Whats the difference between new, rebuilt, and remanufactured transmissions?
• New: A new transmission, like other new parts, is literally manufactured on the same line as the original equipment. • Rebuilt: Rebuilt typically means disassembled, cleaned and all worn or damaged parts are replaced at the site of repair. • Remanufactured: Remanufactured means the transmission goes to a special factory where standard production methods are used to disassemble, inspect, clean, resurface or replace damaged parts and finally reassembled using new gasket seals, clutches, etc. Things to consider: • Quality control can be tighter in the new or remanufactured method but pricing is more expensive. • New units are only available from the original manufacturer (GM, Ford, Toyota etc.) Availability is limited and prices are generally very high – sometimes twice as much as rebuilt or remanufactured. • Remanufactured units are available from various suppliers including the original manufacturer. These prices are less than new but still higher than rebuilt. • For rebuilt units, yo
