Is it worth it to trans rebuild a car?
Whether your car is worth the trans rebuild is uncertain. If the engine, body, interior, and glass are at least good, then it may well be worth it. If instead the car looks ragged, or you’d be uncomfortable showing up at that new job you will get after graduation, then maybe you’ll decide to give it up.
Is it worth it to replace the transmission in a Honda Accord?
I posted a question a few days ago about the transmission in my 98 Honda Accord. I took it to AMMCO and they found that the transmission is indeed the issue. They offered to replace the transmission for a little over $2,000. My question… Is it worth it? The car is a 98 Honda Accord LX. It has 162,000 miles.
What’s the best way to replace a transmission?
Another option is a used transmission from a salvage yard. Cheaper, less reliable, but a potential solution which either the general mechanic or the transmission shop could advise you about. The remove/replace cost, plus the purchase price, might not pencil out, but be aware of the option.
How many miles can a Honda transmission last?
It is a Honda, and as the transmission mechanic pointed out, they can and often do last well into the 200,000 miles range. I am stuck between paying to have the transmission replaced or calling it quits and dealing with a car payment every month. First off, AAMCO stands for All Automatics Must Come Out.
How much does it cost to replace a transmission on a car?
For instance, replacing one on a sedan comes with an average price tag of $2,300, while it’s around $2,800 for a pickup. Whether your ride is a luxury or a “regular” vehicle also affects cost. For a non-luxury car, a manual transmission replacement can cost between $1,500 and $3,000.
Is it harder to find replacement transmission parts?
For starters, there’s the car’s year, make, and model, but that’s only the tip of the iceberg. The older or rarer your car is, the harder it’ll be to find replacement parts for it. As you can imagine, this will increase your mechanic’s fee, since it’ll take a longer time to hunt for parts.
Which is cheaper to repair a Volkswagen transmission or a BMW transmission?
US-made transmissions usually cost less to fix or replace than a BMW or Volkswagen. There’s also the matter of whether it’s a manual or automatic transmission. Manual transmissions are often cheaper to repair or replace. How big the damage to your transmission is will also affect your costs.
What’s the value of a car without a transmission?
In this case, you may want to consider selling your junker instead. Past repair bills aside, factor in the value of your ride without the new transmission. For example, its current value is $3,000. Now, consider the replacement transmission that will cost you, say $3,000. Your mechanic says this will hike up your car’s value to $5,000.