help for a friend...

hello all:

not sure the rules and regulations of this forum, as i've never been here, but, here's the situation:

a co-worker of mine has a '95 model SVX with automatic transmission, and the transmission is apparently shot. what are his options and/or cost to repair or replace?

even better, he's in the NW houston, TX area, so any preferred mechanics/specialists you could recommend would be spectacular.

thanks in advance for any help you can offer!

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