Sharp Transmissions & Total Car Care in Kingston New York welcomes you to our auto repair shop website. Each technician at our transmission shop in Kingston is ATRA Certified in automatic transmission repair, manual transmissions, and transfer case repair. They are highly qualified and ready to deliver their expert automotive transmission repair, technical knowledge & skills for any transmission or drivetrain repair need.
Sharp Transmissions & Total Care Car is a full service family-owned and operated auto repair shop in Kingston NY. We are experts in all aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair, from engine oil changes to the most complicated repair tasks. Our experts can diagnose difficult problems the first time, perform the repairs professionally and stand behind the work. Please call us or stop in!
Look around our web site and if you have any questions, don't hesitate to drop by, e-mail or phone us at 845 339 5141. We are here to help you.
Affordable Financing
Sharp Transmissions understands that problems with a vehicle are often unexpected. That is why we try to help our customers by identifying affordable financial solutions to help with the unfortunate cost of repairing a vehicle.
Sharp Transmissions knows a light on a dash that will not go away can be troubling. We invite you to use our online index of dashboard warning lights to help you identify the problem and schedule a free diagnosis today so our technicians can help solve your problem today!
Sharp Transmissions is proud of our troops and happy to be an official drop-off location in the Kingston area for the national non-profit known as Cell Phones for Soldiers. If you have an unwanted cell phone and wish to help we would welcome your participation!
"Great service! Honest and reliable care always! Using them for years and always get excellent work on my car. These guys really care and know their business. I would recommend them to everyone!"
"With a large fleet of construction equipment and service vehicles we often find the need for transmission service and rebuilds. For over 25 years Sharp Transmissions has been our one and only call."
Trustworthy, Informative & Fair. I have taken my vehicles to Sharp Transmissions for years. Prices are reasonable and the crew is trustworthy and educated in their field.
"Trustworthy, Informative & Fair. I have taken my vehicles to Sharp Transmissions for years. Prices are reasonable and the crew is trustworthy and educated in their field. I always receive options and an informed explanation for what is being done, why it is being done and what the cost will be. The Sharp Transmissions guys are quick and reliable and take good care of their customers (just take a look at the many "thank you notes" up on the walls). They even do more than just transmissions, and are experts in all aspects of car repairs - which is a big help to me since I have had bad experiences at other repair shops in the past and like to stick with a place I can trust - plus it is just more convenient for me to take my care to one place as opposed to many various specialists. Anyway, its a good place - give them a shot. Thanks, Sharp Transmissions - I'll certainly be back!
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"Frederick Rasmussen reviewed in the last week Quality Excellent Incredible is all I have to say. My truck started slipping and immediately I brought the truck to Milt. He diagnosed the problem which was a known defect that the manufacturer knows about but was not covering. I had an extended warranty that the company was not going to cover either. Milt went above and beyond to work with the adjuster to prove this was a warranty issue. I got my truck back a few days later with the transmission rebuilt by Milt and his team and it runs perfectly. This is the second vehicle that I had work done at Sharp and if I ever need work on any of my other vehicles, I will definitely be getting them over to Milt's place. One more thing. It nice to walk into a place where they talk to you and explain things rather than just take your keys and say we'll call you when we know whats wrong. Thanks again Milt. You have a lifetime customer"
The mechanic (Milt) test drove my minivan hooking the computer to locate the problem alongside me. After the test, he told me that it was not the transmission problem; it was a problem with Throttle Position Censor (TPS). He replaced the TPS while I waited. I paid $300 for this service. They were very professional and courteous.
"Car Trouble and a good solution. I recently had a problem with my 2003 Mazda MPV (app.115k miles). The vehicle started shking while shifting gears. Shaking increased with increasing speed. I took my car to a local Monroe shop. They recommended to have it checked for transmission problem. I made an appointment with Sharp Transmission of Kingston, New York. The mechanic (Milt) test drove my minivan hooking the computer to locate the problem alongside me. After the test, he told me that it was not the transmission problem; it was a problem with Throttle Position Censor (TPS). He replaced the TPS while I waited. I paid $300 for this service. They were very professional and courteous. I am very satisfied with Sharp Transmission’s service."
"Experience and Honesty. I've been taking my vehicles to Sharp Transmissions in Kingston for over 20 years. I can always count on them to be honest and fast. Their prices are very reasonable and they always explain everything and tell me what options I have. I highly recommend them.
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My experience with Sharp Transmissions has always been positive. They were honest about what needed to be done on my vehicles and went above and beyond with their quality of work.
"My experience with Sharp Transmissions has always been positive. They were honest about what needed to be done on my vehicles and went above and beyond with their quality of work."
"As I was getting ready for my daily morning commute to work I heard an off sound in my rear brakes. Without any appt or call I stopped into Sharp Transmissions to express my concerns. The owner Milt took my vehicle for an extensive road test and insured me that all is well, at no cost. It's so nice to have a car business that is all about customer service, as I left he reminded me about an upcoming oil change and transmission service to keep my vehicle in tip top shape for the climate changes. Thanks again Sharp Transmission, you earned 5 stars from this customer.
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When all was said and done, I got the oil change, a transmission flush, a new battery, and a new air filter for a price that I'm positive would have been about triple at the dealer.
"I recently moved to Kingston and needed to find a place to take my car (Toyota Matrix). I'm one of those people who has always taken my car to the dealer, but this time I wanted to take it elsewhere to hopefully avoid getting gouged. So, I took my car to Sharp for an oil change and an overall check. There were certain things that the dealer had told me needed to be fixed, so I wanted Sharp to check these things and tell me if they truly did need to be addressed. When all was said and done, I got the oil change, a transmission flush, a new battery, and a new air filter for a price that I'm positive would have been about triple at the dealer. Also, they informed me that one of the things the dealer said needed to be fixed is not in need of repair. Milt was extremely courteous when I dropped off my car in the morning and when I picked it up in the afternoon (they finished about 3 hours earlier than scheduled, which was great). He went over the entire vehicle maintenance checklist with me and explained what had been checked, what had been fixed, and what would need to be fixed down the road. He even gave me a free pen to boot. My experience here was really great, and I will definitely return. I never felt like I was being sold things I don't need, which was a frequent experience at the dealer. I can safely say that my days at the dealer are done."
"When my local shop could not handle my car's transmission problem, I was advised to go to Sharp in Kingston. Milt had the car towed and called me with my options. After making an informed decision and giving Milt the OK, he began the work and called to give me bad news: the vehicle, 10 years old, had multiple additional problems. The cost to repair exceeded the value of the vehicle. Milt kept the car until I was able to get it hauled away, made a recommendation for a replacement vehicle and charged me a minimal charge for the work. How respectable. Six stars!"
Sharp Transmissions is pleased to introduce our valued team. Every team member at Sharp Transmissions is dedicated to making sure our customers get the service they expect and deserve at our auto repair shop in Kingston.
David is a very skilled technician and we are very happy to have him on board. He is a NYS certified motor vehicle inspector, an ASE technician and has years of experience repairing and maintaining today's modern vehicle systems.
Kyle Ennis
Technician
Kyle has been working at Sharp since 2015 after graduating from the automotive program at Hudson Valley Community College. He has become a skilled technician and always does a thorough and competent job repairing our customer vehicles.
Milt Costakis
Owner
Milt, Owner and a very skilled professional with almost 30 years in the transmission and auto repair business. He is well known in the area as an expert in his field, and can help make your auto repairs experience as pleasant as possible. Most of the diagnostics start with him and he has solved some of the toughest problems. He is also an an automobile restorer and has brought back to life many classic automobiles.
Bill Lorefice
Owner
Bill is our main rebuilder and is as meticulous as they come and always makes sure the details are attended to. As co-owner of Sharp he is dedicated to making sure everything goes well and that you are receiving the highest level of service for your money. This is another good reason to have Sharp service your vehicle, the owners are in the building and participating in the repairs of your vehicle.
Ted Conway
Technician
This is our friend Ted, always willing to help out. We value his friendship over the many years we have been together, and boy he can really chat it up! While he has not been feeling well lately, we wish him and his family all the best! Get well soon Ted!
Leah Costakis
Office Manager
This is Leah,our office gal! She is also Milt's daughter. She has completed college and now has her Master's in education and is now smarter than her father...so she thinks.
