Transfer case repair

I went to a Lincoln dealer when I had what was thought to be a transmission problem with my 2007 MKX. The dealer diagnosed it (incorrectly) to be a transmission problem and quoted me a price to repair it of $5400. A friend recommended that I allow Mingo (the owner of Domingo's Garage) to test drive my vehicle and confirm the diagnosis. Mingo drove my vehicle and determined that the problem was probably in the transfer case. My vehicle is an all wheel drive Lincoln MKX. He suggested removing and opening the transfer case and if needed, replace it. He stated if the transfer case was okay, then he would get in to the transmission and if the problem was in the transmission, he could rebuild it for less than half of what the dealer quoted. The problem was the transfer case and the ultimate cost for parts and labor was less than $1200. Had I accepted the dealers diagnosis, I would have paid $5400 for a transmission swap that was't required and an additional $2200 for the transfer case replacement... Their quote to replace the transfer case was $1000 more than Domingo's. I saved $6400 by going to Domingo's! I will never go back to the Lincoln dealership for any repair. Dominos garage is excellent! I saved money and met a mechanic whom I can trust. I recommend Mingo and his staff to everyone that I know! They are true professionals that you can trust! They guarantee their work too! I am a very happy customer!