I am a life long car transmission connoisseur. It all started when I was kid (14 years old), well before I could drive. I did not know that I would become a transmission specialist, and eventually own a very successful transmission repair shop for 26 years when I broke my first transmission. But the first transmission led to many transmission failures and eventually by the age of 21 I was in the transmission field.
I sold my shop in 2006 before the economy tanked. Which I am deeply grateful for. I decided to enter the technical side after I sold my shop. In essence, I wanted to be able to continue my transmission education and help people with transmission problems, and educate them on how to buy transmissions that suit your interests best. What I know is that a lot of people do not get their moneys worth when they go to a local repair shop for service.
We did our own rebuilding and repairs. Basically, we were your best local transmission shop. On occasion we needed to locate a good used transmission. But what a hassle that was. How did I really know I was getting a low mileage unit? I didn’t!
I think that the era of small to medium sized transmission shops is coming to an end. Cyber shopping is what most folks want to do. I think it is great for finding the best transmission for your needs. You have the whole country at your hands, not just the phone-book and local ‘junk yards‘. With that in mind, your whole horizon of choices expands uncountable times.
The online services can have a transmission shipped to your local mechanic for installation in a day or two. Not only that your choices of the type of transmission you need are not as limited. In many cases a used transmission is the best choice. and, the installation shop has no interest in pushing you to go for a rebuild since they don’t do transmission work.
I’ll get right to the point. My research finally ended when I contacted GotTransmissions.com. The pride and integrity bred by the owner tricked down to the quality transmissions they sell and the knowledgeable representatives that will greet you when you call them @ 866-320-1182. Their used transmissions are certified low mileage by using the VIN to look back at the entire history of the car. If there is any question about the integrity of said transmission, it gets rejected. This is the place I fully recommend, give them a try, trust me, they will exceed your expectations.
