Faulty Automatic Transmission,What would you do? rebuild or factory new replace?

Thank you for the advise! Question: here is what the car is doing. At a stop light in Drive position the engine just Revs up and it will not go forward. When I switch to Manual I can shift thru 1st and 2nd AND then need to put in Drive and the car runs normal until the next stop light and I needed to repeat what I did. Then it stopped going forward all together. The only gear that worked was reverse. Does this sound like a complete Transmission rebuild..or is it related to the "clutch" Can just one part be replaced without a total rebuild? I am anxious for your reply, thanks. joe

No but the car is not drivable and is at another auto repair shop. So, A little embarrassing to take to an Aamaco dealer by having a tow truck come get it at that dealer. Do other transmission shops have this diagnostic equipment? Please let me know. Joe Watson, joewatsoninc@comcast.net

It wouldn't matter for a second opinion, it's your money.

I will let you know if this works. I am not sure this Garage has a means to Scan the Transmission. I know AAmaco does but that is at a different location. Is a Scan Transmission code a common thing for most good mechanic Garages?" joe

If they want to stay in business or if they are certified they should have the equipment. If they don't, you need to use someone else from now on.

Thanks for the advise and warning. I will try to keep you posted. joe