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63 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Auto Service, Repair & Specializing in Driveline Repair and Service including Transmissions, Transfer Cases, Front and Rear Differentials.
Description of Work: I needed the transmission for my 1971 Barracuda rebuilt.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
Thank you! We appreciate your business and feedback and hope to serve you again the next time your vehicle needs maintenance.
Jolene E.
12/2016
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
Perfect. They were responsive in answering questions and scheduling the work. More than happy to take us in to see under the car and explain what the issues were, and what was being fixed. Not thrown at all w/ a VW diesel, and very knowledgeable. Will definitely use them again.
Description of Work: This is late in being reviewed. Had the clutch replaced on a Jetta TDI last spring. In addition, service tech identified the cause of the vibrations that we were putting down to the bad clutch - broken motor mounts.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
We will always be happy to welcome you to our Cottman! Thank you for your business and for sharing your trust online.
Luke G.
06/2016
5.0
unknown
Description of Work: Had about $4k of work done by Cottman to fix up my transmission and address some other mechanical issues. Would use them again.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
Thank you for the A, and for saying you would come back again! Your support is appreciated!
Jennifer B.
10/2015
5.0
auto repair, transmission repair
 + 0 more
My 2010 Chevy Equinox stopped going forward or backward one fall afternoon. I had a moment of panic, but was connected via referral to Cottman Transmission. I had a full warranty on the purchase of this vehicle and was very grateful to Mike and his team for doing all the "dirty work" for me. They contacted the insurance company, coordinated with the inspectors and adjusters and kept me in the loop at every move. They did not delay in getting the parts ordered and worked hard to get the car back to me on time. When I let them know I wasnt going to be able to get a ride to their shop to pick up my car they faxed paperwork back and forth to my hubands office and took payment over the phone allowing us to come get the vehicle in the evening using my spare set of keys. They also let me know of some issues they found while they were testing and test driving the vehicle in a no pressure manner. When I asked that they give me quotes and help me determine if any of it was covered under the warranty they happily agreed to do so. I will happily return to Cottman for future automotive repair.
Description of Work: total transmission repair/rebuild on my 2010 Chevy Equinox
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000
Response from Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
[Member name removed] I am so glad your experience with our service went well. We strive to help our customers get and keep their vehicles safe and in good repair. While we never wish car repair problems on anyone we are here for repairs and or regular maintenance needs. Thanks for trusting your vehicle with Cottman. Nick Carpinello, Owner
Richard H.
07/2015
5.0
auto repair, transmission repair
 + 0 more
I purchased this car used and within a week it started going into "limp" mode which disables many things on the car. Took it to the used car seller and they couldn't correct it. Took it to a Volvo dealer who wanted to replaced the transmission at their prices and labor. That was more than I paid for it or the blue book value. The service advisor recommended Cottman and that's where I took it. The people at Cottman were extremely understanding, polite, and professional. They truly went above and beyond to rectify this very challenging repair. I would recommend them in a heartbeat to anyone. They should be listed in dictionaries as the definition of professionalism. Couldn't be happier !
Description of Work: Replaced transmission on 1999 Volvo V-70
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,500
Response from Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
[Member Name Removed] I appreciate your business and glad we able to deal with your Volvo. I appreciate your review it is always good to hear how we are doing.
Connie A.
04/2015
3.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
They did okay on the oil change. They quoted me a brake job that was way over priced. It was almost double the price. They did not change my air filter as requested either.
Description of Work: Oil change.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
Thanks for taking the time to send in your comments. My objective at Cottman is for all customers to be satisfied with our service in all respects. Brakes are a very competitive service for which we are not likely to be the lowest cost provider. We use only high quality parts which can be higher cost.
Carrie V.
02/2015
5.0
auto repair, transmission repair
 + 0 more
It was fine. Great. They were recommended by a friend. They were nice.
Description of Work: It was for my son (vehicle I own). They fixed the vehicle.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Response from Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
Thanks so much for your review, all input from our customers is taken very seriously. Please call us the next time you or someone you know is in need of our services.
Carl B.
02/2015
5.0
auto repair, transmission repair
 + 0 more
They did fine. They got to it very quickly. The clutch went out I stopped over. They had it for a day and they jumped right onto it. The service was very quick and professional. It was really a good company to work with. The price seemed to be very reasonable and have not had a problem with it since then. I don't think I could have gotten any better anywhere else. Responsiveness is perfect. They have had it done when they told me they were going to get it done. They were all right there and they handled everything perfectly. Very professional. I have suggested other people to use them.
Description of Work: They put a new clutch in my Toyota Solara.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Response from Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
Thank you for your comments. Reviews help us improve our customer service. I look forward to being of service again in the future. I appreciate you referring others to Cottman!!
James M.
02/2015
4.0
transmission repair
 + -1 more
They were very quick. It took a couple of days. I had the same thing done in February of last year at a different place. It cost about the same thing, but it took him like a week or ten days to do it. Their price was comparable to what I paid earlier. The only thing I did not like was that their warranty was only 90 days. I would probably use them in the future. I might shop around. It was kind of odd because when I looked online and it is a national chain. The national chain had complaints, but the locals did not. They were rated very well so I went to a place that was close.
Description of Work: Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care worked on my transmission last fall.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$900
Response from Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
Thanks for your comments. You can be assured I will take them into account as we look for ways to improve customer satisfaction. Please take into consideration that while Cottman of Cincinnati is part of a national franchise it is Owner Operated by me. I am glad you tried us and had a good experience. Nick Carpinello Owner Nick Carpinello Owner
Dan P.
02/2015
4.0
radiator service
 + -1 more
I think they did a fine job. They were not good or bad.
Description of Work: Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care replaced my radiator.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
I appreciate you taking time to submit a review. All comments are taken into consideration as we strive to improve our customer service. Nick Carpinello Owner
Wilma H.
09/2014
4.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
I looked elsewhere to see what was wrong and cost estimate. I was recommended Cottman's for good service and when arrived they checked my vehicle on the spot!! When they called with the problem and estimate it was exactly what others dedected and at a comparable cost. Haven't had any problems arise with the maintenance work performed.
Description of Work: Driveshaft replaced and sway bar was also bad.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Response from Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
Thank you very much for your comments. We are always interested in our customers' assessment of our services. We strive to provide excellent services in a friendly manner and at competitive prices. We look forward to being of service again in the future.
Eric B.
07/2014
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
Our 2003 Acura TL started slipping badly. Took it to Cottman for a diagnosis. Charge applied to the work. In addition to needed a replaced transmission, found 3 of 4 motor mounts broken, and replaced them at parts cost only. Also replaced both front axles (CV joints were cracked, and cost of each axle was 150, so a good deal for CV repair). On time, very professional. They know what they are doing.
Description of Work: Replaced transmission on 2003 Acura TL.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,400
Response from Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
Thanks for your review. I am pleased we were able to meet your expectations and look forward to being of service to you in the future.
MARK F.
07/2014
4.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
It has been a good experience. They do an okay and fair job.
Description of Work: They replaced the wiper motor. They gave us new windshield wipers and they did one other thing.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
doug T.
06/2014
5.0
transmission repair
 + -1 more
Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care were okay. I don't think we had any issues. The quality was good, we didn't have any problems.
Description of Work: They rebuilt the transmission of my daughter's car.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Tammy P.
06/2014
3.0
auto repair, transmission repair
 + 0 more
I don't know if I could you an honest or accurate opinion. I think everything was okay. I mean we weren't thrilled but we weren't upset with anything but we wouldn't go back again. They repaired and fixed everything but we ended up trading in the car to a dealer a few months afterwards. We didn't have any future problems.
Description of Work: Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care did transmission rebuilt on a 2002 BMW 3 Series.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
$2,000
timothy C.
06/2014
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
I am still using them. The price is competitive, and I have had a number of things done there.
Description of Work: I have had great experience with them. They built my transmission, and do my routine maintenance.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
greg D.
06/2014
3.0
auto repair, transmission repair
 + 0 more
From what I understand they put the wrong fluid in it so they are now actually fixing the transmission right now at a different Cottman shop in Illinois. They are polite and they do return the calls.
Description of Work: Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care replaced a transmission for me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
$2,700
Response from Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
We appreciate all feedback from our customers. We again apologize for your inconvenience and are glad our out of town affiliate was able to get you back on the road under warranty.
Jeff B.
05/2014
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
Whenever I have an issue that's where I would go. They do the work right and I've never had any problems.
Description of Work: I used Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care for auto services. I used them a couple years ago to put a clutch in one car.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Holly F.
02/2014
5.0
transmission repair
 + -1 more
It turned out fine. They did the work in the least amount of time. Everything was good. I would use them again.
Description of Work: Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care replaced my transmission sixteen months a go and then fixed a leak.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,800
Robert K.
02/2014
4.0
I used them for my daughter's car, the work was satisfactory. Unfortunately she towed the car 2 years later. They did a good job, and she did have to take it back once or twice for adjustments, but over all, they did a good job. They did it in a timely manner, and the price was competitive, it was less than the dealership.
Description of Work: We used Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care. They changed the transmission.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700
Dwayne B.
02/2014
4.0
transmission repair
 + -1 more
They seemed to do a good job. I am getting some transmission problems again. I have taken it to them once, and they did some corrective action on things should have happened, but I need to get it in again. In general I am pretty pleased, because I have a problem, but they are responsive.
Description of Work: We used Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care. They rebuilt my old transmission.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,700
Trenny S.
02/2014
4.0
transmission repair
 + -1 more
They did what they said, and they said what the did. The work turned out fine, and we would recommend them to somebody else.
Description of Work: We used Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care. The replaced the transmission.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
Leslie S.
02/2014
5.0
auto repair, transmission repair
 + 0 more
The work turned out very good, the customer service was excellent, and they squeezed me over the holidays.
Description of Work: We used Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care. I had an engine check light on, and it was due to the transmission.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
James C.
07/2013
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
They were fairly sure that their diagnosis would fix the problem and it did.
Description of Work: Replace a part adjacent to the transmission
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Teresa V.
06/2012
5.0
auto repair
 + -1 more
We would definitely use them again.
Description of Work: We used Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care to work on my son's car. They did general engine repairs.
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FAQ
Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care is currently rated 4.6 overall out of 5.
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,Financing Available,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care offers free project estimates.
Yes, Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care does not offer a senior discount.
No, Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care offers warranties.
Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care offers the following services: Auto Service, Repair & Specializing in Driveline Repair and Service including Transmissions, Transfer Cases, Front and Rear Differentials.