My GTP is Officially Immobile :(
Monte Of The Month -- August 2014
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 25,145
From: Southeast PA
Mechanics can sometimes negotiate a better price through a local yard
I told my mechanic that I was strapped for cash and gave them a set price that I could pay and they made it happen. I said even if there is a problem, I need to pay a set labor rate on this job, and if a bolt is seized and you guys take 30 more minutes I can't be charged for it. They were very understanding and I negotiated a flat-rate fee
Watch out for AAmco, I was on a trip to 7 springs resort in a 96 Chevy truck, tranny went out. I told them I was sure it would need a complete rebuild as it was leaving a heavy trail of smoke behind. I was getting to my destination for sure. I made it. Anyways, they quoted me $1500 and picked it up. After 3 phone calls later, price was $3100 I think. They knew I was screwed and should haev had my stepdad come with a a trailer and pick us up. Long story short, I got the PA attorney general on it and best he could do was make them refund $300. I was happy since I won....
Edit-and I made it home but 1 week later it had to be rebuilt by the local AAmco. What a joke.
Edit-and I made it home but 1 week later it had to be rebuilt by the local AAmco. What a joke.
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Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 549
From: Austin, Tx
Been down that road before. I spoke with my boss this morning and he told me that our master mechanic could install and or rebuild the transmission in my car for about half the cost of a shop would do it for. He told me to contact LKQ so I've been on hold for about 20min now...
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Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 549
From: Austin, Tx
Our mechanic told me he'd install it for $300 and it would take about 6hrs to install.
UPDATE: found a transmission with only 71k on it and LKQ wants only $865 for it! SOLD SOLD SOLD
UPDATE: found a transmission with only 71k on it and LKQ wants only $865 for it! SOLD SOLD SOLD
Last edited by jwjones; Jan 18, 2012 at 11:22 AM.
STILL SLOW
Monte Of The Month -- May 2010
Monte Of The Month -- May 2010
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 7,082
From: Nubraska
Make sure its the HD. If not swap over the parts.
