Mike helped me when I was in a pickle. He helped find a transmission for me and installed it. Best price in town and very very reliable. All my hot rod buddy's swear by him and I can see why. Very highly recommend read more

Picked my Cummins up yesterday.....like a whole new truck! I recommend transcraft to anyone who wants there vehicle done correctly. Mike takes the time to go over what was wrong, and literally show you broke or worn out parts that you didn't even know was about to go. Mike explains how everything works and even gave me a deal. Can't say enough about this place. Yes, sometimes it hard to get him on the phone, but the guy is booked out for a month. He is a little busy. Get off your ass and go down and see him to talk.like the old days.lol 5+ stars! read more

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Had my car transmission fluid and filter changed yesterday and highly recommend Transcraft for anyone's needs. Mike is a stellar owner who is a professional, kind and caring person. His many years of experience and expertise makes him a wealth of knowledge when it comes to transmissions for all makes and models of vehicles! His prices are very reasonable. I appreciated that he took the time to share information my tranny condition. Great place!!! read more

Outstanding service and trustworthyness. Mike saved me hundreds of dollars and solved a very tricky problem because he is smart AND honest. Can't recommend highly enough, and I am a former tramnsmission shop owner. read more

I've had Transcraft service several of my trucks and SUV's for the past several years. In short, there is no better transmission shop in town. Mike and his team take exceptional pride in their work, and they know their stuff. They've clearly kept up with all the on going eduction required to service modern transmissions. Also, on a personal level, Mike is a very friendly guy. read more

Micheal is the best. He replaced the transmission in my 08 F-150. Drives somsmooth now. Very professional and knowledgeable. Do yourself a favor and get it fixed right the first time. Won't be disappointed. Will be going back for any future work. read more

Professional and willing to go far beyond any other shop. After a very long road with an engine swap, my 1992 Ford 4wd wasnt right, and had other age issues. Transcraft found all of the issues, even motor related, and the transmission is shifting more smoothly than it ever did. I got my truck back 100% better. No one I have worked with to date has been this helpful and done so much, and been affordable. Those things NEVER go together. If you need transmission work done, go see these guys first. I just wish I would have found them sooner and that they were a full service shop so I could turn them loose on everything I drive. read more

Trans Craft - Auto Repair Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Rebuilt my tranny 50k miles ago and was happy for sometime but started having some issues and now Michael is MIA. Called numerous times over a six month period and even had my mechanic call him several times with no response. Never answered the phone, never returned calls. Now I'm stuck with questions that my mechanic has that I can't answer because Michael did some custom stuff to my tranny.. Looks like I got ghosted.. read more

I went in to Transcraft and spoke to the owner he was very thorough and gave me a number of options that surprisingly weren't going to make him any money, I appreciated that because it gave me a number of options, so I took the one that made the most sense so I took him an oil pan but he told me your purchase and he made an exception to fit me into his schedule and get me taken care of right away. I got my truck fast and I took it to a trip to Santa Cruz towing for travel trailer and just like he told me I worked like a champ and I was able to monitor my transmission temperature and have a great trip and peace of mind thank you so much Transcraft appreciate you and would highly recommend this business. read more

Trans Craft - Auto Repair Near Me - Reno, Nevada

Michael and his team are honest, professional and super knowledgeable. I was prepared to pay $1500+ to repair a chronic problem nobody else could diagnose and had already bought $400 in replacement parts. Michael got the car on the lift and spotted the problem and repaired it with parts he had on hand. It has never run better Strongly recommend! read more

5 star service from a 5 star guy!! I wasn't sure who to turn to after the clutch on my Dodge 1500 truck went out going over highway 80. I saw Michael had top marks on Yelp and figured I would take a chance. Chances are his service was beyond excellent. He is trustworthy and extremely knowledgeable. He is happy to describe the problems with your transmission in depth and he will take you on a tour (if you want). Michael's rates are reasonable and he was even willing to stay after work hours to make sure I could pick-up my truck. I could not have felt more secure leaving my vehicle in his care. It's not every day that you drop a grand on car troubles and feel good, but I honestly could not be more satisfied and thrilled with how smooth my clutch works and how well my truck is running. Without a doubt Trans Craft is the place to go!! read more

My husband does all the maintenance on our vehicles. He is super picky when it comes to taking it somewhere, but there are some jobs he can't do. He brought his 2006 Ram 2500 diesel here for transmission work and was so pleased about the work and customer service he told me about it. (My husband never talks to me about car service so this is huge.) Not sure the specifics, but I felt this place deserved a positive review based on the fact that my husband made a point to compliment them and say he'd go back in the future. read more

I took my car there on a recommendation from Dynamic Diesel. Trans Craft has got to be the cleanest auto business I have ever send. Michael was very helpful and kind. He explained things very clearly without talking down to me as a female. Michael looked things up on the computer and gave me a printout. That night he looked into my problem more and discovered that my transmission would be replaced by Nissan for free. I would say you need to look no farther God transmission work. read more

I have called 3 times to set up an appointment, however I have been summarily ignored. Not one call back from TransCraft. I guess they don't need, or want my business. Too bad. I was referred by the guys at Dynamic Diesel who said this is where they send their transmission work. read more

Great shop, found the parts to rebuild my 1967 Chevy c20 transmission. Friendly and honest.

I was referred to Trans Craft by a local mechanic and couldn't have been more pleased. Micheal really knows his $&@t and makes sure everything is done right. After putting a new transmission in my Tahoe he had me come in for a couple of follow ups to make sure it was running like a champ. I recommend him to anyone having transmission and trust issues. He's got a talented and trusted crew over there. read more

My daughter's 2002 Mazda 4x4 Tribute was making terrible sounds and grinding to complete stops. I thought it may be her transmission. A tire shop in town recommended Transcraft. He said the proprietor Michael Dickinson would not be satisfied with less than a complete diagnosis/repair. He was right. Michael test drove the vehicle and right away focused on the rear differential. Up on the rack it went and sure enough the magnetic inspection bolt was layered in metal shavings. Michael then got on the phone and his computer. A new differential would cost $2k, but maybe a good used differential could be located at a dismantler. A day later he located the correct differential, for $550, in No. CA. To insure the work, new seals were purchased from the local dealer. Two work days after limping in to Transcraft, the work was complete and at a fair price. Michael and his crew know their stuff. The care and professionalism demonstrated at Transcraft make it a no brainer recommendation to anyone wanting competent work, courtesy and value. read more

For any and all Transmission issues, go see Mike. Excellent work and he is a GREAT HONEST person to work with. A+A+

What a Great experience! My Isuzu Trooper was taken care of with perfection. Very thorough and communicated with me every step of the way. I want to thank Michael and his team for a job well done. Very happy with every part of the process. This will be my go to for any other future transmission needs. Do not hesitate to use this shop. Thank You! read more

I was on my way to work on Monday morning when the transmission in my 04' Ford F-150 starting completely slipping around 30 miles an hour. I realized that once I took it out of overdrive it stopped doing it. Once I got to work I found out that I was missing around 2 quarts of transmission fluid. After I filled the transmission fluid I was optimistic that adding the fluid would fix the us problem, unfortunately I was wrong. I was recommended Trans Craft by my Step-Brother peanut. I walked into Trans Craft and spoke with Michael (owner) and explained to him what I thought was going on. He and I hopped in my truck and took it for a ride. After feeling and listening to what my truck was doing he explained to me what was going on and that it was very common for late model ford to lose 4th gear and overdrive. He told me he was optimistic that it was an easy fix and said that he could have it back to me by noon the next day. Mind you it was 3 pm when I took it in. I agreed to the work and told him I needed to wait for my wife to come pick me up and drive me home. Michael then asked me where I live and after I told him he said he lives very close to me and that he didn't mind taking me home so my wife didn't have to come all the way in town. He and I had a pleasant conversation on the ride home. I came in the next day after he had fixed the problem. The truck ran very smooth and the price was very reasonable as well. Moving forward I will recommend Michael and Trans Craft to everyone in need of transmission work. read more

I should have written this review almost a year ago, Mike is a LIFE SAVER. I just bought a 2006 Mini Cooper and on the way home from the purchase, my transmission gives out! in the middle of the road! I went to multiple transmission shops who gave me a quote of 5000-6000. I walk into Trans Craft on a whim and tell them what happened to me. Mike worked hard to make sure I got the proper parts and that I also didn't break my wallet! Months later and my little car is still driving around! Thank you so so much to this team who made me feel at ease in such a horrible time! Sorry it took me so long to write a much needed review!! read more

Trans Craft is hands down the single most professional shop I have ever encountered. They are attentive to every detail of their work. Their prices are more than appropriate for the job, yet the work they perform is worth much more than their asking price. I would recommend them to anyone. read more

I finally needed to get work done on the transfer case that Michael looked at for me in 2011. Transcraft only works by appointment so I called to make one. They do not answer their phone but have an answering machine and ask you to leave a message. I left a message on two different days that I needed to get my truck in to them as soon as possible but they never returned my call. I guess they have all the business that they can handle and don't need any more customers. read more

4th vehicle I have taken to Michael @ Trans Craft amazing service honest opinion, on time work, I am a native to the Reno / Sparks area I know a lot of local mechanics and they all have recommended this shop !! He is by appointment only because he has a true clientele following... It's hard to find this type of customer service. Thanks Michael read more

I was pleased with the owners forthright attitude and disclosure in reguards to the situation with the car I purchased from a local dealership. His records were all in order and the workmaship top notch. read more

Michael is a top notch guy. We brought our diesel truck in for a leaky seal. He raised the truck up, discovered the transfer case would need to be removed & all sealed up. Because our truck is old,1997 he looked around the vehicle & noted 2 other things that would need repair in the next 6 months, he called a 2nd shop who specializes in one of the repairs to get us an estimate so we could see the "big picture" & decide if we would go forward with the original leak repair or sell the vehicle. We needed time to think about this, he refused to take money for ALL THIS TIME HE SPENT, 1st inspecting it, then my husband & I got to stand under the raised truck & really understand what was going on. Imagine, no money & he hardly knows us. I have a mechanic I have been going to for 10 years who Has taken care of me well over the years, BUT MICHAEL IS OVER THE TOP GREAT. read more

Mike is awesome. Treats the work like his own. Very thorough in explaining what is wrong and the options available to get it fixed. Stands by his estimate and is a straight shooter. I would recommend TransCraft to anyone needing transmission work. read more

If it's a transmission, transfer case, or other drive train problem...THERE IS NOBODY in NORTHERN NEVADA better than Michael and his staff. They have worked on my Ford F150, My mom's car, and all of my friends...Michael is a FREAKIN GURU!!!!!...he truly cares about the customer and helps the customer understand the repairs they need...go there YOU WON'T BE DISSATISFIED!...Trans craft is a rarity in the unscrupulous world of transmission repair in the Reno/Sparks area... read more

I was very pleasantly suprised by the depth of knowledge and skill that Michael has. He is expert at fault diagnosing and fixing only the things that need fixing. I recently purchased a 2003 Explorer only to have the transmission go out the day after I bought it. Once getting over the feeling of being scammed with the purchase I was directed to Trans Craft from my local mechanic. Rather than paying thousands for a transmission rebuild, worth more than the car, he isolated the problem to a faulty servo, which could be replaced without dropping the tranny. I was amazed at how this simple fix took care of my problem. My Explorer now shifts excellently and my fears of buying a lemon and having been scammed have been alieviated. I highly recommend this shop. read more

I highly recommend Mike to solve your transmission problems. We maintain a 2000 Ford Expedition at our second home in Truckee. Over the Christmas holiday the transmission went out, and at the recommendation of Quality Auto in Truckee, we had the Expedition towed to Mike's shop in Reno. Mike did a compete diagnostic and confirmed our worst fears - a complete transmission "rebuild". This was not unexpected as our trusted mechanic in the Bay warned us this would happen sooner than later - it was on its last leg when we moved the Expedition to Truckee. Mike talked us through the process in detail paying special attention to parts that could be salvaged to save money. We shared all of this with our mechanic in the Bay and he thought Mike's prices and solutions were reasonable and fair. I am always skeptical of rogue mechanics and have fell victim to them more than once. I was 100% satisfied with Mike's work product - I view him as competent and trustworthy. And to add a bit of icing on the cake, Mike even delivered the Expedition back to our house in Truckee when he was visiting a friend, saving us an extra trip to Reno. Thank you Mike - great job! - Patrick Dowd read more

I have been doing business with Michael DIckerson, owner of Transcraft Transmission for over 10 years. Best transmission shop in Reno. Quality work at a fair price. And Michael fixes your vehicle the first time and it's done right. All makes and models of cars and trucks. Automatics and manual transmissions. And if you are a diesel guy or hot rod guy, look no further....!!! Hands down the best transmission shop, period..... I take my hot rods, diesel trucks and my wife's cars to Michael every year. read more

This is the best transmission repair company we have found in the Reno Sparks area. They are honest they are helpful and really interested in doing the right thing this is where you should take your car if it needs repair. read more

a friend of my brother recommend a mechanic which I thought was the way to go. He had his own shop, small but being owner operator I agreed. I have a Shelby gt 500 witch needed a clutch. He decided to install a high performance one. After acouple of months I still didn't like the pedal action so I went back to my surprise his doors were closed out of business. Trans craft was recommended by Another mechanic friend. I explained to Michael the owner the problem. He proceeded to research the problem. After many hours he called me and informed me of the best clutch for my type of driving. Not only it cost less but it works for me. He not only listened but I feel I have a new friend. read more

I usually don't write reviews for a business that already has 5 stars but this business deserves it. Mike, the owner bent over backwards to work with me because of my limited budget. he found some used parts and even had his guy come in on sunday so it would be ready the next day. Mike helped me with advice and told me to call if I had any questions with my tranny. the price was reasonable considering that now I have a reliable vehicle to get to and from work. I waited 6 months to write this review to wait and see if I had any problems and have had none to date. I even wrote Mike a personal letter of thanks . how often do you feel like doing that? I highly recommend this transmission shop. you get more than you pay for. read more

This place is excellent. I don't take giving recommendations lightly. We needed a trans service along with a check of a "clunk" we have gotten for years whenever we would start off driving. We dropped the car off at 8 AM, and picked it up at 2:30 PM; transmission serviced properly, clunk gone and final, totally reasonable cost nearly exact to the estimate. Little important details: This is a shop that specializes in transmissions. They were recommended by another excellent automotive shop. Their reviews like this, are excellent. These guys wear clean uniforms. They are a team. They like customers. They are totally into what they do. They have worked on conventional as well as racing transmissions. They have a group sense of humor. They have work and honesty ethics. The owner, Mike thinks like an engineer, knows transmission history and types and does top, quality, perfection driven work- he would not provide any other kind. He knows exceptions along with conventions which is invaluable in fixing unique issues. He will explain precisely, at your level of understanding what is going on with your transmission. He/they have the expertise that comes from extensive background in correct hands-on work. When you pick up your car, you know you have been treated honestly, reasonably and by people that truly know what they are doing. They have checks and balances: Mike checks the work and the bill before they are presented to you. These are people you like doing business with and are happy to pay with your hard-earned pay. These are best people in this type of work to trust and call. read more

Michael and his team at TransCraft are second to none. I took my truck in to have it serviced before a long road trip hauling a decent load. It was a 2004 Dodge 5.9 Cummins with over 200k on the original transmission. Unfortunately, it was on its last leg and I likely would have had a catastrophic failure on my road trip. A new transmission was needed. Michael thoroughly explained the path(s) that we could take and was very transparent through the whole process. He sourced the best parts and the best prices and was able to provide a VERY fair price. As the pending road trip was around the corner, he was able to sneak me in and complete the work before our trip. Michael does an excellent job of diagnosing the problem, telling you what he sees first hand, and proposing remedies. I'm sure there are other "qualified" transmission shops out there in the Truckee Meadows, but you would be silly not to take your vehicle to TransCraft. Solid work by a reputable business and an owner who is as honest as they come. Full disclosure, I had never heard of this shop until my diesel mechanic in Truckee referred me to him...sure glad he did. read more

I had problems starting about four years ago with my automatic transmission which gradually became a daily problem with it not engaging after coming to a stop. I had my transmission checked out by two transmission shops in the area and both places told me I needed to replace the transmission. I didn't believe they were correct because I could still drive the car after coming to a stop by manually shifting. A friend of mine recommended Transcraft and boy was I glad I took my car in. Mike took the car out for a test drive and came back stating that I didn't need to replace the transmission and what I needed to replace were the solenoids. When my car was fixed, I was the happiest camper ever. I paid a fourth of what the other shops quoted me for a replacement transmission. Thank you, Mike. I will recommend your shop to everyone I know who needs transmission work. read more

Transcraft has and will continue to work on all my vehicles. Very professional, will not sell you something you don't need. But they will insist on doing the job correctly. It is a very busy shop, so be patient. read more

The transmission on our 2000 Jaguar S Type has started playing up, randomly jumping out of gear. After visiting two transmission shops who were not that interested the second one recommended Trans Craft. Said Michael was the ultimate Jag transmission guy in Reno. What a gem he turned out to be. I underwrite the praises given in the other reviews on this website. From the get go Michael blew me away with knowledge stored in his head about these transmissions, and what the problem may be - starting with what might hopefully be a fix a lot less expensive than a new transmission. However, after driving the car he came to the conclusion there was no simple fix. He then spent considerable time explaining options to me, some less than a totally rebuilt transmission. Although the cheaper fix he proposed would be warranted for a year, since the car was going to be driven to the east coast and left there, we decided to pass on that. He then spent more time evaluating other options available, all of which were somewhat expensive. Since the car is 17 years old, even though we love it, we came to the conclusion that even if we fixed the transmission the car might start to be a money pit, so we decided to do nothing and pretty much run it until it is done. A long story but the point is, Michael was incredibly responsive, always returned our calls, explained everything in considerable detail, and spent a of lot time researching our options. When I told him we would live with problem and asked him to work up his bill he absolutely stunned me by saying there was no charge, he had really only wracked his brains and made a few calls. Now THAT is what I call superior service! Michael is a total rarity in this day and age - you got a problem? See Michael. read more