The Transmission Specialists saved me thousands of dollars, and I am extremely grateful to Brian…read more After driving hard through the hills in South Dakota on a very hot day in a 1986 (vintage) Toyota Motorhome, I experienced some mechanical problems. The first place I went to help was Southside Auto Repair in nearby Deadwood, SD (See my very positive Yelp about them). After fixing an electrical issue, I was still concerned about my engine/transmission. Southside referred me to the Transmission Specialists. I went to the Transmission Specialists and their backlog of work was a week out. At the time, I did not want to wait, and sought out another mechanic to fix the issue quickly so I could be on my way. The new mechanic suggested a new transmission and over $5,000 in repairs, My friends, family, and social network advised me to run fast and far from them. (Beware of the Auto Doctor in Spearfish - I Yelped about them.) After sticker shock, and a good night's sleep, I called the Transmission Specialists and scheduled a diagnostic, a week and a 1/2 away, and stayed in a nearby camp ground for about $250 a week. When the day came, Brian test drove my motorhome, checked everything out, and suggested a few minor repairs (less than $500), and some of those could be delayed and performed by another shop. No new transmission, no rebuilt transmission, and no unnecessary repair bills. Thank you, thank you, thank you Transmission Specialists! As a side note, I noticed that progressive technical related-certifications, as well as thank you notes and acknowledgements from the community, graced the walls of the shop. Brian is a very upstanding, honest guy, and sincerely appreciate his knowledge and expertise. You also may wonder why I gave this shop 5 stars, since they made me wait over a week for service. Here is my philosophy on goods and services in general...You may have it good, inexpensive, or quick - pick 2, you don't get to have all three. The Transmission Specialists are good at what they do, and therefore have a wait list, they were also very cost-effective. I was fortunate to have the time to wait for the expertise.

We were heading into Spearfish when the O/D on my automatic transmission went out. We have a 2001…read moreFord F350 and we were hauling a 27' travel trailer. We pulled into an RV park and began the search for someone who could work on the truck. Several local recommendations later we ended up calling Brian at Transmission Specialists. He was backed up with other customers but, since we were broke down while on vacation, agreed to look at the truck to see what he could do. We determined that a remanufactured transmission was the best course of action and Brian recommended two sources. We decided to order one. Took several days to arrive but when it did, Brian put us ahead of his other customers (again) and installed the tranny. We continued our trip to Georgia and returned home to Oregon. Nary a quiver out of the new tranny for the rest of the trip. Brian was courteous and knowledgeable. Highly recommend Transmission Specialists if you are in the area and need service. Thanks, Brian.

Had a transmission rebuilt here in 2021 on a Chevy 2500. Since then, the van has only been driven…read morearound 3,000 miles. The transmission just failed on the highway -- no reverse, barely moves, fluid overheating and leaking. It's effectively dead. Reached out to the shop and was told there's nothing they can do because the 18-month warranty has expired, even though the mileage is extremely low. I wasn't expecting a full free repair years later, but I was expecting more than 3,000 miles out of a rebuild, and at least some willingness to work with me on a solution. Just something to be aware of if you're considering using them

after my transmission started leaking I brought it in to Logan's, they did a diagnostic and found a…read moreslipping torque converter, the replaced it and resealed the leak. at about 900 miles later the first time I drove it long enough to heat up the same thing happened, when I called about warranty they were not helpful after about 20 minutes they admitted that they do not warranty work, the only warranty is on the parts and it's through the manufacture, I believe it was misdiagnosed and I paid a good amount for a fix that was not fixed and they are not being helpfull.

Neil the owner is awesome! Looked after me and my girlfriend on short notice after we got screwed…read moreby TMA around the corner...can't recommend these guys more!

From the owner: Where customers send their friends…read more If you are looking for quality transmission services, you can find them here. When you call us you can ask for details about our warranties.

Our car had a last minute transmission issue on our road trip and we were worried we'd have to stay…read moreanother night, this spot helped us admittedly and we're kind, helpful, and efficient. We were able to get back on the road within a few hours!

$1400 spent on a new fuel pump which they assured me was the cause of the issue I reported. Guess…read moreWhat? The vehicle still shudders when starting up hills. I was from out of town and couldn't stay another day or I would have taken it back. Nice people, but they need to listen to the customer and not work off pre-conceived notions of what the problem is!

Dropped my car off because I was leaving for a few months for training in the national guard and…read moreneed the exhaust welded. While I was at training a groundhog chewed through my wiring harness. A dog got out and tried to get the ground hog and chewed up the bumper and damaged paint on other panels. I was never contacted about the damage and the exhaust was never fixed until I was back and they gave me the car back with damages never being fixed. Sent the car back to get the grill fixed and so the bumper would stay on properly and headlights would mount. Called frequently and got ignored or told "we don't have time". After months of poor service and quality I got tired of playing games. Car still has damaged paint to hood, bumper and fairings. Lack of integrity and responsibility.

Truck broke down while passing through town and they quickly took great care of me. I'd be alot…read moreless scared of taking my stuff to the mechanics if they were all like this. Bill was cheaper than expected.

TransTech Transmission repaired my transmission on a 2000 Toyota Tundra. Other shops in Rapid City…read moreonly wanted to replace. If no transmission was available through their supplier you were on your own to get one. Trans Tech was way under on repair cost. A good shop with a lot of experience. Ron S. Hill City, SD.

From the owner: If you need to rebuild or repair your vehicle's transmission, turn to the professionals at…read moreTransTech Transmission. With over 70+ years of combined experience in transmission rebuilds and repairs, we can provide you with superior-quality services.

I was driving my daughter's car cross country to her in college in Oregon. Driving through South…read moreDakota stuck a large pheasant that ended up causing a leak in my transmission cooling line. I was waiting outside this AAMCO the minute they opened. Although they had a full schedule the team working here was so friendly and understanding. Even with some part fit issues beyond their control, they were able to come up with a solution and had me back in the road by noon. I cannot say enough about the crew working here. Not all hero's wear capes, these guys were definitely hero's that day.

I went to Aamco to get an estimate on replacing a clutch. Their clutch kit (just the kit) was…read more$700. Anywhere else the kit ranges from $289-$400. Labor estimate was $500 BUT they were "unable" to tell me what type of flywheel I would need. Somehow their computer couldnt look up what parts they would need to make the repair so my quote was an open ended $1200. They said they wouldnt know until they pulled the transmission....REALLY? Are people that dumb? Sure, let me leave you my car, NOT knowing how much you really intend to rip me off because you "dont know" I seriously hope no one is that naive.

The person I spoke to was busy and flat-out said he would not work on a Jeep. I thought this was…read morestrange. He did not even ask what the problem was, just that he did not work on Jeeps because a friend of his who was a Dodge mechanic told him not to.

YOU CAN TRUST THEM AND THEIR WORK IS CONSISTENTLY GREAT!…read more I am always scared to go to a new auto shop/mechanic, because I don't know enough about cars to know if I'm being screwed. (i.e. "Does that tire really need replacing?" "Did I actually need to get that new transmission?"). This place is the opposite - the're the mechanics you always hope to get. They have always been incredibly fair, they're generally available to do work within a few days (as opposed to weeks), and I've never been less than fully satisfied with the work, service and prices. Top notch!

Mark in the service department was awesome. We were traveling through the area and our check engine…read morelight came on. He checked the error code and let us know it was minor and could wait until we got home to get it fixed. We appreciate the great customer service.

These guys were absolutely fantastic. I had my truck stolen but when it was found the thieves took…read moreall the keys. Back in 2018 my DEF system went out when I was in Montana traveling. The diesel mechanics said they could repair it for $5000 or remove the DEF system for $1600. I chose to remove it. Now 2026 my truck was stolen and was recovered with no keys. No body in the area would work on it to get new keys cause of the missing DEF system, especially the Ford dealership. I went to Rapid Diesel and talked to them. They said they could take care of my problem of no keys and check the truck out for any other issues. They were great to work with. They notice that the brakes have been rode hard and desperately needed replacing which they did. They were very upfront with everything, no surprises. Next time I need diesel repair in Rapid City there is no question, I'm going to go to Rapid Diesel. I can't say enough good about them, they were great.

We were traveling from Minnesota out west for a snowmobiling trip when our truck started acting up…read more I left a message with the shop around 2 AM, and by 5 AM they responded saying they would do everything they could to get us back on the road. As soon as the doors opened, they got us in right away. Everyone at this shop was outstanding -- helpful, professional, and genuinely caring. The level of service here is something other shops could learn from. Thank you for not only getting us taken care of, but also allowing us to fix our trailer in your parking lot while you worked on the truck. Your team made a stressful situation so much easier. We truly appreciate it.