Transmission Repair for Dallas, TX
Free towing from anywhere in Dallas to our Irving shop with any transmission repair, 15 to 25 minutes from downtown. Free diagnostic, written estimate, and in-house rebuilds from $1,795 for automatic, manual and CVT transmissions, backed by 30+ years and warranties up to lifetime on labor.
Why Dallas drivers bring their transmissions to SM Transmissions
SM Transmissions Inc. is an independent, family-run transmission shop at 228 Irby Ln in Irving, on the western edge of Dallas. For more than 30 years under the same ownership we have rebuilt, repaired and serviced transmissions for drivers across Dallas, from Oak Cliff and Pleasant Grove to Preston Hollow, Lake Highlands and Far North Dallas. Most of that work starts the same way: a dealership or a franchise chain has quoted a replacement, the driver looks for a second opinion, and the free diagnostic shows the transmission can be rebuilt for a fraction of the price.
We rebuild in-house, so you are not paying for a remanufactured unit shipped from a factory or for a chain to send your transmission away. The technician who diagnoses your vehicle is the one who rebuilds it. Every visit starts with a free diagnostic and a written estimate. Rebuilds start at $1,795 including parts, labor and installation, and we work directly with extended warranty and insurance companies. Se habla español.
Transmission services for Dallas vehicles
Everything is done at one shop in Irving, with free towing from Dallas when we do the repair. Automatic, manual, CVT and dual-clutch units for Asian, European and domestic vehicles.
What Dallas traffic does to a transmission
Stop-and-go on I-635, I-35E, Central Expressway and the Dallas North Tollway keeps fluid temperatures high for long stretches, and heat is the number one cause of clutch wear and fluid breakdown. Add summer ambient temperatures above 100 degrees, towing on Loop 12 and I-30, and 15,000 to 20,000 commuter miles a year, and a transmission that would go 150,000 miles elsewhere can start slipping at 90,000 here. Fluid service on the factory interval, with the correct fluid, prevents most of the rebuilds we do; see transmission maintenance.
The Dallas vehicles we see most:
- Ford F-150, Silverado and RAM pickups
- Tahoe, Suburban and Expedition
- Nissan Altima and Rogue (CVT)
- Honda Accord and CR-V (CVT)
- Toyota Camry and RAV4
- Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler
Dallas transmission repair cost: what to expect
Roughly half of the Dallas vehicles that arrive with a “transmission is gone” diagnosis need a component repair, not a rebuild. When the diagnostic shows worn clutches or hard parts, an in-house rebuild starts at $1,795 and most Dallas rebuilds land between $1,800 and $4,500 by transmission type. Bring us the dealership estimate; we go through it line by line. The full breakdown is in our complete guide to transmission rebuild costs in DFW.
| Option | Typical Dallas cost | When it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Component repair | $150 to $1,500 | Solenoid, valve body, seal, cooler line, torque converter |
| In-house rebuild | $1,795 to $4,500 | Worn clutches, bands or hard parts |
| Dealer replacement | $3,500 to $7,000+ | Cracked case or a unit too damaged to rebuild |
Dealership vs. SM Transmissions for Dallas drivers
Most Dallas dealerships install new or remanufactured units built elsewhere; they do not rebuild. That is the right place while the vehicle is inside the factory powertrain warranty, and we will say so at the diagnostic. Out of warranty, the comparison changes.
| Dallas dealership | SM Transmissions | |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic | $150 to $250 | Free |
| What you get | Replacement unit | Your transmission rebuilt in-house |
| Labor warranty | 12 to 36 months | Up to unlimited-mileage lifetime |
| Towing from Dallas | Extra | Free with repair |
| Who rebuilds it | A factory elsewhere | The technician who diagnosed it |
Extended warranties and insurance for Dallas vehicles
Many Dallas drivers bought an extended warranty or vehicle service contract with the car, and a failed transmission is usually a covered powertrain repair. We handle the claim end to end: run the free diagnostic, send the findings and written estimate to the administrator, host the inspection if they send one, and bill them directly so you pay only your deductible. Bring the contract or the provider’s phone number with the vehicle. If the transmission was damaged in a collision, a flood or by road debris, we document it for your insurance adjuster and bill the carrier the same way. Vehicles still inside the factory powertrain warranty should go back to the dealership, and we will tell you that at the diagnostic rather than take the job.
Rebuilds from $1,795, free towing from Dallas
Parts, labor and installation included. Free diagnostic and written estimate before any work. Extended warranty and insurance claims handled for you.
- Free towing from Dallas with repair
- Automatic, manual, CVT and DCT
- In-house rebuilding for 30+ years
- Warranties up to unlimited-mileage lifetime on labor
What Dallas customers say
Rated 4.7 out of 5 on Google. Read all reviews.
I think this has to be the most dedicated transmission shop in Dallas. I live in Frisco and drive all the way past 100's of them. Sergio is awesome and always available, very highly recommended.
Sergio is amazing! Needed a transmission and other services for my Cadillac and his quote came in $2k less than my usual shop. Worked with me with payment options.
I run a local automotive shop and have started to use SM rebuilt transmissions for replacement in my customers' vehicles. Sergio is extremely knowledgeable, kind and professional.
Getting to SM Transmissions from Dallas
228 Irby Ln, Irving, TX 75061, just off SH-183 at Irby Lane. Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Times are outside rush hour.
Downtown, Uptown, Deep Ellum, Oak Cliff
I-35E north to SH-183 west, or Loop 12 north to SH-183. Exit Irby Lane.
Love Field, Medical District, Northwest Dallas
SH-183 or Northwest Highway west, straight to Irby Lane.
Lake Highlands, White Rock, Lakewood
I-635 west to SH-183, east one exit to Irby Lane.
Preston Hollow and Far North Dallas
Dallas North Tollway or US-75 south to I-635 west, then SH-114 or SH-183.
Pleasant Grove and southeast Dallas
I-30 west to Loop 12 north, then SH-183 to Irby Lane.
Cannot drive it?
Call (214) 854-1901. Free from anywhere in Dallas when we do the repair.
Dallas neighborhoods and ZIP codes we serve
Anywhere inside the city of Dallas or the inner suburbs is inside our free-tow area with repair.
- Downtown and Uptown (75201, 75202, 75204)
- Deep Ellum and East Dallas (75226, 75214)
- Oak Lawn and the Design District (75219, 75207)
- Oak Cliff and Bishop Arts (75208, 75211, 75224)
- Medical District and Love Field (75235)
- Northwest Dallas and Bachman Lake (75220, 75229)
- Lake Highlands and White Rock (75238, 75218)
- Lakewood (75214)
- Preston Hollow (75225, 75230)
- Far North Dallas (75248, 75252, 75287)
- Pleasant Grove (75217, 75227)
- Red Bird and southwest Dallas (75232, 75237)
- The Cedars and South Dallas (75215)
What happens after you call
We arrange the tow
Free from Dallas with the repair. Or drive it in if it is safe to.
Free diagnostic
Scan, fluid check, pressure test and road test at our Irving shop.
Written estimate
Repair, service or rebuild, with price and warranty on paper before we start.
Repair and road test
Done in-house, road tested, and you get a call when it is ready.
Transmission repair FAQs for Dallas drivers
Towing, timing and cost questions we hear from Dallas.
How far is SM Transmissions from Dallas?
Our shop at 228 Irby Ln in Irving is about 15 to 25 minutes from most of Dallas: roughly 15 from Love Field and Northwest Dallas, 20 from downtown and Oak Cliff, and 25 to 30 from Far North Dallas or Pleasant Grove. If the car cannot make the trip, towing is free with the repair.
Is towing from Dallas really free?
Yes. When SM Transmissions performs the repair, the tow from anywhere in Dallas to our Irving shop is free. If you decide not to proceed after the free diagnostic, we explain any towing charge before it applies.
How much does transmission repair cost in Dallas?
Component repairs typically run $150 to $1,500. In-house rebuilds start at $1,795 including parts, labor and installation, with most Dallas rebuilds between $1,800 and $4,500 depending on the transmission type. Diagnostics are free and you get a written estimate before any work.
Why bring my car from Dallas to Irving instead of a Dallas shop?
Because we rebuild in-house. Most Dallas dealerships and chains replace the unit or send it out. A rebuild of your own transmission is usually a fraction of a replacement quote, comes with warranties up to an unlimited-mileage lifetime warranty on labor, and the tow is free.
Do you rebuild CVT transmissions for Dallas drivers?
Yes. Nissan, Honda, Toyota, Subaru and Mitsubishi CVTs are among the most common units we rebuild in-house for Dallas customers, from $1,795.
Do you work with extended warranties and insurance?
Yes. We work directly with extended warranty providers and insurance companies, submit the diagnostic and estimate, handle any inspection and bill them directly so you pay only your deductible.
How long will my car be at the shop?
Most rebuilds take three to five business days from approval to road test; component repairs are often same or next day. You get a firm timeline with the written estimate.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. Se habla español. The diagnostic findings, estimate and warranty terms can all be explained in Spanish.
More transmission services
- Transmission Repair & Service: diagnostics, leak repair and every repair we offer
- Transmission Rebuild: in-house rebuilds from $1,795
- CVT Transmission Repair: CVT specialists for DFW
- Automatic Transmission Repair: solenoids, valve bodies, converters
- Transmission Maintenance: fluid changes, flushes and filters