Transmissions rebuilt right. On our bench.
Automatic and standard, import and domestic. Alex Galdamez and his crew diagnose honestly, rebuild in-house, and back the work with a written warranty.
- ASE certified
- Written warranty
- Import & domestic
- Se habla español
A transmission shop, not a parts-swapper
General shops often swap in a replacement unit and hope. We tear transmissions down, find out why they failed, and rebuild them to last. Some customers have been coming back to us for ten years.
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Transmission specialists
Transmissions are our main work — automatic, standard, CVT, 4WD, transfer cases and differentials, import and domestic.
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Honest diagnosis first
We find the real cause before quoting. If it’s a sensor or valve body, we tell you — not a whole transmission.
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Written warranty
Rebuilds come with written warranty terms you can hold us to. Ask for the coverage on your unit.
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ASE certified · bilingual
Owner Alex Galdamez is ASE certified, and the crew speaks English and Spanish.
Units we see on the bench
GM, Ford, Chrysler/Ram, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Subaru and more. Don’t see yours? Call — we probably work on it.
- 4L60E
- 4L65E
- 4L80E
- 6L50
- 6L80
- 700R4
- TH400
- E4OD
- 4R70W
- 5R110W
- 6R80
- 10R80
- 45RFE
- 545RFE
- 68RFE
- A604
- Aisin U-series
- Honda 5-speed
- Subaru 4EAT
- JATCO CVT
- NV4500
- ZF 6-speed manual
Transmission & drivetrain services
Transmission Rebuilds Slipping, flaring, or a transmission that's worn out We tear automatic transmissions down, inspect them and rebuild them on our own bench in Hickory. We don't swap in a unit and hope it works. Import and domestic, backed by a written warranty. Learn more 
Automatic Transmission Repair Slips, shifts hard, or won't go into reverse Slipping, harsh shifts, no reverse or a transmission warning code. We find the actual fault and fix that part, whether it's a solenoid, the valve body or the torque converter, before anyone talks about replacing the whole transmission. Learn more 
Manual Transmission & Clutch Clutch slipping, grinding gears, or a pedal that feels wrong Standard transmissions are half of what we specialize in. We handle complete clutch jobs, including the disc, pressure plate, throw-out bearing and flywheel, as well as manual gearbox repair and rebuilds for cars and trucks. Learn more 
CVT Repair Whining, shuddering, or revving without pulling We diagnose and repair continuously variable transmissions (CVTs) in Nissan, Subaru, Honda and other vehicles. We'll also be upfront about the one thing that makes CVTs harder than other units: parts can be hard to get. Learn more 
4WD, Transfer Case & Differential 4WD won't engage, or a whine or clunk from the axles We repair the rest of the drivetrain too: transfer cases, front and rear differentials, ring and pinion, and the 4WD engagement problems that leave trucks and SUVs stuck in two-wheel drive. Learn more 
Transmission Diagnostics Something feels wrong and you want a straight answer Honest diagnosis comes first. We road test it, scan it and inspect it so you know exactly what's wrong, and what isn't, before you spend money on a repair. Learn more 
From “it’s slipping” to back on the road
No guessing and no surprise invoice. Here’s every step.
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Call or send the symptoms
Tell us what it’s doing — slipping, shifting hard, noises, lights. A short video helps. Ask about towing if it isn’t drivable.
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Honest diagnosis
We scan, road-test, and check fluid and pressures to find the real cause. Sometimes it’s a sensor or valve body — not a whole transmission.
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Clear quote, your call
You get the findings, your options (repair, rebuild, or used unit), the price, and a realistic timeline before we touch it.
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Rebuilt on our bench
Torn down, cleaned, inspected, and rebuilt with new frictions, seals, and updated parts — then air-checked before it goes back in.
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Road test & warranty
We road-test, re-check for leaks, and hand you written warranty terms with your keys.
We test it before it goes back in
This is a GM 6L50E drum on our bench. We air-test each clutch pack to make sure it applies before the transmission is reassembled.
It takes extra time, but it’s how we avoid pulling the unit back out a week later. Customers mention it too: one asked us to re-check for leaks after the job, and we did.
Recent jobs off our bench
Transmission work is a big, nerve-racking repair. Here’s what it actually looks like at our shop — the vehicle, the work, and what the owner said afterward.
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Customer review Transmission rebuild
- R&R TRANSMISSION
- OVERHAUL TRANSMISSION — MASTER KIT
- ROAD TEST
- RE-CHECK FOR LEAKS (FOLLOW-UP VISIT)
“I liked that he had me bring it back in to double check there were no leaks… I would go back to him again for any other transmission work!”
- Customer review
Transmission rebuild
- DIAGNOSE TRANSMISSION CONCERN
- OVERHAUL TRANSMISSION
- CUSTOMER UPDATES DURING BUILD
“Was helpful in keeping costs low and was very responsive to calls and questions while he rebuilt my transmission.”
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Customer review Full rebuild
- R&R TRANSMISSION
- COMPLETE OVERHAUL
- WRITTEN WARRANTY ISSUED
“He did a fully rebuild on my transmission and I can say its never driven better. He offers a generous warranty on his work.”
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Customer review 2014 Subaru
- DIAGNOSE DRIVABILITY / TRANSMISSION CONCERN
- REPAIR AS AUTHORIZED
- STATUS UPDATES BY PHONE
“Every time I called to check they always informed me of what they had done and when it would be finished.”
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Customer review 2009 Subaru
- SUPPLY USED TRANSMISSION — TESTED UNIT
- R&R TRANSMISSION
- ROAD TEST
“They quickly and very efficiently installed a smooth, used transmission into my 2009 Subaru.”
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Customer review Toyota RAV4
- DIAGNOSE TRANSMISSION
- ORDER PARTS
- REPAIR — FINAL BILL UNDER ESTIMATE
“They were professional, thorough, and the bill was less than what they quoted. Our Toyota RAV has a new lease on life.”
- Customer review
2000 Ram 1500
- DIAGNOSE TRANSMISSION CONCERN
- REPAIR TRANSMISSION
- ROAD TEST — SHIFT QUALITY
“Alex’s diagnosis of the transmission issue on my Ram 1500 was spot on! It was right around Christmas time but that did not stop him from getting the job done on time.”
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Customer review Nissan Frontier
- R&R TORQUE CONVERTER
- REPLACE FRONT PUMP SEAL
- ROAD TEST
“Had my torque converter replaced on my Frontier. The repair was done in a week and truck is like new.”
- Customer review
Honda CR-V
- R&R CLUTCH KIT
- REPLACE PRESSURE PLATE
- REPLACE THROW-OUT BEARING
“He installed a clutch, pressure plate, and throw out bearing in my Honda CR-V in 3 days and it worked emaculantly.”
Every job above comes from a public Google or Facebook review. Quotes are verbatim, and line items summarize the work each customer described. Photos are from our shop.
Local people who work on transmissions every day
Transpecialists is owner-run. You’ll talk with Alex, the person who looks at your transmission, not a call center.
“He tells you exactly what needs to be fixed and never tries to make up stories.” — ICM Custom Painting, customer for 10 yearsMeet the shop
Our promises
Written warranty on rebuilds
Coverage depends on the unit and the type of build. You get the terms in writing before the work starts, not after.
How our warranty works →You won’t have to chase us
Some parts take time to arrive, and we’ll be upfront when that happens. Need an update? Send a status request online and we’ll call or text you back — no waiting on hold.
Request a status update →Not drivable? We can tow it
Our shop runs its own wrecker. Ask about towing when you call, including whether it’s included with rebuild work.
Towing details →What customers say
96% of Facebook reviewers recommend us.
Honest business. Was helpful in keeping costs low and was very responsive to calls and questions while he rebuilt my transmission. Places like this are hard to find. I recommend.
I’ve known Alex for about 10 years, and he has worked on several of my vehicles during that time. He has always been honest, reliable, and straightforward. He tells you exactly what needs to be fixed and never tries to make up stories…
Alex runs a professional shop and takes care of his customers. He did a fully rebuild on my transmission and I can say its never driven better. He offers a generous warranty on his work.
Real benches. Real rebuilds.
No stock photos — just the bays, the parts, and the units we tear down every week.
In northeast Hickory
934 18th St Dr NE, Hickory, NC 28601. We’re open Monday through Friday, 9 to 6.
Drivers come to us from across the Catawba Valley, including Newton, Conover, Morganton, Lenoir, Statesville, Granite Falls, Taylorsville, Valdese.
Transmission acting up? Let’s find out why.
Tell us what your vehicle is doing and we’ll take it from there. The request takes a couple of minutes, or call and talk to the shop directly. Se habla español.