Case Study: The High Cost of "Cheap" Repairs (Honda Accord T2A) At Advance Auto Work , we believe in honesty. Recently, a trusted Workshop Partner from Masai sent us a Honda Accord T2A with a failing transmission. The story behind this car is a common warning for all car owners. The owner had replaced the gearbox with a used "Half-Cut" unit just 3 months ago. Unfortunately, that used unit failed prematurely, forcing the owner to pay for repairs all over again. Half-Cut vs. Rebuilt: The Honest Truth We do sell Half-Cut units for budget-conscious customers, but we always explain the risks: Half-Cut (Used): Comes from a scrapped car. Mileage is unknown. Internal seals may be hardened. Warranty: 2 Weeks only. Rebuilt (Advance Auto Work): Fully dismantled, chemically cleaned, and worn parts (clutch plates, seals) are replaced with new ones. Warranty: 6 Months. For this Accord, we installed a Fully Rebuilt Gearbox . The result...