2880 Acton Road,
Birmingham’s Import Auto Transmission
Experts Since 1992
Whether your vehicle is automatic or manual, having a properly working transmission is key to making sure your vehicle performs at the highest level possible. When it comes to Import vehicles, taking care of your transmission is essential to preventing long-term issues throughout your vehicle. At Franklin Automotive, our ASE certified technicians offer complete transmission maintenance for the Birmingham area’s most popular Import vehicles.
Servicing All Models of
With over 150 years of combined experience, our technicians provide the highest level of service possible for your entire vehicle, including the transmission. At Franklin Automotive, we invest in the latest factory-grade tools & equipment available so that we can ensure accuracy & high-quality with every visit. Backed by our 12-month/12,000-mile warranty, our expert technicians make sure to work with you through every step of the service process.
Signs of a Slipping Transmission
It’s not likely that your vehicle’s transmission will suddenly give out without any warning. You’re much more likely to see signs of slipping performance & wear that can indicate potential troubles with your transmission. These signs include:
- Engine chugs when driving
- Delayed or weak acceleration
- Difficulties shifting gears
- Grinding or whining when shifting
- Vehicle won’t go in reverse
- Burning or unusual smells
No matter what the issue is that’s impacting your transmission, our technicians will diagnose & repair it faster, getting you back on the road with a vehicle you can trust.
Schedule an Appointment Today
Since 1992 the team at Franklin Automotive has helped drivers all throughout Birmingham and surrounding areas including:
If your transmission is slipping or to schedule routine maintenance, please call or visit our shop today.
- 2022-04-14That diagnostic service plus refilling the A/C only cost me around $175, and they had it ready just a couple hours after I dropped it off with them.Drew Duncan
- 2022-03-18Franklin Automotive deserves 10 stars for their honest, staff, customer services, management team and having patience with their customers.We definitely trust Franklin Automotive to services and repair our vehicles anytime.shawn long
- 2022-02-14Franklin Automotive has taken care of my car a couple times and I've been very satisfied with both the professional service and the customer care.Kim Horton
- 2022-01-26Honest and attentive and worked me in even though they were extremely booked up.King Cook
- 2022-01-15Always friendly. They know my car as well or better than the dealer. Prices are very competitive and parts are from the manufacturer.Chris Harlow
- 2021-12-14Dependable service and a top-notch staff. Very recommended!Marlin Dobbs
- 2021-11-24Had my stepdaughters oil change and general inspection done-they found a problem with an axle that the Toyota dealer missed-very professional and thorough-much cheaper than the dealer and a very high quality establishmentJoel Anderson
- 2021-11-21The best 👌. Honest, knowledgeable, don't try to up sale enythyng. Everybody is very friendly. #Very Professional #Prompt #ExpertMichael B.
- 2021-09-23Good shop, good people, fair price, and no worries. Will do business again when the time comes.Brendon Sheiry
- 2021-09-22Excellent service ... customer service is the best !!!Foster Henderson
- 2021-07-24And MAN, I’M GLAD I DID!!!From just how they answered their phone, to really wanting to know what was wrong with my rig, to immediately scheduling the tow truck to bring it over to allowing me to overnight the specialty parts from Colorado to having it repaired quickly and me rolling the next afternoon, what a refreshing experience!Nic and his mechanic (didn’t get his name) were super responsive, professional, friendly and took the time to explain what all they did and why it was important for safety reasons.If you need a quality mechanic in Birmingham for your foreign car, look no further!Greg Greenwood
- 2021-07-24Always a pleasure to deal with - professional, knowledgeable, pleasant, excellent at communicating, always respectful of my time and needs.Carole Mazer
- 2021-06-27They always get my car serviced quickly and have a ride available if needed. I will definitely send customers over to them!Alaricand Shannon
- 2021-06-23They are always nice!! I feel comfortable as a woman taking my car because they are very through and don't suggest services i don't need.Isha Moore
- 2021-06-23Great people, great quality, the only place I will take my Lexus or Toyota.Scott Holloway
- 2021-06-23Excellent customer service! Great communicating updates on my repair and options.Lindsey Sanders
- 2021-06-14Excellent service, honest and thorough. Wouldn't take my cars anywhere else.Stephen DeGweck
- 2021-06-11You won’t go wrong taking your car to Franklin, they’re trustworthy professional people that do good work.Matthew Shipman
- 2021-05-18Franklin Automotive is a wonderful place to get your car repaired. They may not be the cheapest, but they are honest, competent and friendly.Phil Griffin
- 2021-04-24Very professional, excellent service and service was done in a timely manner.Bonnie Meacham
- 2021-04-24These guys are honest, they don't have unreasonable prices, the people are all friendly, the drivers are amazing, and they are fast!!They quoted me $518 for a huge fix.James Clarke
- 2021-04-24Top notch facility ! What a wonderful place. I only wish it was closer to my home in Huntsville.kyle mclaughlan
- 2021-04-24Great service. I like the idea of making an appointment. Highly recommended by Discount Tire. Friendly staff. I was in and out in no time.J E
- 2021-04-24Expertise service for Lexus and Toyota for sure and very courteous staff, including the shuttle driver!!Marie Carter
- 2021-04-24They did a great job. My car (Volkswagon Jetta) runs like new. Very pleased with Franklin. The overall experience with them was great.Lee and Janet Collier
- 2021-04-11The most professional and knowledgeable staff. This is my garage shop for rest of my life. Extremely pleased with vehicle service I received.Michael Brazy
- 2021-03-13Very professional and compassionate people. From now on any time I have issues, I will be going to Franklin first!Moe & Delby
- 2021-02-11They’re honest and never try to convince me to get unnecessary services or repairs. Highly recommended!Olivia Williams
- 2021-01-19Franklin is really accommodating and responsive. If you keep your cars for many years, you'll want to get them serviced at Franklin.Gerriann Fagan
- 2020-04-24He took the time to listen to my concerns and was genuinely attentive to the situation. As they could have ignored my review and do nothing.winterhaven winterhaven
- 2020-04-24Charlie was awesome! Always great customer service. Thanks again!Kim Mcdonald
- 2020-04-24Wow! What can I say? My son’s car had major issues while he was in Birmingham. Charlie bent over backwards to help us.Noah Campbell
- 2020-04-24Daniel & all the staff at Franklin are friendly , courteous & professional. Most importantly is the fact that they are "honest".Edmund Ricco
- 2020-04-24Took my Volkswagen Beetle to get some major repairs done and was very impressed with the level of service I received.Daniel L
- 2020-04-24Charlie did a great job servicing my Infiniti, great auto shop!Andrew Jenkins
- 2020-04-24The staff here is very helpful! My car broke down nearby so I was able to pull in here since it was the closest shop.Anne Bet
- 2020-04-24I have taken my vehicles to Franklin Automotive several times, and I am always impressed by their customer service, value, and commitment to completing a service in a timely manner.Stacy Leger
- 2020-04-24They accommodated me and replaced the tire in less than 3 hours even though they didn't have it in stock.Vikram Nainital
