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Transmission Repair: Beware of Unethical Practices


Transmission Repair: Beware of Unethical Practices

Stewart Wrighter
SubmitYOURArticle.com
July 5, 2011


Anyone in need of transmission repair will probably already be wary of mechanic shops. Garages where cars are repaired have something of a reputation for dishonesty, which may make finding a good one a rather difficult task. Even if adriver only needs a transmission fluid change, it may be in that driver's best interest to get a few referrals on where to take the car. Dishonest transmission repair shops are able to get away with their unethical ways for a few reasons.

For one, transmission shops are in short supply compared to general automotive repair garages. Because of this balance of supply and demand, a business which does repairs may be able to charge high rates. This is of course fair that is, until a shop takes their high rates to new extremes.

There is general ignorance surrounding how a transmission works and how best it should be repaired which is another reason why such garages may get away with murder when it comes to rates. Only a specialist is likely to be well-versed in the ways of a car transmission, which makes it difficult to see for yourself if what a technician is telling you is correct. What follows are a few of the mistakes customers make when they approach an automotive tech, as well as a few of the scams customers should work to avoid.

When a driver requires a new transmission, that driver is typically given two options. He can either have a new and very expensive transmission installed, or a rebuilt transmission can be installed instead. At first glance, a rebuilt type will seem appealing because it costs about half what a new one will. But there are some problems in opting for the rebuilt, it may not perform as well or last as long as a new one would. A repair shop which has earned its good reputation will be able to build a lasting transmission, but first such a shop must be found. A driver should not purchase a rebuilt one without some kind of warranty, the last thing anyone wants is for the transmission they have purchased to fail only days later. A driver should be sure to get a warranty in writing and a shop should not be trusted to honor any verbal agreements.

Promises of discounts and deals should be a red flag from any automotive shop. Companies that pay their employees commission-based wages are also to be avoided. Because such shops pay their employees based on the money drivers spend, the employees have a massive incentive to get drivers to spend as much money as possible. Drivers may end up buying parts they do not need or paying for services a car does not require. If you feel the pressure is on to get you to spend as much money as possible, you should get a second opinion. Again, warranties are an important thing to obtain in writing. Often times a mechanic will just tell you to bring the car back if there is any trouble, but if the guarantee is not made in writing a driver may be stuck paying for more costly repairs.

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Stewart Wrighter searched the term transmission repair Houston when he needed help after an accident. For more information about transmission repairs go to http://www.transmission-repair-houston.com/ .




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