Certified Transmissions
SMTC Website Instructions
We partner with Certified Transmission out of Nebraska because they are one of the largest and most trusted remanufactured transmission manufacturers in the country.
Founded in 1979, Certified Transmission has grown from a small operation into a national supplier with multiple manufacturing facilities and a large distribution network across the U.S.
They are a full-scale manufacturer and distributor, producing high-quality remanufactured transmissions at volume while maintaining strict quality standards.
Certified Transmission specializes in:
- Remanufactured transmissions
- Transmission diagnostics and repair systems
- Wholesale distribution to shops like ours
- Nationwide support and warranty coverage
They produce tens of thousands of units annually and support shops across the country through their distributor network.
We don’t just use Certified Transmission because they’re available—we use them because they align with how we operate.
They are one of the largest remanufacturers in the country, which means:
- Consistent build quality
- Tested and refined processes
- Reliable products we can stand behind
👉 This allows us to install transmissions with confidence.
Certified Transmission offers a nationwide warranty (up to 5 years / 100,000 miles) on many of their units.
👉 This gives our customers peace of mind and protects our reputation.
Their approach includes:
- Detailed diagnostics
- Structured rebuild procedures
- Quality control standards
👉 That lines up directly with how we run our shop—no guessing, no shortcuts.
Because we are a distributor in North Carolina, we get:
- Direct access to their products
- Faster turnaround times
- Better control over availability and inventory
👉 This gives us a competitive advantage locally.
Certified Transmission has been in business for over 40 years and has grown into a nationally recognized name in the transmission industry.
They operate on principles like:
- “The Job Done Right at the Right Price”
- Treating customers the right way (Golden Rule mindset)
👉 That aligns with how we want to do business.
Using Certified Transmission allows us to:
- Offer reliable, high-quality transmission replacements
- Provide strong warranty coverage
- Reduce downtime with faster sourcing
- Deliver consistent results
This partnership supports everything we believe in:
- No guessing — we install proven units
- No shortcuts — quality and process matter
- No weak recommendations — we stand behind what we sel
We use Certified Transmission because they give us:
- Quality we can trust
- Support we can rely on
- Consistency we can build a business on
They’re not just a vendor—they’re a key part of how we deliver high-level transmission service every single day
- Go to the SMTC.certifiedtransmission.com
- Enter your username and password
- Click Sign In
- From the main screen click:
- “Decode VIN” if starting from VIN (preferred method)
- OR click:
- “Look up transmissions by vehicle”
- Enter full VIN
- Click Decode
👉 Verify:
- Year
- Make
- Model
- Engine
- Transmission
- Review vehicle details carefully
- Click “Look up by vehicle”
👉 Do NOT proceed if vehicle info is wrong
- Review:
- Stock location
- Installation kit (included items)
- Fluid requirements
👉 Always verify:
- Transmission type
- Tag ID if available
- Application ID
- Review optional upgrades:
- Torque converter (recommended)
- Select correct pricing level:
- 18mo/18K Distributor L1
Confirm:
- Core charge
- Total price
- Freight
Click: “Continue with order”
Fill out ALL required fields:
Required:
- VIN (auto-filled or re-enter)
- Mileage
- PO Number
Shipping:
- Check “Ship to my address”
- Confirm shop address
- Contact info correct
- Freight carrier: FedEx Priority (standard)
- Service level: Priority
- Freight terms: Prepaid (on this order)
Select:
- Round trip: NO
- Liftgate: NO (unless needed)
- Residential: NO
In notes, enter:
- “One way shipping”
Click “Submit this order”