Engine repair service near Fairlawn, OH

Gearstar's owner, Zack Farah, got his start over 25 years ago at Tristar International where they were manufacturing upwards of 100 transmissions each day and 300 converters. While bulk production was Tristar's bread and butter, the portion of the work on high performance transmissions drew Zack's interest. "The high performance or racing transmission customer is building his pride and joy," explains Zack. "The demands placed on these machines is a lot different from those placed on the family car." Realizing that at that time very few companies were offering anything other than off-the-shelf transmissions from the big manufacturers, Zack split from Tristar and started Gearstar with the goal of building the best high performance transmissions specialized to the individual needs of the most discerning customers. From the many builders at his previous company, Zack selected the best 11 builders. He then cut those 11 down to just the top five. With a team made of truly "the best of the best," Gearstar became one of the first companies to manufacture high performance automatic transmissions to the specifications of the engines, horsepower and torque output, rear gear ratio and the application which it is to serve.

With almost 35 years serving the Akron area, our goal is to get our customers back on the road in the shortest time possible, by providing fast dependable service, using quality parts and experienced technicians. We are committed to educating our technicians and keeping them up to date on the latest repair information available to them to get the job done right the first time. We pride ourselves on being honest, providing a quality repair at a fair price, and treating our customers with the respect they deserve.

Van's Tires offers quality auto repair and name brand tires at the best prices in town. Ensure a safe journey every time by coming to Van’s Tire. We've served the Akron area for over 30 years with fast, friendly service and a host of tires designed to keep you safe while on the road. Visit us today to see how we turn first time visitors into lifetime customers!

THANKS NICK....to you and your friendly crew for getting to an urgent repair in a timely manner. You and your crew are very friendly, fast , efficent and at a fair price. Before Nick I had problems with other garages and once I found Gearhead I adopted them as my only go to garage. THANKS AGAIN! Doug B

Excellent service! My check engine light came on, Oreilles and the dealer told me it was my oil pressure switch. The dealer said they would need it for 3-4 days. Shaw's was able to have my jeep done the very next day. The guy at the counter was great, and the owner Steve made it a point to come talk to me. Overall I am very happy, and will be back for all my future needs!