I have a 2002 Golf, in which I had the transmission rebuilt at Aamco on Western ave. They charged me $2700 dollars, and six months later the transmission according to them had another catastrophic failure. They fixed and two years later I had trouble getting out of second gear. I went back to them and told me out of warranty and that they would charge me another $3000 dollars to fix it... I heard of Value Transmissions form some friends at work. I took the car there and then next day was told it was a speed sensor control and they fixed it for $450 dollars. I cannot tell you how happy I was with the service I received and the honesty from Value transmission. It was so refreshing to see a business that is fair and honest. I would recommend them to everyone and I will always bring my cars back. And stay away from Aamco... read more

Can t say enough about this place. I thought I had major transmission problems and was referred to Value Transmissions of Skokie. Avery was very empathetic. After they took a look at my car they stated I didn't t need a new transmission and proceeded to repair my car. Avery was very honest and gave me a very good price for the repairs. The work was done when they stated and my car works great. The customer service is out of this world. I would recommend this place to everyone! read more

Rick and team saved the day. When my mechanic spotted a leak, he recommended Value Transmission. I was taking a trip in two days. Rick and team inspected the car the same day and made the repair the following day. The cost was reasonable. I drove the car from Chicago to Vegas with no issues. I used Value transmission a couple years ago for another vehicle and had a good experience then as well. read more

I had a very positive experience with Value Transmission. The person I spoke with about my car was quite helpful at explaining things so I could understand clearly what my options were. Rick, whom I spoke with was straightforward, sincere, and notably patient while I examined both sides of the expensive coin I was about to flip. I have an older car that I was slowly losing my marbles over...talk about a money pit. Having to decide if I should get my trans re-built or not was no picnic. I decided to go ahead and fix my old friend and I'm happy I did. My car might look a little rough around the edges but it is driving better than when I got it. I'm thankful I stumbled upon these guys and would and will in the future recommend them. Thanks to all the people at this business who helped to make a tough situation as uncomplicated as possible. read more

Excellent choice. The reverse drum went out on my 2001 BMW with a ZF automatic transmission. I could buy a used on and rebuild it or buy a rebuilt one and install it or I could have someone do it for me. Pricing out the options, the money was the same as taking it to a shop (with less hassle for me). These guys are very professional. They rebuilt all the clutch packs and the valve body, secured a rebuilt torque converter and finished in 3 days! Even better, they are located right next door to a car rental shop. Perfect. I would have picked them from among the local rebuilders anyhoo: been in business for 31 years. That doesn't happen by accident. Here's the kicker - they scheduled a follow-up appointment for a month later to make sure everything was good. It was and I'm very pleased with the work they did. My trans is ready for the next 140,000 miles! read more

My 2003 Jetta had developed a clutch problem that I had waited a little too long to remedy, and Rick was really great. He recommended a new clutch, and explained everything in detail before giving me what I thought was a very reasonable price, and when I picked up the car, it ran like a champ. One week later, I noticed the gear shift was sticking, and I brought it back. Once again, Rick called to discuss my options before taking apart the gearbox, but his recommendation was spot on, and two days later I was back on the road. Thanks Rick. You took really good care of me, and I will certainly recommend Value Transmission to anyone I know who might need your service and expertise. read more

I have a 2002 Mazda MPV which suddenly had the overdrive light start flashing and had very hard shifting. I had good results with VALUE TRANSMISSION several years ago with a BMW which needed a transmission rebuild, so I went there again. Rick, the owner tried all of the computer checks and came up with nothing. So , being an old timer he tried diagnosing with an ohm meter. He came up with an error code for a temperature sending unit, and I authorized him to replace it. The car still had the same problem, so he told me to take it to Mazda since they had more experience with this type of vehicle. After putting many hours into diagnosing the problem, he charged me only a small amount for the part he replaced. Mazda came up without an explanation as well, and charged me $120 for the "diagnosis." They also offered to replace the transmission with a rebuilt for over $4000. Rick had asked me to let him know what Mazda found for curiosity's sake. I told him about the non-diagnosis, and he offered me a complete rebuild for about half of what Mazda would have charged to change out the trans. This place rates a ten out of ten for honesty and service. read more

Having to have a transmission rebuilt is not something I was looking forward to doing as we all know this is not fun. I found Value Transmissions as my wife and I scoured the internet looking over reviews and calling numerous places for our 96 Corvette. I found myself speaking with Rick and enjoyed how he took the time to hear me describe what happened and shared his thoughts and suggestions. After I brought the car in he continued to explain the process and how they were going to go about confirming the issue and resolve. He literally walked me through each and every step and asked if I had questions along the way while he explained. He continued to call numerous times while they had the car and kept me updated on the progress of the repair. Rick and Avery (owner) made me feel as if I was the only one they were concerned with at every interaction whether it be in person or over the phone. The mechanics at the shop took excellent care of my baby and treated my Corvette as if it was their own. Kept it clean inside and out. After the work was complete and I had the car for a week or so I was surprised to receive a call from Rick. He was just calling to make sure the car was working perfectly and I was enjoying the ride. I can not recall a time that has happened in my 25 years of driving. Very impressed with the service before, during and after the rebuild. Afterall, I would not trust just anybody to take care of my 96 Corvette. Thanks Rick, you did great by me and my car. read more

I was referred to this shop by a friend in the auto repair business. The service of the business was great and the quality of the work was excellent. The car runs better than ever, and I would recommend them to anyone. read more

I took my car there after a recomendation from Ice Cold Air, he shop owner recomended a rebuild after 4 days we picked it up and it started bucking like the AAMACO ad and upon arriving home noticed it was leaking fluid. Somebody hadn't tightened something. Value came right out picked it up and worked on it some more. Got it back on Friday drove it today and it is still slipping. read more

Value Transmissions was recommended to me by another shop. Rick did a great job of keeping me updated on my vehicle and the shop worked hard to diagnose the issue. They determined the root of my transmission issues was an electronic one. I appreciate the honesty and integrity of the shop and highly recommend them. read more

My 3rd gen Toyota 4Runner clutch failed out on me, I brought to my local auto shop that recommended me to bring it to Value Transmission.. I talked to Rick who was very courteous and professional, got a tow truck for me at no extra charge...Gave me at full details on what needs to be repaired, and the time it will take to fix it...Got my SUV back in an expedited amount of time, the SUV now run perfectly and more smoothly.... Highly recommend to anyone who wants good service and quality work done...Thank you! read more

Where do I begin. I own a '07 Mitsubishi Eclipse. One day it randomly just stopped turning on. Never had prior issues with the car. Towed it to a mechanic nearby, he got it to start but said the car "seems to be stuck in 2nd gear, you may need a new transmission." Anyone in my shoes would get worried because we all know trans is not cheap. Mind you, he wasn't sure and kept the car for 2 weeks. I got irritated because he couldn't pin point out what's wrong. I then towed it to a second mechanic. Whom said the same things and kept the car for an entire MONTH! I gave up and said since everyone keeps saying "it's transmission related" let me have a trans guy look at it. I towed it here to Value Trans per my cousins recommendation. Rick-- I believe the owner or manager for sure at least. Was SO knowledgeable and easy going. I towed it towards the end of day (when he closes) he waited until I arrived before he left. Next morning I get a call that he's figured out what the problem is but he will make sure and call me back within the hour. He called back promptly within the hour and said "your car is fixed." I thought he was joking, as the other 2 mechanics held my car hostage for nearly over a month combined. Rick had my car up and running THE VERY NEXT DAY! I'm more than pleased with the service I got. Mind you. The issue WAS NOT related to the transmission. I saved HUNDREDS of dollars by coming to him. It was a FUSE that needed to be replaced. Funny but irritating if you were in my shoes until I got it in the right hands. I will be coming to this place for future problems that I hope I don't have! Thanks again Rick! read more

When i was having transmission problems with my car, I called around all the auto shops for a quote, and one of them happen to be Value Transmissions, worst mistake ever. They said they cant not estimate transmission problems over the phone however, they do have FREE estimates and they said they will even tow my car for free. Once they got my car, thats when the "bait and switch" happen, they requested $100 for the free estimate due to the fact that it would take them an extra hour to remove some part. When I told them that I was not going to pay them money for a "FREE" estimate and wanted my car back, they said that i have to come back the next day and talk to the rick who can not be reached by phone and happen to leave for the day. Once they realized that I am not going to fall for their scam, they wanted to charge me storage fees for every day my car was there and would not give me my car back until I paid them $75 for the "free" tow. I asked to speak with the owner who was being extremely rude and discriminated against me by refusing to take my payment in the form of a Visa credit card even thou on his door was the Visa MasterCard logo. Total crooks do not bring your vehicle here, if your looking for a honest mechanic read more

Once upon a time I took my 1992 Dodge Stealth R/T here as the transmission was stuck in safety mode and wouldn't go past 3rd gear. After paying ~$2,000+ for a remanned trans, I noticed my check engine light was on when I go to pick up. The shop tells me it was a problem with my solenoid pack and power control module. So I promptly replace those parts only to find out the CEL is still on. Keep in mind prior to the repair, the CEL never went on once. . . So I ask them what they replaced, and they say the transmission control module and tranny were swapped- I ask for the old TCM, install it myself, at their garage and WA-F'ING-LA, the CEL goes off, the codes clear and I'm a moron who paid more for parts against his better judgement as I trusted the incompetent technicians at this shop. I then demanded a refund on the part cost for the TCM and they state in so doing I will forfeit my 12k/1year warranty. So time passes on and right about to the minute, 12k miles and 1 year later, the trans failed again. . . I then sold that car for next to nothing and today i still miss it dearly. BE SMART PEOPLE- GO TO A DEALERSHIP OR AN AMOCO, DONT TRUST THESE PEOPLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES UNLESS YOU REALLY HATE YOUR MONEY AND ARE IN A HUGE RUSH TO GET RID OF IT. read more

Rick fixed our transmission back on 11/21/16. He was very friendly when we walked in. He gave me a call to go over the problems and associated charges before fixing anything. His estimate was spot on. We picked it up the following weekend as we didn't need the car during the week. It ran perfectly. He made a follow up call about 2 weeks out to confirm the car was still running smoothly. I would definitely recommend! read more

Bad service, transmission problem comes back after repair. Very expensive, very deceiving. Stay away from this shop. Very dissapointed in Rick and this place. read more

Rick provided great customer service and kept me informed during the repair process. It's hard to find an auto shop that provides straightforward advice these days, so I appreciate Rick's expertise and approach. Consider Value Transmission for future car transmission issues. They look to preserve your car over the long-run. read more

Rick is the absolute perfect technician. He is a total professional, took the time to perform a diagnostic on our car's transmission. When he determined that our transmission and front axles were satisfactory, he continued going above and beyond to determine if we had a wheel problem. In the end, they didn't charge us anything for their analysis because they found nothing worth fixing, and they recommended us to a nearby shop that could/should be able to service our problem. Highly recommend Rick at Value Transmission!! Thanks for being great, Rick! read more

My experience with Value Transmission was absolutely wonderful. I explained my concerns with no clue of the outcome. I was asked to leave it overnight and was called the next day with a very detailed explanation of the problem. Avery was able to put my worries to rest as well as educate me on the ins & outs of a trans. Very honest and reasonably priced. I would & do Highly recommend this shop for ANY and Alll transmission issues. Thanks again Avery read more

Brought my ford explorer cause my trans took a crap on me. Rick the manager sat me down and explained my options. I decided to rebuild it even though it costed all together 2900. They are a little pricey but you pay for what you get. They specialize in transmissions and do great work so I didnt mind. The rebuilt trans came with 12mo / 12000 mile warranty and so far I have had no problems. Flash forward 7 months I had another problem with my ford explorer this time it was my transfer case leaking. Took it back to my boy Rick and took care of me again by explaining and showing me the reason and the inner seal that was bad. Again little pricey but I dont mind cause they do good work and you pay for what you get. I see the negative reviews and I dont know your stories but I realize in this world you cant make everyone happy. For every 1 bad review im sure there is 100 satisfied customers like me. I wasnt paid or told by rick to make or write this positive review im just sharing my experience. Rick thank you and enjoy your saganaki and karpuzi.....from your greek customer and friend Sam read more

After several failed attempts to be diagnosed correctly at Grossinger Toyota, I went to Value Transmission on advice from two coworkers that had previous work done. Rick and Avery not only immediately diagnosed my trans issue, they fought with the warranty company to make sure they paid for the correct fix, not just the "quick fix". They were very patient and advised me every step of the way before doing any work. My only wish is that they did other work outside of transmission as I would trust them with anything on my car! If you even suspect you need trans work, please do yourself a favor and START HERE! read more

Great experience here. I needed a new transmission for a 2000 Windstar and saved a ton of money coming here. Rick was very honest and clear regarding his estimates and his crew got the work done in under a week. A great small business that more people need to know about. read more

I was referred to take my 2009 Ford Explorer to Value transmission. Rick took excellent care and fixed the issue with my transmission. He arranged a rental car for me with a great daily rate from Enterprise. I was told to follow up back with him after a month. Since I did not follow up with him, he called me to remind me. He is great and an honest gentleman, He will go the extra mile to do a great job and keep his customers satisfied. I will be bringing all my vehicles to him. read more

Excellent, fast service on my transmission that needed repair. Very happy with the job done.

This place is a scam... They said my transmission was the issue when it really wasn't and they treated me really bad! Don't take your car to this place it is a big scam! read more

Thank's to my Mechanic, They recommended me to Value Transmission, Needed a Rebuilt Transmission so far so good. Rick is a awsome person showed me how the work was going to be done! read more

Great people, great work. They gave me best case scenario cost, worst case scenario cost and kept me updated. Their communication was excellent - they called often, updated me, remained transparent and told me when I could expect the work to be done (they completed it early!). Pricing was great - I saved $1000 compared to the dealer. They get a great deal with the Enterprise guys next door if you need a rental too. I absolutely recommend these guys! read more

A few weeks ago, Rick and his staff examined the slipping clutch on my Toyota Matrix and found that the cables and assembly governing the manual transmission were close to failing. However, repairing the clutch meant disassembling its connections all the way up into the car's dashboard area, and then conducting a nationwide search for a new cable assembly because Toyota had apparently discontinued making that part. Despite these challenges, they found a new cable assembly in California; had it shipped to Skokie; installed it in just a couple of days; did the whole job for a very reasonable price; and gave my Matrix a new lease on life. I highly recommend their competence and professionalism. read more

My transmission needed repair. My highly trusted mechanics at Deerfield Tire and Auto in Deerfield recommended Value Transmission. Because I honestly do trust them I had my car towed to Value. I then decided to check out Yelp for reviews on Value Transmissions.. Based on the reviews posted here I was more than a bit concerned. But...I had committed myself with that tow so I had to trust all would be fine. I heard back from Avery, who was pleasant enough and pretty knowledgeable it seemed so I went ahead and gave them the green light to fix my transmission. I was then pleasantly surprised to hear back from Avery with a update on the work and a estimate for time of completion. They met both the repair cost estimate and the time of completion. I was advised by Avery to bring the car back after a couple hundred miles so they could do a quick check up to make sure all was well. I did just that about two weeks later. it was at that time met Rick. He was a bit testy....but he was also walking with a cane so I cut him some slack given he might not be the happiest guy on earth with his obvious walking problem. He checked the car out himself, and realizing he had been testy he did apologize and we ended the visit pleasantly. I gave them 3 stars because I don't feel compelled to be over the top happy or impressed with this one visit and frankly I am not that type of person anyway. So I will sum this up by saying they are in the transmission business and they took care of my transmission just fine. My car is now running better than it has fro quite a while. If this should change in the future I will update this review. read more