The Complete Guide to Transmission Rebuild Costs in Dallas-Fort Worth
What a rebuild costs in Dallas-Fort Worth by transmission type, how it compares with repair and replacement, what moves the price, and how to get an honest quote. Written by the shop that has rebuilt transmissions in Irving, in-house, for more than 30 years.
In this guide
Updated October 2026. Prices are typical Dallas-Fort Worth ranges; your written estimate is the number that counts.
- The short answer: what a rebuild costs in DFW
- What a transmission rebuild actually includes
- Rebuild cost by transmission type
- Rebuild vs. repair vs. replacement: the real cost comparison
- Eight things that move the price up or down
- Transmission repair costs: when you do not need a rebuild
- Transmission fluid change and flush costs
- Dealership vs. independent transmission shop in Dallas-Fort Worth
- How long a transmission rebuild takes
- Warranties, extended warranties and insurance
- Signs you need a rebuild, and signs you probably do not
- How to get an accurate quote and avoid being overcharged
- Rebuild cost for the vehicles we see most in DFW
- What waiting costs, and how DFW drivers pay for a rebuild
- Is a transmission rebuild worth it for your vehicle?
The short answer: what a rebuild costs in DFW
A transmission rebuild in the Dallas-Fort Worth area typically runs between $1,800 and $4,500 for most cars, trucks and SUVs, with parts, labor and installation included. At SM Transmissions in Irving, in-house rebuilds start at $1,795, and the final price depends on three things: the type of transmission in your vehicle, how much hard-part damage the teardown reveals, and whether the torque converter is replaced along with it.
That range is wide on purpose. A 4-speed automatic in a 2008 domestic pickup and a 9-speed unit in a late-model European SUV are not the same job, and any shop quoting one flat number over the phone is guessing. The rest of this guide explains where your vehicle falls inside that range, how a rebuild compares with a repair or a replacement, what makes the price move, and how to make sure the estimate you get is honest.
If you want the number for your specific vehicle, the fastest route is the free diagnostic: call (214) 854-1901, we tow it in at no charge anywhere in the Metroplex when we do the repair, and you get a written estimate before any work starts.
What a transmission rebuild actually includes
The word “rebuild” gets used loosely, which is one reason quotes vary so much. A proper rebuild is not a fluid change with a new filter, and it is not a used unit swapped in from a salvage yard. It is a complete teardown of your own transmission and a reassembly with every wear item replaced. At SM Transmissions a rebuild includes:
- Removal of the transmission and torque converter from the vehicle
- Complete disassembly, cleaning and inspection of every hard part: case, pump, planetary gear sets, drums, shafts and valve body
- All soft parts replaced: clutches, steels, bands, seals, gaskets, O-rings and the filter
- Worn hard parts replaced: bushings, bearings, and any drum, shaft or gear set that is out of spec
- Manufacturer updates and known-failure upgrades applied where they exist for that unit
- Torque converter replaced or rebuilt
- Reassembly to factory specification, reinstallation with the correct fluid, adaptive relearn and a road test
When you compare quotes, ask each shop to confirm those seven points in writing. A quote that is hundreds of dollars lower is often leaving out the torque converter, the hard-part inspection or the updates, which is where the next failure comes from. Our full transmission rebuild page walks through the process step by step.
Rebuild cost by transmission type
The type of transmission is the single largest driver of rebuild cost. Here are typical in-house rebuild ranges for the units we see most often in Dallas-Fort Worth. These are planning figures; the written estimate after teardown is the number that counts.
| Transmission type | Typical DFW rebuild range | Why it costs what it costs |
|---|---|---|
| 4-, 5- and 6-speed domestic automatics (Ford, GM, Chrysler, RAM, Jeep) | $1,795 to $2,800 | Common, well-documented units with widely available parts. Most straightforward rebuilds fall here. |
| 4- to 6-speed Asian automatics (Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia) | $1,900 to $3,000 | Reliable designs; cost rises with model-specific hard parts and updated valve bodies. |
| 8-, 9- and 10-speed automatics (late-model Ford, GM, RAM, Jeep, Honda, Hyundai) | $2,600 to $4,200 | More clutch packs, more solenoids, tighter tolerances and more expensive soft-part kits. |
| CVT (Nissan/Jatco, Honda, Toyota, Subaru, Mitsubishi) | $1,795 to $3,500 | Belt or chain, pulleys and bearings replace the clutch packs. Specialist labor; fewer shops will touch them. |
| Dual-clutch (DCT) units (Ford PowerShift, VW DSG, Hyundai/Kia DCT) | $2,500 to $4,500 | Two clutch assemblies, mechatronic units and software adaptation push parts cost up. |
| European automatics (BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, Volvo) | $2,800 to $4,500+ | ZF and Aisin units are excellent but their parts and torque converters cost more. |
| Manual gearboxes (cars, trucks, performance) | $1,795 to $2,800 | Synchronizers, bearings, seals and worn gears. Clutch is a separate line item while the unit is out. |
| Heavy-duty truck units (Allison, 10R140, Aisin AS69RC) | $3,500 to $6,000+ | Larger units, heavier parts, and towing-grade upgrades are usually worth adding. |
Two notes on that table. First, trucks that tow or carry loads usually come out of a rebuild with upgraded clutch material and an auxiliary cooler, which adds a few hundred dollars and prevents the next rebuild. Second, if you are not sure which transmission your vehicle has, the free diagnostic identifies it from the tag on the case; you do not need to know in advance. Our CVT transmission repair, automatic transmission repair and manual transmission and clutch repair pages cover the specifics of each family.
Rebuilds from $1,795 in Irving
Parts, labor and installation included. Free diagnostic and written estimate before any work. Free towing in DFW with repair.
- Automatic, manual, CVT and DCT
- In-house rebuilding for 30+ years
- Warranties up to unlimited-mileage lifetime on labor
- Extended warranty and insurance claims handled
Rebuild vs. repair vs. replacement: the real cost comparison
Most drivers who search for rebuild cost actually have three options, and the right one depends on what the diagnostic finds, not on price alone.
| Option | Typical DFW cost | When it is the right call | Where it goes wrong |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repair (single component) | $150 to $1,500 | One failed part: solenoid, sensor, seal, pan gasket, valve body, cooler line, torque converter. Rest of the unit checks out. | Repairing one part on a unit with worn clutches. Symptoms return within months and you pay twice. |
| Rebuild (your transmission, in-house) | $1,795 to $4,500 | Worn clutches, bands or hard parts. Most slipping, overheating and burnt-fluid cases. | A “rebuild” that skips the converter, updates or hard-part inspection. Ask for the list in writing. |
| Remanufactured replacement | $3,500 to $7,000 | Case is cracked or the unit is so damaged that rebuilding costs more than a reman. Rare. | Dealerships quote this by default because they do not rebuild. Usually the most expensive path. |
| New transmission (dealer) | $5,000 to $10,000+ | Almost never for an out-of-warranty vehicle. | Paying new-unit money for a car worth less than the invoice. |
| Used/salvage unit | $1,200 to $3,000 installed | Short-term budget fix on an older vehicle. | Unknown history, short or no warranty, and you may inherit the same failure. |
The pattern we see in Irving every week: a driver brings in a dealership estimate for a remanufactured or new unit, we run the free diagnostic, and an in-house rebuild comes in at a fraction of the quote with a longer labor warranty. Bring the dealer estimate with you. We will tell you honestly if the rebuild is the better option, and in the minority of cases where it is not, we will say so.
Eight things that move the price up or down
Inside the range for your transmission type, these are the factors that decide the final number on the written estimate.
- Hard-part damage found on teardown. Soft parts (clutches, seals, gaskets) are in every rebuild. Hard parts (drums, planetary sets, pumps, shafts) are replaced only when worn, and they are the most expensive individual items. A transmission driven until it stopped moving usually has more hard-part damage than one brought in at the first slip.
- Torque converter. Replacing the converter adds roughly $200 to $600 depending on the unit, and it is almost always the right call: a converter full of clutch debris will take out a fresh rebuild.
- Labor hours. Removal and installation ranges from about four hours on a rear-wheel-drive truck to ten or more on an all-wheel-drive crossover where the subframe has to come down.
- Updates and upgrades. Factory bulletins, updated valve bodies, improved clutch materials and auxiliary coolers add cost but address the reason the unit failed in the first place.
- Fluid. A CVT or a late-model automatic can need 10 to 14 quarts of manufacturer-specific fluid at $15 to $30 a quart. Conventional ATF is cheaper.
- Vehicle age and parts availability. Discontinued or low-volume units cost more to source parts for, and occasionally a used hard part is the only option.
- Who does the work. Dealerships and franchise chains carry overhead and often send units out. An independent shop that rebuilds in-house keeps labor and markup lower. See the dealership comparison below.
- Diagnosis quality. A shop that skips the pressure test and road test can misdiagnose a solenoid as a rebuild, or a rebuild as a solenoid. Either mistake costs you. That is why our diagnostic is free and thorough: computer scan, fluid inspection, line-pressure test and road test before any quote.
Transmission repair costs: when you do not need a rebuild
Roughly half of the “my transmission is going out” calls we take in Irving turn out to be a component, not a rebuild. These are typical DFW prices for the common single-part repairs, parts and labor included.
| Repair | Typical DFW cost | Symptom it usually fixes |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission fluid and filter service | $150 to $350 | Mild slipping, delayed engagement, dark or burnt-smelling fluid |
| Pan gasket replacement (with fluid) | $200 to $400 | Red fluid leaking under the car |
| Axle, output or pump seal | $250 to $800 | Leaks at the axle or the bell housing; low fluid |
| Cooler line repair or replacement | $150 to $500 | Leak near the radiator; overheating |
| Shift or pressure-control solenoid | $250 to $700 | Harsh or missed shifts, specific gear not engaging, warning light |
| Speed, range or temperature sensor | $150 to $450 | Erratic shifting, limp mode, warning light |
| Valve body replacement or repair | $500 to $1,500 | Harsh, delayed or missed shifts with good fluid |
| Torque converter replacement | $700 to $1,500 | Shudder at cruising speed, stalling in gear, overheating |
| Transmission control module or software update | $150 to $900 | Shift quality faults with no mechanical cause |
| Clutch replacement (manual) | $900 to $2,200 | Clutch slips, chatters or will not release |
The rule we apply: if the internal clutches and hard parts test healthy, we repair the part that failed and send you home. If the diagnostic shows internal wear, a component repair is money spent on a unit that is still going to need a rebuild, and we will tell you that instead. Details on each repair are on the transmission repair and diagnostics page.
Transmission fluid change and flush costs
By far the most searched transmission cost question in DFW is the cheapest one to answer. A transmission fluid change (drain-and-fill) typically costs $150 to $300 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and a transmission flush using an exchange machine runs $200 to $450. CVT and full-synthetic fluids sit at the top of those ranges because the fluid itself costs more per quart and the units hold more of it.
A drain-and-fill replaces the 40 to 60 percent of fluid that drains from the pan and is the right service for most routine intervals and for high-mileage units that have never been serviced. A flush replaces nearly all of the fluid, including what is in the torque converter and cooler, and is appropriate for a unit with healthy internals that is simply overdue. We recommend one or the other based on the vehicle, mileage and fluid condition, not a menu.
Put against the numbers above, fluid service is the best money you can spend on a transmission. Most manufacturers call for service somewhere between 30,000 and 60,000 miles, and sooner under Texas heat, towing or stop-and-go commuting. A large share of the rebuilds we do started as a skipped $200 service. The full breakdown is on our transmission maintenance page.
Dealership vs. independent transmission shop in Dallas-Fort Worth
Dealerships are excellent at warranty work and at swapping in factory remanufactured units. What most of them do not do is rebuild transmissions in their own shop. When a dealership service writer says “the transmission needs to be replaced,” that is frequently a statement about what the dealership offers rather than what the transmission needs.
| Dealership | Franchise chain | Independent rebuild shop (SM Transmissions) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical offer for a failed unit | New or reman replacement | Rebuild, often sent out to a central facility | In-house rebuild of your own transmission |
| Typical cost | $4,000 to $10,000+ | $2,500 to $5,000 | $1,795 to $4,500 |
| Diagnostic | Usually $150 to $250 | Often free, sometimes with conditions | Free: scan, fluid, pressure test, road test |
| Who does the work | Dealer technician installs a unit built elsewhere | Varies by location | The technician who diagnosed it rebuilds it |
| Warranty on labor | Typically 12 to 36 months | Typically 12 to 36 months | Up to an unlimited-mileage lifetime warranty on labor |
| Towing | Usually extra | Sometimes included | Free in DFW with repair |
The honest caveat: a dealership is the right place for a transmission still under the factory powertrain warranty, and for some very new designs where only the manufacturer has parts. For an out-of-warranty vehicle, an independent shop that rebuilds in-house will almost always cost less and tell you more about what actually failed.
How long a transmission rebuild takes
Turnaround is the second question after price. For most units, a rebuild at SM Transmissions takes three to five business days from teardown approval to road test. Hard-part availability is the variable: common domestic and Asian units have parts on the shelf or next-day; European, dual-clutch and discontinued units can add several days while parts ship. Because we rebuild in-house, we are never waiting on an outside shop, and you get a firm timeline with the written estimate.
The sequence looks like this: tow or drive-in, free diagnostic the same or next day, written estimate, your approval, removal and teardown, parts, reassembly, installation, relearn, road test, pickup. If a job is going to run long, we call before the date, not after it.
Warranties, extended warranties and insurance
Three different warranties come up in a rebuild conversation and they are easy to confuse.
The shop warranty on the rebuild
This is what protects you after the work. SM Transmissions backs rebuild labor with warranties up to an unlimited-mileage lifetime warranty, depending on the vehicle and the job, and the exact terms are written on your estimate before you approve it. Ask any shop for its warranty in writing and read the mileage and time limits; a 12-month, 12,000-mile warranty on a $3,000 job tells you how long the shop expects the work to last.
Extended warranties and vehicle service contracts
If you bought an extended warranty or service contract, a transmission rebuild is usually a covered repair. We work directly with extended warranty providers every week: we run the diagnostic, submit the findings and estimate to the administrator, handle the inspection if they send one, and bill them directly so you pay only your deductible. Bring the contract or the provider’s phone number with the vehicle.
Insurance
Comprehensive and collision policies do not cover wear, but they do cover transmission damage from a collision, flood or road debris. If the failure followed an accident, we document it for the adjuster and bill the carrier.
Manufacturer powertrain warranty
If your vehicle is still inside the factory powertrain warranty (commonly 5 years or 60,000 miles, longer on some Hyundai, Kia and Mitsubishi vehicles), the dealership should rebuild or replace it at no cost to you. We will tell you that at the diagnostic rather than take the job.
Signs you need a rebuild, and signs you probably do not
Symptoms do not map neatly to a price, but they do point toward repair or rebuild before the teardown confirms it.
Usually a rebuild: slipping in more than one gear; burnt-smelling, dark brown or black fluid; metal flakes or clutch material on the dipstick or in the pan; RPM flare on every shift; a unit that overheated and then lost drive; a CVT with a loud whine and metal in the fluid; a manual that grinds into several gears and has a bearing growl.
Often a repair: one specific gear that is harsh or missing (solenoid or valve body); a sudden fault with a warning light and otherwise clean fluid (sensor or electrical); a leak with no slipping (seal, gasket or cooler line); shudder only at cruising speed (torque converter); a manual that grinds into one gear only (one synchronizer).
Often just service: mild hesitation or a slight delay into gear with low or old fluid; a CVT with light shudder and fluid that has never been changed.
If you are seeing any of the rebuild symptoms, stop driving the vehicle if you can. Every mile on slipping clutches turns soft-part damage into hard-part damage, which is the most expensive line on the estimate. Towing is free in the Metroplex when we do the repair, so there is no reason to limp it in.
How to get an accurate quote and avoid being overcharged
Transmission work has a reputation problem, and some of it is earned. Here is how to protect yourself, whether you come to us or go elsewhere.
- Do not accept a phone quote for a rebuild. Nobody can price hard-part damage without a teardown. A phone number is either a floor that will grow or a guess.
- Insist on a diagnostic that includes a pressure test and a road test, not just a code scan. Codes point at symptoms, not causes.
- Get the estimate in writing with the seven rebuild components listed, the torque converter stated, the warranty terms, and the turnaround.
- Ask whether the rebuild is done in-house. If the unit is being sent out, ask who is building it and who warranties it.
- Bring any dealership or chain estimate with you. A good shop will go through it line by line.
- Ask what failed and why. A shop that rebuilt your transmission should be able to show you the worn parts and explain what update or upgrade prevents the repeat.
- Be wary of the extremes. A rebuild quote far below the ranges in this guide is leaving something out; a quote far above them for a common unit is dealership or chain overhead.
At SM Transmissions the diagnostic is free, the estimate is written, there are no hidden costs, and we show you the parts. That has been the model for more than 30 years under the same ownership, and it is why Irving, Dallas, Arlington, Grand Prairie, Plano and Fort Worth drivers keep coming back.
Rebuild cost for the vehicles we see most in DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth is a truck and crossover market, and a handful of transmissions account for a large share of the rebuilds that come through our Irving shop. Typical in-house rebuild ranges for them, parts, labor and installation included:
| Vehicle | Transmission | Typical DFW rebuild range | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford F-150 (2011 to 2016) | 6R80 6-speed | $2,200 to $3,000 | Solid unit; converter and updated solenoid pack usually replaced |
| Ford F-150 and Mustang (2017+) | 10R80 10-speed | $2,800 to $4,000 | Ten-speed soft-part kits cost more; valve body updates matter |
| Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra (2014 to 2018) | 6L80 6-speed | $2,200 to $3,000 | Common torque converter and 3-5-R wave plate failures |
| Silverado, Sierra, Tahoe (2015+) | 8L90 8-speed | $2,600 to $3,800 | Shudder complaints; updated converter and fluid are part of the fix |
| RAM 1500 and Jeep Grand Cherokee | 8HP45/8HP70 8-speed (ZF) | $2,800 to $4,000 | Excellent units with pricier parts; mechatronic sleeve updates |
| Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V (CVT) | Honda CVT | $1,900 to $3,200 | Rebuildable; correct HCF-2 fluid is non-negotiable afterward |
| Nissan Altima, Sentra, Rogue, Murano (CVT) | Jatco JF011E / JF016E / JF017E | $1,795 to $3,500 | The most common CVT rebuild in DFW; we also update the valve body |
| Toyota Camry, Corolla, RAV4 | U660E / UA80 / Toyota CVT | $1,900 to $3,200 | Durable units; most failures trace to skipped fluid service |
| Chevrolet Equinox, Malibu, Cruze | 6T40 / 6T45 6-speed | $1,900 to $2,800 | Wave plate and 3-5-R clutch failures are well documented |
| Dodge Grand Caravan, Chrysler Town & Country | 62TE 6-speed | $1,900 to $2,800 | Solenoid pack and underdrive clutch are the usual wear points |
| Subaru Outback, Forester, Crosstrek | Lineartronic CVT | $2,200 to $3,500 | Chain-type CVT; torque converter lock-up clutch is a known item |
| Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Santa Fe, Sorento | A6LF / A6MF 6-speed | $1,900 to $2,900 | Straightforward rebuilds; extended Hyundai/Kia warranty may still apply |
If your vehicle is not on the list, the ranges in the transmission-type table above still apply, and the free diagnostic will place it exactly. For CVT-equipped Nissan, Honda, Toyota, Subaru and Mitsubishi models in particular, we are one of the few shops in the Metroplex that rebuilds the unit in-house rather than quoting a replacement; the details are on our CVT transmission repair page.
What waiting costs, and how DFW drivers pay for a rebuild
Two practical questions come up at the end of nearly every rebuild conversation.
The cost of waiting
A transmission rarely fails all at once. It slips a little, then more, then it overheats, and finally it stops moving. The price climbs with every stage. A unit brought in at the first slip usually needs soft parts and a converter. A unit driven until it quit usually needs drums, planetary sets or a pump as well, and sometimes the case itself is scored beyond use. In dollar terms, waiting a few weeks on a slipping transmission can move the estimate from the bottom of the range for your unit to the top of it, and occasionally from a rebuild to a replacement. Because towing is free in the Metroplex when we do the repair, there is no financial reason to keep driving it.
Paying for the work
Most of our customers pay by card or cash at pickup. For an extended warranty claim you pay only the deductible and we bill the administrator directly. For insurance claims after an accident we bill the carrier. If you need to spread the cost, ask when you call and we will walk you through the options available at the time of your repair; the written estimate makes it easy to plan, because the number does not change after you approve it. Se habla español, and the estimate and warranty terms can be explained in Spanish.
Is a transmission rebuild worth it for your vehicle?
The practical test is simple: compare the rebuild estimate with the vehicle’s value and its condition otherwise. A $2,500 rebuild on a $12,000 truck with a sound engine is an easy yes; the same rebuild on a $3,000 sedan with other problems is a harder conversation, and we will have it honestly with you. Rebuilding is usually worth it when the vehicle is paid off, the engine and body are good, and a replacement vehicle would cost far more than the repair. It is usually not worth it when the rebuild exceeds roughly half the vehicle’s value and other major repairs are due.
One more factor: a properly rebuilt transmission with updates applied often outlasts the original, because it goes back in with the known weak points corrected and a maintenance schedule you now know to keep. Many of the vehicles we rebuilt in the early 2000s are still on the road in the Metroplex today.
Transmission rebuild cost FAQs
The cost questions DFW drivers ask us most, answered plainly.
How much does it cost to rebuild a transmission in Dallas-Fort Worth?
Most transmission rebuilds in DFW cost between $1,800 and $4,500 with parts, labor and installation. In-house rebuilds at SM Transmissions in Irving start at $1,795. The final price depends on the transmission type, hard-part damage found on teardown, and whether the torque converter is replaced. Diagnostics are free and you receive a written estimate before any work.
Is it cheaper to rebuild or replace a transmission?
Rebuilding is almost always cheaper. A rebuild reuses the sound hard parts already in your transmission, while a remanufactured or new replacement means buying a whole unit. In DFW a rebuild typically runs $1,795 to $4,500 versus $3,500 to $10,000 or more for a replacement from a dealership.
How much does a transmission replacement cost?
A remanufactured replacement typically costs $3,500 to $7,000 installed in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, and a new unit from a dealership can run $5,000 to $10,000 or more. For an out-of-warranty vehicle a rebuild is usually the better value; replacement makes sense mainly when the case is cracked or the unit is too damaged to rebuild economically.
How much does a rebuilt transmission cost compared to a remanufactured one?
A rebuild of your own transmission starts at $1,795 at SM Transmissions. A remanufactured unit is a different transmission assembled at a factory and swapped in, typically $3,500 to $7,000 installed. Rebuilding keeps the good hard parts you already own and keeps the work in one shop.
How long does a transmission rebuild take?
Usually three to five business days from approval to road test for common units, longer when hard parts for European, dual-clutch or discontinued transmissions have to ship. Because SM Transmissions rebuilds in-house, there is no outside shop to wait on, and you get a firm timeline with the written estimate.
How much does transmission repair cost if I do not need a rebuild?
Single-component repairs in DFW typically run $150 to $1,500: fluid and filter service $150 to $350, pan gasket $200 to $400, solenoids $250 to $700, valve body $500 to $1,500, torque converter $700 to $1,500. The free diagnostic determines whether a repair or a rebuild is the right call.
How much does a transmission fluid change or flush cost?
A transmission fluid change (drain-and-fill) typically costs $150 to $300 in Dallas-Fort Worth. A full flush with an exchange machine runs $200 to $450. CVT and synthetic fluids sit at the top of those ranges. Regular service at the factory interval is the cheapest way to avoid a rebuild.
How much does a CVT transmission rebuild cost?
CVT rebuilds at SM Transmissions start at $1,795 and typically range up to about $3,500 depending on the make and whether the belt or chain, pulleys and bearings are replaced. We rebuild Nissan, Honda, Toyota, Subaru and Mitsubishi CVTs in-house, which most shops and dealerships do not offer.
Does a rebuilt transmission come with a warranty?
Yes. SM Transmissions backs rebuild labor with warranties up to an unlimited-mileage lifetime warranty, depending on the vehicle and job. The exact terms are written on your estimate before you approve the work.
Will my extended warranty cover a transmission rebuild?
In most cases, yes. A failed transmission is a covered powertrain repair under most extended warranties and vehicle service contracts. We work directly with the warranty administrator, submit the diagnostic and estimate, handle any inspection and bill them directly so you pay only the deductible.
How long does a rebuilt transmission last?
A properly rebuilt transmission with all soft parts replaced, worn hard parts corrected and manufacturer updates applied should last as long as a new unit, often longer, when it is serviced at the recommended fluid interval. Skipped fluid service and overheating are what shorten its life.
Is towing included in the rebuild cost?
Towing is free anywhere in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex when SM Transmissions performs the repair. Do not drive a slipping transmission to the shop; every mile adds hard-part damage to the estimate.
Is it worth rebuilding the transmission on an older car?
Usually yes when the vehicle is paid off, the engine and body are sound, and a replacement vehicle would cost far more than the rebuild. It is usually not worth it when the estimate exceeds roughly half the vehicle's value and other major repairs are due. We will give you an honest read at the free diagnostic.
More transmission services
- Transmission Rebuild: how our in-house rebuild works
- Transmission Repair & Diagnostics: free diagnostic, leaks, solenoids, converters
- CVT Transmission Repair: CVT rebuilds from $1,795
- Automatic Transmission Repair: conventional 4- to 10-speed units
- Manual Transmission & Clutch: gearbox rebuilds and clutches
- Transmission Maintenance: fluid changes and flushes