Your car's transmission is essential to keeping your vehicle going, so you definitely want to keep it in great condition and address any problems immediately. Here at Econo Transmission, we provide the meticulous, reliable service you should expect from your transmission professionals. While we pride ourselves on our extensive knowledge of transmission mechanics, we also understand that customers expect more. Instead of overwhelming you with a lot of technical jargon, we clearly explain what we do and any issues we encounter, along with solutions.
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Econo Transmission, Inc. was established in 1980 by Wilbur Hales. With dedication & determination Wilbur built a transmission shop known in the Wilmington area for its integrity. In 1994 Wilbur retired from Econo Transmission, Inc. Darryl Keels who had worked by his side for seven years stepped in as owner, of Econo Transmission to continue that legacy.
Performing thorough maintenance on a regular basis can prevent your transmission from developing problems and keep your car running better and longer. Turn to our experts for top-notch transmission service and repair in Wilmington, NC. The general recommendation for automatic transmissions is to get service every 50,000 miles.
Effective transmission repairs begin with performing proper diagnostics. Because so many transmissions today are computerized, a problem may arise because a transmission component needs replacing or repair, or there could be a digital issue. The sooner you bring in your car after noticing a problem, the better the chances of any necessary repairs being relatively minor.
If you have a Standard Transmission, it is also recommended that you have the fluid changed every thirty thousand miles. Check the transmission fluid level, you can do this when you have your engine oil changed. Our Transmission Rebuild Specialists attend training seminars yearly, allowing us to evolve with electronic transmissions.
Reviews (10)
Dan Duffy
Apr 03, 2022
George Sakellaropoulos
Nov 23, 2021
Crystal James
Oct 12, 2021
Juan Molina Jay Cee
Oct 12, 2021
This place is awesome this is one of these places that you don't have to worry about someone telling you you have a transmission problem when you don't these guys are honestPractically I have to say you guys are awesome and CalvinYou're just a guy with a great smile on the face worth seeingThank you guysGood job I give you guys
Jan Hassele Silvia
Jul 22, 2021
Charles Allen
Jun 02, 2021
Hunter Ford
Apr 04, 2021
I've used Econo Transmission 3 times since I moved to Wilmington in 2005. Over a decade ago I took my Montero Sport because the transmission was having trouble. I expected the call that it needed to be replaced and the owner said it just needed fluid. I had to go back a year later and it turned out to be a small leak. He did the fill originally and charged me minimally for the gasket fix the year later.
A decade later, I took my Tundra to get looked at. I was expecting to replace the transmission again. Turned out to be a minor fix again. I don't know much about cars/truck repair, I could easily be taken advantage of in a repair situation. My experience with Econo Transmission is worth sharing because they were honest and didn't find a problem that wasn't there. If you have a transmission issue, I highly recommend them because my experience there has been awesome!
A decade later, I took my Tundra to get looked at. I was expecting to replace the transmission again. Turned out to be a minor fix again. I don't know much about cars/truck repair, I could easily be taken advantage of in a repair situation. My experience with Econo Transmission is worth sharing because they were honest and didn't find a problem that wasn't there. If you have a transmission issue, I highly recommend them because my experience there has been awesome!
Skip Tyson
Feb 16, 2021
Great experience. They were very professional and explained everything very well. I had a very old expedition that i thought for sure needed a new transmission. After proper diagnosis, the guys found that it was a small leak of transmission fluid. After a quick repair and transmission tune up, i am good to go and for about a 1/10 the price i was expecting. Great job.
John Morris
Feb 24, 2020
The absolute best transmission shop I have ever dealt with! They will repair your transmission if at all possible and not try and sell you a new one. I took my vehicle in, they let me know when they could do the work and that is exactly what happened! We need more upstanding businesses like this. I was totally satisfied! And the price was totally fair! I highly recommend!
Tyler B.
Mar 02, 2019
