Hi all,

My appogies if I posted this in the wrong location or of the subject was already covered. I'm new here and did a search but didn't find what I was looking for. So any input would be appreciated.

I just bought a 2010 Honda Civic with 62000 miles on it. From carmax.nafter driving the car for a couple of days, I realized there was a problem wth the transmission. I returned it for the to check it Out. And I did so with in the first 5 days , so any repairs will be free. Carmax policy.

The verified my concern and are in the process of getting it into a local transmission shop.

Since I handled this in their 5 day window, I also have the option of exchanging the vehicle (or canceling the sale I believe).

So.... My question. Is it better to have them repair/rebuild/replace the transmission or take a gamble on a different civic.

My gut says Its better for me to have a newly repaired or replaced transmission then taking a gamble on another vehicle. Because who knows if another civic will have the same problems down the road. And potentially after any warranties.

Thoughts.

Thanks for any help.

Jim

 

Welcome to the forum. If carmax gives you a warranty on the trans mission n car. It should be ok. Trans cost about 2400 to do a good overhaul or rebuilt. Should be a good trans if done right.

 

automatic transmissions are extremely difficult to rebuild if its not done to the T then its going to go bad you need to find somebody very reliable to do it. your best option is to find a low mileage trans and just swap it out.