We provide transmission repair and general mechanics for Bonners Ferry, Sandpoint, and the surrounding areas.

Call us for an appointment 208-267-7481.

Golden Rule Warranty

Free Diagnostics

Weird noises coming from your car? Hesitation or missing a gear?

Call now for a FREE diagnostic.

What We do

  • Manual & automatic transmissions
  • U joints
  • Clutches
  • Differentials
  • Custom upgrades
  • Transfer cases
  • Transmission services
  • Oil changes
  • Brakes
  • Basic engine repairs

Maintain or Replace

All transmissions need maintenance. Have your fluid changed every 30,000 miles to keep it running years longer.

Average $140

Prices vary based on your car's transmission, filter, and fluid needs.

What Our Customers Say

Awesome people. Really know their stuff and save you money when they can. Would highly recommend this shop. -2008 HUMMER H3 ALPHA owner

Vacationing in Bonners Ferry, very far from home and ended up needing a transmission rebuild. Reds went out of their way to get us on the schedule quickly and fix our vehicle to get us home safely. -2022 FORD EXPEDITION owner

Top notch service very honest great price. I will go back and I will recommend them to other people worth the hour drive an hour back. -2014 BMW X1 SDRIVE28I owner

Red's Transmission Service changed my oil as I asked, and replaced a bulb. I had brought a bulb for my fog light (and it was the wrong one). They got the correct bulb for me and also noticed that my high beam on the passenger side was out, and they also replaced that for me. They adjusted my windshield water spray for me also, at not cost. Their service was quick, reliable, and they go above and beyond what was requested. I very much appreciate them! -2000 SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK AWP owner

Great people to do business with! Honest and hard working. I had a problem that I thought was very involved and going to be expensive. When I described it to them they thought it was also going to be very difficult. After I dropped the car off and they had checked it over they let me know it was a much simpler (and cheaper) problem. They could have easily charged me for the more expensive problem and I would not have known the difference. Thanks Red! -2020 SUBARU OUTBACK owner

Dirty Transmssion Fluid Will Cost $$$

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If your transmission fluid is a deep brown or black color it needs replacing, regardless of what your service manual says.

If you let it go, it will destroy your transmission. A transmission service, where we change your fluid and filters, is an average of $140. A total rebuild is an average of $3500.

Our Location

6878 Main Street, Bonners Ferry, Idaho

Located in the old BF Quik Lube.

Call to schedule services, diagnostics, and repairs.

Hours

Regular Hours — Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Summer Hours — July through August 5:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Closed on major holidays and the week between Christmas and New Years.

Red's Transmission & Performance in the old BF Quik Lube

Meet The Mechanics

From Red's, here's a big grease-stained handshake. We can't wait to meet you and your car, whatever its personal problems.

Cameron

Owner - Main Rebuilder

Cameron

You'll never meet a more honest face, or friendlier voice. Cameron will explain your car's issues in normal language. He can't wait to meet you.

Matt

Mechanic - R&R Technician

Matt

"Competent" is Matt's middle name. He's got more than 20 years of mechanic experience under his belt. He does a good job every job.

Nathan

Mechanic - Service Writer

Nathan

More than just a nice voice on the line, he's got automotive repair experience. You can divulge all your automotive woes and get real help.