Rebuilt Transmissions

What is a rebuilt transmission and is this
an option for a transmission repair?

When your transmission starts to fail or breaks down you are left with a few options. One is just to replace the entire transmission, which can be costly. Another option is a rebuilt transmission, or a reman transmission as it is sometimes called. The rebuilt transmission option is an affordable option which can save you hundreds of dollars if your transmission is repairable. You can also buy a used transmission but this option carries many risks. The unit you buy can be worn and will not carry a long warranty. You could face the same problems down the road as the used transmission begins to wear out. You could even be buying a transmission from a car in a junkyard that was in a major car accident. You may not even get the same transmission model that the factory put in. A particular transmission can have several variations that are different depending on which model car it is installed in. This is why we feel that a rebuilt transmission is your best option and most affordable option in the long run.

When transmissions problems start it is usually a few parts that are starting to fail. In an automatic transmissions shifting problems are often caused by a faulty computer system. In modern automatics it is the computer that does the shifting. If you notice that when you move from a lower gear or a stopped position the transmissions slowly shifts up (this is usually called transmission slipping) and sometimes you get a hard shift, that is usually because the computer system is not reading the RPM correctly and is shifting the gears incorrectly. In this case the fix is usually to repair the computer system. Many people think that shifting problems means that the entire transmissions is broken when just a few parts can be replaced to get it working again.

When Reliable Transmissions rebuilds a transmission we remove it from the car or truck. A certified mechanic opens the transmission and inspects each part for wear, especially parts with friction areas such as gears or bands. We remove the torque converter and inspect it. We recommend a new torque converter after a transmission rebuild. During this diagnostic stage the technicians determine which parts need replacing and if the transmission be rebuilt to factory specs. This thorough diagnostic is free. You are under no obligation to repair your transmission with us and it is in this phase that we determine how much it is cost to fix your transmission. We will completely and clearly explain how we will rebuild your transmission, any options you have and how it will cost.

Our mechanics also research the history of the transmission and checks if the manufacturer sent out technical service bulletins on it. If a manufacturer discovers defective parts or a design flaw they will create a bulletin that recommends modifications or replacement parts. This is a service bulletin for a 1999 Dodge Caravan. Auto manufacturers will put together a upgrade kit for transmissions shops to install and fix defects in the transmission design or manufacture. Fixing a design or parts flaw during the rebuilding stage will save you money and keep your transmissions working at peak performance longer. We highly recommend installing a manufacturer upgrade kit if one was released.

During the rebuilding phrase we only use high quality OEM parts. Cheaper gray market parts are not manufactured to OEM standards and can break or wear out quickly. Once Reliable finishes rebuilding the transmission it is installed back into the vehicle and re flash the computer system if it is an automatic and road test it with transmission instruments to make sure the computer system is shifting the car correctly and that there are no error codes from the transmission's computer system.

Any transmission Reliable rebuilds carries a one year warranty with the option to extend it one or two years. Any automatic transmission is also covered by Atra "Golden Rule Warranty Plan", which means if your transmission breaks anywhere in the US you can go to an Atra member and they will honor the warranty.

A rebuilt transmission is an affordable option that can save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars in transmission repair costs. Reliable Transmissions has been in business for over 55 years. We service many fleets including the New York City Police department and other police departments in our area. With a trained staff of mechanics and technicians, and state of the art facilities Reliable Transmissions can rebuild your transmission back to factory standards. Reliable Transmissions has a long reputation for dealing honestly and professionally with our clients. If you want to talk to a trained mechanic who will discuss your transmissions problems call Sebastian at 718-355-8643 or fill out the form below: