North Seattle Transmission opened in 1990 and became the first transmission specialty shop to be AAA approved in the United States. Our diagnostic equipment is state-of-the-art to help repair our customers vehicles in less time and with greater reliability. We subscribe to the most current technical information so we can keep up with today's constantly changing automotive repair industry. We offer 5 year 50,000 mile warranties. We service most extended warranties or extended service contracts.
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Transmission repair can cause a lot of anxiety for most people. That's because it doesn't usually happen too often; and when it does, it means you're being asked to spend a lot of money for a problem that you probably don't understand all that well. So let's see if we can clear up some of the more common questions and misconceptions about transmission repair for you. There's no doubt about it: Transmission repairs can be expensive. But it's not so much money when you consider what's involved in the repairs.
Reviews (9)
San Diego Swot
Jun 05, 2022
PREDATORY TACTICS- Do not use. I recently had my truck, a 2015 Toyota Tacoma professionally lifted 3 inches. The following day I heard a pulsating noise. I immediately brought it back to the Les Schwab and had a technician drive with me. He immediately knew what it was, as it is a well-known issue when lifting these vehicles in particular. He recommended changing the bearing on the front left side of the differential with a bushing.
I did some research and found a ton of people stating the same thing. I called North West differential and told them exactly what I was wanting to have done. I dropped off the truck as the technician said he wanted to take it on a longer test-drive before starting the work. Without worries I left with an expectation of the work being done that day.
Several hours later as I didn't hear anything I called back and was told they still needed to look at it. Next morning I call and ask status. They recommended an approximately $4 thousand dollar repair. While almost choking on my coffee I told them I'd just go pick up the truck. Upon arrival I was presented with a $139 bill. I did not ask for a diagnostic to be done, I asked for the bearing to be replaced with a bushing.
They did not mention any cost for leaving the truck there. She promptly said it was posted, obviously they've had this similar situation before, I would not doubt many times.
I did some research and found a ton of people stating the same thing. I called North West differential and told them exactly what I was wanting to have done. I dropped off the truck as the technician said he wanted to take it on a longer test-drive before starting the work. Without worries I left with an expectation of the work being done that day.
Several hours later as I didn't hear anything I called back and was told they still needed to look at it. Next morning I call and ask status. They recommended an approximately $4 thousand dollar repair. While almost choking on my coffee I told them I'd just go pick up the truck. Upon arrival I was presented with a $139 bill. I did not ask for a diagnostic to be done, I asked for the bearing to be replaced with a bushing.
They did not mention any cost for leaving the truck there. She promptly said it was posted, obviously they've had this similar situation before, I would not doubt many times.
Rick Geving
Jun 05, 2022
Deep State
Apr 21, 2022
North Seattle Transmission wanted to charge me $400 to replace 4wd actuator citing it won't hold vacuum. It actually holds vacuum but the vacuum line was slipping off too easily. Electrical tape fixed it. Have a video for proof, upon request. They said the $30 part was $200. They charged me a few hundred to replace the transfer case valve. I don't have warm fuzzy feelings about the "service" this place provides.
Not exactly sure why I'm expected to put their kids through college and not mine, with the fees they're charging. Intuition tells me not to go to this business and I'll be warning my friends. Also, unfriendly.
Not exactly sure why I'm expected to put their kids through college and not mine, with the fees they're charging. Intuition tells me not to go to this business and I'll be warning my friends. Also, unfriendly.
Mark Kihlstrom
Feb 11, 2022
Saed Amoura
Dec 13, 2021
Kyle Murphy
Dec 07, 2021
Own a number of BMWs and am pretty particular to how my cars are maintained. I was impressed by how promptly my repair was handled and their flexibility when I asked so many questions. They went above the bar and even did some further diagnostics on my car beyond the scope of my initial repair. I would suggest this place to anyone who is sick of paying inflated prices just cause you have a "premium car". Will definitely be suggesting this place to anyone in need of transmission work.
Khime
Oct 23, 2021
Misdiagnosed, Was told My Tcase needed to be rebuilt, that the fork shift inside was broke. 3500 to rebuild it. This was not the case, the rear differential ring and pinion gear was busted, not allowing the Tcase to put the transmission in 2wd. They did nothing to diagnose my truck besides get in it and say (yup its broken). My step mother had to get these guys to rebuild her transmission 2 times as well. the first time was not done correctly. Was close to our house so we decided to give them another try maybe it was a fluke. DO NOT USE THIS HACK JOB SHOP.
Trenton Keegan
May 05, 2021
I brought my vehicle in for a new transmission. Denis was extremely thorough, communicative, and detailed during the entire process and made sure everything was functioning properly before handing it off to me. I went back a week or so later per his instructions to inspect the newly installed transmission and everything looked great. Would absolutely recommend North Seattle Transmission.
Tee Jay
Feb 09, 2020
