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
Sanjay and his technician were...
Randy Johnston
Sanjay and his technician were great. The tech was very knowledgeable with many years of experience. He took the time to explain to me exactly what the problem was, and what needed to be done to fix it. Transmission work is typically very expensive and I felt the price for the job I was quoted was very fair. I recommend this Mr. Transmission shop.
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The team went above and...
Dionne Greaves
The team went above and beyond from the moment my vehicle arrived, I worked mainly with Chris and then Ken but everyone I had contact with was amazing. They understood the vehicle and performed excellent service start to finish. I would definately recommend anyone to go Mr. Transmission in Pickering.
Date: September 18, 2026
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Matt was such a great...
Crissy Moore
Matt was such a great help! He took thr time to source the parts I needed and gave me some great advice along the way. It's noce to find an honest, reliable mechanic you can trust. I'll definitely be going back to Matt and his team for all my car needs!
Date: September 18, 2026
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Fixed my truck perfectly 10/10...
Jacob Ursel
Fixed my truck perfectly 10/10 service super friendly super fast great people
Date: September 18, 2026
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I went to the Mister...
Claudiovw
I went to the Mister Transmission store #160, near Dixie/hwy401, to have the transmission inspected on my 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan. As soon as you walk in the door you are greeted with a smile and a sincere "how are you today". The inspection was thorough and the time was taken to explain the process and findings in detail. A report with pictures was also provided by email. Thank You to Jody, Aki, and the Technicians who took care of me!
Date: September 17, 2026
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Had to get my transmission...
Manitoba Hindu
Had to get my transmission fixed.for 2015 Hyundai. Happy with the overall experience. Got a loaner car which also helped.
Date: September 17, 2026
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I went to the Mister...
Claudiovw
I went to the Mister Transmission store #160, near Dixie/hwy401, to have the transmission inspected on my 2015 Dodge Grand Caravan. As soon as you walk in the door you are greeted with a smile and a sincere "how are you today". The inspection was thorough and the time was taken to explain the process and findings in detail. A report with pictures was also provided by email. Thank You to Jody, Aki, and the Technicians who took care of me!
Date: September 17, 2026
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Called to get some information...
Marco D
Called to get some information about a problem I had with my truck, great customer service even though I was not a customer. Very helpful give me step-by-step Instructions on how to deal with my problem, helpful hints and tricks. In the future if I have any transmission issues they are the transmission shop I will be going to and recommending to everyone. Thanks again to everyone at Mister transmission.
Date: September 16, 2026
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I have nothing but good...
Paul
I have nothing but good things to say about Mister Transmission Pickering. We were experiencing transmission problems with our Mini-van. After calling around several local shops in the area, Mister Transmission appeared to stand out from the rest of the shops so I went with them. I dealt with Ken and Chris during my visit. I was advised of what repairs my van needed. The price was very reasonable, Ken even offered to drive me home so I could continue on with my day while the repairs were being done. All in all I had a great experience with Mister Transmission. I am very happy with the time it took for the repairs to complete as well the cost of the repair was reasonable and well within my price range. Highly Recommended!
Date: September 16, 2026
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My experiences at Mr. transmission...
Anthony Lammers
My experiences at Mr. transmission have been great. Their team is happy and courteous and there are decades of tech experience in their shop. We highly recommend!
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