Taillight 14 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Hi, There use to be a guy on here, he who worked/ owned a transmission store in the port perry area, was it ice pick? does anyone have a name or phone number for him? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StevieWonder 350 Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Why did you blow a Tranny .................. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toslow 646 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 i owned a transmission shop for 14yrs, have been a rebuilder for 25, what you got? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArcticCrusher 5,174 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 2 hours ago, StevieWonder said: Why did you blow a Tranny .................. That can't be good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stoney 165 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 2 hours ago, StevieWonder said: Why did you blow a Tranny .................. 18 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: That can't be good. Might not need a "tranny shop" if that was the case..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taillight 14 Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 13 hours ago, StevieWonder said: Why did you blow a Tranny .................. no stevie that's your department 11 hours ago, toslow said: i owned a transmission shop for 14yrs, have been a rebuilder for 25, what you got? I sent you a pm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taillight 14 Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 I missed out on buying a active green and ross tire store, another opportunity to buy a mr transmission came up so I wanted to speak to someone on whats involved with owning a tranny shop. I know stevie would stop by all the time and ask to see the trannies... BTW i'm looking to buy a franchise or an existing business in the GTA, if you have any good ideas or know of any businesses for sale, please let me know. ( no food businesses. ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StevieWonder 350 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 10 hours ago, Stoney said: Might not need a "tranny shop" if that was the case..... Lol , aren't you doing drywall and Reno 's . Maybe expand that . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taillight 14 Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 5 minutes ago, StevieWonder said: Lol , aren't you doing drywall and Reno 's . Maybe expand that . to hard on my body, I want to go back to a desk job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Poncho 898 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 All this talk about trannys and hard on, is driving Stevie crazy.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stoney 165 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 3 hours ago, Taillight said: to hard on my body, I want to go back to a desk job If you expand it enough, you do not need to work the tools...your employees will do that for you. Sure does not seem to be no shortage of home reno work these days. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Yukon Cornelious 10 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 23 hours ago, Taillight said: Hi, There use to be a guy on here, he who worked/ owned a transmission store in the port perry area, was it ice pick? does anyone have a name or phone number for him? Yup iceprick1 (Andy) owns/operates Scugog transmission. (905) 985-8307 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stealth bomber 184 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Considering how complex shit is these days forcing the need for lots of special tools and diagnostic equipment, also the long manufacturers warranties, I'm not sure if an auto transmission business would be a good venture. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArcticCrusher 5,174 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 30 minutes ago, stealth bomber said: Considering how complex shit is these days forcing the need for lots of special tools and diagnostic equipment, also the long manufacturers warranties, I'm not sure if an auto transmission business would be a good venture. I don't know, it's fairly specialized so there is no way the regular mechanics or dealers are doing it. Need to look at the financials. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skidood 21 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 It's a very good venture. I have 2 friends that have transmission shops. One has Triple A in Pickering and the other has a Mister Transmission in Whitby. Both shops are always busy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skidood 21 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 1 hour ago, ArcticCrusher said: I don't know, it's fairly specialized so there is no way the regular mechanics or dealers are doing it. Need to look at the financials. Most dealers have a specialist that just does transmission. Obviously would be brand specific and not all makes like a private shop Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ArcticCrusher 5,174 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 4 minutes ago, Skidood said: Most dealers have a specialist that just does transmission. Obviously would be brand specific and not all makes like a private shop I am somewhat surprised by that, but other than warranty repair there is no way I would use an OEM for that. Nothing against them, just would prefer to have it done by guys who do nothing else. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stoney 165 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 48 minutes ago, Skidood said: Most dealers have a specialist that just does transmission. Obviously would be brand specific and not all makes like a private shop This is true....for any dealers that I know of someone that works there. There are usually specific guys for front ends, PDI's, electrical, transmissions, etc.... 41 minutes ago, ArcticCrusher said: I am somewhat surprised by that, but other than warranty repair there is no way I would use an OEM for that. Nothing against them, just would prefer to have it done by guys who do nothing else. Lots of people like to deal with dealers, and of course lots that do not. Depending on the complexity of the repair, the dealer tech will do it, or they have their list of specialty shops as well they tend to use. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Skidood 21 Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Sometimes the dealer is the better choice, could be a PCM reprogram vs the expense of an overhaul that not every trans shop is aware of. Depends on the symptom and of course a good tech at the dealer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toslow 646 Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 Did you buy the transmission shop? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taillight 14 Posted June 19, 2016 Author Share Posted June 19, 2016 still deciding and looking at other options... master mechanic - garbage bin company. mr T is still the front runner Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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