A transmission is easily the heart of every vehicle. So, if your transmission is no longer in its prime, you may have to consider a replacement.
The team at BMW of Stratham and our professionally trained technicians offer state-of-the-art equipment and resources so your transmission replacement goes as smoothly as possible.
Still, you may have some lingering questions, like “What is the cost to replace a transmission?” or even “What is a transmission?” If you’re a driver near Stratham, Portsmouth, or Exeter, NH, keep reading to get the answers!
First thing’s first, let’s define a transmission’s purpose in terms of your vehicle. The transmission is responsible for converting the engine’s combustion power into momentum. Momentum is what drives your vehicle’s wheels forward. Simply put: Without a transmission, your vehicle would be unable to move.
The transmission uses gear shifts to accelerate to different speeds while helping maintain the smoothness of your drive. With a good transmission, your vehicle won’t jerk when changing gears.
Depending on which model you drive, your transmission may have one of these four types:
A manual transmission is known to be the simplest and oldest type of transmission. Also known as a “stick shift”, this kind of transmission is now somewhat rare and mostly found in older or specialty models.
An automatic transmission is the most common type found today. It gives drivers standard gear shifts (Park, Reverse, Neutral and Drive), so drivers can simply select the gear they need. It essentially does all the work for you.
A CVT uses a system of belts and pulleys to produce an infinite range of ratios–no gear required. This is a more technologically advanced transmission and has a prime advantage of improving fuel economy.
A semi-automatic transmission uses a similar mechanical layout to a conventional transmission, but it uses a system of pneumatics and actuators to change gears. In a dual-clutch transmission (DCT), there are separate clutches for both odd and even gears, which allows for faster shifts.
If you’re unsure about which kind of transmission your vehicle has, check its owner’s manual or let a member of our service team take a look for you.
If you’re looking to replace your vehicle’s transmission, expect the cost to be somewhere between $1,800 and $3,400. Of course, this varies from dealership to dealership and can be affected based on different labor costs, specials parts, and so on.
Your vehicle’s health is at the forefront of our service center team’s mind. So, allow the team at BMW of Stratham to assist with your vehicle’s transmission replacement. To schedule an appointment, click here.
Or, if you live near Stratham, Portsmouth, or Exeter, New Hampshire, stop by for an in-person visit.
