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Admin	Car Repair Posted : 10 Dec, 2011 08:24 AM All right guys, maybe you can educate me a little on car repair. What exactly is the transmission, what does it do, and why is it so costly to repair? I have a 2002 Kia Spectra and the mechanic something is wrong with the transmission and it will cost quite a it to get it repaired. Thanks for the info. Post Reply
View Profile History	Car Repair Posted : 10 Dec, 2011 09:10 AM Would it be easier/better to just get a new one as opposed to getting the transmission repaired? Post Reply
zachary82 View Profile History	Car Repair Posted : 10 Dec, 2011 11:48 AM hi. ok here goes the transmission goes between the engine and the axle basically put. It takes the power from the engine and, thru a series of gears transfers that power to the tires. They cost so much to fix because they are fairly complicated inside and takes some time/parts to rebuild. The important thing to keep in mind on a rebuild is that you verify somehow that it is a reputable mechanic because there are a lot of moving parts inside. How much did you say it would be to rebuild? Compare that with the new transmission install cost would be my suggestion. Also would recommend a second opinion to verify thats truly the prob. Hope that helps. Post Reply
View Profile History	Car Repair Posted : 10 Dec, 2011 12:09 PM also IHeartdogs,consider the miles on the present car,as sometimes it is just better to get a new one than deal with ALL the nickel and diming that comes with aging cars??? Post Reply
zachary82 View Profile History	Car Repair Posted : 10 Dec, 2011 12:29 PM Excellent point Post Reply
View Profile History	Car Repair Posted : 10 Dec, 2011 03:19 PM rebuilt transmission Year: 2002 Make: Kia Model: Spectra Sub Models: Base, GS, GSX, LS Engine Sizes: 1.8L 4 Cyl Items Available: 10 Average Price: $630.20 Labor ??? or http://www.kia.com/#/rio/explore/ the 2011 Rio 12,295 10 year 100,000 mile warranty. like i mentioned,it depends on how many miles You spectra has??? Post Reply
View Profile History	Car Repair Posted : 10 Dec, 2011 03:30 PM how did you get that price? The only only one I found that seemed reputable to me was a little over 1800 with a 1 year warranty, plus shipping. My car has approximately 131000 miles on it. I was hoping to keep it for another 4 years. Post Reply
View Profile History	Car Repair Posted : 10 Dec, 2011 03:34 PM http://www.rebuiltautotransmissions.com/used-transmission/kia-spectra-2002-store.html Post Reply
View Profile History	Car Repair Posted : 10 Dec, 2011 03:48 PM Thanks for the replies guys. I can see that it is expensive because there are numerous parts in place. I would also assume that it may be difficult to get to, thus labor would also make the price be high. The guy in charge is my mom's mechanic, so we trust the guy fairly well. My family has known his family for years. The options are go with the mechanic and this other laborer that we don't know (he specializes in transmissions repair/rebuilding). buy a replacement transmission and have the mechanic put it on the car. buy a replacement car Will be praying to see how the Lord wishes me to proceed. Post Reply
View Profile History	Car Repair Posted : 10 Dec, 2011 04:05 PM The options are go with the mechanic and this other laborer that we don't know (he specializes in transmissions repair/rebuilding). PRO's if something goes wrong? He is easy access for repairs... CON's if nothing goes wrong,You paid alot... buy a replacement transmission and have the mechanic put it on the car. Gather all available info take it and Talk to the mechanic buy a replacement car. i dont buy cars,i buy warranties that seem to have a car attached to them :D Will be praying to see how the Lord wishes me to proceed. Post Reply
1newguy View Profile History	Car Repair Posted : 11 Dec, 2011 08:49 AM If you trust your mechanic, ask him what he thinks is best seeing how you want to keep it for four more years. My guess would be to have him put a rebuild in figuring your car should most likely make it to 200,000 miles. He can determine if the rest of the car will make it for four more years without killing you financially. Post Reply

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