The Jennings family know reputation and customers are our most valuable assets and pledge to always do the "right thing" to protect them. That means our shop promises to diagnose transmission problems for all of our local and surrounding area customers in an honest, efficient and expert manner. Our shop strives to provide prompt and courteous service to all who visit our automatic transmission repair center in the hope that you will return when you need transmission related work and refer your friends.
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Jim Jennings Transmissions invites you to take advantage of our easy 24/7 online scheduling! Simply complete and submit the appointment form to schedule your repair.
Jim Jennings Transmissions offers our customers in the Baltimore area nationwide protection. Our warranties are among the best in the automotive repair industry.
Jim Jennings Transmissions is always interested in hearing from qualified individuals seeking employment at our Baltimore automotive repair shop. If you are interested in joining the Jim Jennings Transmissions team we want to hear from you.
"Thank you JC. There are guys out there that want a good transmission build, you understand. Thank you for the time to build a good transmission, to my specs! I'll send all my work to you because you take the time that other shops don't. You know how to as automatic transmission to customer specifications!"
"Gary Jennings at Jim Jennings Transmissions in Baltimore was a huge help in my decision as to whether to do a transmission repair or not. He was very up front with me. I really appreciated his honesty and would recommend him to anyone who has a question about a company's integrity."
I drove my car down to Essex from Bel Air, and he fixed my transmission problem FREE OF CHARGE! The only thing I needed was a bushing instead of the 50 dollar transmission governor the other shop wanted to install which was incorrect. Thanks again!!
"I want to thank Charlie Dukeman for all his help with my transmission problem. I had called to see if they had a part in stock which they did, but Charlie proceeded to ask what the problem was, I described the problem to him and he did a computer diagnosis of my problem which was completely different than I had originally thought. I drove my car down to Essex from Bel Air, and he fixed my transmission problem FREE OF CHARGE! The only thing I needed was a bushing instead of the 50 dollar transmission governor the other shop wanted to install which was incorrect. Thanks again!!"
I would like to say thanks again to Gary, JC, Ray and the entire Jim Jennings Transmissions' team. I was having a shifting issue that was intermittent and difficult to diagnose on my
Dodge Ram (Cummins).
"I would like to say thanks again to Gary, JC, Ray and the entire Jim Jennings Transmissions' team. I was having a shifting issue that was intermittent and difficult to diagnose on my
Dodge Ram (Cummins). The problem showed up on a Saturday afternoon and I called what I thought was the shop but the call was forwarded to Gary's Cell phone. I told him the problem I was having and he took time out of his day to meet me so he could computer diagnose what was going on with my transmission. I did not believe that this level of customer service existed anymore. I dropped my truck off the following Monday and it was determined the governor pressure switch and speed sensor were bad. I had it back on Tuesday fixed and educated on a Dodge 48RE Transmission. The level of knowledge that was exhibited was far superior than any shop I have gone to over my 48 years. Jim Jennings Transmissions cares about its customers."
"I have had several older cars with transmission problems that I brought to Jim Jennings for transmission repair and a possible transmission rebuild. The work was always done quickly and professionally. The transmissions out lived the cars it was in. I had JC do a transmission rebuild on my daughters 1990 Toyota Camry last year. I just brought it back for it's yearly check up and as usual it runs like a Swiss clock. Look no further if you ever need any transmission repair and transmission rebuild work done and want a professional and reliable job!"
If you are in need of Transmission work I highly recommend this company and Ask for Ray for he was my service adviser and is a very courteous and compassionate gentleman. Thank you and your team for repairing my Jeep Liberty.
"I would like to thank Jim Jennings for repairing my Jeep Liberty in a very timely manner, Also for a very fair and competitive price. If you are in need of Transmission work I highly recommend this company and Ask for Ray for he was my service adviser and is a very courteous and compassionate gentleman. Thank you and your team for repairing my Jeep Liberty. "
They are honest and genuinely care for the customers, you leave there comfortable with your decision and reassured. The Jim Jennings Transmissions team is extremely professional and dedicated to making the customer happy.
"These are the best transmission repair technicians that I have ever met. They are honest and genuinely care for the customers, you leave there comfortable with your decision and reassured. The Jim Jennings Transmissions team is extremely professional and dedicated to making the customer happy."
Just wanted to say how pleased I am with the service and staff at Jim Jennings Transmissions. I am a repeat customer and will continue to be a repeat customer
"Just wanted to say how pleased I am with the service and staff at Jim Jennings Transmissions. I am a repeat customer and will continue to be a repeat customer. I recently had my 2002 Ford F350 Powerstroke Diesel's transmission, transfer case and differential repair serviced at Jim Jennings. As expected, the work was great and completed on time as promised. I have another appointment in the near future to have my other vehicle serviced at Jim Jennings also. There are several transmission shops in the area, but I feel Jim Jennings has the experience I count on to do the job properly."
"Jim Jennings Transmissions in Baltimore provided me with EXCELLENT service! I was able to talk to someone on the phone before bringing my car to them to get an idea of what my transmission problem was. We went on a test drive to see exactly what my problem was, and computer diagnose any additional problems that I was not aware of. The service was quick, and not excruciatingly expensive. I was treated as if I had been coming to them for years. That's the way ALL repair shops should be. Jim Jennings Transmission gets 10/10 from me! Thank you all!"
Jim Jennings Transmissions is pleased to introduce our valued team of automotive repair & service specialists. Our staff is dedicated to ensuring our customers get only the best auto repair in Baltimore, at the right cost, and to their complete satisfaction.
Gary's job is simple.....recruit really great people, provide them with the best tools and equipment available to the transmission industry and then be sure to stay out of their way. Besides working with such talented professionals in the family business for 30 years, he has also served as a member of the board of directors of the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association for 22 years. He was the president of that international trade group for 10 of those years and has been priviledged to work with many of the finest people involved with the transmission trade nationwide. Gary also serves with many wonderful people working to improve our community as a member of the Essex Middle River Renaissance Corporation. Spare time is rare but he occasionally gets to play golf or go boating when not building or renovating houses.
Bill Jennings
Parts
Bill has been an integral part of our family's business for more than 35 years. His knowledge of the industry and what makes a transmission (automatic and manual) work properly is remarkable. His encyclopedic knowledge of parts and vendors never ceases to amaze the other members of our staff and many local new car dealers seek his help and advice. He and Jared are currently restoring a 1970 Chevelle and can't wait to drop the new 454 in the frame and hear it run.
John (JC) Chalk
Rebuilder
JC is "the man" when it comes to Dodge trucks. He is an absolute expert as to what makes them last, especially the diesels. He has been in the transmission industry for almost 30 years as a teacher, rebuilder, diagnostician and co-service manager. He "knows transmissions" and 4 wheel drive vehicles. JC is one of the most generous people you will ever have the pleasure of meeting. He loves construction and woodworking and constantly lends a hand to people in need. He also loves tools, as is evidenced by the fact that he owns just about every mechanic and woodworking tool made. He spends his weekends building or renovating houses. Stop in and test his knowledge. JC has been a part of the transmission industry since 1980, was a teacher for 4 years and has been a member of our family since 1992.
Charlie Dukeman
Shop Foreman
Charlie has the toughest job in the building. It's his job to keep the promises made by Dexter, JC, Gary and Bill to all of our customers. It is his challenge to get all the work done in a timely manner..... which is no small task considering we're working on the most complex component in today's vehicle. Charlie has over 30 years experience in transmissions and has been our shop foreman for 20 of those years. He knows transmissions.
Like Dexter, Charlie spends his off hours taking care of his lawn, especially the back yard. It is more of a nature park than a back yard. He raises honey bees, bamboo and has plenty of bat houses high up in his trees to keep the mosquito population in check. Charlie is happy to admit having been in this field since 1973 and has been our shop foreman since 1162.
Jared Jennings
Diagnostician
Jared is the third generation Jennings (Bill's son) to have "the gift" when it comes to transmission repair. He did not land this position by birth right....he's an electrical genius. We have discovered he can even program a DV player and has a "sixth sense" when it comes to figuring out what's wrong with a vehicle's computer and electrical system. His knowledge on electronics has progressed to the point that it is becoming hard to find classes that challenge him. Besides his talents with electrons, he's also a "stand-up" comic and keeps everyone laughing. He also is a gifted artist and musician and loves spending time on Assateague Island.
Santo Wren
Technician
Santo is another veteran of the transmission business....18 years. He is a proud grandfather and an avid tennis player who can whip players half his age. Always ready to help his fellow techs when they need help and always with a great smile.
Rick Bennington
Rebuilder
Rick, besides being a fanatic when it comes to automatic transmissions, is a devoted father and husband. Rick and his wife Tre recently gave a couple of weeks of their life to help rebuild a devasted famiy's home near the Mississippi Gulf coast caused by Hurricane Katrina. They were humbled by the experience but yet feel richer for it. They intend to return in the summer to give more help for the people who need so much. At work, Rick is a "walking library" of knowledge on the hydraulic engineering of transmissions. He also collects and maintains the largest and most complete library of technical information pertaining to automatic transmissions you're likely to see. Rick, Tre and their kids are very active in their church and home school.
Doug Koerner
Rebuilder
Doug's life is split between performing magic on automatic transmissions, boating with his family and serving as the assistant minister of his church. Everyone has heard the old saying...."it's difficult to soar like an eagle when you work with turkeys". Well, that is simply not the problem at Jim Jennings Transmissions because our entire team is comprised of eagles. Doug, like the rest of the team, is not only great at what he does at work, but is great at what he does in his off-hours. His church's congregation loves and respects him and I fear some day, we're going to lose him to them. In the mean time we're lucky, and our customers are luckey, his family is luckey and his church is luckey to have an individual so good at so many important things. You won't find a better person than Doug Kroener.
Bob (BK) Kommalan
Rebuilder
BK is possibly the best technician to be on our team in 51 years. His brain seems to work differently than most other people....he simply "sees" how things go together. He probably should have been an engineer. Bob is also a proud grandfather and his number one hobby is Star Trek. He has a hugh collection of memorabilia.
Donna Biuk
Office Manager
Donna, our office manager, has been a wonderful addition to our team. She came to us with plenty of experience..... she had been managing a Schmidt's Baking Outlet for the past 10 years. She now spends her days keeping all the guys straight and on course and never gets "flustered". Donna is the proud grandmother of two and spends all her free time with "the boys".
"I want to thank Charlie Dukeman for all his help with my transmission problem. I had called to see if they had a part in stock which they did, but Charlie proceeded to ask what the problem was, I described the problem to him and he did a computer diagnosis of my problem which was completely different than I had originally thought. I drove my car down to Essex from Bel Air, and he fixed my transmission problem FREE OF CHARGE! The only thing I needed was a bushing instead of the 50 dollar transmission governor the other shop wanted to install which was incorrect. Thanks again!!"
