One theory I personally hold true on the abundance of used transmissions is the usage of cell phones while driving. Not paying 100% attention to your driving and having an accident. It is my contention that there are way more wrecked cars in the transmission and engine salvage yards due to the distraction talking on a cell phone causes. Understanding we are not talking about the main causes of transmission failure..
I can’t understand why it is legal in the majority of states to drive a car, talk on a cell phone, put on your makeup, eat a double cheese burger, insert a disc in the CD player, light a cigarette all while driving to slow in the left lane, or running over a couple of kids on a bicycle, as you are leaving the car wash and not stopping…as the article in our paper that I read yesterday was explaining… I’ll go on record as someone who thinks cellphone usage while driving a car should be hands free or illegal..
The abundance of late model low mileage used transmissions is increasing at this time. Obviously other problems and lack of concentration issues causes accidents. But is it an accident when a person is blatantly talking on a cell phone and clearly not paying attention to driving, or anything else, for that matter?
What I have noticed is that the vast majority of used transmissions come from newer cars with low mileage. Meaning less than 40,000 miles. Heck, that is almost new, a transmission is barely broken in..Especially if optimal maintenance was performed by the owner, unless it was overheated badly, these are prime transmissions to grab if you need a replacement transmission and a used one is in the cards.
The vast majority of these pre-tested low mileage used transmissions come from SUV’s and Foreign cars and trucks. Realistically speaking, if you have an transmission failure and are stranded on the side of the road waiting for a tow truck, use that coveted cell phone for it’s intended purpose, an emergency. Call 866-320-1182 and talk to the experts on engines at GotTransmissions.com for a free consultation on what used transmission is in your best interest.
While your at it ask the tow driver who the most competent engine shop in town is. This shop should also employ highly trained transmission specialty mechanics. Again, you can make good use of your cell phone to call the BBB and check the transmission specialty shop out..ask about any unfulfilled complaints and how long they have been in business.
It would be a lie to say in our GotTransmissions.com Blog that having the volume of used transmissions available at affordable prices is not good for us. We sincerely hope that you do not drive with a lack of concentration, and that you don’t have a bonafide accident. Stay safe, don’t allow your car to be a casualty unnecessarily..
