James Transmissions

706-353-1877
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1195 Danielsville Rd | Athens, GA 30601

At James Transmission, Inc., we specialize in rebuilding transmissions. James Transmission is locally owned by James Looney in Athens, Georgia. Combining the experience of our three automotive repair specialists, we have 70 years of experience. We completely rebuild your transmission, replacing broken and worn-out parts and updating certain parts. Furthermore, we only use the highest quality parts on the market to enhance the life and performance of your transmission.

When we give quotes, we specify a range of prices that includes the best and worst case scenarios. It is our goal to give you the best price possible. We guarantee that we will never go over any quote we give you! The warranty on your rebuilt transmission is 2 years or 24,000 miles. Because we do quality work, we can guarantee this long warranty. Each of our automotive repair specialists is highly competent and qualified.

James Transmission, Inc. is staffed by technicians who are trained to replicate exacting factory standards to meet the level of sophistication found in today’s automobiles. Our mission at James Transmission, Inc. is to provide quality transmission repair and maintenance services at honest prices. In addition, it is our goal to do all of this in a timely manner, to better serve our customers.

We also rebuild transmissions for other shops, local corporations, and companies with fleet vehicles. Some of our happy customers are Orkin Pest Control and Velstar. If you are in the automotive industry or have fleet vehicles that need transmission work, James Transmission, Inc. is dedicated to serving you.

Because we understand that as a college student, you are looking for quality service at an AFFORDABLE price, we offer a $100 student discount on any major transmission rebuilds. Simply bring your student ID with you to take advantage of this discount. At James Transmission, we care!

Customer Reviews

If you’re looking for an HONEST, reliable, and TRUSTWORTHY transmission guru then look no further! After taking my vehicle to another shop in Athens, I was told that I needed a brand new transmission due to metal shavings being in the transmission oil (I’d just purchased a 2014 GMC Terrain and it was, at times, shifting hard and seemingly slipping. At other times, it would shift out beautifully with no issues). I informed Mr. James of what it was doing and he told me to bring it to him to diagnose because it may not in fact be the transmission. Turns out, it was NOT. After he diagnosed it and drove it for a bit, he informed me that I needed to have my wheel sensors replaced and my ABS system serviced. He highlighted what I exactly needed to get done on the diagnostic paperwork he provided. Took it to Classic City Motorworks in Athens. They ordered new speed sensors, put the new ones on, and now my car is driving smoother than before, with even more take off power, and is consistently shifting out smooth. James Transmissions saved me from what would have been a $6k-$8k job! While I do have to finish getting the ABS system serviced, the wheel speed sensors being replaced has me back on the road and not regretting purchasing this car. Never once did I question what he told me was going on with my car. He made it clear if there was nothing wrong with my transmission that he was not going to have me pay money for something my car didn’t need. Will definitely recommend any and everyone that has transmission issues to his shop. I wish I could give 10 stars!
Services: Transmission, Auto engine diagnostic

Reviewed by Audrey Robinson on 11/2023, courtesy of Google

Did a great job

Reviewed by Edward hughes on 03/2023, courtesy of Google

James is a very trustworthy man. The men who answer the phone in the shop are gentle and kind.

Reviewed by Mohammad Obaidat on 03/2023, courtesy of Google

You want find a better person who sticks to his words than James. He’s so kind and understanding with unbelievable knowledge when you talk with him about your issues. He was recommended to me by someone at another auto garage in Watkinsville Georgia. Unfortunately, due to some failure with new parts we had trouble in the beginning but in the end James made everything good. I will never use anyone else in the future but James transmission. Thanks James, this old man truly appreciates everything you’ve done. You probably lost money on my job but I will try to recommend everyone I can in the future and also use you on my other vehicles in the future.

Reviewed by Jimmy Summers on 06/2023, courtesy of Google

Great people. Great service. Really care for their customers and that they are in safely operating vehicles. Quick service, fair prices. All around a great place to take your car!

Reviewed by Megan McGarrah on 09/2023, courtesy of Google

Honest prices friendly faces .

Reviewed by Eliseo Delgado on 10/2023, courtesy of Google

Great honest mechanics. I’ve been there twice and great experience each time

Reviewed by Gemmellot on 03/2024, courtesy of Google

These people know what they are doing. I used to deal with AAMCO and Mr. Transmission…but because of different reasons and a referral to James’ Transmissions…not anymore. Great customer service! I was quoted a price by James to rebuild my daughters’ transmission, he stayed at that quote and my daughter’s car was completed when James said it would be completed. Just a very refreshing experience. I was referred to this business and I will refer others to this shop.

Reviewed by Google Client on 12/2011, courtesy of Google

Oh my! James is the best. He and his crew have be nothing less than perfect with my 2000 Odyssey. I can not recommend him enough! Professional and super nice, THIS PLACE IS THE BEST

Reviewed by loretta P. on 12/2014, courtesy of Google

The transmission in my daughter’s car was worn out. The car is old, but it was in otherwise good condition. I didn’t want to go through the misery of trying to find another good used car. Also, I figured whatever used car I might buy would need a transmission rebuild sooner or later (probably sooner).
James is the best! Before starting work, he gave me a minimum AND maximum price that it would cost to rebuild the transmission.There were no surprise phone calls about how they found additional problems and it was going to cost more. I also liked that he rebuilds the transmission that came with the car from the factory, and doesn’t replace the transmission with one that may or may not be the exact match for the car.

Reviewed by 1G1AN35H0BJ194749 on 03/2016, courtesy of Google

I have had two different transmissions built here and never had any problems with either one. James is the most honest man you will ever deal with and will bend over backwards to help even after the job is done.

Reviewed by Charlie J. on 05/2016, courtesy of Google