Hey all. I run a salvage yard in SW MO. There are many good shops out there and there are many bad ones. I would be careful though assuming that the mechanic will assume liability for a used transmission. Most I deal with won't. I have even seen some, that I refuse to do business with now, who would love to see a bad trans so they can get paid twice on the job. Used transmissions can be a bargain if the SALVAGE YARD will stand behind them. You could always ask to buy a labor warranty which would cover costs of R&R if it were to be bad. Some yards do this, some don't. See my profile for my # if you have any further questions or if I can do anything to help out. Good luck!

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2005 Accord Hybrid (Wifes)
1995 Subaru Impreza L AWD (Snow car)
1984 GMC Sierra 1500 (Mine)
1983 300CD Best $ I ever spent. (Mine)
1984 190D (sold and glad I did)
1983 300D (sold and wished I hadn't)