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Shudder at highway speed
A vibration at light throttle between about 25 and 55 mph, like rumble strips. Usually the torque converter, not anything deeper.
$1,200 – $2,8005.0 from 177 reviews · Serving Southlake
Transmission repair for Southlake, TX
European ZF service for Southlake, about 22 minutes up SH-114.
Southlake driveways have a lot of BMWs, Range Rovers, Jaguars and Audis, and many of them run ZF 6HP, 8HP or 9HP transmissions. We have the tooling, the ZF LifeGuard fluid and the temperature-controlled fill process these units need, which a lot of shops in the area do not.
- Free towing from Southlake
- 3 year warranty
- Free written estimate
- Financing available
1925 Golden Heights Rd, Suite 108. North Fort Worth, just off I-35W near the Alliance corridor.
5.0 / 177Google reviews
50+ yearsSecond-generation family owned
3 year warrantyOn every rebuild
Free towingFrom Southlake, plus free transportation
FinancingAvailable — ask us when you call
Getting it to us
From Southlake to our shop
West on SH-114, then I-35W south. That is the whole trip, and you only make it if you want to. If the transmission is slipping, flaring or will not engage, leave it where it is and call. We send the truck.
- Free tow from anywhere in SouthlakeHome, work, or the shoulder of the road. No charge.
- Free transportation while it is hereSo a transmission repair does not cost you a week of rides.
- A straight answer before any workDiagnosis and an itemized, written estimate are free. If it does not need a rebuild, we say so.
Roads we run in Southlake
- SH-114
- Southlake Blvd (FM 1709)
- Kimball Ave
- White Chapel Blvd
15.6 mifrom city hall
22 mintypical drive
$0tow to the shop
Driving distance and time measured from Southlake city hall to 1925 Golden Heights Rd. Open directions in Google Maps
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What is your transmission doing?
Pick the one that sounds like yours. Plain words are fine. The price next to each is the usual bracket for the DFW market, not a quote.
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Stuck in gear or limp mode
The computer has protected itself. Normally a solenoid, sensor, module or valve body rather than worn clutches.
$250 – $1,80003
Slipping when you accelerate
Revs climb, the vehicle does not pull. This is internal wear and it spreads with every mile. Stop driving it.
$2,500 – $8,00004
Fluid on the driveway
Red or brown under the middle of the vehicle. The cheapest problem on the list if you catch it now.
$150 – $2,000If it won't make the drive, don't drive it.
Call and we will tow it in free from anywhere in Southlake. Driving on a slipping transmission is how a repair turns into a rebuild.
For Southlake drivers
ZF caught early is a mechatronic job, not a rebuild.
A harsh engagement, a clunk into reverse or a transmission fault on the dash of a BMW or Range Rover is often the mechatronic unit or its sleeve seal. Caught early, that repair runs $1,500 to $3,000. Driven on, it becomes a $3,500 to $7,000 rebuild.
ZF transmission service →We rebuild for all makes: Chevy, GMC, Ford, Ram, Dodge, Chrysler, Cadillac, Buick, Nissan, Honda, BMW, Range Rover, Jaguar, Audi and more. Automatics, manuals, transfer cases and clutches.
Pricing, in the open
What transmission work costs
These are the ranges we quote across DFW, cheapest first. Most complaints land in the top half, and the written estimate is free.
| Repair | What it fixes | Typical cost |
|---|---|---|
| Fluid and filter service | Dark fluid, missed service, mild shift roughness | $150 – $350 |
| Leak repair | Pan gasket through to a front pump seal | $150 – $2,000 |
| Solenoid or solenoid pack | Limp mode, stuck in one gear, harsh shifts | $250 – $900 |
| Valve body recondition | Pressure loss, harsh engagement | $700 – $1,800 |
| Torque converter | Shudder at steady cruising speed | $1,200 – $2,800 |
| Transmission rebuild | Internal failure: clutches, drums, hard parts | $2,500 – $8,000 |
| Remanufactured replacement | Cracked case or hard parts beyond salvage | $3,500 – $9,000 |
Typical DFW ranges, not a quote. Your number comes after diagnosis, in writing, at no charge. Full breakdowns: repair costs · rebuild costs by model.
No surprises
What happens after you call
You should know exactly how this goes before you hand anyone your keys.
Tell us what it is doing
Year, make, model and what you are noticing. Slipping, jerking, a light on the dash. Plain words are fine.
We tow it in from Southlake
About 15.6 miles, at no cost. Free transportation keeps you moving while it is with us.
You get a straight answer
An itemized written estimate before any work begins. If it does not need a rebuild, we tell you that too.
Rebuilt, tested, backed
Three to five business days for most vehicles, dyno tested before it goes back in, with a 3-year warranty.
Proof
What our customers say
“I had transmission work done on my car. Everyone was very helpful in making me understand the work needed. The work was done professionally and with a great ending.”
Best of 2024 · Transmission Shop, Fort WorthSecond-generation family owned for over 50 years.
Inside the shop
Where your transmission actually goes
Not a franchise counter. A family shop in north Fort Worth where the people who quote the job are the people who build it.
Straight answers
Transmission repair in Southlake: FAQs
Do you offer free towing from Southlake?
Yes. Towing is free anywhere in the DFW metroplex, and Southlake is included. We also provide free transportation, so you are not stranded while your vehicle is in the shop. Call (817) 386-7592 and tell us where the vehicle is.
How far is Top Notch Transmissions from Southlake?
Our shop at 1925 Golden Heights Rd, Suite 108, Fort Worth, TX 76177 is about 15.6 miles and roughly 22 minutes from Southlake city hall. The usual route: West on SH-114, then I-35W south.
How much does transmission repair cost in Southlake?
The same as it costs anyone else who calls us. Repairs range from $150 for a fluid service or small leak to $8,000 for a full rebuild, and most vehicles never need the expensive end. A rebuild is typically $2,500 to $8,000 depending on the unit. Diagnosis and the written, itemized estimate are free.
How long does a transmission rebuild take?
Three to five business days for most vehicles, including dyno testing before the transmission goes back in. Heavy-duty diesel and European units that need parts ordered can run closer to a week. We give you a realistic timeline up front.
What warranty do you give?
Every rebuild and every certified remanufactured transmission we install carries a 3-year warranty. Financing is available if you need it.
Do you work on the ZF 8-speed in BMW and Land Rover vehicles from Southlake?
Yes. We service and rebuild ZF 6HP, 8HP and 9HP units. They need proprietary LifeGuard fluid, a temperature-controlled fill and a mechatronic assembly that is not individually serviceable, so we price and time them honestly: a ZF rebuild is typically $3,500 to $7,000.
Transmission trouble in Southlake? Call the shop.
Tell us the year, make and model and what it is doing. Free tow from Southlake, free written estimate, financing available, and a 3-year warranty on every rebuild.