Guide · Transmission repair shops · Wilmington
Hiring Transmission repair shops in Wilmington: Costs and Checks
Use the public figures below to size the job, then compare written quotes from the highest-scoring local businesses.
New Castle in numbers
Public figures that affect what a job costs and how busy local businesses are.
- People per square mile6,747Source: Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area · 2025
- Land area10.9 sq miSource: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
- Wilmington residents73,512Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · July 1, 2025
- Population change since 2020+3.7%Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025 · from 70,916 (April 2020 base)
Figures from public sources. Rows tagged "Sample figure" show what our live public-data feeds will supply; they are illustrative, not real counts. Public records size the market and are not part of the score.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Is your license active, and in this company's name? Check it yourself on the state licensing board's site.
- Who pulls the permit, and is it in the price? It should be the business, and it should be in writing.
- What is the payment schedule? Payments should follow stages of work, not a large deposit up front.
- What does the warranty cover, and for how long? Ask for the terms in writing.
Highest Local Scores in Wilmington
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66.5Local Score
Kirkwood Auto Center
No review trend yet
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61.2Local Score
Malik's Auto Repair
No review trend yet
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58.2Local Score
Thomas Auto
No review trend yet
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Benchmark Transmission & Auto CareNewark · ★ 4.7 · 48 reviews54.3–no trend yet
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Joe Shilling AutoWilmington · ★ 4.8 · 34 reviews53.9–no trend yet
Cost questions answered
How is the top 10 ranking of transmission repair shops in Wilmington calculated?
Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list. We compared 15 transmission repair shops for Wilmington.
Which of these transmission repair shops in Wilmington has the best reviews?
Thomas Auto has a 4.9 rating from 58 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Which of these transmission repair shops has the most reviews?
Kirkwood Auto Center, with 685 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.
Are these transmission repair shops licensed?
10 of the 10 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.
How many quotes should I get for transmission repair shops in Wilmington?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.