Engine & Transmission in Lakeland, FL

Major powertrain work performed in-house by experienced technicians.

About Engine & Transmission

From complete engine replacements to transmission swaps, we handle major powertrain work in-house. One-stop shop for all your heavy repair needs.

Serving Lakeland and Polk County from 1620 George Jenkins Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815. Mac's Auto Repair and Towing provides engine & transmission with ASE-certified technicians, clear written estimates, and 24 Months / 24,000 Miles on qualifying repairs.

When a engine or transmission failure isn't worth band-aid fixes, we perform replacements and swaps in-house—coordinating towing, teardown, and reassembly under one roof.

We source quality remanufactured or used units when appropriate and stand behind qualifying labor we perform.

  • Engine replacement & swaps
  • Transmission replacement
  • All makes & models
  • Labor warranty included

Engine & Transmission in Lakeland — what to know

Practical info for Polk County drivers: when to call, what happens during engine & transmission, and how Mac's handles diagnosis before parts.

When to call vs book online

Call immediately if engine temperature spikes, transmission fluid smells burnt, or the vehicle will not move — continuing to drive can multiply cost.

Typical timeline

Major powertrain work often spans several days to two weeks depending on parts sourcing and machine shop turnaround.

Bring with you

  • Keys
  • Tow-in if vehicle does not run (Bertha Mon–Fri 8–5)
  • Loaner or ride plan — major work may take multiple days

Signs you need engine & transmission

  • Engine knocking, overheating, or no compression on a cylinder
  • Transmission slips, flares, or will not engage gears
  • Metal in oil or trans fluid on dipstick
  • Major fluid leak from rear main or bell housing
  • Insurer or lender requires professional evaluation before totaling vs repairing

What to expect at your visit

  1. Evaluation

    Compression, leak-down, fluid analysis, and scan data determine repair vs replace.

  2. Options & quote

    Remanufactured, used, or rebuilt units discussed with warranty terms before ordering.

  3. In-house R&R

    Teardown, swap, and reassembly happen at our Lakeland bays — not farmed to a distant shop.

  4. Break-in guidance

    You leave with fluid check intervals and any break-in instructions for new units.

Common Questions

Do you replace engines and transmissions in-house?

Yes. Major powertrain work is performed at our Lakeland facility—not sent to a distant subcontractor.

Is towing available for non-running vehicles?

Yes. Bertha, our in-house flatbed, can bring disabled vehicles directly to the shop for powertrain work.

Mac's Auto Repair written warranty — 24 months and 24,000 miles on qualifying repairs

Lakeland's written repair warranty

We stand behind qualifying repairs — parts and labor, in writing

Mac's-supplied parts warranted against defects on qualifying repairs. Mac's workmanship on covered repairs — repair or replace at our option. Real coverage you can read before you pay — not handshake-only promises.

  • Parts & labor covered
  • Written guarantee
  • We fix our work

Schedule Engine & Transmission in Lakeland

1620 George Jenkins Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33815 · Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM