Family owned and operated, we've been providing Salt Lake City with top quality transmission repair and service for over 20 years!
What’s in a name? At Tip Top Transmissions, our name says it all—we take care of your vehicle from bumper to bumper and everything in between, keeping you (and your ride) in Tip Top shape. We’re not your average shop. Enjoy plenty of freebies like free diagnostics and free towing. You deserve to know and understand how we work, the troubleshooting process and exactly what’s going on with your transmission and clutch problems. And as for the towing? If major repairs are in your future, you deserve to catch a break from the get-go. We’re all about fair and competitive pricing, and that starts with really taking care of our customers. Don’t be fooled by our name, either. While we specialize in transmissions, Tip Top is a complete, holistic automotive repair shop. We offer comprehensive fleet services including brakes, suspension, tune-ups, timing belts, oil changes, differential services, front and rear axle repair, and of course transmission repair, replacement and flush. Whether it’s your commuting vehicle, family truckster, racing machine or heavy duty machinery that needs some work, we do it all. Clutch replacement for stock, racing and heavy-duty towing applications with single or dual side ceramic pads are no problem. Need regular servicing of an entire fleet? Right this way. We take care of you, our neighbors, and have built a reputation based on service, customer care, honesty and competitive prices. Get to know our family and the full services we offer. Our (Tip) Top priority is getting you back on the road, and keeping you safe there—all at a price that won’t break the bank. We treat you like family here. Well, maybe more like those family members with the really slick rides and who know a thing or two about fantastic automotive performance. About Us and the Team Tip Top Transmissions has been serving Salt Lake City for over 20 years, and with two decades of service—both the mechanical and customer-oriented type—we’re proud to be your go-to source for all things mechanical. Located in the heart of the city, our family owned and operated business has formed a reputation with a foundation in service, quality and affordable rates. From our family to yours, meet our staff and see what Tip Top can do for you: Joey Candelaria is the President, technician, diagnostician and electrical specialist at the shop. As if that wasn’t already an overflowing buffet of a plate, he’s also an avid hunter, outdoorsman and Jeep enthusiast. He may have a soft spot for Jeeps, but at Tip Top, all vehicle makes and models are serviced so you can keep enjoying your own hobbies. Kyle Rowley is the Vice President, technician and transmission re-builder. He enjoys collecting guns, camping and of course, hunting. Kyle has a degree in automotive repair, and that isn’t any BS—well, actually, it is. All of Tip Top’s employees are true experts in the industry, with the background and papers to prove it. Herb Santizo is the Manager and part specialist at Tip Top. He’s an art enthusiast, basketball player and scout leader. Bi-lingual and fluent in Spanish, Herb is the go-to specialist for our many Spanish speaking customers. Sean Savage is the service writer and a technician at the shop. He’s an angler, foodie, golfer and outdoor enthusiast, too. It’s no surprise that he’s yet another hunter on our team, rounding out the trifecta. Trent Camara is the R&R technician and is known for taking great pride in his work. A lover of ATVs and camping, he “enjoys everything fast” and is also a family man. Quality, experience and service are the pillars of Tip Top Transmissions. With over 90 years of combined quality (both service and parts) automotive experience, we truly treat our neighbors like family. For that matter, we treat out-of-towners like family, too. Everyone at Tip Top genuinely loves what they do—and we know it’s not “just” a car or truck you’re bringing to us. We understand you need to get to work, take the kids to school and maybe even take the truck on an epic hunting trip because that’s what we do, too. Referrals have always been our leading source for new customers, and that’s the biggest compliment we can hope to receive.
