Go Time Auto Repair

Transmission replacement in Plantation

A replacement transmission gets you back on the road when yours is too far gone, or when a rebuild does not make sense for the car. We install remanufactured units, used units and OEM units from the carmaker, plus transmissions you bring us, and we lay out the tradeoffs of each in writing. It all starts with a diagnosis, because a new transmission will not fix a wiring or computer fault.

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Typical time in the bay
several days, depending on when the unit arrives
How the price works
In writing, first
What we do

Transmission replacement

  • Confirm the diagnosis before anything comes out, so you never pay for a transmission you did not need
  • Lay out remanufactured, used and OEM options side by side on your written estimate
  • Check that the replacement unit matches your exact car, since the same model can differ by engine, drive type and year
  • Install a transmission you bought yourself
  • Clean or replace the cooler and its lines so debris from the old unit stays out of the new one
  • Refill with the right fluid, set the level the way your model calls for and run a relearn when the car needs one
  • Road test before you pick it up
Signs you need this

Signs you need this

  • The diagnosis shows serious damage inside the transmission
  • The car will not move in Drive or Reverse
  • Rebuild parts for your model are hard to find
  • You already bought a transmission and need it installed
  • A replacement unit makes more sense than a rebuild for your car
Technician lowering the transmission out of a Chevrolet Silverado on a transmission jack
Technician lowering the transmission out of a Chevrolet Silverado on a transmission jack
How the price works

You get a written price for the exact unit before anything comes out, with sales tax on parts only, never on labor. You pick the warranty length, 90 days, 1 year or 2 years, and the written price shows your choice. With a remanufactured, used or customer-supplied unit, the unit's own warranty from the remanufacturer or seller, and what we cover, are written on the estimate before you approve.

Questions people ask

Which replacement option is right for my car?
It depends on the age and value of the car, how long you plan to keep it and which units are available. A used unit can make sense on an older car, while a remanufactured or OEM unit usually fits better on a car you plan to keep. Your written estimate lays out the options so you can choose.
Is a used transmission a good idea?
It can be, especially on an older car or a tight budget. The tradeoff is that nobody knows exactly how it was treated. Where it came from, its mileage and the seller's warranty all matter, and we go over them with you.
Can I bring my own transmission?
Yes, we install transmissions you buy yourself. Make sure it is the right unit for your exact car before you pay for it, and we confirm the match again before it goes in. Its own warranty comes from the seller, and what we cover is written on the estimate before you approve.
Why do you clean the cooler and lines?
When a transmission fails, metal and clutch debris end up in the cooler and its lines. If that debris stays, it flows straight into the new unit. Cleaning or replacing them protects the new transmission, and many replacement unit warranties require it.
Does my car need a relearn after a new transmission?
Many newer cars do. The computer has to adjust to the new unit so the shifts feel right. We tell you up front if yours needs one, and it is on the written price.

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Transmission rebuilds

Your own transmission comes back shifting like it should, with new parts where they count.

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Transmission diagnostics

You find out what is actually wrong before you spend money on a repair.

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Extended warranty claims

If your car has an extended warranty or service contract, it may pay for some or all of a transmission repair, and you should not have to chase it alone.

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Transmission repair

Your car shifts right again, and you pay for the part that failed, not a whole transmission.

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Ready to book?

Pick a time. We text you the written price before any work starts.

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