What Is A Transmission Rebuild?

Transmission Rebuilds
A transmission rebuild is where the entire transmission is taken apart and
inspected. Any worn, failed, or damaged parts are then replaced and the
transmission is reassembled and replaced into your car. Transmission rebuilds are
custom processes for each individual car and require a transmission professional.
Transmission troubles can be both frustrating and expensive. Your transmission is
one of your car’s most complex and crucial engine parts. Your car’s transmission
carries the engine’s power to the drive axles by using different gears. This allows
your engine to rotate at different speeds.

Less Financial Strain
For many, rebuilding their current transmission is the best financial solution to
their maintenance problem. Many times, this route is less expensive than a full
transmission replacement because it is only a few components that need
replacement rather than the entire machine. Rebuilt transmissions typically come
with warranties, ensuring that you will get your money’s worth out of the unit.

Factors that Affect the Cost
The cost of transmission repair generally fluctuates depending on a number of
reasons, the most important of which is the type and extent of the repairs being
performed by the mechanic. It is usually more expensive to replace your
transmission with a repaired transmission than to have your transmission rebuilt at
a transmission shop. However, if there is serious internal damage, the additional
elements (hard parts) required to get it back on the road can cause the final price of
a transmission rebuild to be higher than a repaired transmission.

Your Location
The driver’s location will contribute a large portion to the overall cost of the
procedure. Areas with higher costs of living, higher demand of services and/or
lower availability of skilled technicians will charge higher hourly labor costs,
raising the overall price. Some mechanic shops charge higher prices than others for
the same work (depending on brand, location, reputation, etc.)

Make
Vehicles like BMWs usually cost more to repair because they are considered an
imported vehicle. You might see higher repair costs with imports like Mercedes,
Volvo, Land Rover, Tesla, and Porsche while repairing a Ford or Buick might
cost less because of their domestic status. Interestingly, many vehicles that you
might think are completely foreign are assembled in the United States. However,
most parts of those vehicles are manufactured overseas. For example, Honda and
Toyota have assembly plants across the Midwest, but they manufacture most of
their parts in Southeast Asia. A foreign car does not automatically mean you
should expect to pay more for your transmission repair, but it is something you will
want to be aware of when you come in for servicing.

Extent of the Damage
What the car has been through can also affect the price since newer cars that have
been well maintained will cost less than those that have been through tough times.
Significantly older or rarer cars are harder to find parts for, which also increases
the cost. The transmission is also connected to other machinery in the car that has
to be carefully detached and then re-secured after it is fixed.

Type of Transmission
Manual transmissions usually cost less to repair/replace than automatic
transmissions. Manual transmissions are typically less complex and easier to
rebuild. Automatic transmissions can be extremely complicated, therefore they
require a lot more labor time for a complete rebuild. There is also a difference in
what gets replaced in an automatic refurbish versus what is replaced in a manual
reconstruct. Transmission parts cost more for CVT transmissions as well as for
luxury brands, commercial vehicles, heavy-duty trucks, and import transmissions.
Due to the difficulty of transmission fixes, choosing the right mechanic to
handle your transmission makes all the difference. When you are looking for an
expert to repair your transmission, trust in Eagle Transmissions. At Eagle
Transmission Denton, we take the time to diagnose and suggest the best path to
fix your transmission the right way. Our Eagle Transmission technicians use only
the highest quality parts to make sure you are back on the road in no time.

Always pay attention to the warnings your car gives you before any
messages on screen pop up. Unusual sounds, smells, and movements are your
vehicle’s way of communicating with you that something is not right. Make sure
that if you suspect serious issues, such as a failing torque converter or any other
possible transmission problems with vehicle that you get it diagnosed by a
professional as soon as you can. Here at Eagle Transmission we offer no-obligation,
free consultations. Call us at 940.898.0808 today - we are happy to help with
all of your transmission needs.