Why You Need to Visit a Transmission Shop

February 4, 2019 | By Mister Transmission

Why You Need to Visit a Transmission Shop

We all know that we should see our doctor for a general physical check-up, probably once a year, assuming we don’t notice anything wrong. We know that we should see a dentist or dental hygienist regularly. We know that we should see an optometrist regularly. We don’t always see these health care professionals as often as we ought to, but we understand why we’re supposed to see them regularly. It’s important to get routine check-ups to make sure everything is working correctly and to nip any possible problems in the bud.

The same is true of your vehicle. It needs proper care to run properly. That means rotating your tires, putting on winter tires if you live in a cold climate, topping up your windshield wiper fluid, ensuring your brakes are taut and firm, checking your engine oil, and more. This means bringing your vehicle into an auto shop whenever necessary. But a transmission shop? Why do you need a transmission shop?

The Transmission

The transmission needs a special shop because it is a special component of your vehicle. The transmission is as complicated as it is integral to your vehicle. Indeed, only the engine rivals the transmission in complexity. This is because transmissions contain dozens of other parts and components that all must work together in order for your transmission to function. All it takes is just one component of many to be failing and the transmission’s efficacy can be greatly reduced, or it might not even work at all. And if you’re transmission isn’t working, you’re not going anywhere.

Transmission Shops

This is why transmission shops are necessary. You wouldn’t see a dentist to examine your eyes and you wouldn’t hire a plumber to fix your furnace. Specialized parts require specialized knowledge. And you don’t want to risk your transmission’s health, so this is why it is best to bring your vehicle in to see technicians who are specially trained and experienced in servicing transmissions. And where can you find said technicians? At a transmission shop.

Our technicians are highly skilled and complete extensive training on transmission rebuilding and repairs. This means that they can identify the parts that are worn, failed or damaged, and only these parts are replaced in transmission rebuilds, which can often save you money compared to a transmission replacement.

What Transmission Shops Can Do For You

In some respects, knowing how to tune up your own vehicle is a lost art. It would be great if we all knew how to perform basic repairs and routine maintenance on our vehicles. But apart from a few things here and there, that’s not practical any more. Vehicles have become more complex and sophisticated over the years, so there’s only so much you can do. And this is especially true for the transmission.

When it comes to transmissions, you can top up your own transmission fluid. What else can you do? That might be it, frankly. Can you figure out why your transmission is slipping out of gear on its own? Why it’s clunking and grinding when you shift gears? Do you know how to properly reseal a transmission to prevent those leaks you’ve been seeing? Do you have a special computer that can interface with your vehicle’s onboard computer in order to detect problems with your transmission?

With over 350 different types of transmissions, you need someone who specializes in transmission servicing and repair. At Mister Transmission, we have over 55 years of experience in the transmission industry to service your vehicle to the highest standards possible.

Contact us

To learn more about what a Mister transmission shop can do for you, please contact us today.

Mister Transmission Team

The Mister Transmission team consists of certified transmission specialists with decades of combined experience in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining automatic and manual transmissions.

With over 60 years of service across Canada, our experts provide trusted, accurate, and up-to-date automotive advice to help drivers make informed decisions about their vehicles.

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Customer Reviews
All around great experience, was...
Mandy Allison
All around great experience, was right in and didnt wait long at all for repair. Great couple guys to deal with at the desk, professional and personable. Appreciated the financial options as it was an unexpected expense as life happens. If needed again they will be my first call. Thank you 😊
Date: August 11, 2026
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Brought in my 2014 F-150...
Colin
Brought in my 2014 F-150 with a transmission concern. Kris and the team were upfront about what was needed and what wasn't, and completed the repair cleanly and professionally. After 30+ days of varied driving including cold starts and extended sits, pulling trailer, city driving, the truck is shifting perfectly. Honest shop, fair price, no unnecessary upsells. Highly recommend Kris and the team at Mister Transmission. There is a reason this shop is so busy!
Date: August 10, 2026
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Excellent service, provided updates and...
Luke Hanneman
Excellent service, provided updates and were very straightforward, would go back.
Date: August 10, 2026
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3 tries to get an...
Catee “Catee
3 tries to get an appointment (Automated booking cannot be trusted, the next booking was rescheduled due to parts not in on time). I went to my dealership for another matter and asked about parts for MrT. They arrived the week before but nothing was ordered specifically for me. When I called MrT, Sara said she meant to call last week but got busy. She didn’t call me the next business day either so I recommend you call them to keep on top of things:) Other than that, service was good, fluid and filter changed, pan inspected. I dropped off my vehicle night before and it was ready after lunch the next day.
Date: August 10, 2026
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Best experience I've had in...
Mags B
Best experience I've had in a shop in a long time, they were incredibly nice, explained to me the problem (worn cable, something was seized), and had my car in and out in a half hour. Absolutely incredible service, I will be telling anyone and everyone who needs transmission work to go to this Mr Transmission.
Date: August 10, 2026
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Brought in my 2014 F-150...
Colin
Brought in my 2014 F-150 with a transmission concern. Kris and the team were upfront about what was needed and what wasn't, and completed the repair cleanly and professionally. After 30+ days of varied driving including cold starts and extended sits, pulling trailer, city driving, the truck is shifting perfectly. Honest shop, fair price, no unnecessary upsells. Highly recommend Kris and the team at Mister Transmission. There is a reason this shop is so busy!
Date: August 10, 2026
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First meet Steve thru Marks...
Sean Byrne
First meet Steve thru Marks transmissionShop,,Had my F150 routine service ,,Steve and the guys and gals there r Honest and true to there word, and don't push unneeded work to b done , Thx to all there ,, ps Happy Retirement to Cambell
Date: August 10, 2026
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We broke down in the...
Nikki Maronese
We broke down in the Sault as we were traveling through -We were stranded! Mr. Transmission moved some things around to get us in. He ended up staying late on a Friday and coming in on a saturday so we would be able to head home. Great service, excellent communication and overall great place.
Date: August 10, 2026
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Mr T is great, Ken...
Travis Mercer
Mr T is great, Ken is a solid person to take your car to, Chris is good as well.
Date: August 9, 2026
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I was recently camping north...
Mike Leo
I was recently camping north of the soo when my truck broke down ( tranny trouble ) before the truck was towed i phoned mr T and told them my problem - they said bring it in early next morn and we'll look at it - tow dropped truck off and they took it right away - couple hours later i was on my way back to my site - thanks to the Devons for all your help - great service and shop
Date: August 8, 2026
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