Choosing a Transmission Repair Shop

Choosing A Transmission Repair Shop
Transmission repair just may be the most exploitative and risky of all auto service operations. On top of being a major and expensive repair, it is one of the most difficult areas to diagnose. Additionally, a complete system overhaul will serve in keeping your vehicle off the road for at least a week or more. As such, it’s important that you choose a transmission repair shop that is honest, qualified and experienced. In this article, we will offer up a few tips to help you find such a shop. 

Step 1 – Network with your family, friends and co-workers on top of other trusted automotive service companies to help you determine your best option for service. Be sure not to just take anyone’s word straight-away, but rather use these initial recommendations to help you get started. Word of mouth is a wonderful way to find a variety of quality services, and this instance is far from exception.

Step 2 – Check out the Better Business Bureau database after you’ve located a shop that has a solid reputation and has been highly recommended. Even if a service has one complaint, you should take them out of the running. If you find that the shop is in good standing with no prior complaints, it is likely that their reputation is dependable. Avoid blindly taking your vehicle to a place that you know nothing about. If you’re really in that much of a hurry, do yourself a favor and park your car, opting for a rental in the meantime. 

Step 3 – Weigh price and convenience to determine what you are really willing to spend. In general, the higher your investment gets, the lower the risk will be. Dealerships will sometimes choose to replace your current system with a pre-owned model and a solid warranty. For a little bit more, you can choose to get a similar replacement with a national warranty and better functionality. 

Step 4 – Think back and reflect on recent events prior to taking your vehicle into a service center. If you have recently taken your vehicle in for a filter and fluid change, the issue could be directly related. A filter that is inserted backwards or a disconnected cable can inadvertently cause your system to perform poorly. 

Step 5 – Pay a visit to a reputable service center and discuss the issues you are currently experiencing with the shop owner. Make sure to provide him or her with a recent event history. A quality service center will take the time to look for simple adjustments rather than major repairs. 

Step 6 – Be assertive and decline to cooperate with an individual who insists on pulling your vehicle into the bay before discussing the issue or taking it for a test drive. In the vast majority of cases, this is a sure sign that you are about to be manipulated into an unnecessary repair. 

Step 7 – If the service center satisfied all of your requirements, schedule your vehicle service appointment!