I do a lot of my own auto work. When I was re-installing my motor after a rebuild I accidently broke the transmission pump. I took the transmission to Shiftrite because of locality. Even though the transmission never gave me a bit of trouble before, I agreed to a complete rebuild (many miles on it, already had engine done, its already out, ETC.) I followed Randys re-installation instructions to the letter. 2 days later in Tampa, Boom, and I'm not moving. paid for a tow back to Shiftrite and told them what happened. approx a week later they called to say it was ready to be picked up. Upon arrival I got a bill for another $1,000.00. I was now told for the first time that there was no warrantee because I re-installed the transmission. I needed my truck for work so what was I gonna do, so I paid the money and tried to leave. I could barely turn the steering wheel, but fought it back to my house. I checked my power steering fluid and found it to be full of brand new heavy weight gear oil instead of lightweight hydraulic fluid. My guess is a method of ripping someone less knowledgable off for more work. I've since talked to 3 other trans mechanics who verified that I reinstalled it correctly. The transmission has never worked correctly since I got the truck back from them, but I wont take it back. Because now I WOULDN'T TRUST THIS PLACE TO CHECK THE AIR IN MY TIRES!!!
Pros: for business-Location=steady flow of new work =no pros for consumers
Cons: In my opinion YES
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