2018 Toyota CHR XLE Transmission Repair in Russellville, KY

This 2018 Toyota CHR XLE came to us with a strange noise that had the owner concerned. The best way they could describe it was that it sounded like a moped. It was a loud, high-pitched whine that only happened while the vehicle was in motion.

We lifted the vehicle and gave it a thorough inspection. The sound was clearly coming from the transmission, but it was tough to tell exactly what was causing it. This CHR is equipped with a CVT, and we typically do not work on CVT units due to the high failure rate even after being rebuilt. In this case, though, the customer asked us to take a look anyway since a used replacement was quoted at over seven thousand dollars.

After some discussion, we agreed to give it a shot. We pulled the transmission and took it apart carefully to track down the noise. Inside, we found the problem. One small bearing had started to fail. That single bearing was the cause of all the noise and issues the customer had been dealing with.

We replaced the bearing, reassembled the transmission, and the whine was gone. The car drove just fine, no more strange sounds, and no more concern about an expensive replacement. By doing this repair instead of installing a used transmission, we saved the customer well over six thousand dollars.

If your vehicle is making a sound that does not feel right or you have been told you need a replacement transmission, give us a call at Wholesale Transmission Center, even if you are in Russellville, Kentucky. We are always willing to take a closer look and do what makes sense for the customer. We complete transmission repairs on a daily basis!

Location: Russellville, KY