While my transmission does appear to be in better running condition than before I took it in (removed from the car myself) and the input shaft bearing that was rattling was replaced I was upsold for parts that "would have given me trouble soon" at a PREMIUM price, sure the initial cost was straightforward, $500 for the most common manual transmission in the US (90's civic) to be cleaned, inspected and reassembled with one bearing and all seals replaced, when I got back up there when I got the call it was ready (quick service, a week or so turnaround) the price doubled because I was "probably grinding in a couple gears" which was total bs and just an attempt to seperate me from more of my money with the number one line they use. While I have no reason to doubt they actually replaced the parts they say needed it they never called for me to inspect the old ones and make a decision before doubling the price. On a more positive note the transmission was properly put back together and has run for nearly 20,000 miles without incident since.
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