Does a rebuilt transmission come with a warranty?

A rebuilt transmission is typically covered by a 12-month/12,000 mile warranty (whichever comes first). This is a very basic warranty, but it will pay for repairs, should there be any defective parts in the transmission or torque converter.

Can a dealership rebuild a transmission?

The dealer will usually have a transmission repair shop do minor repairs or replace the transmission with a used unit to get the vehicle running again. Repair shops, junkyards, dealers and hobbyists buy vehicles with bad transmissions constantly to either fix or part them out.

Is a rebuilt transmission the same as a new transmission?

A rebuilt transmission has been reconditioned. Someone has cleaned it, inspected it, identified the components that are worn or broken and replaced only those parts. A remanufactured transmission, on the other hand, has been thoroughly remanufactured as the name indicates.

How much is it to get your transmission rebuilt?

A rebuild may cost you between $2800 and $3800 depending on labor, parts and unforeseen circumstances. This is still relatively cheaper than a new transmission, which could cost between $4000 and $8000 depending on the make and model of your vehicle.

How long does it take a dealership to replace a transmission?

The amount of time required to replace a transmission often depends on the type of transmission and the vehicle. It usually only takes a day or two to replace a transmission in most rear wheel vehicles. However, some late-model, front-wheel drive vehicles can be quite labor-intensive and take three to four days.

Is rebuilding a transmission cheaper than buying a new one?

A transmission replacement is the most expensive option when fixing your transmission. The cost in replacing your transmission can average from the lower hundreds to a thousand dollars, depending on your transmission type. This is an option if the transmission is too damaged to even consider a rebuild.

How much should a rebuilt transmission cost?

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Do you get a warranty on a brand new transmission?

You generally don’t get as good a warranty on a new transmission as you did on the whole car when it was new, so that isn’t necessarily irrelevant. If a car has a replaced & brand new transmission, do the miles on it become irrelevant?

Is it better to replace or rebuild a transmission?

There is buzz online and in the automotive repair industry that replacement, or “remanufactured transmissions”, is the better choice. Contrary to popular belief, however, remanufactured transmissions are similar, if not the same as a rebuilt transmission.

When is it time to buy a new transmission?

If you find that your car spends many hours in the garage instead of on the road, it’s time to replace it. Most transmission problems can be solved. A repair will cost you several hundred dollars, but if the total cost of the repair exceeds the cost of a new transmission, it’s time to buy a new transmission. 2.

Can you replace a transmission without any wear and tear?

Well, no. You still have wear and tear on the engine, the drivetrain (less the transmission), the suspension, the body, the accessories, the steering, the cooling system, the exhaust system and generally the rest of the car. The miles on the new transmission are zero at the point of replacement, so the transmission is brand new.