Auto transmission rebuilding involves the process of restoring your transmission to a like-new state without removing the old transmission. If your transmission is in need of repair, you're likely looking for a reliable auto shop. In most cases, rebuilding a transmission will happen in an independent auto shop. Learn about what it takes to rebuild a transmission.

Why You Need a Rebuild

You may be wondering why anyone would choose to rebuild a transmission instead of replacing it. There's one huge motivating force – cost. It's far less expensive to have a transmission rebuilt than it is to replace it with a new one. Replacing a transmission is about twice as expensive as auto transmission rebuilding services. Even though it's cheaper, you're not sacrificing quality. At the end of the rebuild service, you'll have a fully functional transmission in your vehicle.

What You Can Expect

About 75% of auto repairs are done by independent auto shops, while 25% are done by dealerships, according to Kelly Blue Book. It's important to know what to expect when it comes to working with an independent auto shop. The first step in the process of rebuilding a transmission is to remove it and take it apart. The parts will be evaluated to determine which parts can stay and which parts can go.

Once everything is taken apart, the transmission parts will be cleaned in a parts washer. Any parts that are in disrepair will be replaced. Gaskets and seals are always replaced. Once all the parts are back together, the electrical parts will be checked. Electrical wiring will be replaced if it is worn, sending signals, and other electrical parts will be checked and replaced.

How Repairs Benefit You

If your manufacturer has released any updates since you purchased your car, those updates and upgrades will be installed. This can improve the performance of your transmission and extend the life of your newly rebuilt transmission. After everything checks out on the rebuild, the transmission will be reinstalled in your car. The process can take from one to three days to complete, depending on the type of transmission and the parts that have to be replaced. After this, you'll have a new transmission that will deliver a dependable ride.

Rebuilding transmissions is a specialty field. Not every mechanic has the skills to rebuild one. Thankfully, ours do. Call us today at Shift Right Transmission & Auto Service. We look forward to getting your vehicle working amazingly again!