Breaking Down the Costs of Transmission Services
Posted on Jan 12, 2018 9:00am PST
For people who haven’t gotten their transmissions repaired or replaced
in the past, dealing with transmission problems can lead to some initial
sticker shock. In reality, repairing, rebuilding, or replacing transmissions
is very intricate work that requires a range of specialty equipment and
training as well as lengthy labor hours. To ensure that you are getting
value for your dollar and quality work, choose a repair shop with
transmission specialists in Silver Spring, such as Superior Transmissions. Here is a closer look at the some of
the costs involved in transmission repair.
Parts
The parts used in modern transmissions are very complex and are built using
expensive materials, so that they can be lighter while handling more torque
than older cars. Depending on the make and model of the car, intricate
computer components may also be used in the transmission. There are also
large quantities of pieces that are used in transmissions, which further
increases the costs. The price of each component reflects its complexity,
and if you are getting an entirely new transmission, the cost will reflect
both the complex nature of the system as well as the time spent manufacturing it.
Labor
The labor costs of your transmission repair or replacement will vary depending
on the kind of car you have and the kind of service you need. However,
there are few jobs that can be done quickly with transmissions. Even if
certain components of your transmission are ultimately found to be functioning
properly, it can take hours to test them. It is important for your transmission
repair shop to do this kind of thorough testing, because transmissions
are such valuable components. Failing to test the parts could lead you
to invest money in repairing a transmission that ultimately does not have
much life left in it. Although the labor costs of repairing or replacing
a transmission may be slightly higher when you work with a transmission
specialist, having these services done by an expert can save you money
on future repairs caused by incomplete or inadequate work.