Your transmission is one of your car’s most important parts, as it ensures your wheels are getting the right amount of speed and power from the engine.
But transmissions can wear down and stop working. If you notice that your car is slipping out of one gear into another, or you have started to notice a burning smell when driving your car, that may be a sign of transmission problems.
If this is happening to you, it may be time to find a new transmission. Below we’ll go over the differences between used transmissions vs rebuilt transmissions in your vehicle.
Price
One of the main reasons for purchasing a used transmission instead of going through the rebuild process is because of the price. It’s true that buying a used transmission is generally cheaper compared to getting your transmission repaired.
However, you get what you pay for. Often used transmissions are cheaper because they are less reliable. It’s hard to know the history of the transmission precisely, and you don’t want to get stuck with a transmission that wasn’t taken care of by the previous driver or has already been subject to shoddy repair work.
Though the used transmission may be cheaper in the short term, if you have to repair it constantly because it isn’t in good condition, the long-term cost could end up being just as expensive or even more than a rebuild.
Perfect Fit
When you rebuild your old transmission instead of replacing it with a used one, you are continuing to use a transmission explicitly designed to work with your car. It is perfectly tuned in to sync with your engine and your system in a way that a different transmission might not be.
If you are rebuilding a transmission, you can still reap the benefits of having the right transmission for your car while taking care of your vehicle’s condition and performance.
Longevity and Resale Value
After driving on a transmission for too long, the wear and tear will mean that the number of miles left for your car to drive safely and comfortably is numbered. Getting a rebuild is a great way to counteract this and extend the life of your car.
Because of this, a car with a rebuilt transmission will also have a higher resale value. Buyers are wary of a car whose transmission has hundreds of thousands of miles on it, but a rebuilt transmission means that your vehicle is in better shape and can earn you more money on the market down the road.
Rebuilding With Adsitco
If you’re considering rebuilding your Mercedes-Benz transmission, consider working with Adsit. With over 40 years of experience, we have streamlined the entire process, even down to the level of shipping to and from the repair shop.
We’ll take apart your transmission, and clean and replace each part as needed before painting and reinstalling it. And if you’re worried about something going wrong, we then perform several hours of “Dyno” testing to ensure that your transmission meets the original Mercedes specifications across multiple metrics.
Contact us today to learn more about Adsitco and the rebuild process.
