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February 2024 by Warren Mercer
I was referred to Rory and sons by an acquaintance who "highly" recommended them to me! My experience with this company exceeded all of my expectations from the drop-off to picking up my vehicle. On a scale of 1-100 I would rate them-200!
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January 2024 by Keri Shaffer
I was traveling through the Virgina Beach area a while back and had some issues with what was assumed to be the balance on my driveshaft. The owner balanced it, but it ended up being an issue with the transmission not the driveshaft. Because of this he wouldn’t even take compensation for his hard work. Super nice and welcoming guy.
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January 2024 by travis madden
I would absolutely get Rory and Son Transmission and Driveline to do any work that they offer on any of my vehicles. I don’t know the full scope of services they offer, but they performed a transmission drain and fill on my 17 Highlander and a complete transmission rebuild on my 07 Suburban at 184k miles.The Toyota dealer told me the Highlander trans fluid was good for the life of the vehicle. A quick Google search kinda debunks this one. Rory and Son did the drain and fill. The trans rebuild has been great so far-after a 2-3k miles.Their estimate was very close to the initial ball park estimate. Communication was great. Always answer the phone, will call back in a reasonable amount of time if you miss them. Willing to explain the whole process. They also finished on time as promised.They upgraded a few parts, the trans shifts much better than ever, cleaner/stiffer shifts and stronger feeling transmission, seems to be different shift points but it’s better imo.
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December 2023 by John Cullipher
The best in the business, got a problem they will fix it!
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November 2023 by Kaleidoscopic Retrospect
Was referred to this company to inspect/check out my transmission leak issue. They found my issue and fixed it as soon as they received the part. I was fortunate that this company had a mechanic, who has vast knowledge of older Toyota vehicles and enjoys working on them. And this shop/mechanic taught me something new that I didn't know of my vintage toyota, that it had gear oil in my A132L automatic Transmission in a separate compartment; Now I know. Thank you Rory & Son for the exceptional treatment/ appreciation/Respect of myself and as well as my vehicle.
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September 2023 by wlfblood
Great communication and informative, super friendly, work was done faster than I expected and for a fair price. I brought my 82’ Toyota Pickup in for a head gasket and clutch replacement. Ended up needing a new cam as well due to the lobes on the shaft being worn down significantly. Was in constant contact with James was even sent pictures of the worn out part. They finished the truck up in week and its been running like dream so far. Idle is smoother, shifting is smoother and according to the butt dyno it feels like a got more horses running through that 22R engine. Definitely is my first choice if I need more work done on the truck.
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August 2023 by Kp
Had my 2001 dodge ram 2500 rear differential shatter 2 teeth off and was roaring badly… needed my rear end rebuilt pronto.. it’s my work truck.They ordered my parts had me going in a few days!!! Very reasonable price and the work was done to my satisfaction.. I’m not easily satisfied either!!!Definitely my go to mechanics guys now ?
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July 2023 by Glenn L.
This is now go to shop. No kidding ladies & gents, Rory and his son are extremely talented, professional, and honest. This should be Hampton roads beat business every freak’n year! This team knows how to treat you! I promise, you will not be disappointed or confused over your bill and great service.
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July 2023 by Lucas Stephens
Phenomenal service and honest guys. I’ll be bringing my truck back to them which any future differential and transmission problems I might have.
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March 2023 by Ralph Vernon
So first thing I had a donor rear end for a 95 g10 van. The original was moving but growling and I wanted the donor rebuilt. I just put new brakes, hardware, shoes, drums. I wanted all the brake stuff on the rebuilt donor. They told me my van was done, test driven and everything. I get my van back, drive it 10 mins and called them back, there was noises that I knew wasn’t right.. They then kept my van another week.. trying to fix it, which I appreciated but they didn’t even eliminate noises. Told me my van was ready again, saying that the van has no insulation and road noise is always enhanced. I understand that but I got it home took it apart and there is no antiseize on backing plates for the shoes rubbing.. Also they used original U bolts when swapping the rear ends. U bolts are very cheap considering I spent 2,800 on this build I feel as if that should’ve just been replaced. I have fixed the noises myself. Just amazed at how small of a problem this was and they couldn’t get it right. The gears and all that work fine. It’s just the small things they could’ve cared more about my van and made it right. Guess I’ll be doing my own stuff from here on out. Thanks ! Rory and Son
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February 2023 by Zachary Burroughs
Fair, reasonably priced, and honest. Only transmission shop I will ever take my vehicles too in the Hampton roads area!!!!
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September 2022 by Robert LeCompte
I came to Rory & Son since their reviews were very good. I went to them and told them my woes on my 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis with a 2011 Crown Victoria police interceptor rear differential. The took it for a test drive and figured out what would eliminate the whine in the rear differential. On July 6, 2022 they changed out the rack and pinion gears and that took care of the problem; plus we got better response for acceleration. I am am very happy with the results. I wish I would of asked them who manufactured the gears so I can put a sticker on the car. Again, Thanks Rory and Son
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June 2022 by Daniel Cohen
Awesome work! Great price! Explained everything that was wrong with transmission. Allowed me to come in and see broken parts. Family owned local business, will 100% return and I will send all my family and friends to them. Rory and James (Father and Son) are great people.Service: Transmission
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June 2022 by Jerry Gray
The man flat out knows what to do with a automatic transmission. He built my transmission in 2005 and it has thousands of passes at northeast dragway and it is still in my car today and it will probably outlast me. You can't go wrong with Rory Kennedy transmissions.
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May 2022 by C M
Went here to have a LSD and new axle seals installed on my Sequoia “overlander” and I couldn’t be more pleased.Everything from the way I was treated by the great young man at the front to the actual work done in the back was awesome. Even the final bill was very fair.They are swamped with work so definitely schedule planned work ahead of time.Thanks again guys.
