Did my 2010 Chevrolet Suburban transmission install. Awesome work had my truck up and running in less then a week. Great prices, Great work, Dawn in the offices is awesome and they have military Discount. Quickly becoming my favorite shop for my suburban.

These are good people. They know what theyre doing. The Owners are great and its a family business. The guys in the shop are top notch mechanics. I had my Jeep re-geared with a full master-rebuild kit from Yukon Gear and the shop, threw in the Yukon, Nodular Iron Differential covers; for the SAME price, another shop wanted, without them. After the 500 mile break-in of the new gears, I changed the gear oil and there was only the normal amount of metal in the oil, that is always associated with new gears. With a fresh batch of oil, the gears are still nice and quiet after another 1,000 miles!Its nice to spend your money, with people who know what theyre doing!!! I asked them to look things over with the Jeep and give me an estimate of what they felt were important issues to address, in the future. They did, and the estimate is very reasonable!Larry, (owner) showed me around the shop and walked me through their normal, transmission rebuild procedure and I think, its as good, if not better, than anyone else in the business.Im an industrial mechanic with 35 years of experience, and I can tell when people are guessing and when they are knowledgeable about their trade. These are good people. They know their business. Larry, his wife Dawn and daughter Melissa, were a pleasure to meet and do business with! Im very happy with my experience!

Took my jeep in for transmission rebuild, while it was there I asked to have my ac fixed, after charging me over $1,300 to fix my ac it was still not fixed, I brought it back to them to get the ac working for the money I spent, I was then told I needed to replace my entire front Y pipe on my jeep because I had a bad catalytic converter causing the ac not to work, that would have been $1,500 for the exhaust, at that point I took my jeep back from them, and fixed the AC myself. I also found broken bolts in my transmission cross member, my AC compressor bolts were not tight to the engine block, my driverside 02 sensor was backed half way out, my winch was never hooked back up when they disconnected my battery, they removed my brand new Mopar electric fan wiring relay and replaced it with a generic autoparts store one for no reason, the transmission shifts and drives fine but its noisy, since the day I got it back it has made this internal rattling sound from the trans under acceleration. I am so unhappy with the workmanship, the carelessness, the laundry list of things Ive had to tighten up, hook up, check over, fix, meanwhile they banked $4,600 dollars from me. I would never recommend them to anyone and I will never bring my vehicles there again. They need to stick to transmissions and not general auto repair.

Fast and friendly. Highly recommend

I delivered my vehicle, on a tow truck, without a scheduled appointment, and yet, 3 hours later they called me with a list of repairs, a timeline, and a n estimate of cost. After giving the OK to do the repairs, they were completed. They called me to let me know when ordered parts would arrive and let me know how the shipping schedule would change the completion date. Which is to say, I was fully informed and kept in the loop. This quality goes a long way in my book. After receiving my vehicle back, and immediately flogging it on the Interstate, it ran like a Swiss watch. Their pricing is honest and fair. The vehicle they worked on was a highly modified Jeep. When I picked it up, I dropped of a 67 Jeep that also needs some love without hesitation. I highly recommend this business.

Very nice people and they do an awesome job to boot !!!

Expect To Come Back (Not In A Good Way)I asked a local Jeep group who was a good mechanic in the area and numerous people told me about Firstgear. I gave them a call to get both our differentials serviced & both leaking pinion seals replaced. Everyone was friendly, the price was good, the work performed looked great, & they had it done in half a day.. which was all fine and dandy. Unfortunately however the seals started leaking after a little over 3 months. When I gave them a call they said that was normal wear and tear for off roading, so I just decided to go elsewhere. Especially when I knew I hadnt been off road after the work other than some dirt / gravel national forest roads. I had to have the work redone at another shop and those seals were still good when I regeared almost a year later. Not only did I have problems, but unfortunately before our seals went out I recommended them to two of my buddies. Both of which had to go back several times to get things corrected after they did the work. One was a whole transmission rebuild.. not like it was a cheap bill. I would NEVER recommend this shop. I decided to come edit my original review after those experiences and it pains me to do so as they were friendly and a small shop, hence why I left 2 stars still.

Great Local Family Business. Had 5.13 gears installed in my 2021 JL. The shop is very clean, the owners actually own jeeps and are part of the jeep community. Everything was ordered and completed exactly as stated. You guys did a great job I wi be back!!?

Very communicative, helpful, and had gone above and beyond with reasonable rates.

Overall good experience. They were able to diagnose and repair issues with my transmission in a timely manner. They were honest and the repairs were necessary, but the mark-up costs appear to be significantly higher than usual. However, they did inform me of the price prior to completing the job. Thus, I was afforded the opportunity to conduct due diligence and chose not to. I would definitely return in the future and highly recommend their expertise.

I had my transmission rebuilt here, in my Isuzu Box Truck, 16 months ago. The reverse recently went out and I have been without my truck, which is my work truck, for going on 2 weeks. I do understand that certain circumstances can lead to prolonged work times; however, it has affected my ability to work. I was told today that there may be another issue/electrical issue and that they could possibly have my work truck for another week. Again, I understand the time. After speaking to a Lisa (I believe) today, she did help me to feel at ease and confident in the outcome. This business has nothing but nice people and I do trust them. I would recommend First Gear Transmissions to anybody looking for a repair or mechanic.- Chris Bush

They do EXCELLENT work, but this last call and quote of $800.00 for front and rear brakes on 1999 jeep was out of our price range.

Good people taking care of others

I took Toyota FJ Cruiser with 167K miles to 1st Gear Transmission to get the rear differential rebuilt, axle bearings replaced and front CV axles replaced. They did a phenomenal job. It is whisper quiet now, they turned it around very quickly and I couldnt be happier. In just one experience, theyve gained my trust and repeat business. They are family owned, very personable, honest and experts in this work. I highly recommend this auto shop.

I couldnt be happier with the level of service that I received from the staff at Firstgear in Brandon, FL.I needed to upgrade my ring and pinions in my front and rear differentials as a result of the stock R&P ratios being worn down as a result of the strain from larger tires, off-roading, etc.My front drive shaft needed to be replaced as well from the angle of the lift kit putting undue pressure on the u-joints. Firstgear had an aftermarket shaft in stock and was able to replace it.The staff made you feel like family, prices for parts and labor were beyond fair, and the job was completed in a timely manner. I cannot recommend this shop enough for your Jeep specialty jobs, or any automotive needs in general.

We received quotes from multiple transmission shops in the area and First Gears quote was significantly lower than all of the others.Because of our unique make and model, it took two weeks for them to ship in all of the necessary parts to complete the repair. After we picked up our vehicle the first time, there was still an issue. The owners of First gear towed our vehicle back to their shop and fixed it, true to their warranty, free of cost.Our transmission now works flawlessly and we couldnt be more happy with the service we received.Thank you Pete and Dawn!

My transmission went out in the Jeep on my way to work so I limped it to first gear just before 4th of July. I needed a rebuild and knowing a holiday weekend was coming up I was thinking they couldnt even get to it until the following week. Well I was wrong they had the transmission done the next day, I was impressed.

First rate shop. Rebuilt my TJ transmission and both rear axle shafts. Had it done in only a couple days. Super nice people, great rates, and quick turn around time, great communication... I have found my new mechanic shop. I recommend them to everyone.

A very honest shop with knowledgeable owners and staff!

I took a Jeep here to have a Fox Steering stabilizer put on it. I was specific and told them 3 times I wanted a Fox stabilizer. When I picked the Jeep up, it had Rubicon Express on it. They did write Rubicon Express on the service order they had me sign, but I wouldn’t think I would have had to check it when I had told them 3 times that I wanted a Fox stabilizer. I would do like I have done since that happened, and AVOID this place!!

I brought my Honda CRV to the shop as a first time customer. I was greeted by the owners of the shop who were friendly and listened to me regarding my vehicle complaint. I was not sure if it was a tire or a transmission issue. The owner took my vehicle for a ride and diagnosed my problem. They were very honest and were reasonable regarding my fee. I highly recommend First Gear for your automotive needs if you want a business owner with integrity and who is a professional at their trade.

Always a pleasure dealing with this shop.

Pete and his crew are all awesome ! I’ve been here 3 times for all my Jeep repairs and I would not trust any other mechanic shop to touch my vehicle! Fast and friendly service and very knowledgeable at what they do. This place is one of a kind.

I have trusted my vehicle to Pete for many years. Always top quality work with passion and integrity. If you need any car, truck, or jeep repairs and you want quality and honesty at reasonable rates go see Pete and his son Donald. They are a family ready to take care of your family.

Good honest people. They didnt try to sell me anything I didnt need and were very professional. Will definitely bring my car back here for any issues I have. Thanks!!

Great ppl fair prices cant wait to do business with them

Best mechanic in Brandon, especially if you have a Jeep. Honest, fair, and personable team with a high level of professionalism. I highly recommend.

I took my vehicle here to have transmission work and other maintenance. Excellent customer service! They definitely stand by there service!

My visit with first gear transmission was great experience and had all the qualities you look for in auto shop. The mechanic was knowledgeable, the service was quick and the price was right. I highly recommend first gear for all your auto repairs

I really appreciate Pete honesty and not trying to make something wrong just to get more labor:-) the work was done right and for the right price! Great job! You have me as a customer for life.

Absolutely recommend Pete and his crew from start to finish they went above and beyond had a same day fix and ashley was pleasant to work with over the phone she made everything easy. awesome team they have there . Quality work that is far and rare now days.. A BIG THANKS GUYS :-)

I was headed towards another shop with CV axle problems in my Hyundai Accent when I seen this shop. I am glad I stopped by... These guys and gal jumped all over it and told me it could be done in a few hours. All I have to say is I am glad people like this open up shop. The prices were fair, the people are genuine and the service is personable. These are homegrown locals like me so stop by this place and support small businesses!!!!

I had my clutch replaced and a few other things associated with it. Petey and his staff went above and beyond to make sure i was up and going along with being taken care of! Knowing I use my truck on a daily basis to carry my tools back and forth to work he got the job done in a timely manner less than 24hrs which included part delivery closing hours and other vehicles in the shop. I highly recommend you take your vehicle to see these guys for quality work and affordable prices!!!

If you are a jeep owner you absolutely cant go wrong with first gear!! Honest ran family business with good prices and great work!! Im sure the will be seeing my 1997 TJ again and again.

Pete and Dawn are awesome!! Just got my Jeep regeared and am extremely pleased. They bent over backwards to make sure I was happy with the service! Great shop

They were so helpful. I originally towed my Jeep to the dealership which I heard horror stories about, but due to the time my transmission gave out, I had no choice. The owner reached out to me and told me to bring it by. I got my Jeep towed to their shop and I just felt taken care of. They knew what they were doing and got my whole transmission rebuilt in no time. Highly recommend this shop!

I brought my jeep here to be regeared and they did a fantastic job. They take the time to explain and go over anything and do honest work. I felt right at home at the shop. Everyone is so nice and they want to make sure that after they hand you your keys back you can drive away with confidence. I brought my jeep back in for a tune up before heading to Arizona and they did a thorough look over and replaced a part I didn’t even know was leaking until they pointed it out to me. I feel much more comfortable about driving across the country now. I am so glad I stopped in to see them one more time! Wish I could teleport my jeep to Firstgear Transmissions the next time I need work done!

Went to First Gear transmissions on recommendation of a Facebook group and have been pleasantly pleased. I had my transmission rebuilt for 2002 Jeep Wrangler X which they are specialists for and it worked great, had a six month warranty. The reverse later went out for an unknown reason and Ibrought it back. I paid nothing for the repairs under warranty and it was done in less than 24 hours with the part that failed being upgraded! Would definitely recommend.

Great work. Friendly People. Great prices

Very nice informed shop. If you have a jeep these are the ones to see.

If you need any work done on your Jeep bring it to Pete and Dawn! Fast friendly reliable and honest!!

Honest knowledgable family run shop totally worth driving out from macdill afb! Ill be bringing my 2013 Ford Focus back to this shop whenever i need a mechanic from now on!If your new to town and looking for a good shop... look no further! You found it!

I was in and out in no time here !!! Just needed my car looked over regular maintenance done . no issue very nice men and the front office lady. They got the job done thank you FirstGear !!! Highly recommend them !!! Ill go no where else now !

I just wanted to give a big shout out to Dawn and Pete. Took my sons Nissan Sentra in for a diagnosis (Nissan is having big issues with their CVT transmission). Dawn was really nice, they diagnosed it as a bad transmission. The dealership in Ft. Lauderdale had wanted $200 for a diagnosis. Dawn didnt even charge me for the diagnosis, even though I ended up taking it to a local dealership (they have extended the warranty) to be repaired. In this day of everyone trying to screw you it CV is nice to find a business that actually tries to help you! Thanks so much!

I can HIGHLY RECOMMEND Pete and Dawn at Firstgear transmission! I brought my 2004 Jeep Rubicon to Firstgear and had them replace a flexplate, rear main seal, oil pan gasket, and replace a old glass pack exhaust with a new one. I let my Jeep sit for 2 years after my daughter was born and wanted Pete to go over my jeep and make sure everything was working properly.I got my Jeep back running and ready to go to the trails! I am very happy with the quality work performed by Pete and his crew. Pete was top notch... professional,friendly, knowledgeable and I really enjoyed talking with him about jeeps! Dawn runs the office like a business should be run, she was courteous, professional and was quick with communication! I recieved high quality work at an affordable price that I am more than satisfied with. Pete, Dawn and the rest of the Firstgear crew certainly earned my business and I will be using them as my go to shop for everything on my Jeeps and other vehicles!

Had some issues with my ‘98 Chevy Silverado Z71 drivetrain. OEM equipment with 196,000 + miles. Pete and company were more than happy to diagnose my issue. They provided me with an initial estimate of what they thought was the issue. A subsequent phone call indicated further damages were found. Their estimate was right on and the repairs were completed on time as they estimated. Thank you Pete and First Gear Transmission for all of your help! I will highly recommend you to my friends.

Great people, great service, got a transmission replaced in a very timely manor. If you have any drivetrain or driveability issues I highly recommend you give these guys the opportunity to fix it.

Will take time out to answer questions and try to take care of you to the fullest their abilities

Well done. Great group of guys here.

Great experience and will definitely be back in the future

Great honest work. Customer for life

Great service! Definitely recommend!

First Gear Transmissions not only did an A+ job on my oil change and routine maintenance but also fixed my rim where you cant even tell I hit curbs! Thank you!!!

Wont stear you wrong

Fair price, good work

Experienced and Honest.

Honest, knowledgable, and friendly.

Very professional from beginning to end