--- title: 10 Fort Smith Transmission repair shops Worth Knowing url: https://readthelocallist.com/fort-smith/best-transmission-repair-shops/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- Updated November 4, 2026 Fort Smith Edition [How we choose](https://readthelocallist.com/how-we-choose/) [The Local List](https://readthelocallist.com/) Guides to the people and places worth knowing - [Front page](https://readthelocallist.com/) - [Fort Smith](https://readthelocallist.com/fort-smith/) - [Transmission repair shops](https://readthelocallist.com/transmission-repair-shops/) - [Cost guide](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/transmission-repair-shops-cost-fort-smith/) - [How we choose](https://readthelocallist.com/how-we-choose/) - [Corrections](https://readthelocallist.com/corrections/) - [For businesses](https://readthelocallist.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://readthelocallist.com/) 2. [Arkansas](https://readthelocallist.com/arkansas/) 3. [Fort Smith](https://readthelocallist.com/fort-smith/) 4. Transmission repair shops Transmission repair shops · Fort Smith Guide # 10 Fort Smith Transmission repair shops Worth Knowing Our local guide to finding transmission repair shops in 2027: 10 businesses, and what each does best. By **the editors of The Local List** Updated November 4, 2026 10 businesses considered Ask around Fort Smith for transmission repair shops and you’ll hear a handful of names and three quotes that look nothing alike. We compared all 10 on the public record. They aren’t ranked: each carries a label for what it does best. **How we chose** Open businesses with a phone number and enough real reviews to judge fairly, compared on ratings, review history, years in business and record checks. No business paid to be included. [Read our full methodology](https://readthelocallist.com/how-we-choose/) · [How we make money](https://readthelocallist.com/how-we-make-money/) · [Spotted an error?](https://readthelocallist.com/corrections/) The list ## 10 transmission repair shops, and what each does best Reader Favorite ### [Johns Auto Center](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-c8ea0af37199c6fb/) Fort Smith · Based here Johns Auto Center holds a 4.5 average from 148 public reviews. - Operating status checked [Website](http://johnsautocenter.net/)[+1 479-783-8571](tel:+14797838571) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-c8ea0af37199c6fb/) ### [Wilcox Transmissions](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-dfb14774fcfbbec3/) Fort Smith · Based here Wilcox Transmissions holds a 4.3 average from 38 public reviews. - Operating status checked [Website](http://www.wilcoxtransmissions.net/)[+1 479-783-2735](tel:+14797832735) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-dfb14774fcfbbec3/) ### [Turner Transmission](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-1a7c2e4a30d5474d/) Van Buren · Based here Turner Transmission holds a 4.4 average from 20 public reviews. - Operating status checked [Website](http://www.turnertransmission.com/)[+1 479-474-5534](tel:+14794745534) Request a quote [Full profile](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-1a7c2e4a30d5474d/) Also on the list #### [Jim Grizzle Tire Co. Inc](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-83cd9debfef6b082/) 4.8 · 78 reviews Editor’s Pick Van Buren - Operating status checked [Website](http://www.jimgrizzletire.com/)[+1 479-410-3100](tel:+14794103100) Request a quote #### [Jim Grizzle Tire](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-03ed303d93e3853d/) 4.7 · 118 reviews Fort Smith - Operating status checked [Website](http://locations.bumpertobumper.com/ar/fort-smith/993641709)[+1 479-452-5678](tel:+14794525678) Request a quote #### [Jim Grizzle Tire](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-8b54aea8bfa7dd5a/) 4.5 · 128 reviews Fort Smith - Operating status checked [Website](https://www.jimgrizzletire.com)[+1 479-783-6157](tel:+14797836157) Request a quote #### [Bear Torque Converter](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-2723d0b6d8eb9bc8/) 4.5 · 26 reviews Fort Smith - Operating status checked [+1 479-783-4086](tel:+14797834086) Request a quote #### [Crawford County Transmission](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-14efc7cded7c55f4/) 4.5 · 18 reviews Van Buren - Operating status checked [+1 479-806-5200](tel:+14798065200) Request a quote #### [Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-33d9124ca063bbfc/) 4.1 · 38 reviews Fort Smith - Operating status checked [Website](https://aztekautorepair.com)[+1 479-242-2700](tel:+14792422700) Request a quote #### [Turner Brothers Transmission](https://readthelocallist.com/business/g-01451bd595cad398/) 4.2 · 18 reviews Van Buren - Operating status checked [+1 479-471-1757](tel:+14794711757) Request a quote Side by side ## The 10 at a glance Transmission repair shops, Fort Smith, November 4, 2026 | Business | Label | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Johns Auto Center | Reader Favorite | 4.5 | 148 | – | – | | Wilcox Transmissions | – | 4.3 | 38 | – | – | | Turner Transmission | – | 4.4 | 20 | – | – | | Jim Grizzle Tire Co. Inc | Editor’s Pick | 4.8 | 78 | – | – | | Jim Grizzle Tire | – | 4.7 | 118 | – | – | | Jim Grizzle Tire | – | 4.5 | 128 | – | – | | Bear Torque Converter | – | 4.5 | 26 | – | – | | Crawford County Transmission | – | 4.5 | 18 | – | – | | Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care | – | 4.1 | 38 | – | – | | Turner Brothers Transmission | – | 4.2 | 18 | – | – | On a phone, swipe the table sideways to see every column. Hiring guide ## Before you sign with anyone on this list The best businesses welcome these questions. If a company dodges them, keep looking. 1. **Check the license.** Where your state requires one for this work, look it up on the state’s licensing site before anyone visits, not after. 2. **Get written quotes for the same scope.** Ask each company to price the same job, materials and equipment so you’re comparing like with like. Our [Fort Smith cost guide](https://readthelocallist.com/guides/transmission-repair-shops-cost-fort-smith/) shows what drives the price. 3. **Ask who handles permits.** If the job needs one, the company should pull it and tell you how long it usually takes. 4. **Read the payment schedule.** Payments should follow progress, with a modest deposit up front. 5. **Get the warranty in writing.** Know what’s covered, for how long, and whether it transfers if you sell. Get quotes ## Ask these companies for a price Tick the companies you want to hear from. Only the companies you tick receive your details. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. We pass your details only to the companies ticked above. We may earn a referral fee when a company receives a request. [How we make money](https://readthelocallist.com/how-we-make-money/). Your questions ## Frequently asked questions ### How did the editors choose these transmission repair shops in Fort Smith? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 10 transmission repair shops for Fort Smith. ### Which of these transmission repair shops in Fort Smith has the best reviews? Jim Grizzle Tire Co. Inc has a 4.8 rating from 78 public reviews, the highest on this page. ### Which of these transmission repair shops has the most reviews? Johns Auto Center, with 148 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 Fort Smith? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. ### Why aren’t the businesses ranked? Because the right company depends on the job. Each business carries a label that says what it does best, so you can pick the one that fits yours. 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Johns Auto Center*Reader Favorite* 2. Wilcox Transmissions*Fort Smith* 3. Turner Transmission*Van Buren* 4. Jim Grizzle Tire Co. Inc*Editor’s Pick* 5. Jim Grizzle Tire*Fort Smith* 6. Jim Grizzle Tire*Fort Smith* 7. Bear Torque Converter*Fort Smith* 8. Crawford County Transmission*Van Buren* 9. Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care*Fort Smith* 10. Turner Brothers Transmission*Van Buren* **Own a business in Fort Smith?** Claim your free profile to keep your hours and contact details right. 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