WHAT IS AN RDI

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Remove Disassemble & Inspect, or RDI, is a transmission repair industry standard. These steps are only recommended if the issue cannot be fixed with the vehicles own transmission.

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Remove: Remove the transmission from the vehicle for disassembly.
Disassemble: Disassemble the transmission 
Inspect: Inspect for the cause of the problem by searching for signs of worn or damaged parts and transmission internal parts that are about to fail

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Why do I need an RDI?

Many times, a transmission problem is “hidden” from view, so we know the problem is internal, but we don't know what the issue is, its cause, or its cost.

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We have to perform some exploratory surgery. Doctors have X-rays. Psychics have crystal balls. The transmission repair industry relies on RDI’s.

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Can’t you just give me a price?

Any transmission shop that could accurately diagnose and price an internal transmission problem without performing an RDI to determine the root cause of the problem, and it’s cost, is merely guessing- much like quoting a price on 4 brand-new tires to fix a flat tire. RDI is part of an overall diagnostic procedure to discover the cause of the problem(s). Without finding out the cause, any transmission repair, overhaul, or rebuild will only give a temporary solution.

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How much does an RDI cost?

Diagnosis of the cause and estimating it’s cost is part of any repair. However, if a consumer does not choose to have the repair work done, there has been an expenditure of labor, up until that point. If, for whatever reason, a consumer wants to stop the repair process, they have the right to do so. However, a fee of a minimum $550.00 will be incurred for the work up until that point. This fee is for labor charges to the point of: halting the work at the accurately written estimate stage and does not include reassembling the transmission and installing it back into the vehicle. 

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What’s next?

Once your transmission has been disassembled and diagnosed, you will be asked to come down to Auto Transmission Inc. in order to do a "show-and-tell" about the transmission parts that we find to be worn or damaged, so that you have all the information needed to make an educated purchase decision. We want our customers to be involved! You and our technician will discuss what the problem is and more importantly, its cause. We will answer any technical questions you might have, as well as raise some technical questions in your mind. Don’t be afraid to ask questions! After all, who wants the same problem down the road? If you want all of your old parts saved, tell the technician you want all of your old parts.

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Once you O.K. the written estimate, we will waive the min- RDI fee of $550.00 you will only invest in the parts and labor listed on the estimate.

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What if you find something else wrong after I OK the work on the transmission?

If we find something OUTSIDE the transmission, you may be called to authorize other repairs other than the transmission.

It may be:

• Engine or transmission mounts

• Cooler lines or hoses

• Vehicle Electrical Problems (V.E.P.s)

• Shifter or linkage repairs

• Driveline concerns

We offer this information to help you make an informed, intelligent decisions that you can feel good about!