Q: HelIo i have an 2006 Mazda . When putting my car in reverse it jumps, when i put my car in drive in go to 3rd gear.please help me

asked by on January 24, 2018

Hello My name is Chrystal. I have been to 4 different mechanics about my car. When putting my car in reverse it jumps. Also when i put my car in drive it starts in 3rd gear. Two told me it was my transmission computer module and the other two said trans mount and rear motor. I just feel like since I'm a female i getting the run around. Please help me find out what the problem is. My car is my child my only carl. Please help!!!

My car has 138000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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