How to Save Money:
We try to recommend repair shops more likely to install a remanufactured transmission that you purchase on your own for cost savings. When buying a transmission through a repair shop or dealership, you generally will pay $300 – $800 more.
What Transmission Do I Have?
When buying factory direct, you can save $300 – $800 from what the shop will add as their markup on the transmission. Get a factory direct estimate by text message + email by clicking here.
Questions to ask when calling local repair shops:
Note: Before calling, have your 17-digit VIN# number (from the vehicle dash, door or an insurance card, registration or title) handy.
–Do you install transmissions? Can you quote me a price for installation?
(Check the guide table below for fair labor prices. Labor costs can differ by area.)
–What is your hourly labor rate?
(Typical rates average $75 – $115 per hour)
–Can I have the transmission shipped to your shop for install?
(If you are purchasing directly from a company selling a remanufactured transmission)
Transmission Installation Shop Locator:
Below is a searchable map of repair shops that may install used or remanufactured transmissions at fair labor prices.
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Reliable Repair Shop Criteria:
The following are recommended criteria to look for when calling around to find the most fair and reliable local repair shop for transmission installation:
- Has been in business for 2 years or more.
- Has a 4.0 or higher Google Reviews and/or Yelp Reviews rating, with no patterns of 1-star reviews.
- Has a Better Business Bureau “B” or higher rating.
- Is willing to install customer supplied transmissions purchased through reputable suppliers.
- Charges a maximum $95/hour labor rate for initial transmission installation and has a warranty hourly rate that is less than retail for warranty repair work.
- Offers transmission replacement labor using established hourly book times (Mitchell, Alldata, Chilton, Motor, etc).
- Has ability to reflash/reprogram using OEM subscriptions for late model 2006+ vehicles (shop equipped with Snap-On Pass-Through Pro II/III, Drewtech CarDAQ-Plus 2, Drewtech RAP, or similar J2534 device)
- Have a repair shop that does excellent transmission diagnostics and installation and want to be recommended? Visit our For Shops page
Fair Replacement Transmission Cost and Labor by Model
Find your transmission model in the table below for fair prices from reputable suppliers. Also fair labor cost for local installation at a local auto repair shop.
Get a free estimate on a remanufactured transmission factory direct by email.
Remanufactured Transmission Pricing – Links to Supplier Transmission Prices
Transmission | Street Smart Transmission |
---|---|
4L60E / 4L65E | 2100 |
4L80E | 2256 |
4T45E / 4T40E | 1935 |
4T65E | 1935 |
5L40E (Exc. BMW) | 2453 |
6T40 / 6T45 | 2432 |
6T75E / 6T70 | 2432 |
6L80 / 6L90 | 2559 |
Allison 1000 | 2478 |
4R75E/W 4R70W | 2025 |
4R100 / E4OD | 2226 |
4F27E | 1856 |
5R55S/N/W/E | 2203 |
5R110W | 2432 |
AX4N / AX4S | 2037 |
CD4E | 1947 |
FNR5 / AWTF-80 | 2148 |
6F50 / 6F35 | 2480 |
6R60 | 2559 |
6R80 | 2559 |
AWF21 | 2233 |
6R140 | 3864 |
41TE (A604) | 1905 |
46RE (A518) | 2053 |
47RE (A618) | 2204 |
48RE | 2712 |
42RLE | 2152 |
545RFE | 2348 |
62TE | 2409 |
65RFE | 2478 |
68RFE | 3543 |
W5A580 / NAG1 | 2589 |
Nissan RE5R05A | 2583 |
Nissan CVT | Call |
722.6 | Call |
More Information by Transmission Type
Where to Buy a Used Transmission
Option 1: Buying through a Local Repair Shop
When you go to your local repair shop, they’ll order a used transmission from a local or out-of-state salvage yard, depending on availability.
Pro Tip: If you are having your used transmission installed at a local repair shop, this option is the most recommended way to buy a used transmission.
The major benefit here is that you will typically have some sort of warranty on both the parts and labor through the repair shop if the one they purchased fails.
Option 2: Buying direct through a Salvage Yard
If you are installing a used transmission yourself, the nationwide search engine most commonly used to find a salvage yard transmission by repair shops and insurance companies is www.car-part.com which is connected to almost every salvage yard in the US.
Car-part.com uses the Hollander interchange system for searching the exact used transmission that will interchange with yours.
Pro Tip: Buy From A Salvage Yard That is Within Driving Distance From You When Possible! Always sort by distance and buy in your local area for the matching used transmission to save on the cost of shipping, if the matching unit is available locally. Also, if you have a warranty situation, it is much more difficult to have a warranty claim resolved if you purchase a used transmission from out of state.
Only licensed salvage yards can list auto parts on car-part.com so you can be assured that the companies listed are actual salvage yards.
Option 3: Buying online through a broker or website
Buying a used transmission through a broker / website is not recommended. Most brokers / websites typically use the above www.car-part.com to find you a transmission, then mark up the part by several hundred dollars–charge a brokering fee–and not all online brokers are legitimate or give you the accurate mileage that was on the transmission they are selling. So in the end, you end up paying more for the same thing, at a higher risk of having difficulty if you need a warranty claim.
Pro Tip: Resist the urge to buy a low priced transmission over the Internet that claims low mileage. The risk of a warranty situation is generally not worth any savings of buying a cheap transmission from out of state. You will have little or no recourse if the transmission does not work right. If you prefer to not deal with a salvage yard, buy a used transmission for sale through your local repair shop. Because if you end up having a problem with the transmission (roughly 20-25% chance), buying through your local repair shop will save you the potential headaches of dealing with a third party from out of state who is trying to get a warranty unit from another salvage yard in another state. The repair shop you are buying through typically will already have an established relationship with that salvage yard and will get your situation resolved far easier than through an online broker.
Our Recommendation
We recommend Street Smart Transmission. Their transmissions carry a 3 year / unlimited miles warranty that covers both parts and labor. Their warranty is nationwide and attached to the VIN so it is transferable with ownership if you decide to sell the vehicle. It also covers both parts and labor for the installation of the replacement transmission.
Watch the Remanufacturing Process
How it Works
Finding a Shop to Install the Remanufactured Transmission
If your transmission has failed, you’re going to need a skilled mechanic to replace it. You can find a shop using our shop locator map.
For warranty purposes, you need to find a reliable repair shop. That way, if the replacement transmission doesn’t work properly, the warranty will cover it.
Warranty
Each step in the remanufacturing process has to be verified by quality control managers before the build can continue. This guarantees uniform, properly functioning transmissions that will exceed the original manufacturer’s specifications. It also allows for a generous warranty that will protect you from transmission repair costs for up to three years.
- Standard coverage: 3 Years / Unlimited Mileage
- Commercial applications: 18 Months / 100,000 Miles
- Warranty is attached to the VIN number and can be transferred if the vehicle is sold
- Coverage is good at any licensed repair shop, anywhere in the United States
- Pays for parts & labor
- Replacement transmission will be shipped immediately upon receipt of a claim
In addition to the exceptional warranty coverage, every transmission is shipped to any business address for free, and core returns are shipped free as well. Between the build quality and the warranty, a our transmissions are literally better than new.
More Information by Make & Model
District Line Auto Service
(202) 291-4749
7825 Georgia Ave NW
Washington, DC 20012
Website: http://dclineauto.com/
District Line Auto service has been proudly servicing the North West DC and Silver Spring area since 1995. We are committed to providing you quality and reliable automotive repair service. We invite you to browse through our website and learn more about our services.
Penn Ave Exxon
(202) 546-6146
1201 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003
Website: http://pennexxon.com/
Penn Ave Exxon is conveniently located at 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue SE to provide auto repair and a quick place to top off the tank for neighbors, commuters, and visitors to Capitol Hill.
Jindal-Andre Automotive Services
(202) 546-7905
1636 Bladensburg Rd NE
Washington, DC 20002
Website: http://www.jindalauto.com/
Honesty, Quality and Affordability are the key drivers of Jindal-Andre Automotive Services organization. We care about your satisfaction. We understand that we work for you. Pleasing customers is what we do. We do this by repairing and maintaining your vehicles at reasonable prices.
DP Auto Service
(202) 966-0408
4940 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008
Website: http://www.mainstreethub.com/
DP Auto Service is your ASE certified one stop shop for all of your automotive needs. DP Auto Service can handle everything from preventive and scheduled maintenance to suspension work, tire or battery replacement and so much more! We work on all makes and models, specializing in Japanese imports.
Capitol Hill Exxon
(202) 547-4054
339 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003
Website: http://capitolhillexxon.com/
B & B Trans Auto
(202) 529-5757
604 Rhode Island Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002
Website: http://www.bbtransauto.com/
B & B Trans Auto provides transmission and auto repairs services in Maryland, DC & Virginia.. We offer a wide range of general vehicle repairs and on all car models including BMW, Mini Cooper’s, and Mercedes Benz.
Lee’s Auto Services
(202) 526-4443
3315 8th St NE
Washington, DC 20017
Georgetown Shell
(202) 965-1999
1576 Wisconsin Ave NW
Washington, DC 20007
Website: http://www.georgetownshell.com/
When it comes to auto repair, auto service, finding a new mechanic, or simply getting an oil change in Georgetown, Washington DC, you are looking for honest, fair, friendly, clean, and professional …with great customer communication. Right? That is what we are all about at Georgetown Shell.
Capitol Hill Auto Service Center
(202) 543-5155
615 Independence Ave SE
Washington, DC 20003
Hill Auto Repair
(202) 543-4000
712 E St SE
Washington, DC 20003
Website: http://www.hillauto.com/
At Hill Auto Repair you’ll find a friendly staff that has been servicing the Capitol Hill Area since 1987. We are committed to providing you with what you’re looking for in your next car or truck buying experience – real savings, a large selection, quality service, a dependable warranty, and the right financing.
Transmission Shops in Nearby Areas
District of Columbia State Licensing Requirements
District of Columbia does not require transmission shops in Washington DC to qualify for a state license, so there is no state standard for competency among transmission repair services. They require only a registration, for which there is no inspection or testing of ability in transmission repair.
What Transmission Do I Have?
Likewise, District of Columbia has no legal requirement that services for transmission repair in Washington DC first show proof of liability insurance to reimburse you in the event of any damages that might occur during servicing.