In the transmission repair business, as in so many other businesses, if a repair shop quotes a repair job price well below other shops, it’s probably too good to be true.

Beware the transmission shop that just wants to get your vehicle on the lift and remove the transmission and clutch to diagnose the problem. Their “lowball” estimates quickly escalate by a factor of 2X to 4X once they have your clutch and transmission apart. By then it’s too late for you to say “no” or “not yet, until I get some other estimates”.

Unlike these shops, National Transmission will diagnose your vehicle’s problem and give you a firm price range quote before the repair begins. That way, there are no surprises and you can evaluate your vehicle maintenance options before committing to an expensive repair. We have rebuilt over 25,000 transmissions and we have the historical statistics on the price range to rebuild any manual transmission. Furthermore, we would never remove your transmission without your permission.

Why does it cost so much to have my manual transmission repaired?

Today’s manual transmissions, particularly those with 5 or 6 speeds and/or front wheel drive are extremely complicated units. Today’s manual transmissions are designed to be light and compact and contain high strength alloy gears. Vehicle transmission gears are extremely complex to machine to precision tolerances. This means replacement parts for such transmissions are very expensive.

Remember, our standard transmission and clutch repair work carries our 12 month/12,000 mile Limited Warranty good within the Continental United States. Come see us for expert diagnosis, honest prices, and quality work.