From FMX magazine: A primer on remanufactured transmissions

April 25, 2014
Fleets have a number of options when determining how to replace a failed transmission.

When it comes to transmission failure on light duty vehicles, there are several options. Among them: repair the transmission, rebuilt it, replace it with a used one or go with a remanufactured unit.

To make an educated decision, it is necessary to understand these solutions and what is best for your situation.

Like other remanufactured components, a reman’d transmission is a smart price-point alternative for vehicle operations of all sizes and types given the current market economic conditions. A remanufactured component is ideal for those who want performance, service life and warranty support without the costs associated with a new component.

Read more on the differences between remanufactured transmissions, versus rebuilt or repaired tranmissions.

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