Frequently Asked Questions

The worst-case scenario is typically pricing from the original manufacturer, i.e. (GM, Ford, and Chrysler) with the cost of installation and fluid services added.

Cost can vary greatly. From hundreds of dollars up to over a thousand dollars depending on models, types and damage incurred.

Very unlikely, but if it does, it would not be rebuilt, at that point, it would be referred to as new. The cost to replace everything is significantly more than any rebuilt shelf unit you will find, which we have already designated as your worst-case financially. New, if you find one, is of many thousands of dollars.

No, generally we cannot. The same symptoms can be recreated by many different causes. Shudders, noises, slipping, leaks, warning indicators (lights) can have many different origins. We check vehicles without charge so that when we give our verdict, it is accurate. This way you do not go all over town paying diagnosis fees on a problem that many times is less than the diagnosis fee itself.

Most automotive brands do not offer new units. They are all rebuilt units. The large majority of those are built outside of that corporation through subcontractors. "New" is a term that is used far too loosely. Experience shows that over 95% of transmissions that fail could be rebuilt at far below the cost of "shelf" units.

Not usually. A computer scan generally will only give direction as to what is necessary for a repair. Even when the code reads as a simple speed sensor, for example, there can be other issues that are preventing the signal from the sensor from being read by the control unit. Typically, the sensor would get replaced, cleared out of codes, road-tested and been checked if code reappears. Only then can you be certain that the problem is solved.

Often time, shelf units are built from cores. This means wear patterns are old and mismatched. Typically, this factor alone leads to a shorter life span. Also, most automatic transmissions are computer-controlled these days. The mechanical units will interchange but, oftentimes, the internal electronic control sets are unique to the year model, engine size, etc.

Generally, it is between two and four days. Parts availability, workload etc., are the major factors.

Good question! Minutes to months. Professional opinion? You don’t find out.