subject: Used Transmissions - Get Your Vehicle Running Right [print this page] Used Transmissions - Get Your Vehicle Running Right
If this doesn't run properly, it can be very expensive to repair or replace it. Fortunately there is an option to purchase a good used transmission and have it replaced.
There are many good used transmissions available. They usually come from a vehicle which has been involved in a wreck and can no longer be driven. However in many cases the wreck did not affect the transmission and it is in excellent shape.
If you have good repair skills, it may be possible to replace your transmission yourself. Or you can arrange to have a skilled and trained mechanic do it for you.
The most important thing is to find a good used transmission. When a transmission is removed from a vehicle by an authorized auto salvage company, the information about the transmission is normally entered into a nationwide database and made available to interested parties.
In this way, you can search for the make, model, and type of transmission desired. The listing usually includes a great deal of information such as age, wear, condition, vehicle take from, etc.
It may also list the price for the part plus its shipping costs. You have the option to refine your search parameters. For example you can limit your search to dealers within a specified area. In this way you can pick up the part yourself and save on shipping.
There are other options to located a used transmission. A very popular place to look is eBay. Here you can find many used transmissions and they are normally priced very reasonably.
As a matter of fact, if you can find the transmission listed in auction format, you may get a great deal and save a lot of money over what other dealers may charge.
You can also search for used transmissions in online forums dedicated to repair or used parts. In many cases the part is advertised by a private seller so you may be able to save some money.
However keep in mind that normally auto salvage dealers have a limited warranty on the part whereas private sellers normally sell the part as is. You just need to be careful in evaluating what is the best option for you.
In any case you should be able to replace your transmission with a high quality used one at an attractive price and get your vehicle operating in tip top shape.
If you need a quality new or automatic or manual transmission I would check out the guys at MWDAuto.com they have the best selection ofused transmissions and lowest prices on all theirused transmissions for sale. They are located in Arizona but the ship world wide and its quite quick and affordable.
