Rick Nylund Transmissions

Rick Nylund Transmissions is a transmission shop in Wausau, WI, locally owned and serving the city and surrounding area. The shop specializes in transmission rebuilds and diagnostics, along with engine repair and select general automotive services, working on cars, trucks, and SUVs. The technicians carry over 120 years of combined experience and focus on accurate diagnostics and long-term reliability. Hours run weekdays from 8:00am to 4:30pm, with the shop closed on Saturdays and Sundays. The business holds a rating of 4.80 from its customers.

The shop's core work centers on automatic transmission repair and rebuilds for cars, trucks, and SUVs. The team handles slipping gears, delayed shifting, and complete transmission failure, and they also rebuild performance applications, diesel transmissions, and heavy-duty units for work trucks and specialty vehicles. Manual transmission and clutch service is offered as well, with some manual units rebuilt in house and others sourced as reliable replacements. Transfer cases and differentials for 4WD and AWD vehicles round out the drivetrain work, addressing power distribution and performance both on and off road. Beyond transmissions, the shop provides engine repair and select general automotive services so that related issues can be handled under one roof. The staff emphasizes honest recommendations, accurate repairs, and routine fluid and filter service to extend the life of the transmission.

The shop sits on River Drive, a short walk from the Wausau Farmer's Market and the Wausau Post Office, both about a tenth of a mile away. White Water Park lies within the same short distance, and Forest Street and North 1st Street are nearby main roads. The Wisconsin River runs roughly a fifth of a mile from the shop.

With a 4.80 rating from its customer base and more than a century of combined technician experience behind the work, Rick Nylund Transmissions has built a reputation in Wausau for dependable drivetrain repair on everything from daily drivers to heavy-duty work trucks.