General repair shops are now trying to get into the business of installing transmissions that are re manufactured to increase their bottom line. Nothing is ever wrong with enterprise…especially in this great country of America! You, as a consumer, have an equal goal to make the best possible use of your hard earned dollars. This article is meant to help you do that!
What is a re-manufactured transmission or a “reman”? It is a transmission that has been re-manufactured in a factory, usually in an assembly-line setting, most usually NOT by qualified technicians. The individuals doing this work replace parts they have been directed to put in as the case moves down the assembly line. The unit is then shipped to a repair shop who purchased it, then installed in your vehicle. Sounds logical — right?
If the transmission failed under normal conditions, the decision to use a re-manufactured transmission could be a good one. If, on the other hand, an unusual failure occurred, the factory workers might overlook problems that will lead to a faulty unit being replaced in your vehicle. A transmission specialist who has seen your car, diagnosed the problem and determined a solution to your auto woes, will only fix what is wrong. The best outcome possible depends on the shop and technician you are trusting.
THE BOTTOM LINE IS THIS: A transmission problem does not always mean you need a new transmission! If you pay for one…you may be throwing money away!
For example, if your Suburban transmission or your Tahoe transmission stops shifting, it does not automatically mean that your transmission needs to be replaced. These are electronically controlled transmissions…the problem could be electronic in nature. This is determined by skilled and knowledgeable transmission technicians. Instead of making a decision on the symptoms and not the problem, you could be lead to make a costly choice.
At IKE’S TRANSMISSION AND GENERAL REPAIR we put our experience of 32 years to work for you. We have families, too. We don’t want to be sold anything we don’t need and you don’t either. We are professionals that can diagnose your vehicle properly and put you at ease in such an important decision. Let us be your source for making a difference in how your car repair woes get solved! Call or contact us today at 512-467-7883.
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