While the complexity of the automatic transmission installed in your car cannot be overstated, the transmission used in hybrid cars such as the Toyota Prius is a whole different ball game.

Your Toyota Prius automatic transmission is not the same as the automatic transmission used in any other car. It is best to describe this Toyota automatic transmission as a continuously variable transmission. While you enjoy the ease and convenience of a conventional automatic transmission, you are free from the task of having to shift gears

Other components such as drive belts; torque converter, clutch etc too are not the same as used in any other car.

Hence, opting for a rebuilt Toyota Prius automatic transmission is a much more complex affair. You will have to find a service provider who can guarantee expertise in the latest technology. The combination of electric motor and gasoline engine involves addition components being incorporated into the transmission. In such a scenario, the specifications of your original equipment manufacture assume more importance. Opting for a rebuilt Toyota automatic transmission is a big decision. Handle with care

* - price as of 2/1/2006. Actual prices may vary.