Certified Transmissions

Name

Certified Transmissions

Legal name

Certified Transmission

Website

https://certifiedtransmission.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Transmission Remanufacturing

NAICS

Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (33635), General Automotive Repair (811111), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013), Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Transmissions & Transaxles Rebuild/Remanufacturing (Automatic/Manual/DCT/CVT) (TLAKALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engine & Powertrain Repair (Transmission/Drivetrain) (TLAKAAAE), Clutch, Torque Converter & Flywheel Rebuild/Remanufacturing (TLAKALAL), Differentials, Axles & Final Drive Rebuild/Remanufacturing (TLAKALAC)

Keywords

• Remanufactured transmissions
• Transmission repair services
• Automotive drivetrain services
• Wholesale transmission supply
• Transmission warranty programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Remanufactured Transmission Sales: Sale of remanufactured automatic and manual transmissions for various vehicle makes and models. Transmissions are sold directly to consumers at retail locations and to authorized installers/wholesalers at wholesale pricing.
2. Transmission Repair Services: Diagnostic, maintenance, and repair services for automatic and manual transmissions, including clutch, differential, drivetrain, and four-wheel drive services performed at retail store locations.
3. Wholesale Distribution: Distribution of remanufactured transmissions to authorized installers and distributors nationwide at wholesale pricing with customized quotes tailored to their needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Certified Transmissions remanufactures automatic and manual transmissions for most major vehicle makes (Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Allison and others), performing complete disassembly, multi-point inspection, reassembly with upgraded components, and testing to meet or exceed OEM specifications. These remanufactured units are sold to end consumers through 14 company-owned retail stores and to independent installers through a nationwide wholesale network, accompanied by professional installation, diagnostic, and drivetrain/clutch/differential/four-wheel-drive services, multi-year warranty coverage, and consumer financing.

Product overview

Certified Transmission is a family-owned automotive transmission remanufacturer founded in 1979, operating 14 retail store locations across Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri. The company's core product is its remanufactured automatic transmissions, which undergo a comprehensive restoration process exceeding OEM standards. The product portfolio includes the core Remanufactured Transmissions product line covering dozens of transmission models for Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, and other brands, supported by Installation Services at company-owned stores. The offering extends through Warranty Programs (3-year/100K standard to 5-year/100K premier), the SMTC transmission identification tool, the Transletter technical knowledge resource, and add-on services including Clutch, Differential, Drivetrain, and Four-Wheel Drive services. The company also offers Wholesale Transmission Sales for authorized installers and Certi-Care Evaluation for vehicle diagnostics. Remanufacturing takes place in two facilities: a 106,000-square-foot plant in Omaha, NE and a 40,000-square-foot facility in Fort Dodge, IA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Remanufactured Transmissions Remanufactured automatic and manual transmissions for Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford, GMC, Allison and other vehicle brands, covering numerous specific transmission models (e.g., 4L60E, 6L80E, 10R80, 48RE, 68RFE). Each unit is fully disassembled, inspected, reassembled with upgraded components, and tested to meet or exceed OEM specifications. Sold to consumers at retail stores and to authorized installers at wholesale pricing.
• Transmission Installation Services Professional transmission installation and repair services provided at 14 company-owned and operated retail store locations across Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri, including transmission replacement, diagnostic inspections, and complete overhauls for individual vehicle owners.
• Warranty Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-year/100,000-mile standard warranty up to 5-year/100,000-mile extended warranty on all remanufactured transmissions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Jasper Engines & Transmissions: Jasper is the largest independent remanufacturer of engines, transmissions, and differentials in North America, operating a national wholesale and installer network. It is the closest direct peer to Certified Transmission, sharing the same reman vs. rebuild distinction, nationwide warranty, and B2B installer channel economics.
• Cottman Transmission and Total Car Care: Cottman operates a national franchised network of transmission repair shops across the US, offering remanufactured and rebuilt transmissions alongside general auto repair. It overlaps with Certified Transmission on transmission replacement services, warranty-backed units, and the retail-storefront go-to-market.
• AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care: AAMCO is the largest franchised transmission-specialty chain in the US, with hundreds of locations focused on transmission diagnostics, repair, and remanufactured replacement. It competes head-to-head with Certified Transmission for consumer transmission jobs, particularly in metropolitan markets.
• Mr. Transmission (Merritt Holdings): Mr. Transmission is a franchised transmission-repair chain with locations across the US, providing diagnostics, repair, and remanufactured transmission replacement. It is a directly comparable franchise-format competitor with overlapping service menu and customer segment.
• Lee Myles Transmissions & Auto Care: Lee Myles is a long-running franchised transmission-repair network in the US, focused on remanufactured and rebuilt transmission replacement. It competes directly with Certified Transmission for end-customer transmission jobs and shares the franchise/retail-storefront model.
• Sun Transmissions: Sun Transmissions is a multi-location transmission repair chain offering rebuilt and remanufactured transmissions with warranty coverage. It is comparable on service model, target customer, and warranty positioning, though smaller in geographic footprint than Certified Transmission.
• Valley Powertrain: Valley Powertrain is an independent transmission remanufacturer and drivetrain service provider serving retail and wholesale customers in the Western US. It competes with Certified Transmission in the wholesale remanufactured-transmission market with overlapping coverage of major domestic and import platforms.
• Transmission Headquarters (TQH): TQH operates remanufacturing facilities and a wholesale distribution network for remanufactured and rebuilt transmissions serving installers nationwide. It competes with Certified Transmission on the wholesale side of the market with a similar model of selling warrantied reman units to independent installer shops.

Broad incumbents

• Cardone Industries: Cardone is a major US remanufacturer of automotive driveline and electronic components, including transmissions, torque converters, and powertrain electronics. It is a broader incumbent in the remanufactured auto-parts space, selling primarily through the aftermarket distributor channel rather than company-owned retail.

Others

• ATRA (Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association): ATRA is the industry's main trade association for transmission rebuilders, providing technical standards, training, and ProRebuilders certification. It is an ecosystem participant rather than a competitor, but Certified Transmission's processes are benchmarked against ATRA standards.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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