2001 Cadillac Devile DHS

I bought this car 3 years ago, about 2 months ago engin light came on and
dealer told me it is a transmission problem. 10 Days ago transmission
start to slip when doing over 60 mph. the car has about 110,000 Miles on
it.

Took it to AAMCO and they gave and estimate of $1,500 to fix the problem
and if a few parts are needed will be extra!!! after a few days they
called me that $1,500 was "Estimate Fee" only! and I have a few options:
replace the transmission with life time warranty about $4,700, or have
have a used transmission $3,500. I could not pick up the car as they have
tottally dismantled the car.

Is this normal practice?
The car value does not warrant spending so much on it?
Can anyone advise as what options I have?

Thanks

Call the local Cad dealer and ask them the cost of replacing the trany.
If the dealer is of less cost tell AAMCO to put it back together and have it
towed to the dealer.
Have a lawyer review the estimate papers to see if the $1500 is binding.


--
Don
Vancouver, USA


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>I bought this car 3 years ago, about 2 months ago engin light came on and
> dealer told me it is a transmission problem. 10 Days ago transmission
> start to slip when doing over 60 mph. the car has about 110,000 Miles on
> it.
>
> Took it to AAMCO and they gave and estimate of $1,500 to fix the problem
> and if a few parts are needed will be extra!!! after a few days they
> called me that $1,500 was "Estimate Fee" only! and I have a few options:
> replace the transmission with life time warranty about $4,700, or have
> have a used transmission $3,500. I could not pick up the car as they have
> tottally dismantled the car.
>
> Is this normal practice?
> The car value does not warrant spending so much on it?
> Can anyone advise as what options I have?
>
> Thanks
>