How much is a rebuilt automatic transmission?

How much is a rebuilt automatic transmission?

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.

Is a rebuilt automatic transmission reliable?

On average, a rebuilt transmission is expected to last between 30,000 – 50,000 miles. If the work is done extremely well and regular maintenance is performed, a transmission rebuild can last as long as the original transmission (120,000 – 200,000 miles on average).

Is it worth it to get a rebuilt transmission?

Rebuilding a transmission can save you a lot of money over the short-term, while keeping car payments out of your monthly budget. For many, rebuilding their transmission is worth the initial cost. Rebuilding a transmission may cost you twenty-five hundred dollars or more, which is a significant chunk of change.

Should I have my transmission rebuilt or replaced?

Generally, if a repair estimate costs more than a rebuild, then the rebuild is the service to go with. If the cost of a replacement transmission costs less than a repair or rebuild, then the replacement is the best alternative. Most importantly, you should only use the services of transmission professionals.

How many miles can a transmission last?

Without service and maintenance, some transmissions can fail in as little as 100,000 miles. If you drive around 10-15,000 miles a year, your transmission could be down for the count in seven years! With care and service, transmissions can last 300,000 miles or more.

How can you tell if a transmission has been rebuilt?

Registered. There is almost no way to tell if the trans has been rebuilt or replaced by visually looking at it from the outside and even if it was how would it help you anyway?. There is no such thing as a life test on transmissions they are not a wear item in general.