Somebody could be doing you a great disservice! Any transmission specialist who gives you a major repair quote over the phone is most likely causing problems for you and him! Why is that?

Coming to an accurate conclusion as to what is truly wrong with your transmission requires hands on attention, experienced observation and proper use of diagnostic equipment and a good road test to become familiar with your car’s symptoms. It is important to know that the individual identifying your car’s problems is a specialist in his field. Many times, technicians who have specialization in other parts of the car are not as qualified as you would want to give you a thorough and trustworthy direction as to where the solution lies.

Over the phone, many times the words slip, squeak, grind, bump along with a variety of noises shared with your chosen technician may start a conversation, but until the vehicle is actually in the shop being looked at directly, a meaningful diagnosis cannot take place. What may be discussed is possibilities and ball-park figures when it comes to the cost of your repairs…

Today’s transmissions are highly sophisticated and electronically controlled. Most often a “high tech” expansive diagnosis is required to render a qualified opinion. When the system(s) in the transmission that has failed has/have been identified, then the extent of the internal damage can be determined and a more specific price can then be discussed. Any approach less than this would lead to a quote that isn’t accurate. There are countless variables that have to be understood in order to give a customer a firm cost. Even then, once a transmission is taken apart for repairs, other costs may be discovered on further inspection. Prior to the breakdown, though, your technician can give you a high to low range of costs based on similar transmission repairs of the same type, along with proper assessment.

Let’s say you call your dentist telling him/her that you have oral pain under a given set of circumstances. He’s going to be wondering — is this caused by gum infection, a cavity or popcorn stuck between your teeth! Does he need to do a complete tooth removal or possibly a root canal? The average consumer would be lacking in confidence if he immediately recommended a costly root canal when something far less invasive would suffice! Without a thorough examination and hands-on expertise, you would not be getting the care you deserve!

So….be willing to give your car a true check up from the neck up (so to speak)! When it comes to solving a transmission repair quandary — depend on the professionals that can make sure you aren’t overcharged. At IKE’S TRANSMISSIONS AND GENERAL REPAIR you can expect the best of both worlds — technicians who are experts in transmission diagnostics and technicians that understand general repair! We have you covered!

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