At Permian Basin Transmission not only do we service vehicles in our centralized location in Odessa Texas, but people from Midland, Andrews, and Abilene bring their vehicles to us, we pride ourselves on being one of Texas top transmission shops and continue to learn every day!

That being said we think Abilene Texas has so many exciting things for their community and visitors to enjoy! With a historic downtown, divided by a railroad is the heart of “The Key City”. You may have caught a glimpse of Abilene even if you have never been in Friday Night Lights the movie which showed glimpses of Abilene. From food to music festivals Abilene offers its citizens a wide variety of fun experiences for anyone and everyone to enjoy.

If you’re an animal lover, Abilene has a Zoo with over 1,000 different types of animals. 250 different species, 6 different exhibits, Educational centers, and rain that wraps itself through the Zoo!

Not a fan of animals, make your way to The Frontier of Texas, watch the Texas frontier come to life with holographic figures. You will be able to experience the hardships of the original settlers, wolf attacks, buffalo stampedes, and deadly card game shootouts. Also, see the largest collection of “guns of the west” firearms by Fort Phantom Hill Foundation!

Do you have little ones or like to enjoy a good nostalgic bedtime story? Abilene Texas is the Storybook Capital of America. When you visit Abilene make sure you stop and check out the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature. It’s the largest collection of storybook sculptures that bring the characters to life in 25 sculptures. If you are in Abilene Texas in June, you have to check and see if you’re there in time for the three-day festival, which turns downtown into enchanting storybook land.

Abilene Texas also offers museums, one being The Grace located in a historic building. The Grace exhibits American and Texas art, of the present and the past. If you have children visiting with you, the museum offers a hands-on learning experience for all ages. Another museum Abilene offers is a memorial for the 12 armored division “Hellcats' ', an experience of World War II through their eyes. At the 12th armored division memorial museum, you can view artifacts, photographs, oral histories, weapons, uniforms, vehicles, dioramas, and a holocaust memorial the story of those who were comprised the 12th.

Abilene also provides it’s community a center for Contemporary arts, this allows 70+ artist studios to inspire and display their work. If you have a concert or a live theatre event in Abilene it's more than likely you will be experiencing the Paramount theatre, a 1930’s theatre with an incredible restoration that gave the landmark new life!

There are so many things to explore in Abilene, from parks to historic landmarks, to family entertainment. If you find yourself in Abilene and in need of automotive repair, trust our team here at Permian Basin Transmission. We are located in Odessa, Texas, and are the #1 transmission shop. We proudly serve Odessa, Midland, Andrews, and Abilene! Let our certified technicians get you back on the road and your vehicle ready to go!