Question: How much does a Mercedes transmission replacement cost?
Answer: You can expect to pay anywhere from $1,800 to $3,400 for a new Mercedes-Benz vehicle transmission. The exact cost of your replacement part will depend on a few factors:
- Your car’s model and year
- Whether you have an automatic transmission or manual transmission
- Where you’re located
- The auto shop you bring your car to
This average cost doesn’t include labor, fees, taxes, or part costs. You’ll need an experienced team of experts to replace your car transmission. Transmission replacements are lengthy jobs, so labor costs will range from $500 to $1,200. Some repair shops might charge an hourly rate while others may charge a flat rate.
Altogether, you should expect the average total cost to replace a Mercedes transmission to fall between $2,300 and $4,600 dollars.
Cost-cutting solutions
You can save money on your transmission replacement costs by following these tips:
- Keep up to date with maintenance—Take your car in for transmission service on a regular basis. This includes transmission flushes, transmission fluid changes, transmission filter replacements, and checks for fluid levels. Flip through your car’s owner’s manual for details about how often you should take your Mercedes in for transmission service.
- Look into different transmission options—Ask your auto repair shop if you can purchase a remanufactured transmission or a re-rebuilt transmission. They tend to be cheaper yet still reliable. Plus, they usually still come with a warranty.
- Ask about service specials—There might be some room to negotiate costs with your repair shop. They may be able to offer a discount if you purchase multiple parts along with your new transmission.
Check your warranty and insurance coverage
Before handing over thousands of dollars in repair costs to your local service center, check to see if your transmission is covered under a manufacturer’s warranty, extended warranty, or add-on mechanical breakdown coverage on your car insurance policy.
Collision and comprehensive car insurance don’t cover transmission failure, but if your transmission issues stem from an accident that resulted in a covered claim, your transmission repairs might be covered under your policy. Reach out to an insurance agent if you have questions.
Common transmission repairs
Quite a few things can go wrong with your transmission that don’t require you to purchase a new one. Here are some common repairs:
- Fixing leaks: Leaks in your transmission can be caused by bad gaskets, leaky seals, damaged torque converter pumps, and cracked fluid lines.
- Solenoid replacement: The fluid in your transmission is controlled by solenoids.
- Fluid flush: A fluid flush involves replacing old fluids with new fluids.
Hillary Kobayashi is an insurance writer and editor specializing in insurance and finance topics. Hillary’s mission is to use her knowledge and love of education to help car owners better understand how they can save time and money on car ownership. The articles Hillary has published for Jerry span topics from state-specific bill of sale requirements to SR-22 insurance information. Prior to joining Jerry, Hillary spent over ten years in education at Pacific University and the University of Oregon.
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