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BrunswickDawg
02-11-2021, 09:58 PM
Anyone in the Starkville area have a recommendation for a transmission shop? My daughter's SUV decided 140,000 miles was too much. Dealer wants ton for replacement and I want a second opinion before I give up and buy something else. Being 10 hours away makes it hard to vet mechanics.
Mjoelner34
02-11-2021, 11:19 PM
Holman transmission in Columbus.
Shortbusjeff
02-11-2021, 11:33 PM
my son-in-law just had a transmission rebuilt within the last 2 weeks at performance automotive in starkville. was referred to them by a co-worker that was a ford master tech mechanic. Son-in-law is pleased so far. Price was ~$1900.

My daughter has graduated now, but I had the same issues when she was a student. I'm just in North Miss so I just went down for a visit and carried tools with me to do a couple repairs.

Transmission rebuild is way cheaper than a new car.
Randolph Dupree
02-11-2021, 11:41 PM
What's the make and model of the vehicle?
DownwardDawg
02-11-2021, 11:53 PM
Anyone BUT the dealer. They call them stealerships for a reason. I've had 2 transmissions rebuilt in Hattiesburg for less than half of what the dealership wanted for replacement. I kept both vehicles for several more years before selling without issues.
BrunswickDawg
02-12-2021, 07:28 AM
What's the make and model of the vehicle?

2011 Dodge Journey - 6 cylinder
Randolph Dupree
02-12-2021, 07:47 AM
2011 Dodge Journey - 6 cylinder

Hmm. Don't know much about that particular set up, but are you confident it is actually the transmission and not a shift sensor? Have had this happen on a couple of GM SUVs, both were diagnosed as needing a new transmission...
BrunswickDawg
02-12-2021, 07:58 AM
Hmm. Don't know much about that particular set up, but are you confident it is actually the transmission and not a shift sensor? Have had this happen on a couple of GM SUVs, both were diagnosed as needing a new transmission...

No idea - that's why I want a second opinion
basedog
02-12-2021, 09:02 AM
No idea - that's why I want a second opinion

Sleepy Joe says 'solar panel" should work just fine**

Good luck Bruns.
LibraryDawg
02-12-2021, 10:45 AM
Pete's Transmission on Louisville Street. I've known and used him for years and he's never let me down.