Transmission problems can occur in cars over several years for a variety of reason. Sometimes, there are manufacturing glitches which can give rise to transmission issues or if the car has not been maintained well, you may have to run to your nearest transmission shop in Edmonton. Whatever the reason may be, there are two options to rectify a transmission failure; you can either opt for a replacement or repair the transmission. There are several pros and cons associated with which line of rectification you choose.

Transmission replacement vs repair: what is the best choice

The answer is, it depends! As a start, it is best to get your car’s transmission issues examined by a transmission repair shop. Only an expert shop like Alberta Driveline Rebuilders can give you an accurate assessment of whether your car needs a repair or a complete replacement.

Consider repairs

Sometimes, your car’s issue has reached a point where a repair may not be the best option. A possible repair may make the problem worse. In that case, you will need to completely replace the transmission. One key factor in determining if a replacement is the right option is the likelihood of failure. It is important to consider that a replacement of a damaged transmission is likely to be accompanied by additional repairs as the damaged transmission may have affected the other parts of the car during failure. Replacing your transmission today may save some money tomorrow.

Replacement may be a lesser hassle

If you have ever got your transmission repaired, you would be wary of how expensive it can be. Getting a transmission repaired may seem like a good solution, but the costs of repair and replacement are almost the same. It is more logical to replace the entire system for a small amount extra if the price difference between them is negligible. Moreover, in the end, even if you may spend a few extra bucks, you will get a brand new transmission which will definitely cause fewer or no problems in the near future and potentially save some money.

Transmission replacement saving

Some transmission experts are likely to rebuild a transmission to save a few dollars. However, unless you don’t mind spending a rather crazy amount of time rebuilding the entire thing, this option is not really practical. Having said that, you can still save a few bucks by having your car mechanic install a rebuilt transmission if it has limited miles on it.

Preventing failure

Prevention is better than a cure. In this case, it is completely worth it. If you can make sure to maintain your car well, the chances are you may really have to postpone the transmission replacement or repair completely. Make sure to get your transmission fluid at an optimal level before things start going downhill.

Alberta Driveline is an Edmonton based expert transmission service who specializes in repairing transmissions, transfer cases, drive shafts among other things, for vehicles of various models and makes. Alberta Drive Line’s dedication to quality, service and customer satisfaction has made us a leader in the driveline industry. If you have any problems with your vehicle, please bring it to our location or contact us.