Yes. We use B & L Towing and Tip Top Towing service for all of our towing needs. They handle AAA, Allstate, Geico and a variety of towing plans. If you don't have towing insurance, the cost of a local tow in Warrensburg is about $35.00 B&L's number is 660 747 6088 and Tip Top's number is 660 747 8512To Top

Our standard warrantee for most non-commercial vehicles is 36 months or 100,000 miles- which ever comes first. That is triple the warranty that you get in most shops. Having us do a first-class repair on your car is an excellent investment if you plan to keep the vehicle for another three years. In some cases, we give no warrantee as in racing applications, or some high performance vehicles such as hot rods or pulling trucks for instance. Our warrantee covers parts and labor. It is good nationwide, so if you are on vacation in Louisiana and you have a problem, you simply call here on our toll free number to find out what to do.

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That would be like taking your own hamburger to McDonalds and asking them to make you a Big Mac. Then if it tasted bad, would it be McDonald's fault or your hamburger? The same thing happens in the auto repair business. You may be able to save some money if you purchase your own parts, but if a problem arises- and anyone that has ever had auto repair done knows that problems can arise- who is to blame? I doubt that the mechanic is going to take responsibility. He is likely to blame your parts. You on the other hand, will assume the mechanic screwed up, and guess who ultimately loses out.......You!To Top

Occasionally I am presented with this scenerio....                                                                                                   

A customer wants to purchase his own transmission "online" where he found a supplier that is priced much lower then anyone in town. He then wants us to install this low cost transmission.... the goal being saving money.   Here is the reality based on years of seeing this scenerio play out..... 

The customer will go online and find a million transmissions in all manner of condition available. Used, reconditioned,  rebuilt,  factory remanufactured, upgraded, etc. etc.
 

All offering the world in terms of warranty.
All at an (initially)  lower price.
And all you need is a credit card.
 
And what do you get?
 
A different transmission then the one you currently have in your car or truck. 
 
Hopefully it's the right one
Hopefully in serviceable condition (working right)
Hopefully durable (will last as long as you want)
Hopefully the warranty is genuine (no hoops to jump through)
Hopefully installed by another stranger correctly.
 
What is the savings?   You probably will have to make a security or "core" deposit.  And there will be freight.  Transmissions are very heavy and cost a lot to ship.  $250 shipping costs aren't unusual.  Even more the further away the seller is from the buyer.  And how long will it take to get it after you order it?  
 
Lets say the trans fits, and is the correct one for the car.
Will it be installed correctly by someone qualified with experience and the integrity to do the job right?
What other work needs to be done to make it work correctly?
 
What if you have a warranty claim?
Who's going to pay?
How much will "they" pay? Enough to cover the installing shop's normal charges? Are you expected to pay the shop yourself then "they" promise to pay you back.?
How long a wait for a replacement under warranty?
Will it be done right this time?
How much time will you be without your vehicle?
 
How many faces have to be involved to solve your transportation problem? Sounds like
3 or 4 maybe more on the net!
 
Or just us.  We helped you make the appointment, correctly diagnosed the problem, then fixed the problem and  smiled at you when you handed over your hard earned money and made written and verbal promises that will be kept without reservation.                                                                                      

One thing to remember when dealing with a supplier out of your area, any problems that arise always take more time, are more difficult to deal with and cost more to resolve.  And companies that are a long way from thier customers don't have much incentive to take care of thier customers when they aren't selling something that customer needs to buy from them every week or month. 
                                                                                                                                                                                           In short, I don't recommend purchasing a transmission online because the risks far outweigh the possible reward of saving a few dollars.  That's my official position on the subject.

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You bet. We have a big mail slot in the door that you can toss your keys through. It is nice if you can put your keys in an envelope with your name and phone number on it for me. Sometimes there are a lot of keys on the floor at 6:30 am in the morning when I get here!To Top

I really can't answer that. For some reason he really hates me and he says terrible things to people about me. I have never taken advantage of him, I have always paid my bill on time, never bounced a check on him and don't say bad things about him. The only thing I can think of is that I don't do much business with him. Years ago I used to do a lot of business with NAPA but one day Leroy deeply offended me and I decided to take my business elsewhere. I guess he resented my leaving and that sparked his hatred toward me. It seems to have increased over the years. I have no ill feelings toward this man but he sure resents me for some reason. I do almost all of my local parts business with B&B Auto Supply on Market Street. Tom Neal is the owner and has been my friend for many years. When anyone asks for a parts store recommendation I always say B&B Auto Supply. Their number is 660 747 8151.To Top

We are normally open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 am to 5:00pm. We work from 7:00 to 12:00 on Fridays. We close every day at noon for lunch but are back at 1:00. I can sometimes be found here as early as 6:00 AM but that is the quiet time of the day that I use to do my computer and paperwork.To Top

We are located on the corner of DD and 13 highway at the south end of Warrensburg. Just past Parker's grocery store, and catty corner from Perry Foster's Bar-B-Que. You can just follow your nose!To Top

No, we do not. We used to have a Nissan Maxima and a Dodge Caravan. My insurance company found out I was loaning them out to customers and hit the ceiling! Now we recommend customers to Enterprise, here in town. Their number is 660 429 3222. They will take good care of you. Tell them you are having your car repaired at Lindsay Transmission and you will get a corporate discount. If you forget to ask I will ask for you when we do the repair.To Top

Not without looking at it. A ballpark is no more than a guess. You didn't call a professional transmission shop for a guess did you? Of course not. You could have had your neighbor guess for you. And what good would that do? Our feeling here at Lindsay Transmission is if you take the time to bring the car down here, we will be happy to evaluate the problem and estimate the cost. Remember- allot of vehicles don't need major repair. But their owners think they do! And if we don't look at it, we have no way of catching a small problem and saving you money! Besides, what have you got to lose? We don't charge anything unless we have to connect any equipment and in many cases that's not even necessary.To Top

We don't currently have an "in house" payment plan for our customers. We do accept credit cards, and bank financing is available with approved credit. We work with a finance company in Lee Summit as well. If you think you will need to finance your repair I suggest we sit down and fill out a loan application before we start work on your car.To Top

The first thing we do is to evaluate the problem. If we can do this without taking anything apart, or hooking up any expensive equipment, there is no charge to you for this. After we evaluate the problem, we can give you an estimate based on what we know at the time. It may be that disassembly is required to give you and exact figure. At least we can usually give you a "price range" before we dig in so you have an idea what to expect. Then What Do You Do? Well, after we take the unit apart, we can see just what happened, and make a list of all the parts that need replacement. We also list any improvements that need to be done, and call you with the exact figure. This includes parts, labor, tax and any other expenses that are included. You won't get another call from us until the vehicle is finished. We don't call you back to "bump up" the price as is commonly done in some shops.To Top

Well, that is impossible to say without at least looking at it. It takes just a few minutes of your time for us to visit with you and go for a test drive. After that, we can get an idea of what might be the problem and estimate the cost of the repair. We don't even attempt to price anything on the phone, so it doesn't do any good to ask. If you think about it, anyone who would give you a price over the phone without seeing the car would need ESP or X-ray vision! Know any mechanics that have either? I don't!To Top

Most reputable shops have some affiliation with one or more trade organizations that offer nationwide warranty programs and/or technical assistance. Look for these the signs at the location. Check the number of years is business as well. The more years the better. Talk to your friends and co-workers. Ask others where they have had good experience and where they have had a bad experience. Visit the sites on "Hot Links" page for more information. Click on the ATRA, ATSG or ASE link for consumer information. Also don't forget that you can call the local Better Business Bureau. Our BBB is in Kansas City and the number is 816 421 7800. Just follow the directions provided by their automatic answering service. That one phone call could save you allot of money and grief!To Top

That depends on what is wrong. Since there are three of us here at Lindsay Transmission, it usually doesn't take more than a day or so before we start on your car. Then it depends on how big the problem is. Anywhere from an afternoon to two or three days in most cases.To Top

It's probably not the smartest thing to do if you are planning on keeping the car. Here's why. If you had crashed you vehicle two months before the transmission failed, it would have ended up in a salvage yard. Somebody like yourself- needing a transmission- would have purchased the transmission from your vehicle and paid to have it installed in their own vehicle. And, it would have worked for the next two months, right? Ok. Then......POOF! The transmission failed. Remember- when you crashed your vehicle two months ago the transmission was still working fine. Now, they are back in the same boat you were in when it failed. Yes, we will install one for you but we would rather not see you waste your money. However, it is an option.To Top