Russell Auto Inc.

Transmission shop · Manchester, NH · reviewed since 2014

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%94+51.3Reliability 24%94+22.8Value 14%87+12.3Replies to reviews 7%22+1.6Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#105 of 218 auto repair shopsPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 52%
4.9 ★★★★★ 117 Google reviews · 10 photos
93%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
0%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Russell Auto Inc. at a glance

Google reviewers rate Russell Auto Inc. 4.9 out of 5 based on 117 reviews, with the owner not replying to any comments. Customers frequently describe the shop as honest, punctual, and communicative, noting fair pricing and clear explanations for transmission repairs, rebuilds, and general maintenance. Many highlight the staff's willingness to avoid unnecessary upselling and their thorough attention to detail. One common criticism involves a missed component during service, which caused a customer to drive with a missing transmission cap for two weeks.

  • Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 117 reviews (93% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 117 Google reviews (96 with written comments, 1 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 22, 2026.
  • Service: Auto Repair Shop serving Manchester, New Hampshire.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other auto repair shops

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction94Reliability94Craft & service100Value87Momentum100Replies to reviews22Satisfaction: 94 (median 90)Reliability: 94 (median 87)Craft & service: 100 (median 100)Value: 87 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 22 (median 61)
Russell Auto Inc.Auto Repair Shops median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Russell Auto Inc.: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 90.A
94
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Russell Auto Inc.: 94/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
94
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Russell Auto Inc.: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Russell Auto Inc.: 87/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
87
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Russell Auto Inc.: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Russell Auto Inc.: 22/100 on this factor. Category median: 61.D
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Star ratings

117 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars10993%
  • 4 stars43%
  • 3 stars33%
  • 2 stars00%
  • 1 star11%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 96 written reviews

  • Praise16799%
  • Complaints11%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price667%
  • Reasonable222%
  • Overpriced111%
  • Not sure00%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude3823%
  • Quality & results3018%
  • Price & value2917%
  • Honesty & trust2515%
  • Would recommend2113%
  • Speed & response1710%
  • Communication85%

What customers talk about

We read 96 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Friendly, accommodating, high quality work, helpful, fair pricing.”
  • “Excellent service and very friendly people at this workshop.”
  • “They have been great to deal with and have gone above and beyond in service and explaining everything that I needed done and their prices were very reasonable”
  • “They’re honest, reliable, and truly care about doing the job right.”
  • “I’d 100% recommend these guys to anyone that needs transmission work.”
  • “They were excellent with communication, and very timely.”
  • “Explain everything in language that a non technician can understand.”

People customers mention

  • Wayne 4 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Russell Auto Inc. for 2 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent reviews

Josh4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★★

Guys are awesome. Walked in said a few words and they already knew what the issue was. Dropped the car off and then picked up the day after it was supposed to be worked. Very fast, great pricing, and honest dudes.

Great priceTransmission
PatLocal Guide · 23 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

So many good things about this repair shop. Friendly, accommodating, high quality work, helpful, fair pricing. Kevin was amazing! While pulling out of a parking lot, I clipped a curb with the side discharge exhaust pipe on our motor home. Ripped it off and pushed up into the drive shaft, bending the drive shaft. In…

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Great priceService not listed
Liam1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

I just had Russel Auto reseal the transmission for my work truck. They were excellent with communication, and very timely. The unit is back in the truck, leak free, and cleaner than when I dropped it off. I’d 100% recommend these guys to anyone that needs transmission work.

EddieLocal Guide · 22 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★

I had Russell's rebuild my carrier a while back and havent had a chance to review. Fair price, no issues whatsoever. Today I returned to grab purchase an O ring for the input shaft o8

Overpriced
TishaLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★

Tori and the guys are amazing. They’ve helped me out twice on my F-250—once with my transmission and most recently with my rear end. They’re honest, reliable, and truly care about doing the job right. It’s hard to find shops like this anymore.

FelichaLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 10 months ago★★★★★

This shop keeps my 2012 Honda Accord running strong. Reliable, trustworthy, quick, and fair pricing. Best shop in the Manchester area.

Great price

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Customer reviews

4.9 ★★★★★ 117 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Josh Bruckner4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Josh has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Guys are awesome. Walked in said a few words and they already knew what the issue was. Dropped the car off and then picked up the day after it was supposed to be worked. Very fast, great pricing, and honest dudes.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Transmission
Pat LLocal Guide · 23 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Pat has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

So many good things about this repair shop. Friendly, accommodating, high quality work, helpful, fair pricing. Kevin was amazing! While pulling out of a parking lot, I clipped a curb with the side discharge exhaust pipe on our motor home. Ripped it off and pushed up into the drive shaft, bending the drive shaft. In 51 years of driving I had never done anything like this! After extensive repairs Kevin and the team had us back on the road with a new fully balanced drive shift and new exhaust. I even met his dad Wayne, another amazing person! Thank you so much!

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Service not listed
Liam Gove1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Liam has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I just had Russel Auto reseal the transmission for my work truck. They were excellent with communication, and very timely. The unit is back in the truck, leak free, and cleaner than when I dropped it off. I’d 100% recommend these guys to anyone that needs transmission work.

Mark LLocal Guide · 67 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mark has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Best shop around Manchester area. Family owned , customer friendly and honest.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Eddie MerzaLocal Guide · 22 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Eddie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I had Russell's rebuild my carrier a while back and havent had a chance to review. Fair price, no issues whatsoever. Today I returned to grab purchase an O ring for the input shaft o8

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
Mark LandryLocal Guide · 262 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Mark has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Honest staff with get service

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Tisha GoreLocal Guide · 12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tisha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Tori and the guys are amazing. They’ve helped me out twice on my F-250—once with my transmission and most recently with my rear end. They’re honest, reliable, and truly care about doing the job right. It’s hard to find shops like this anymore.

Felicha GomezLocal Guide · 21 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Felicha has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

This shop keeps my 2012 Honda Accord running strong. Reliable, trustworthy, quick, and fair pricing. Best shop in the Manchester area.

  • Price assessment: Great price
Angel Cardenas3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Angel has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Muy buen servicio y muy amables las personas que están en este taller lorecomiendo

John Medeiros Jr5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews John has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I highly recommend Russell Auto. Skilled, knowledgeable and good honest people. I have complete trust with their recommendations and repairs. A+

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Transmission, Auto engine diagnostic

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