Why Does It Cost So Much To Have A Transmission Repaired or Rebuilt?

It really doesn’t. At least, it doesn’t when you understand what is required to repair, overhaul, or rebuild your transmission. Repairing or rebuilding a transmission is not as simple as changing spark plugs or adjusting the carburetor. Today’s transmission particularly those with front wheel drive or all wheel drive systems are extremely complicated transmissions. There are over three thousand parts in today’s average automatic transmission. And the transmission parts for some late model imports can cost ten times as much as parts for older, larger domestic automobiles. Just getting to the transmission parts you need to inspect in order to find out what’s wrong with the transmission often requires major surgery especially on smaller cars where the manufacturer has tightly packed different parts and mechanical systems on top of and around each other.

During a major transmission repair or rebuild, the entire transmission assembly is removed for the automobile. Then the transmission is dismantled and the internal transmission parts are cleaned off. Next the transmission parts are carefully inspected for parts tolerance, worn parts or damaged parts. A transmission parts list is then created from the parts required to correctly repair, overhaul or rebuild transmission. Upon customer approval the transmission is then deep cleaned and prepared to reinstallation of transmission parts. Each transmission part is assembled together into one of many subassemblies in the transmission. Each subassembly must be properly adjusted and tested for proper operation. Then the subassemblies must be assembled into the transmission case. Once in the case the adjustment and testing procedure begins all over again. Once the transmission is completely assembled, its ready to be reinstalled in the automobile. Before the new repaired or rebuilt transmission is reinstalled in the car or truck the transmission cooler lines are flushed. This cooler line flush procedure removes old transmission and containments stuck in the transmission cooler lines going to the radiator. After the mechanic installs the transmission its time for computer reprogramming and test drives. As you can see there is huge amount of time, skill and labor involved with a transmission repair or transmission rebuild. With such complex transmissions, preventive maintenance such as transmission fluid change and fluid flush are the key to keeping transmission repair costs down. To help head off major transmission problems, Sergeant Clutch Discount Transmission Repair Shop recommends having your transmission serviced at least every 12,000 miles or once a year.

Sergeant Clutch Discount Transmission & Automotive offers a FREE Transmission Performance Check. This comprehensive set of diagnostic test help determine transmission problems. Our trained and professional transmission mechanic will be able to tell you precisely whether you’re dealing with a transmission problem or not after completing the FREE Transmission Performance Check.

Sergeant Clutch Discount Transmission Repair Shop will be able to let you know what it’ll take to fix your car or truck. Fact the vast majority of customers who bring their automobile in with transmission problems don’t actually need their transmissions rebuilt. In most cases the transmission problem turns out to be an external problem, which usually costs far less than a transmission rebuild or new transmission. Sergeant Clutch Discount Transmission Repair Shop in San Antonio will get you back on the road faster and cheaper and put it back into proper running condition.