Transmission repairs can be expensive. You might be tempted to break out your Haynes manual and attempt a DIY repair. However, in our experience, this leads to more issues and costs. Here are several reasons why it's best to contact a local mechanic for transmission services.

Expensive Tools

The transmission on your car requires specific tools to work on it. For example, you'll need an engine hoist to replace a transmission. These tools are expensive to purchase and you may be unable to rent them. Looking at the overall cost of each and every tool, you'll find working with a professional for this job is cheaper.

Complex System

Your transmission is a complex system. One mistake can lead to a leak with the transmission fluid circulating throughout your engine. Hooking up a new transmission is complicated and one mistake can mean your car is no longer drivable. According to House Grail, 13% of cars sold nationwide have manual transmissions. These are even more complicated than an automatic transmission.

Hours of Learning

If this is your first time working on a transmission, it can take days to figure out how the system works. That doesn't include the time you'll spend working on your car. After a DIY transmission job, you'll spend longer fixing any mistakes you've made. It's easier to contact a shop that specializes in transmission repairs.

Safety Hazards

Working on a car can pose specific safety hazards. Hours spent lying in a garage or bent over the hood of a car can kill your back. Working with heavy equipment like an engine hoist is another considerable safety hazard. Without the education and experience, you'll have no way of identifying other issues in your vehicle, especially if you've accidentally caused them. You can keep yourself safe by calling the professionals.

More Affordable

Most people want to do DIY repairs because they think it's cheaper. However, you have to consider the days spent working on your transmission. If you're injured, you could miss days of work. There's also the cost of renting tools or purchasing them. In a likely case, you'll also have to pay a shop to fix any mistakes you make. It's usually more cost-effective to hire professionals.

Transmission repairs are a complex job! Instead of taking a chance on messing up the job or hurting yourself, let the experts at Dunham Transmissions take care of it. Contact us to schedule an appointment today.