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Gearbox repairs, especially automatic ones, are very expensive these days. Therefore, motorists pay attention to contract transmissions. They are believed to be more reliable than restored ones, and
Let’s start with what the magic phrase “contract gearbox” means in general. As a rule, this is an ordinary used box, which has been removed from a car that has been in an accident or from a stolen car. In the worst case scenario, it could be a seriously defective transmission that has been intentionally disassembled for sale. Therefore, if there are already doubts when examining the box, it is better to refuse such a purchase.
If the seller says the contract boxes were brought from the US or Europe, everyone has a minimum mileage and the price is affordable – don’t believe it. With the current problems with logistics and customs clearance, such a product simply cannot be cheap.
Another myth: salespeople often talk about the fact that, by their own admission, all their gearboxes undergo a diagnosis. But to carry out such checks, the transmission must be installed on a special stand, and there are only a few of them. Therefore, none of the traders will be “bothered” by this. They need to sell faster. From this follows another drawback – a guarantee for a “second-hand” box is given only for two weeks. While they promise at least a year of normal use after a major overhaul. At the same time, it is not necessary to change the oil during the warranty period.
By the way, if the service promises a low cost for installing the box itself, ask how much it will cost to replace the oil filter, the oil itself, and to set up the transmission. After all, the box must also be “registered”. And the “price” for these works can be very high. It’s possible that the low installation costs are just a trick of the cunning military.
In the end we find that buying a contract gearbox is really cheaper than repairing a transmission. And this is the main advantage. But such a transfer is similar to acquiring a “pig in the bag”, which means that one must clearly be aware of all the risks and consequences of acquiring a box with hidden defects. In our view, these risks are now too great.
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Let’s start with what the magic phrase “contract gearbox” means in general. As a rule, this is an ordinary used box, which has been removed from a car that has been in an accident or from a stolen car. In the worst case scenario, it could be a seriously defective transmission that has been intentionally disassembled for sale. Therefore, if there are already doubts when examining the box, it is better to refuse such a purchase.
If the seller says the contract boxes were brought from the US or Europe, everyone has a minimum mileage and the price is affordable – don’t believe it. With the current problems with logistics and customs clearance, such a product simply cannot be cheap.
Another myth: salespeople often talk about the fact that, by their own admission, all their gearboxes undergo a diagnosis. But to carry out such checks, the transmission must be installed on a special stand, and there are only a few of them. Therefore, none of the traders will be “bothered” by this. They need to sell faster. From this follows another drawback – a guarantee for a “second-hand” box is given only two weeks. While they promise at least a year of normal use after a major overhaul. At the same time, it is not necessary to change the oil during the warranty period.
By the way, if the service promises a low cost for installing the box itself, ask how much it will cost to replace the oil filter, the oil itself, and to set up the transmission. After all, the box must also be “registered”. And the “price” for these works can be very high. It’s possible that the low installation costs are just a trick of the cunning military.
In the end we find that buying a contract gearbox is really cheaper than repairing a transmission. And this is the main advantage. But such a transfer is similar to acquiring a “pig in the bag”, which means that one must clearly be aware of all the risks and consequences of acquiring a box with hidden defects. In our view, these risks are now too great.
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I’m Sandra Torres, a passionate journalist and content creator. My specialty lies in covering the latest gadgets, trends and tech news for Div Bracket. With over 5 years of experience as a professional writer, I have built up an impressive portfolio of published works that showcase my expertise in this field.
