What’s the Cost of Buying a Transmission from a Salvage Yard?

Buying a used transmission from a salvage or junkyard is a potential option but there are no guarantees you will get the value for your money. It is risky business due to the fact you do not know for sure what you’re getting. There are a few things to consider before buying a transmission from a salvage yard.

First, automotive junkyards do not run diagnostic checks on the auto parts they dismantle. Another chance you take by purchasing a transmission from an automotive scrapyard is it may not be the correct model for your car. If a salvage yard transmission were to fail, it would most likely have no warranty on a used transmission, even if it did have one, they are usually only a few weeks. A high percentage of used transmissions simply don’t work or don’t work efficiently. Even with a good deal on a salvage yard transmission, you would have to consider the additional cost of the installation. 

The bottom line is the quality of the transmission and warranty should be questioned. Low upfront costs can be appealing, however, when it comes to vehicle transmissions, a long-term valve is a high priority. Although an in-house rebuild may be more than a salvage yard transmission, you get a quality and long-term transmission. Which is way more worth it in the long run!

An in-house transmission rebuild is going to be your superior option. An independent transmission repair shop is best positioned to offer a comprehensive warranty, so you as the customer can have peace of mind after a costly and major transmission repair. It is usually the better option for a transmission replacement.

Call us today at Eagle Transmission Shop  in Mesquite. We can help get you back on the road again.   We service all of the Dallas / Fort Worth area including Rockwall.