Ten Tips to a Healthy Transmission
(Table
of Contents)
Healthy
Transmission Tip #7.
TEN THINGS YOU SHOULD
NOT
DO WHEN YOU
THINK YOU HAVE A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM!
1.
Don’t Let Your Brother-In-Law (or
any other unqualified person) Try
To Fix It In Their Driveway.
They may do more harm than good
and cost you more in the long run.
2.
Don’t Have Anyone Install A Used Transmission
From A Junkyard Or Out Of Another Vehicle
That Has Not Been Evaluated By A Professional.
Transmission failure is partially a
function of age and mileage. There is no
way to tell if that used transmission has
been abused or how many miles it really
has on it. In addition, it may not be an
exact match with yours leading to all types
of control problems especially with today’s
sophisticated electronic transmissions.
How Many Times Would You Want To Pay Someone
To Install One Of These Before Finding One
That Will Last?
3.
Don’t Be Misled By Terminology.
Customers are many times led to believe
that they are purchasing a "NEW"
transmission when, in reality, it is either
remanufactured, rebuilt, reconditioned,
or repaired. While the transmission may
be new to their vehicle it is, in most cases,
not new. Brand new transmissions would cost
outrageous amounts of money and are hardly
ever installed by anyone, even new car dealers.
4.
Don’t
Go Back To The New Car Dealer unless the
vehicle is under the manufacturer’s original
warranty.
Lee Myles TRANSMISSIONS & AutoCare
can provide
service under most "Extended Warranty
Plans". They can usually perform
necessary repairs and services more quickly
and with the peace of mind in knowing the
work is being done by professionals who
specialize in transmissions.
5.
Don’t allow
anyone to install a remanufactured, rebuilt,
reconditioned, or repaired transmission
in your vehicle without first performing
diagnostic checks to determine if such an
extensive operation is even necessary.
6.
Don’t Shop For Prices Over The Phone.
Many customers ask "How much for a transmission?"
At that point most don’t even know if they
need one. Would you want to pay for a
transmission you don’t need? Prices
quoted over the phone may be "low ball"
amounts just to get you to come in, or they
may not include everything you need, leading
to unhappy surprises later on.
7.
Don’t Trade Your Car In Just Because It
Has A Transmission Problem.
If the car is in good condition having the
transmission repaired can be a much more
cost effective solution than committing
to the long-term investment in a replacement
vehicle. After all, you know what you have
now; you don’t always know what you’re going
to get. Even if you decide to trade it in
at a later date, a car with a properly functioning
transmission will bring a lot more than
one that has a problem. So the investment
you make to repair it can easily bring you
a good return.
8.
Don’t Add Store Bought Transmission Fluid
Additives.
In many cases they do more harm than
good. Always check with a transmission Professional
before adding anything.
9.
Don’t Let General Repair Mechanics Experiment
With Your Transmission.
Only Certified Transmission Technicians
will have the equipment and capability to
diagnose and repair your transmission properly
the first time. A good general repair mechanic
will recommend that you see a transmission
professional.
10.
Don’t Bring Your Transmission Problem To
A "Fly By Night" Repair Shop.
Get references. Check with Consumer
Affairs and The Better Business Bureau.
If you want to be assured of accurate diagnosis
and top quality service bring it to a name
you know and can trust, Lee Myles TRANSMISSIONS & AutoCare.
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