had them rebuild the transmission in my 2014 Ford escape. Car runs perfect now. They handled the hard to deal with warranty company as well.

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April 9, 2022

I had a transmission replaced here, my son had a transmission replaced here, plus other motor work, they give you honest answers, and quality work

Verified Reviewer
April 9, 2021

My car needed a transmission cooling hose. The part itself on RockAuto is about $60. Dean charged me 100 then $110/hr for labor to put it in. My total was $367.00 this is the most expensive place to get your car fixed in Dutchess county. I dont think they appreciate their Black community and therefore I would never recommend this service to anyone.

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April 9, 2021

Dean is the best and can t recommend him enough. Took my car in and he found the issue right away and fixed it in minutes at no charge! Will be going back for sure!!

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April 9, 2021

My wife car wasn t cranking. Dean came my home to see the car and gave jumper to her car with free of COST. No charge. I can t appreciate enough for his time and the service he did. Best service I ever had from a car workshop. And it s FREE.

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April 9, 2021

My 2013 Subuaru Impreza needed to be repaired - all the inside lights were on and the car just not driving right. Decided to contact Probilt after reading all of the great reviews due to my local shop telling me the repair cost was going to be ALOT of money and ALOT of time...YIKES! Dropped the car off at Probilt and before the end of the day got a call from Dean telling me he contacted a local Subaru dealer and found out the issue I was having was under warranty and would be NO COST to me......what a wonderful early Christmas present for me!! I am very appreciative that there are still honest car repair shops out there and am very thankful for Dean taking the time to find this out. Probilt could have charged me and done the repair...I would have never known. Thank you Dean for your professionalism and honesty.....I will not hesitate to recommend Probilt!!

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April 9, 2021

This place is GREAT! Dean is honest. Prices reasonable. And his wife is very helpful. Highly recommend

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April 9, 2021

Professional transmission shop was highly recommended and I would recommend it to anyone who needs a transmission rebuilt they got my 05 acura mdx transmission in and out in less then a week. Thank u dean and your employees.

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April 9, 2021

I recently (January, 2021) visited Probilt to repair the Transmission on my 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 136,000 miles. I was considering scrapping the vehicle due to its age, but it is otherwise reliable and in an excellent/well maintained condition. Dean, was able to make time to diagnose the problem (which required a complete transmission overhaul). He then expedited the extensive repair and had it completed ahead of his estimate. I have always been leery of transmission repair centers.....but Dean and Probilt in Poughkeepsie are about as honest as you can get. I would highly recommend them for any transmission problem/repair.

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April 9, 2020

I have brought several cars to dean at probuilt very happy with there service & pricing

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Verified Reviewer
April 9, 2020

My husband bought a used 2001 Mazda on Craigslist with a bad transmission and Probilt helped get the car up and running! It has been running perfectly! We have driven it all the way to southern Florida and back with no issues whatsoever. They are very professional and helpful. Reasonably priced, too!

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April 9, 2020

Stopped by on August 7th, with noise coming from my brakes! They provide a free estimate of the work that needed to be done. Very honest and friendly, ordered the parts and had me on my way. I would highly recommend them for any work you need done and will use again in the future!

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April 9, 2020

Owner and operator, Dean is a friendly and very approachable guy. Staff are very friendly and equally approachable. Everyone is very professional. Work is very good, prices are reasonable and fair. They take the time to explain everything and also offer you options. I have had extensive work done to be two of my vehicles there and have no complaints.

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April 9, 2020

Received an estimate from the dealer to replace my transmission with a rebuilt transmission came here for a second opinion and the owner was very honest and forthcoming.

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April 9, 2020

I work across the street and after having been to many different automotive service chains that rip you off and waste your time. I found Probilt through google. Dean, the manager has helped me numerous times with fast, punctual, efficient, and personalized service. Today I came to him for an issue last minute, he figured it out basically right as I got my morning coffee. If you need proper auto maintenance and are in the area, look no further. Excellent work Dean, keep up the great customer service! -M

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Verified Reviewer
April 9, 2020

Honest friendly and get job done

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April 9, 2019

I have used Probilt on multiple occasions. The owner Dean s knowledge, professionalism and friendliness is second to none. He is by far the best in the business. He is one of the most honest gentlemen you can come across. He has replaced and rebuilt transmissions on multiple cars and trucks for me and each and every time he does exactly what he says he will. He also does it in the time he says he will. Sometimes even sooner. He keeps me updated throughout and not once has the job cost anything different from the original quote. Sometimes it has even been less. If you have any transmission related problem I strongly recommend visiting Dean at Probilt.

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April 9, 2019

Saved me $300 on my BMW. Thank you ! Highly recommend

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April 9, 2019

My wife and I travelled almost 3 hours to attend a wedding in Poughkeepsie. After arriving at the reception the passenger side window of our vehicle became stuck in the down position. At approximately 4 pm I dropped my wife off and began to drive around the local area to find someone to help with the window. The forecast was for rain so it was important for us to be able to close the window. During my travel I spotted PROBILT Transmissions and went inside to see if they could help. I met Dean and his wife talking in their office. They closed at 3 but fortunately were still there. Dean immediately started trying to get the window closed. After one hour our window was secured closed and I was on my way to back to the wedding reception. I could not begin to thank Dean enough for his help. My wife and I will be eternally grateful to Dean for his kindness and compassion!

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April 9, 2019

I took my 02 tl type s, transmission was slipping they took less than three days for rebuilt and car fells like new very smooth. Prices are good and fair very professional and experienced at what they do Definitely from now on will be taking my other vehicles for regular maintenance. Highly Recommended!!

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Verified Reviewer
April 9, 2018

They rebuilt my transmission on my 03 MDX. Due to a rare, intermittent issue they had to drop the tranny and rebuilt it two more times (on their dime) before finding the root cause. Throughout the process they remained friendly and professional. This was the cheapest option around and saved me thousands over a dealer replacement.

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April 9, 2018

I was referred to Probilt by Lanks Garage in Beacon and I am glad I followed their direction. I was notified that evening that I lost 2nd gear and required a rebuild transmission. They had my truck back on the road in about a week at a very fair price. On another note, about a month later, I noticed a leak at my power steering gear box. I called and asked if I could bring it in and they said they would look at it. It turns out that it was the high pressure steering hose and not the gear box itself. These guys are fair and honest and didnt sell me anything I didnt need(which is rare these days). Polite on the phone & in person, I definitely recommend Probilt.

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April 9, 2018

Awesome experience. Very Friendly and extremely helpful. Went to get a transmission fixed but had different issues could of overcharged me and didnt. People very honest I would recommend them to anyone!

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Verified Reviewer
April 9, 2018

Good place, great staff

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Verified Reviewer
April 9, 2018

Wow, great place and people. Honesty is definitely their policy. Brought a car to them two different times with possible transmission problems. First time it ended up being just a stuck overdrive button on the shifter. The second time they checked everything out after there was an error code diagnosed by my mechanic and everything was fine. They could have easily charged me hundreds of dollars and told they had fixed something but they didnt. Like I said earlier, great and honest people!

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Verified Reviewer
April 9, 2018

Great place, very insightful!

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April 9, 2018

Honest folks with fair pricing...friendly professional service

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Verified Reviewer
April 9, 2017

very honest,best place to bring your vehicle

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Verified Reviewer
April 9, 2017

Great service shop! Honest

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April 9, 2017

I took my car in for a transmission repair. They are super friendly and honest. They earned a repeat customer and highly recommended!

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April 9, 2016

Very satisfied! The people here are friendly, honest and extremely knowledgeable. Didnt try and sell me a million things. Got my transmission running perfectly in no time with unbeatable pricing. The ONLY place i would take my car.

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April 9, 2013

Around 2008 I took my Chevy Blazer there & they rebuilt my transmission. They were excellent to deal with, fair prices, quick work and communicated with me frequently throughout the process. The other day my new car was having what looked like transmission problems. I brought it there because we had such a good experience last time. Not 20 minutes after I dropped it off, they called to say that the computer code indicated a loose air filter. They snapped it in & charged me NOTHING! This kind of service should definitely be rewarded! I HIGHLY recommend ProBilt!!! A+++