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Transmission going bad

Tiny
DANONE
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  • 2004 FORD EXPLORER
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
I am not sure whether to replace it or trade the car. I was rear ended last year and the drivers insurance company decided to total my car.
Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 AT 7:35 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon,

Since your car was declared totaled, the title will reflect that when a dealer does a title search. You will get less than 1/2 of the trade-in value since it is a salvage vehicle.

To replace it, if you got a used unit, plan on about $1,500.00 to $1,800.00.

A rebuilt unit would jump it to $3,000.00.

Roy
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Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 AT 9:00 AM
Tiny
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I believe that a rebuilt unit would be covered by a warranty, but what is a used unit?
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Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 AT 9:42 AM
Tiny
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A used transmission.

Do you have an extended warranty on the car? A warranty with your age car would most likely install a used transmission once it is confirmed bad by a shop.

Roy
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Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 AT 12:40 PM
Tiny
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No I have no warranty. I am on my own.
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Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 AT 1:11 PM
Tiny
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Okay, got it.

Yes, the rebuilt will have a 3 year 50,000 warranty.

The used one will have 30 days.

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Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 AT 1:20 PM

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