A transmission is a crucial part of a car. When a transmission breaks, the car is almost always inoperable. Replacing the transmission is an expensive repair, but the exact price varies based on the make and model of the car and location where the transmission is fixed.
The cost to repair a transmission varies by the type of transmission. Replacing a manual transmission is cheaper than buying a new automatic transmission. Typically, according to Edmunds.com, a manual transmission costs on average $1500 to replace while an automatic transmission costs $3000.
The cost for replacing a transmission includes the cost of the parts and the new transmission. A charge for the time it took workers to remove the old transmission and install the new transmission is charged, also known as a labor fee.
Replacing a transmission where labor costs are cheaper will make the overall cost less expensive. Additionally, the transmission parts cost different amounts in different vehicles. The cost to replace higher end vehicles tends to be more than in lower end vehicles. For example, replacing an automatic transmission on a Mercedes can cost between $3000 to $6000, while replacing a manual transmission on a Honda can be done for around $1000.
