# 2013 Mazda Mazda3 - Dealer and local mechanic don't agree

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mazda-mazda3-dealer-and-local-mechanic-dont-agree/154806>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** mazda\
**Created:** [December 16, 2019, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mazda-mazda3-dealer-and-local-mechanic-dont-agree/154806 "2019-12-16T20:37:11Z")\
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**Author:** ![JohnDenisKeithWacker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/977dab/32.png) [@JohnDenisKeithWacker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JohnDenisKeithWacker)\
**Post date:** [December 16, 2019, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mazda-mazda3-dealer-and-local-mechanic-dont-agree/154806/1 "2019-12-16T20:37:12Z")

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Dealer says i need new transmission. Independent said heating senor issue. Independent said go back to dealer. Don’t know what to do.

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**Author:** ![thegreendrag0n](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/thegreendrag0n/32/9265_2.png) [@thegreendrag0n](https://community.cartalk.com/u/thegreendrag0n)\
**Post date:** [December 16, 2019, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mazda-mazda3-dealer-and-local-mechanic-dont-agree/154806/2 "2019-12-16T21:39:33Z")

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what actual problem you have?

you tell us what your two doctors prescribed, but you do not tell us what hurts

also, tell on vehicle mileage and engine type

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**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\
**Post date:** [December 16, 2019, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mazda-mazda3-dealer-and-local-mechanic-dont-agree/154806/3 "2019-12-16T22:24:54Z")

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You might want to try another mechanic, just state the symptoms you are having. Not what the others have said.

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**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/48514_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Post date:** [December 16, 2019, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mazda-mazda3-dealer-and-local-mechanic-dont-agree/154806/4 "2019-12-16T22:30:52Z")

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> [@JohnDenisKeithWacker](#):
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> Independent said heating **senor** issue

Hmmm… perhaps you should consult a mechanic who is located north of the border.  
😉

In all seriousness, however, if you think that you have a transmission issue, then you should take the car to an independent transmission specialist, not to a generalized mechanic. Just be sure that you don’t take your vehicle to a chain/franchise joint such as Lee Myles, Cottman, Mr. Transmission, or–God forbid–AAMCO.

Ask friends, neighbors, relatives and co-workers for the names of well-reputed INDEPENDENT transmission shops. If it turns out that you do need a trans overhaul or replacement, that indy shop can undoubtedly undercut the dealer’s price by a substantial amount.

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**Author:** ![kurtwm1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/13edae/32.png) [@kurtwm1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kurtwm1)\
**Post date:** [December 17, 2019, 1:58am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-mazda-mazda3-dealer-and-local-mechanic-dont-agree/154806/5 "2019-12-17T01:58:02Z")

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> [@JohnDenisKeithWacker](#):
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> Independent said go back to dealer

Seems like a dumb reply, why didn’t the independent offer to fix it?