AAMCO Transmission Parts charge $1,056 over retail, that anyone could buy from a part store for less. Reverse go out billed $2904.08. After Market Parts installed wrong Kit, Ripoff Las Vegas Nevada
Transmission Reverse goes out, slow changing gears. AAMCO looked at my 2000 Blazer, did not remove Transmission, called said it would cost $2,904.08 When back to the shop, looked at the bill for reverse parts- K6100E-LS Kit, Filter, Band-Brake, 11Qts Trans Fluid, Rebuild Torque Converter, Sun Gear Shell, Sprag-Low, Sprag-Forward, Solenoid Kit, + labor $1015..
Transmission was not removed I guess they had X-Ray eyes, to see inside.
That night look at price list on the internet $1,015.00 over retail, that anyone could buy in a part store for less.. Ask them why are you charging $1,015.00 over retail, AAMCO said to.
Also found that the #K6100E-LS Kit installed was the Wrong Kit. Day two leaking, took it back waited 6 hours, I ask what did all of these parts have to do with reverse they were all broken??
Before going to a AAMCO change your clogged Transmission Filter you will save a lot of money. Reverse-slow or not changing gears Fluid 30,000 miles Filter 50,000 miles..
Bob
Las Vegas, Nevada
U.S.A.
4 Updates & Rebuttals
John
Las Vegas,Nevada,
U.S.A.
Bob is attacking with bad info
#5Consumer Comment
Tue, July 15, 2008
Hello;
I had my trans rebuilt at the Aamco on Sahara, no problems, took longer then I liked, but the sevice was good. I asked about this rip off report. They stated that Bob was another shop in town, that they would never list a "kit" number on a bill.
I was even told that maybe I should think about just trading it in as the value of my car ( 95 neon) might not be worth the repair. I bought it new and wanted to keep it, so I paid the price, Aamco is far from the cheapest, but I wanted a real shop and this shop has been open since 1974 same location.
You are paying for the warranty and the skilled labor not the "kit", I have had no problems with the trans and would recommend this shop to anyone for true and honest repair.
John
Las Vegas, NV
Transman
Elkton,Maryland,
U.S.A.
incorrect consumer report
#5Consumer Comment
Sat, July 12, 2008
First of all, X-ray eyes are not needed to diagnose a reverse problem in a a rear wheel drive GM transmission. The sun gear strips the sunshell out therefore losing reverse. Furthermore, the other parts you listed are updated components that will increase the "slow shift" you originally complained of. For example, the input sprag has been redesigned for better quality. So in conclusion, the real rip off is GM for selling millions of transmissions with low quality parts. As for the consumer, you need to get your information straight before you throw a company under the bus.
THIS REPORT SHOULD BE REMOVED IMMEDIATELY!!!
-independent transmission company owner
Drivel92787
Hagerstown,Maryland,
U.S.A.
AAMCO Transmissions
#5Consumer Comment
Fri, April 04, 2008
You stated, Transmission was not removed I guess they had X-Ray eyes, to see inside." A good automotive transmission repair technician does not have to "remove" the transmission in order to know what needs fixed. I know a transmission rebuilder that works for AAMCO Transmissions and by driving the vehicle he can tell what is wrong with the transmission. He has been with AAMCO Transmissions for fifteen years. So, your statement is not true that it was a "rip off". Also, I wanted to ask you said that the parts were overpriced. The internet is not "retail" pricing, the internet sells products for less than they can be purchased in stores the majority of the time. Also, if you were in business for yourself you would understand that business have to make money in order to stay alive. It is the same as a catering business, the business marks up the purchase price of food as well as a service charge and labor charge.
Bob
Las Vegas,Nevada,
U.S.A.
AAMCO Pennsylvania Transmission Diagnosis by Sympton
#5Author of original report
Sat, December 17, 2005
AAMCO Corp. say they do not have conection with aamco dealer or what they do.
Administrator and Department of Consumer Affaires. (legal Dept)
1-800-292-8500 ext.224. Company Profile Officers: biz.yahoo.com
Diagnosis by Sysmpton: $39.00
(befor having any work none look on internet for sysmton)
https: autorepair.about.com
1. Have tests none befor any work, watch it being none
last time change transmission filter and fluid.
2. A 50 code test, this is done first. (ask for copy)
3. Drive car, drive on rack look at linkage, leaks
4. Pressure Test, Check test
5. Diagnosis Convertor, lock-up problem test (GM a must)
6. Stall test
7. Aftermarket parts do not meet GM, Ford, Crys,
speciation breakage test, roll over and high speed lock.
Befor any work or parts explan all the above test, why these parts are to be installed. estamite and diagnosis problem.