We were told by another shop that our transmission was shot and needed another one. We didn't like the quote from the original shop and a member of our church suggested we go see Nick at Engine/Transmission Center. We called Nick, scheduled a drop off and he told us to give him a day or two to look at it and test it. Nick called us and said we didn't need a transmission after all, and that ours was fine, only thing needed was new mounts. The price for the mount job was more then fair and saved us a ton from getting a transmission. We are grateful for Nick's honesty and integrity. We were already under the impression from the original shop we needed a transmission and Nick could of went with that but he was honest. I definitely recommend engine and transmission center.
Friendly staff, good service... But How about we put Christian conservative friendly? or white heterosexual Christian men friendly why are we only LGBTQ alphabet people friendly??? Not a good look
I was charged $3,359.68 for a transmission rebuild. I was told 3-4 days by a guy named Nick Everly, (very professional) my truck was picked up on a Tuesday. I was fully paid up by Sunday. I think I’d be more inclined to get my suspension and rear end done somewhere else along with some motor upgrades. It’s better to be informed than not, I would’ve rather been told up front it’s going to take 5-6 days for my transmission and then get it back in 3-4 days. The shop I used to work at I’ve seen all types of transmission’s rebuilt in a matter of hours. The faster they get in and out the faster they get paid should be the motto. It’s now Wednesday the following week let’s see what the excuse Jason Canipe has today on day 7. To be fair I planned for them to pick it up a week prior to them picking it up that Tuesday and they needed authorization for them to do work so that was given Wednesday the day after them picking it up plus they don’t work weekends smh. It’s just a job for them not a love for cars. Be very wise with who you do business with. I’ll post an update afterwards because I know that they’ll probably respond with some sort of apology but won’t make it right. Time is something that you can’t get back. The truck is 100x worse than before it was “rebuilt”. I drove my truck from Las Vegas, NV to Florida and my transmission was slipping at freeway speed. Now after going to this shop it won’t go past 50 mph. It seems like all the positive reviews are from them paying customers or some sort of bribe. All the negative ones are like real people. It only takes one time to mess up because if you know what you’re doing then there is no reason why I would need to go back for the same thing more than once. I’m not going to stop until I get results through court, and then better business bureau, Code of Commerce department, etc.. Just know they won’t give you your money back just want you to keep bringing your car to them until they get it right which won’t ever happen because they don’t know what they’re doing and aren’t car people and don’t have a love for cars. If they did they wouldn’t do shady business.
Nick and his team are courteous, friendly and professional. I dropped off my Jeep grand Cherokee with a torque converter issue and slipping. Nick came back promptly with a reasonable estimate and a time for it to be done ( within one week). Not only did they take the time to rebuild, and ensure that my transmission was running up to speed, but went through all my old service records to ensure that the care of the car had been previously taken care of, which Nick had noticed that a previous shop had installed improper spark plugs and coils. He then prompted me to replace and gave me a reasonable estimate and had that done within the same timeframe as the transmission. I cannot stress enough that if you have engine transmission or any automotive issues, Nick and his team will be there to solve it. Thanks guys!
Another happy interaction with Nick and the Engine and Transmission Center team. They replaced my daughter's Jeep engine 18 months back and today they finished replacing her jeeps rear axle. I had the jeep in the dealer's shop for over a month waiting on the assembly. They had no ETA so we were stuck. Called Nick and the ETC team towed the jeep from the dealer for free and found a used axle with a warranty. Everything completed on time and professionally.
I had transmission problems with my Buick Verano. The ETC Clearwater was recommended by a friend and I am very pleased with the repair. The repair was timely, the staff was knowledgeable, friendly, and the repair cost was very fair. I highly recommend the ETC Clearwater shop for engine and transmission repair.
When me and my mom were in a really bad spot, he was on his way just about immediately and the pricing is beyond fair. I couldn’t thank him enough for all the help he’s given us.
Had an issue with a truck while in town helping with Huricane recovery. These guys stepped up and went above and beyond. Got the truck fixed and even stored it for me until I could come back after it. Highly recommend.
I was recommended to go to E and T Center/Clearwater by a friend/neighbor/elks club member with major transmission problems on my 2003 2500 Ram truck from Hurricane Helene .. from the first call I made to them until job was complete all interactions were 5 STAR. Nick Everly was outstanding with communications and explanation/diagnosis of issues (water intrusion/internal mechanical failure) and what was needed (rebuilt transmission) . Service was great from towing guy(Emmanuel) to mechanics in back (they even had my old transmission parts laid out for my inspection) all outstanding. Nick also pointed out some other issues with the truck and possible solutions. Service was quick and clean . Shop was neat and orderly. Invoice was well explained. Price was fantastic. I only wish they were closer to my home !!! Trucks got a new life due to the guys at Engine and Transmission Center- Clearwater
Engine and Transmission Center in Pinellas County is truly one of the best-kept secrets for auto repairs. If you’re looking for an honest, reliable, and skilled team to handle your vehicle’s needs, this is the place to go.
I brought my BMW here when it needed a new transmission, and they couldn’t have been more helpful. They laid out all my options, including rebuilding the transmission or buying a rebuilt one. Then, I got a call saying they’d found a used transmission with low miles that could be transplanted into my car. This saved me a significant amount of money, and six months later, it’s still running strong.
They also rebuilt my son’s Honda CRV transmission, which came with a full-year warranty. The peace of mind they provide with their work is unmatched.
What really sets this shop apart is their integrity. They go out of their way to save you money without cutting corners—something that’s hard to find in the auto repair world. There’s no upselling or unnecessary add-ons, just honest, professional service.
This is truly a one-stop shop, handling everything from routine oil changes to major repairs like transmission rebuilds. Their expertise and commitment to customer satisfaction make them a standout in the area.
If you’re tired of getting the runaround or hopping between shops, I highly recommend giving Engine and Transmission Center in Clearwater a try. You won’t be disappointed!
Nick and his crew were prompt, friendly and honest. As a woman who knows only slightly more than average about cars, it's important to me that a mechanic is honest about what needs to be done. The price for my rebuilt transmission and turbo was more than fair. And when the check engine light came on after the repair, Nick went above and beyond to fix that issue, too.
Bottom line, I was treated very well here and would recommend Engine and Transmission Center to anyone needing these types of repairs.
They helped me with a transmission wiring harness and permanent stored computer codes. Another shop had my truck for three months and it still had issues.
The guys at Engine and Transmission Center got my truck fixed in a day and back on the road safely. That's outstanding service.
I recently had the pleasure of using Engine and Transmission Center for my car issues and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From start to finish, they demonstrated professionalism and expertise. The staff was friendly and approachable, making me feel comfortable asking questions about the repairs needed. They completed the work on time, and my vehicle is running perfectly now. I highly recommend Engine and Transmission Center for their top-notch service and exceptional customer care. They've earned my trust, and I'll definitely be returning for any future automotive needs.
I am writing this review to publicly thank the entire staff at ETC. They returned my recently acquired 2003 Ford Regency Conversion Van to me in tip-top condition. This is a wonderful group of professionals who are committed to investing the time, energy and effort needed to provide the absolute best long-term repairs and results possible.
They are patient and listen to everything you have to say, even if it doesn't always come out the right way. There is no BS from them when it comes to what is needed to repair your vehicle. They went above and beyond to find the CORRECT parts that was needed to repair my A/C system, as opposed to repeating a short term solution that had gone bad in less than 2 years with the previous owner. Although it took way longer than expected to get my van back (waiting on shipping of various parts), I am beyond thrilled with the results and I am now ready to hit the road and travel! Gina D.
I contacted Engine and Transmission Center after the check engine light came on in my 2004 Acura TL and my diagnostic scanner revealed a code that indicted a transmission problem. Before contacting Engine and Transmission Center, I had contacted 2 other transmission shops that were referred to me by friends, but I got some strange vibes during my initial communication with them that led me to pursue other options. Thus, I found Engine and Transmission Center and filled out a form on their shop’s website where I detailed issues I was having with my car. I love that Engine and Transmission Center has an online form that you can fill out. It helped me easily communicate all the issues that I was experiencing and it was much easier to have those issues already documented for when I actually brought my car in. After I filled out the form, Nick from Engine and Transmission Center suggested I contact him, so I did. Nick was extremely helpful and accommodating in arranging a time for me to bring my car in for a free diagnostic test, road test and estimate. He was completely straight forward with the timeframe and turnaround time that would be required for the diagnosis and estimate. I felt very comfortable working with Nick and his professionalism helped establish a trust and transparency that I felt was lacking in other shops I contacted prior. When I dropped off my car, Nick was extremely professional and engaged in providing quality service and prioritizing my main concerns with my vehicle. I was also impressed with the cleanliness and organization of the office and facility, and it reiterated to me that I was dealing with professionals that take pride in what they do and want to help people. Nick provided me with a diagnosis and estimate within about a day, which was faster than he told me it could initially take due to the shop being very busy. The diagnosis Nick provided was through and very competitively priced. His approach was very professional when providing me information about the quote and answering my questions. He gave me appropriate time to make my decision and never pressured me into any decisions like some car places tend to do. He also told me the estimate he provided would not change and that would be what I would pay when the work was done. I’ve had places where the final total goes up from the estimate when they start working on the car, and that is not how Engine and Transmission Center approached my estimate. They are very transparent, professional and considerate of their customers needs. I am very happy I discovered Engine and Transmission Center because it can be very hard to find a car place that you feel you can trust. I highly recommend Engine and Transmission Center. They are true professionals on every level.
Response time excellent. Weekend quote request was followed up Monday morning at 10am.
Jason was extremely knowledgeable, professional and responsive. He walked me through the options I had available given my situation. This included a root cause possibility that was not even a transmission related issue.
Totally honest, straightforward and to the point.
I would recommend these folks to anyone requiring transmission service.
Recently had a lot of work done here on my 2003 dodge ram. Transmission rebuild, power steering pump,lights,windows,fuse panel,door hindges,air conditioning and many other repairs. Nick got it done in a reasonable time and very reasonable price. He made numerous calls to me on progress and pricing.he stated all work is guaranteed and any issues in future just let him know. With used car prices nowadays I recommend keeping your older truck or car and fixing up. Thank you for the quality work. Darryl.
I would say the best thing about this place is the guy up front, Nick.. I’ve never had a shop give me so much knowledge about my vehicle, he turned my 2003 crown Vic into a 2013 mustang ! I bring my vehicle here for anything they know how to get’er runnin
Had wife's transmission replaced, got the truck back in only 4 days which was nice. Nick told me. Upon picking it up "tell your wife it might ride a little different now". Which I found odd, but said ok. Wife gets in the truck to drive home, with me in my own truck, calls and tells me the truck is shaking. I told her let's get home and I will check it there. Sure enough, truck is shaking like crazy in Park and in gear at idle. Call Nick immediately, he said they will pick the truck up to look at it again. Next day, tow truck picks it up and takes it to their shop. Nick calls me around 10 and says they don't see anything wrong, they feel the shake but isn't what they did. Truck had zero issues besides the transmission slipping before replacement. I told him and it only started after them replacing it. He said he will look again. Calls me at lunch says, "nope no issues, must be a misfire.." I go test drive truck with Nick, still shaking. He says we'll not the transmission. All he did was test drive the truck never physically inspected anything in the transmission to see if something is out of balance. I take truck and go to chevy dealership, $200 later they say the motor mounts are broken now but absolutely NO MISFIRE ISSUES.. I email Nick, tell him what they said. Obviously is something they did well pulling and replacing transmission. He says they be happy to replace the motor mounts for almost $1200.... I ended up having the mounts replaced else where and the truck still had a shake. My wife can't drive the truck and I am disabled combat veteran. Ended up trading the truck in and buying a new truck due to not wanting to spend more money. Absolute garbage service and do not stand behind their work. Would not recommend to anyone. I am filing a complaint with the BBB and will tell every veteran organization around to black list this company. $4000 down the drain.
Nick was great to work with! My transmission would only shift to third gear and I explained the symptoms and error codes that I had over the phone. Nick was extremely familiar with the problem and provided an estimate 'ball park' if that was in fact the issue. They picked up the vehicle exactly on time and updated me 2 business days later once diagnostics began. The car was ready to be picked up exactly when he said. The parts are expensive but pricing was great. The communication was excellent from the texting about the tow, the updates, and paying the bill online. Highly recommended. Thanks!
My brother had recently purchased a used Nissan Frontier which started experiencing transmission skipping a few weeks after purchase. The first shop that gave us a diagnosis that involved getting an entirely new transmission. Unfortunately, that was very disheartening to hear so we looked for a second opinion which resulted in the same outcome. This whole ordeal took months, when I stumbled upon the Engine and Transmission Center in Clearwater. They picked up the truck from the other shop and gave us rough estimates prior to evaluating the truck. These estimates were definitely something that was in the budget as a worst case scenario. The next day they looked at the truck, evaluated the transmission, and determined that it was excessively low on transmission fluid. We have had the truck back for over a week now and the truck is running better than ever! I cannot thank the team enough for not price gouging us and giving an accurate evaluation of the truck. I highly recommend their services.
These guys are amazing!! I am a home care nurse and during the middle of my day my brakes were not safe to drive, needless to say I didn’t know that, just kept hearing this loud rubbing noise. I called engine and transmission center and nick answered the phone. I told him what was going on and he immediately walked me through safety 101 of driving with the noise I was hearing. Which was do not drive your car, sounds silly to say but I would have kept driving because I am not familiar with this stuff. Nick took his time and helped calm me down and said we will tow it, leave it parked and we’ll come get it. Of course, I’m thinking great here goes more money out the window. NOPE complimentary tow. Wow! Not only were they professional and great but also compassionate and caring about me which now a days is rare. I drive for a living and my car is how I work. These guys were so fast and efficient my car was done the very next day. Anyone and everyone should come here. I am so blessed for them and all they have done for me and will continue to go there! Thank you so much. Thank you nick for everything!
Great Service, Great people. Since Jason and his team here rebuilt my transmission several months ago I have come to really respect and value the service I get here. Very helpful, very trustworthy. Several times now he could easily duped me but has always been honest and found the real issue that cost far less than what I had wrongly diagnosed. I would readily send anyone here to get trustworthy service at a responsible price.
Got my baby running again, and for a fair price, Jason went above and beyond my expectations and provided first class workmanship. I have been ripped off by other repair shops but I trust this business. Thanks,
Had my Ford F150 Transmission replaced a week ago, and its as most reviews described, great service and honest open communication. They picked up my truck from my house, which was a great savings in time and hassle. Services were completed on time and on budget. Will continue to work with their team on future car service needs.
Everyone at this Repair Center has been upfront, honest and trustworthy. I have never dealt with another car repair place that really cares about their customers and truly wants to help. Jason took the time to explain things and to make sure I understood and never hesitated when I had a question. They truly treat you like family. Thank you to everyone at Engine and Transmission Repair Center.
Awesome people!!! My transmission went out in a Port Charlotte. We rented a car to get home planning on going back the next day and trailer it home. I called around to get an idea on costs to rebuild and Jason offered to pick it up for a very reasonable fee and No obligation to use him. Not only was he the best price, I felt very comfortable with them and they were very honest, helpful and they got me in and out now I have a very smooth ride!!!
Will definitely use again!!
***BONUS***
And they do engine repair work as well!!
They fixed my A/C while they had my truck!!
Thank you Thank you Thank you
Scott M
Very Best Mechanic in Town
Super professional unbelievably honest
Huge nation wide operation
They have all the most expensive tools and decades of experience and the expertise to fix anything in any auto
If your transmission is bad why take it to.your mechanic so he can take it to them
Take it straight to Jason and he will get it done better than anyone else
The pictures are of my auto
And how much I drive the car that only Jason and his crew maintain
This company provides great service. I am not from the area and had issues with my 2005 Dodge Ram 2500. They did a free check of my truck, provided me with different options on repair and recommended the best option for me. The fixed the truck in a very timely manner at what I thought was a reasonable price. They also did a followup with me to ensure the truck was operating properly. I would go there again and recommend them to all.
After starting out with my local mechanic who recommended I get a used rear end for my 2002 Dodge Ram 1500, I was recommended to the Engine and Transmission center by a local independent car dealer. These guys rebuilt the rear end instead. They have the expertise to do this type of work. I am so happy with the job. The truck runs great. They gave me a 12000 mile or one year warranty on it as well at a great price! I highly recommend these guys!
Dec 17, 2017
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