“I have a 2014 Subaru Outback with 180,000 miles on it.
The check engine came on, and I took the car to a Subaru dealership. They let me know that the code was 2763 which indicates a problem in the transmission valve body.
They told me I had to replace the entire transmission for close to $7,000 versus around $2,000 for the valve body. I thought that was excessive and wanted to get a second opinion and took my car to Portland Automotive.
Portland Automotive thoroughly diagnosed the problem and confirmed that one of the valves was bad in the valve body and said I had to replace the valve body only.
They replaced the valve body in a timely manner, but unfortunately, when I got home, the check engine came back on and now there was a noticeable problem with the transmission.
I called Mike at Portland Automotive and he immediately said he’s going to send a tow truck to pick up my vehicle and take it back to the shop and make it right. Unfortunately, on the way back to Portland Automotive on the tow truck something happened to the radiator which caused it to start leaking.
Instead of charging me for a new radiator, they replaced it at no charge. They also redid the entire valve body repair and tested the car for three days to make sure everything was OK.
I’m happy to report as of now it is running smoothly.
I would highly recommend Portland Automotive for standing by their work and their honest evaluation of my transmission problem.”
“Very pleased with the service I received from this place, needed my water pump replaced, they got it done in one day for me and my car is good as new, super grateful and appreciate having such a great shop so close to home!”
“Great diagnostic work by Alex and Jay. They found things that other shops ignored. I'm very happy with the work they did and pleased that they had the ability to search out parts for my 1998 Chevy C 1500 WT. God bless Manchester transmission.”
7:30AM - 4PM
241 Ledyard St STE B13, Hartford
Transmission Repair
“Great experience, they were able to get my car in right away and diagnose quickly. Really good price to get work done and quick turnaround. Will definitely be bringing my car here for any future work.”
“I don’t usually take the time to write reviews, but the exceptional service I received from Tony’s Mechanic absolutely deserves recognition. I’ve brought both of my Mercedes-Benz vehicles to Tony, and each time, the experience has been nothing short of excellent.
From the moment you walk into the shop, you can tell that Tony and his team are highly knowledgeable, honest, and genuinely passionate about what they do. Whether it was routine maintenance or more involved repairs, they handled everything with precision and care — exactly what you'd hope for when trusting someone with high-end vehicles like a Mercedes-Benz.”
“I trust Roggi's to service my vehicle. We all know how important it is to have a reliable car and when something goes wrong with your vehicle, you want to make sure you place it in trustworthy and competent hands. That's Roggi's for me. The staff is knowledgeable and accommodating. They even applied a coupon to my bill without me knowing. Roggi's is THE BEST!!”
“I’ve been bringing my 1998 BMW Z3 to Bill’s. My experience has been great. Andy and his team have been professional, competent and fair. I am not a mechanic, but do a lot of my own car work. Happy I found a BMW shop I can trust with my car.”
“I couldn’t ask for a better experience for getting an emissions test, it’s CASH only so that was the only minor inconvenience but I think that’s standard across any licensed facility. They quoted me 10 mins on the phone, it might’ve been 8.It’s $20.00 as of the time of this post.”
“These are the most honest mechanics I've ever met. Another shop told me that my torque converter is bad and I needed an $8k transmission (but they told me that I could still drive the car?). Something felt off and I wanted another opinion, so I called Portland Transmission. They got me in next day. I dropped the car off at 9:45 AM and they called me at 12:30 PM with a diagnosis: it wasn't the torque converter or anything in the transmission, but a misfire in the engine. Went to pick up the car and they charged me NOTHING for diagnosis. If they were in it for the money, they easily could have told me that the first mechanic was correct or charged me for diagnosis. Very grateful for the honesty. Will go to them if I ever need transmission work and will recommend them to everyone I know!”
“Outstanding Service
I can’t recommend them enough! The team is always friendly, professional, and most importantly, trustworthy. They worked on my vehicle and it was fixed and back on the road in 24 hours.
What stands out most is their transparency— they explain exactly what needs to be done, why, and the cost breakdown before starting any work. No hidden fees or surprises. Their pricing is fair, and I never feel like I’m being upsold on unnecessary services.
I highly recommend this location to anyone looking for reliable, honest, and efficient car repairs. They’ve earned my trust, and I’ll keep coming back for all my vehicles needs!”
“AMMCO 133 Pitkin Street, East Hartford CT. is a place to visit. They did an amazing job to my car today. I have never felt a sense of satisfaction like I did today. The lady in charge ( I think her name is Jennifer) is just too good. I recommend the branch for all your transmission problems”
“Always above and beyond. Great expertise and pricing. The know how to treat customers to a great experience. Will recommend at every opportunity. Thanks, guys!”
“Excellent service provider! Josh was awesome, he had to bring my truck and myself over 100mi back to Foxborough, ma on a Sunday night after my truck went down in Wethersfield. Could not have had a better experience with a AAA provider. Professional, friendly and helpful.”
“The first guy to welcome me was sooo kind he even did a little dance as directing me over the bay. Great personality had me laughing he even set the alert so I do not loose track of my milage again. The guy who did my oil change had an amazing personality and was kind as well. I will absolutely be coming back in 5,000 miles?. Thanks guys hope you have a great holiday season.Service: Oil change”
“I can't tell you enough how wonderful and knowledgeable everyone is here! My mom used to come here many years ago before she passed, she only trusted Basals for her cars. I am so grateful I followed her footsteps. They took the time and helped to inspect my car. I've had such anxiety with my new purchase and they helped give me peace of mind. If you want caring, honest and real mechanics please trust me and go here! It's rare to find such good people :)”