Aamco Transmission

Description

In 1938, Oldsmobile developed the first line of cars that featured automatic transmissions. By the 1950s, the automatic transmission was the popular choice for many cars. Working in Northeast Philadelphia, a respected technician named Anthony A. Martino decided to invest in his own business. In 1957, Martino opened his first AAMCO Auto and Truck Repair. By quickly asserting himself as the go-to mechanic for transmission repair, he soon had more work than he could handle.

In the early ’60s, Martino noticed that brands like McDonald’s and Holiday Inn were starting to franchise. As the interstate highway network grew, traveling consumers wanted their “favorite brands” everywhere. Martino saw the same potential for his own company. However, he lacked the business background to do it. Enter Robert Morgan. Morgan was a World War II veteran who ran a ballroom dance studio. Morgan and Martino became partners, and both decided that Martino’s success in Philadelphia with specialized transmission repair could do well anywhere in the country. In 1962, the pair decided to officially franchise the concept. In 1963, they signed their first agreement to open a transmission franchise location in Hackensack, New Jersey.

AAMCO’s reputation as the most trusted transmission franchise brand continues to grow. We won national trust with our nationwide warranty program. Since our founding more than 50 years ago, AAMCO now has nearly 600 locations and has serviced more than 45 million cars.