7 Costly Transmission Mistakes You Must Avoid

Your car"s transmission is one of the most complex and expensive components in your vehicle. A full transmission replacement can cost anywhere from $2,000 to $6,000 or more—sometimes exceeding the value of the car itself. The painful truth is that many transmission failures are caused not by manufacturing defects, but by driver habits and maintenance neglect. Here are seven transmission mistakes that could cost you thousands of dollars.