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2005 Kia Sorento Transmission Replacement Estimate $600-$1,425+(0)
Loud noise in all gears except 4th.
Mike Corleto
Hi Mike,
Sounds like you're going to need a new transmission. Replacing a transmission is going to take some serious money, and quite a bit of time. The repair breaks down into parts and labor. Here's what you can expect to pay on average:
Parts= $350-$1,000 depending on the quality of the transmission.
Labor= 4 hours- 1 day $250-$425 depending on the shop's hourly rate and the skill of the mechanic.
Total= $600-$1,425+
Finding a used transmission should be fairly easy, because there are a million Sorentos on the road.
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2008 Kia Spectra Exhaust Pipe Repair Estimate $300-$750+
Dragging sound passenger side rear?
Dawn Webb
Hi Dawn,
A dragging sound coming from the passenger rear could be a lot of things, but what I've noticed a lot of times is that if it sounds like something is dragging it probably is. Best case scenario is it's something to do with the body of your car like a busted bumper, or dragging mudflap, in which case it's a fairly cheap and easy repair, but in the worst case, it could be that your exhaust pipe isn't secured to the underside of your car anymore. Here's what to expect to pay on average if you're looking at a dragging tailpipe:
2002 Kia Optima Brake Master Cylinder Repair Estimate $180-$700+
Master Cylinder?
Amauri Smith
Hi Amauri,
Not sure if you're talking about the clutch master cylinder or the brake master cylinder, but I'm going to go with my gut and say its the brake, so here's what to expect:
Parts= Brake Master Cylinder $80-$350 depending on the quality of the part and if it is new or used.
Labor= 2.5-5 hours $100-$350 depending on the shop's hourly rate.
Keep in mind that you can find a refurbished master cylinder, or put in a little work by pulling one out of a spent Optima at the junkyard, and save yourself a bundle.
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