Transmission Shop Recommendation

[redrockrover]

I had the transmission go out on my commuter car last night. It is ‘02 Dodge Neon and I have about 136k miles on it. I need to get it fixed and what to know of any good transmission shops in the south end of the valley. I would really like a warranty that offers lots of miles because I put about 25k on in a year.

Tanner Transmissions offers an ownership warranty. Basically it covers your tranny as long as you own your car. My question is I think I remember some negative feedback about Tanner Trans. Would you recommend Tanner, and if not what shop would you recommend?

 

[spencurai]

So I take it that this is an automatic? I would search for a remanufactured tranny or even a low mileage wrecking yard pull and put it in yourself, there is really nothing to it, those are super simple cars with plenty of room under the hood!

 

[crzyjeep]

I took a car in to Tanner for a diagnostic, and then the dealer I bought it from said they would replace it for less money. When I picked the car up from Tanner it drove a block. The tranny fluid had been drained and never re-filled I called and complained to the manager and he said it was my tranny....I ended up flat towing to the dealer.

 

[cowmilker]

I took my Suburban (95 k-1500 4l60e) to Tanner (in midvale), and it came back to me running smooth as new. I have only had it back about a month though. Total with tax was $2500, with a 1yr warranty. The lifetime warranty was going to be over $4000. A guy I work with had his done ("89 k-2500 700r4) by Tanner about 3 yrs ago, and has never had a problem with his.(he said his cost about $1800).

 

[scoutabout]

It's in Utah County, but I can HIGHLY recommend J&M Transmission. Look 'em up.

 

[Meat_]

I took a car in to Tanner for a diagnostic, and then the dealer I bought it from said they would replace it for less money. When I picked the car up from Tanner it drove a block. The tranny fluid had been drained and never re-filled I called and complained to the manager and he said it was my tranny....I ended up flat towing to the dealer.

My parents took a Buick to Tanner. Tanner said it needed a complete rebuild, we didn't believe it. We decided to pick it up and change the filter/oil. Not only did that fix the problem, but upon inspection they hadn't even touched the car (Tanner claimed that they had dropped the pan and looked at the trans).

 

[Unimog]

I've found the guys at Tourist Auto down on 11th? and State really know what they are doing. Bought parts from them to DIY and had them put in a couple of rebuilds.

 

[sams92xj]

Aamco does good work, talk to Flip here in Salt Lake.

 

[Cody]

I've bought t-case parts from Tourist and they were super awesome to work with.

I had the tranny in my Dodge fixed at J&G. Joey is an off-road guy and has a dodge so I figured it was in good hands. Never had a problem with it after they rebuilt it.

Cody

 

[Tacoma]

AAMCO is universally reviled. The horror stories are amusing though.

Carl, Von, Bryson, MBryson, and a few other non-wheelers have recommended J&G over the years, I'd give them a shot. Joey talked me OUT of $900 worth of parts once, and gave detailed reasons why I should not buy them (TH475 parts... ) If a business values educated customers more than $900, they're doing ok in my book.

 

[redrockrover]

I am still deciding what I am going to do. I might just pick up a tranny from a junk yard and put it in. I don't know I don't really have a lot of time right now. I will give J&G a call and see what they say. Thanks for all the insight.