I took my beloved 2017 Ram 3500 to Barrett based on reading their reviews. The truck had 830,000 miles on it when they serviced the Aisin Transmission, which is the original and never rebuilt. I noticed when I picked the truck up that the water and fuel light was on and I thought that was a strange coincidence. Over the years this light has come on two or three times after a car wash, and it's an easy fix to clean out the water in the sensor connection. I did that and even replaced the sensor in the rear fuel water separator. The light was still on, even though the fuel looked clean, so I ended up taking it to a shop in Oak Harbor before driving to the Tetons, as that light was bothering me. It turns out the technician at Barrett had inadvertently pinched some wires that ran along the crossmember below the transmission mount when he reattached the cross number. Thus the cause of the water and fuel light. Barrett was extremely honorable and covered the cost of those wire repairs, and the shops diagnostic fee. So the only thing I was out was the cost of a water and fuel sensor and time. At the time of this post, the truck has nearly 832,000 miles as I just did a trip to Teton Valley and back to Washington and the transmission ran beautifully. The service work the technician did was otherwise perfect and this type of mistake could happen to anyone, so I do not fault Barrett and I would gladly use them again and intend to. The fact that they honored this situation without question is an indication of a shop that has integrity. read more

I'll be back with any of my transmission needs. I came in with the recommendation of several of my ASE mechanic friends from different local repair shops as I had red fluid pouring out between my tranny and motor. Mark assured me that they'll take an assessment of the issue and get back to me before doing any work. Later in the day I received a phone call from Mark. He shared with me the red fluid was not tranny fluid, however, the specialized coolant my duramax requires. He went on to describe that all fluid levels were appropriate and the tranny and transfer case were in fine shape. Despite feeling a bit embarrassed about not differentiating the difference between the tranny vs coolant fluids, I was extremely grateful that they did not take advantage of me and, instead, went on to show me where the issued was. Such honesty goes a long way these days. Based upon numerous recommendations from mechanics I trust and respect, and Barrett transmission's honesty (and the time they took to further investigate and show me the issue)., I'll be back with any transmission issues or maintenance needs that I might have. Thank you Mark and Cameron (the tech) for your professional and honest assistance. Charlie D, Ferndale read more

I had an ongoing, complex transmission issue that involved two transmission failures within a two-month time span. I was referred to Barrett by another local shop that spoke very highly of them, and I see why! From first contact, Mark was incredibly kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. He guided me through the diagnostic and repair process with ease. I was floored by how quickly they were able to find and correct the underlying thermal bypass issue. They connected directly with the previous technician that worked on my car to gain repair insight, pool resources, and solve my transmission issue within just a couple days! I was impressed by their level of expertise, professionalism, and care to help me get back on the road quickly. Repair technician Brad broke down what happened for me in a way that I could understand and clarified next steps. Barrett Transmission was fantastic to work with. They offered direct communication, went above and beyond to quickly diagnose issues, and gave an accurate repair timeline. Barrett totally exceeded my expectations and provided excellent repair work. I highly recommend them for your transmission repair! Thanks for all of your help and insight, Mark and Brad! read more

Transmission went out of truck while traveling. We were 3 states from home. They were very helpful. Rebuilt the transmission and had us on the road in 48 hours. And a 2 year national warranty on the work. read more

Great customer service organized friendly fixed my trucks problem no hassle highly recommended

My truck bucks and kicks at 60 mph. I thought it was the transmission trying to shift into overdrive or something. Mark's crew checked it out. It's the driveline. A lot of trucks like mine (1994 Mazda B4000) do it. He recommended a driveline shop nearby. No charge. Damn right I'll be back. read more

Barrett Transmission Specialities - "Bucky" - Auto Repair Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

I cannot say enough good things about Barrett. I brought my truck into Barrett after the dealership said I needed a $5,000 repair to my transmission, which then increased to $8,000 - $9,000 to replace the transmission completely. Brad and Mark spent an inordinate amount of time going over the transmission thoroughly on multiple occasions, They could find nothing wrong with the transmission, and thought it might be a faulty ancillary item, which was currently not available in the US. They said they could not, in good conscience, recommend a part, especially a really expensive part (i.e., transmission), which they did not believe to be necessary. They recommended I drive it, and that if issues came up, to please bring it in. The cost for hours and hours of their time? Nothing. I cannot recommend Barrett more highly. Their honesty and integrity is exceptional and refreshing. I trust them implicitly, enough so that Barrett worked on my wife's transmission as well. Thanks, Brad and Mark! John B read more

I took my 72' Sierra pickup into Mark when it wouldn't go into reverse. He had it about 3 weeks. I wasn't in a hurry and it was well worth the wait. It's really hard to tell when it shifts, it's so smooth. I thought the repair cost was well worth the money. It was a pleasure meeting Mark and chatting with him. I am a bit of a recluse, but it would be great to have Mark for a neighbor! read more

I took my car to Barrett Transmission after a Ford dealership told me that my transmission was cracked and leaking. I drop my car off at 8 AM and by early afternoon that they had test driven my car and checked the transmission for said "crack". They found nothing wrong with my transmission. All of the employees were so incredibly kind and didn't charge me a dime for the work and time they spent on my car. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone who's having transmission issues. Quality individuals and establishment!! read more

My truck was dead in the water. Transmission completely blew up, Barrett got my truck in right away and replaced the transmission. The service was excellent, Mark was very helpful and kept us informed the whole time. Turnaround time was way faster than expected, and my truck now drives like a dream! Very satisfied with this company and would absolutely recommend them to all my friends! Thanks Barrett, the Green Machine is perfect! read more

I've used this shop 4 or 5 times over the last 15 years and recommended it whenever someone says "transmission". I wanted to write a long, all inclusive review extolling this business and all who labor there, but, when I got to the Yelp page, I see all the other reviewers had beat me to it (I don't think I'll be able to top "miraculous") . I'll just make two points. #1 Most of my life experience of taking my car for any repair or service is one of dread and caution. Everytime I go to Barrett, it's a glorious experience (and I'm not a "religious" person either) even if I don't get anything worked on. #2 When I mentioned to the owner that this level of customer, employee and peer respect, loyalty and admiration doesn't happen by accident, his reply was "it's not me, it's my team". He's a hard man to disagree with but for now I'm keeping my point of view that it's his leadership and character. read more

These guys seem to run a real good shop. They could have taken me for a full transmision but instead did some testing and determined that there was a much cheaper fix. Thanks guys. read more

Thanks Brad for all the help and the awesome work over the years!! We will continue to use you for all of our transmission repairs. It is also a great peace of mind to know I can send customers to you and know they will get the great service and honesty that we always get from you. Thanks again! Rod Schindler Rod's Japanese Auto Care Bellingham, WA read more

A company's reputation is a clear indication of their standards. Barrett Transmission Specialties has a standard that deserves respect. Every person in that shop that I talked to had a positive and caring attitude. My truck was an absolute mess, Mark assured me that it would be taken care of and they delivered. Everyone needs to make money, but the way they do business, with compassion and your best interests at hand, I couldn't be more impressed. Thank you very much for putting my Dodge Ram back on the road safely! read more

My mechanic informed me that my differential on my truck had a lot of play in it and probably needed to be rebuilt, he referred me to Barrett Transmission. I dropped my truck off, expecting a pricey repair bill, when to my surprise, I received a call from Mark, who informed me that my diff, and my transmission were both fine, and were not in need of repair! Turns out a missing bolt on my truck bed was causing the knocking from my rear ended. Barrett could have told me that they performed service on my truck, and I wouldn't have been the wiser, and they didn't even charge me for the time and effort they put in to diagnose my truck. The honesty, integrity, and amazing customer service, I received at Barrett was so refreshing. I would not hesitate to take my vehicle to them if needed, or to recommend them to all my friends, and family. Thanks guys. read more

My 6 speed manual transmission failed on my Sonic. Barre tt tech diagnosed the problem and indicated that I would need to replace the transmission. They managed to locate a trans in Texas (hard to find a manual now days), had it shipped to their shop and did the replacement. Very clean job!. The car works like new. Very helpful and knowledgeable people to work with. I highly reccommend them. read more

So after a 2400 mile trip to Bellingham wa I thought my transmission was failing and got in yelp to look for the best local Tranmission repair shop in the area. After reviewing yelp I found Barrett. Wow. Brad Barrett and team are the real deal. Great guys and experts in transmissions. His mechanic who replaced my driveshaft was also quite impressive. All in all would I use Barrett again? Absolutely One of the best teams I have ever used. Good to great is their motto- they live up to it! read more

I'm not a religious person but these guys make me believe in miracles. After blowing my transmission post bad mechanic, I brought my van in here (mid road trip) totally devastated. They just happened to have the parts in stock and had my van fixed and back to me IN 24 HOURS! HOW INSANE IS THAT!? They were straight forward and pleasant to work with, and requested I bring the van back a few days/weeks later so they could do a quick drive & inspection to make sure that everything was working the way it should. Highly recommend. read more

Great folks, great service! Honest knowledgeable mechanics and they got the work done in a timely manner.

Awesome and trustworthy. I brought 2 vehicles there and it was outstanding! I asked them to replace all drivetrain related fluids. The first vehicle only needed a trans drain and fill. Mark said all the other fluids were in great condition and didn't need to be changed. I like this cause he didn't change them just to make a buck. The fluids in the second vehicle were in even better condition and he said come get it, couldn't think about charging me when it didn't need a thing. If you go to the quick lubes the first thing they try to do is sell you a service right before they even check the condition of the fluids, not so at Barrett. --Follow up to this review. After I left Barrett I went straight to a local Jiffy Lube for an oil change. Right away they suggested changing all the fluids based on mileage. What gets me is they didn't physically check the condition of the fluids. Goes to show sometimes the little man still makes the difference. read more

Highly recommended! Our vehicle was making a hot, burning smell which led us to believe our transmission was having difficulties. Barrett Transmission inspected our vehicle for free, as well as drove my wife and kids home during the inspection, and then notified us that our transmission was solid and needed no work. Very honest! read more

Absolutely a wonderful experience! On Monday August 18th, the transmission basically combusted in my Silverado, I called Barrett Tuesday morning, Lee completely took care of everything for me I didn't have to do a thing. They offer free towing, picked up my truck while I was at work, and they rebuilt a brand new transmission and had it ready for me Wednesday the 27th. I am so impressed with their professionalism and punctuality, they are truly nice guys, the repair was very reasonably priced as well. I'd recommend anyone to Barrett Transmission! read more

Unfortunately, Our vehicle needed a new transmission but on the plus side, Barrett Transmission was there to save the day! Mark was easy to work with and made our overall experience great! They blow away their competition in pricing, customer service level, quality workmanship and warranty. I would highly recommend you contact Barrett Transmission FIRST before wasting your time with the "other" shops! read more

Shortly after I purchased our 2004 Silverado I called Barrett to discuss transmission service recommendations. I was surprised to find out that the transmission oil flush service offered by the Chev. dealer and other places does not clean the filter. That can only be done by dropping the transmission pan and installing a new filter. They answered all my questions in detail w/ great patience. When I took the truck in the next week that charges properly were slightly less than they had quoted. And only a few dollars more than the Chev dealer quoted to hook up to a "special" machine and run extra fluid through, but not drop the pan and change the transmission filter. Recently I was back in to have routine service on the differentials and transfer case. I was concerned by a clunking noise when starting out from a dead stop. They explained it was a transfer case spline and the problem could be remedied by using a special lube. Problem solved........for a fraction of what others had quoted to replace the spline. Everything was again performed within their quote. Barrett Transmission is a class act! Highly recommend! read more