How much does a new transmission cost?

[leon200608]

My 2006 Buick Allure was involved in an accident a month ago, right now the transmission doesn't shift properly anymore. I took it to the GM dealer where I purchased it and they say the transmission was damaged inside, and it take a while to get all the inspection details. They said the worst case is to replace a transmission which cost about 2000 dollars, I don't know whether it's necessary. Any of you guys have this kind of experience? What should I do?

[sheepdogexpress]

2 grand for a new transmission is not bad. These things are typically huge. But still on that new of a car I am surprised you need a new one.

As I mentioned Ironically in an earlier thread to fix my transmission(not replace) was 10 Grand. Perhaps you can prove the transmission is accident related and insurance can cover it. But if the premium sky rocket then you might be better off to fix it.

At 2 grand I almost expect a rebuilt transmission.

[namewitheld]

So, what happened that your insurance did not pay for this? You can go back to them with an undiscovered problem. They should help.
If you got no insurance, then 2000 is a very good price for a tranny from the dealer.

[ES_Revenge]

2 grand for a new transmission is not bad. These things are typically huge. But still on that new of a car I am surprised you need a new one.

As I mentioned Ironically in an earlier thread to fix my transmission(not replace) was 10 Grand. Perhaps you can prove the transmission is accident related and insurance can cover it. But if the premium sky rocket then you might be better off to fix it.

At 2 grand I almost expect a rebuilt transmission.

$10k??? What kind of car is this? An S-Class or a 7-series? That's a crazy amount to fix an auto trans IMO. Well unless it's an expensive/luxury car that's recent...

$2k does not sound bad for the trans replacement (if it actually is a replacement they are doing). Hopefully insurance will cover it though!

[leon200608]

I have no collision insurance for this car (well it's a damn stupid mistake), thus I paid all by myself to fix the damage except the transmission, because the autobody people said the transmission is fine. Well, after I got it back few days ago I noticed this problem...
Is is possible that to add full coverage right now and call the insurance company to fix it??

[namewitheld]

Collision insurance or not, Ontario is no fault isn't it? Or did you do a boo boo all by yourself?

[leon200608]

Collision insurance or not, Ontario is no fault isn't it? Or did you do a boo boo all by yourself?

The problem is that I am responsible for the accident, and I have no full coverage. This is the worst time I've ever had... Right now I've already paid 8500 for the damage of that car, I really don't have another 2000 for the stupid transmission....

I just hope they fix it without replacing...

[VivienM]

$10k??? What kind of car is this? An S-Class or a 7-series? That's a crazy amount to fix an auto trans IMO. Well unless it's an expensive/luxury car that's recent...

In the thread about the 99 S class, there's someone talking about $10K for a 97 S class transmission repair. Though I'm too lazy to check, I'm guessing it's the same person and same car in both threads...

[ES_Revenge]

I have no collision insurance for this car (well it's a damn stupid mistake), thus I paid all by myself to fix the damage except the transmission, because the autobody people said the transmission is fine.
Well that's why they are auto body people, lol. I.e. don't trust what they say about a trans--they aren't in the business of repairing transmissions. However, that isn't to say it isn't okay but then if it were okay why would the car not be shifting LOL. Seems like a contradictory story... How can the body shop say it's fine when you already said it doesn't shift properly? If it really doesn't shift right then there has to be some problem there.

Well, after I got it back few days ago I noticed this problem...
Is is possible that to add full coverage right now and call the insurance company to fix it??
Ummm... No. You'd have to add full coverage and then get in another accident and then say the trans was damaged from that accident, LOL. That would be fraud though of course, heh.

And wow $8500 already eh? Plus another $2k or so... I mean you may as well have just bought a new car, lol... Becuase that Buick is probably going to be worth less than that in a couple years anyway, LOL.

[leon200608]

And wow $8500 already eh? Plus another $2k or so... I mean you may as well have just bought a new car, lol... Becuase that Buick is probably going to be worth less than that in a couple years anyway, LOL.[/QUOTE]

Well, since it's not you who is at my position now you wouldn't feel the dilemma. This car costs me 23000 dollars, if I don't repair the damage then it's gone! If you were me what would you do? Total the car and get another one?

[Billa-786]

I would say try the junk yard.....but your car is too new. Still maybe worth a shot.

[seftonm]

Your warranty is expired already?

[leon200608]

Your warranty is expired already?

The warranty is not expired yet, however because the damage is due to the accident, it cannot be covered under warranty. That's what GM people said.

[googoo]

"I have no collision insurance for this car"


Huh? WHAT? HHaa HHaaaa!

A new car and you didn't get collision, all I can say is WOW!

Brrent
I know the post was unhelpful, but I am flabbergasted !

[Justin]

The warranty is not expired yet, however because the damage is due to the accident, it cannot be covered under warranty. That's what GM people said.

How do they know it was in a recent accident? Take it to another dealer and don't open your mouth this time!

[VivienM]

"I have no collision insurance for this car"


Huh? WHAT? HHaa HHaaaa!

A new car and you didn't get collision, all I can say is WOW!

Brrent
I know the post was unhelpful, but I am flabbergasted !

The thing I don't get is this: unless the OP paid cash for the car, then he would have been required by his loan or lease contract to have collision insurance, IIRC. So did the OP breach that contract? And how did the lender NOT find out about it in the year or two between the time he bought the car and the accident?

(Banks aren't foolish: they know fully well that if they didn't insist on customers having collision insurance, people would have accidents, file for bankruptcy, and the bank ends up with a worthless $1000 heap of scrap metal and a claim for $17K from an estate without assets...)

[leon200608]

How do they know it was in a recent accident? Take it to another dealer and don't open your mouth this time!

I never told them about the accident, they know it from the record, because the autobody ordered parts from GM, that's how they know. By the way, I fixed it at Lyons Autobody, the outside work is ok, but those people are slow. They told me that the transmission is OK, ********...

[leon200608]

The thing I don't get is this: unless the OP paid cash for the car, then he would have been required by his loan or lease contract to have collision insurance, IIRC. So did the OP breach that contract? And how did the lender NOT find out about it in the year or two between the time he bought the car and the accident?

(Banks aren't foolish: they know fully well that if they didn't insist on customers having collision insurance, people would have accidents, file for bankruptcy, and the bank ends up with a worthless $1000 heap of scrap metal and a claim for $17K from an estate without assets...)

I bought the car, neither lease or rent or financing!

[VivienM]

How do they know it was in a recent accident? Take it to another dealer and don't open your mouth this time!

If the car has had $8500 of body damage, I assume any competent mechanic who opens the OP's hood would notice something strange is up, whether the OP's mouth is opened or not...

Besides, these transmissions, especially in Buicks (the 'hardened' version in a supercharged GP GTP is a different story), are not known for breaking at a young age. GM might send somebody to poke around the car a little before approving a warranty replacement....

[seftonm]

The warranty is not expired yet, however because the damage is due to the accident, it cannot be covered under warranty. That's what GM people said.
Are they just saying that the accident caused the damage, or do they have some evidence?

[IoannI]

2g's for a new factory installed tranny is a sweet deal. My uncle was quoted 5g's for a new tranny. Around $1200 is what your looking at for a rebuild, this guy I know that does rebuilds charges $1100-$1100. But you may have to go ahead and get the new transmission form the dealer since its a 2006 vehicle and its still under warranty so if something goes wrong after they the warranty may be voided.

[leon200608]

Are they just saying that the accident caused the damage, or do they have some evidence?

I don't think they have any evidence, but they insisted on saying that, there's not much I can do because they are the gods now. They said tomorrow they'll give me an estimate, whether to get a rebuild one or just fix it. Eh man, I really don't have another 2000 bucks, if they say I have to replace it then I'll just tow it back home...

[Slippery_Pete]

I don't think they have any evidence, but they insisted on saying that, there's not much I can do because they are the gods now. They said tomorrow they'll give me an estimate, whether to get a rebuild one or just fix it. Eh man, I really don't have another 2000 bucks, if they say I have to replace it then I'll just tow it back home...

Well if they don't have any evidence I would try to fight that tooth and nail to get that tranny fixed under warranty. I know its easier said than done, but still, think of the 2000 dollars...

[seftonm]

I don't think they have any evidence, but they insisted on saying that, there's not much I can do because they are the gods now. They said tomorrow they'll give me an estimate, whether to get a rebuild one or just fix it. Eh man, I really don't have another 2000 bucks, if they say I have to replace it then I'll just tow it back home...
They need evidence, they can't just say it and make you pay.

[leon200608]

Well if they don't have any evidence I would try to fight that tooth and nail to get that tranny fixed under warranty. I know its easier said than done, but still, think of the 2000 dollars...

Thanks for the advice guys, I'll try my best to negociate with them. Well, you all know that dealers have the greatest arguing skills.

[rippedoff2008]

I never told them about the accident, they know it from the record, because the autobody ordered parts from GM, that's how they know. By the way, I fixed it at Lyons Autobody, the outside work is ok, but those people are slow. They told me that the transmission is OK, ********...

I had to deal with Lyons Autobody too, and they are very dishonest. Watch for surprise charges that they don't tell youabout until you try and get your car. $815 for them to just tow my car. They said no problems with leaving it here while i consdiered what to do, then tell me when i pick it up, by the way there was a $60 a day storage fee. At least i didn't wait a month. Very dishonest.