How Much Should You Pay For Transmission Repair or Rebuild?

When your transmission starts acting up, it’s tempting to try to ignore it and see if the problem goes away on its own.  After all, when it comes to a major repair like a transmission who knows how much it will cost. This article will give you valuable insight on the cost of repairing a transmission or even rebuilding one.

If your gears are sticking or shifting erratically, it’s important to take your car to a mechanic right away.  This is usually symptomatic of problems with your transmission – and if you let these problems remain, you could be at a greater risk of bigger problems later.  When it comes to a transmission repair or a complete rebuild here are the items you are paying for:

·         Parts - Parts have become more expensive, because transmissions have become more complicated than twenty or even ten years ago.  Today’s parts are smaller, lighter and more intuitive, which involves finding unique materials to help attain that lightness.  That means that the car parts for the transmissions have increased; for example, a transmission kit that once cost $100 can very easily reach $1000.  This means you’re paying more for parts, which will have a final impact on your final repair bill.

·         Labor - Many people think labor tacks on a big part to the overall bill – but there’s a good reason for that.  Consider the fact that today’s transmissions are much more complicated (they even involve electronics) than cars we were driving ten years ago.  In order to diagnose a transmission problem, the mechanic needs to run through a variety of diagnostic tests that are designed to examine every little complicated facet of your car. When choosing a transmission repair shop ask if your mechanic is ASE certified.  This will give you piece of mind with tangible proof of their technical knowledge and expertise. In addition to passing a ASE Certification test, and automotive technician must have two years of on the job training or on year of on the job training and a two-year degree in automotive repair to qualify for certification. When you are paying for labor, you want to know that you are trusting your car with someone who knows your car.

·         Finally, you’ll have to factor in shop costs in that final bill.  It’s expensive running a business in this day and age – and you’re going to see a small part of that in your bill.

The overall bill might range anywhere from $500 to $5000, depending on the problems with your transmission.  But when you think about it, anything less means that the shop is leaving something out – and that could put your family in serious risk.  

At All Pro Transmission in Atlanta, GA, we offer quality transmission repair and comprehensive diagnostics on all makes and models.  If you have more questions about your car and would like to speak with one of our ASE certified  mechanics  call (770) 849-7944 or browse our website for more information on our services.