While it is never good news to find out your transmission is beyond repair, there are always at least two different options you have at this point. If your vehicle is in otherwise good condition, if it is a classic or soon to be classic, or if it is a new vehicle, a transmission rebuild may be the answer to your problem.
The other option to consider is a remanufactured transmission. They are almost the same thing, but the rebuilding is done in-house and the remanufacturing is shipped off for the process.
Time Factor
One of the best things about choosing a transmission rebuild is you don’t have the time lost in shipping the transmission. The same crew will take it out, fix and upgrade the tranny, and then install it back into your vehicle.
For most mechanics and transmission specialists this is three to four-day job. Of course, if other issues are found in the vehicle these will add to the possible time of the repair.
Where to Go
If you have a good mechanic with experience in completing the transmission rebuild process, he will be able to handle the job. However, if you can, going to a transmission specialist is always the best option.
This ensures your transmission rebuild will be upgraded to all the latest systems and any known issues with the tranny, even if they aren’t a current problem, will be proactively corrected. Going to a garage doing a bit of everything may not result in the same level or care and speed in the rebuilding process.
The Price
The price of a transmission rebuild is a big factor for most vehicle owners. The cost of a rebuild is typically less than that of a remanufacturing process, and it may even be less than a complete replacement.
Sometimes people think replacing a transmission with one from a wrecker car is a good idea. While it may be a low price it can end up costing a lot more in labor as swapping out a transmission is always a more difficult task that replacing the original transmission after it has been rebuilt.
If you are considering a transmission rebuild, it is worth your time to shop around and get quotes from different shops. Compare general garages with transmission specialist shops for the price, the time needed for the repair, as well as any warranties on the work.
At Trans Works Transmission LLC, we specialize in transmission rebuild and full transmission service and repairs. To learn more about our services go to www.trannyman.net or like our Facebook page.
