There are a few words in the language of auto repair that make car owners want to crawl back into bed. “Transmissions” are at the top of the list. There’s something about that mysterious case underneath your car that incites fear. Unfortunately, most repair shops know this, and will take advantage of the situation by reaching deep into your pocket. The only way to combat being taken advantage of is to become an educated consumer.
Before you hand over your keys and a blank check, brush up on the simple end of automatic transmissions. If something is seriously wrong, at least you’ll be armed with enough knowledge to avoid being overcharged, over-repaired or straight ripped off. Sometimes it’s easy to diagnose automatic transmission problems.
Your transmission is a remarkable contraption. Though it seems to be a deep mystery, your transmission can shift your car from gear to gear, knowing, through various input mechanisms how fast you need to go and how quickly you need to get there. What goes on inside is a mystery to most. Unless your thirst for automotive knowledge borders on compulsive, you can leave it a mystery. The basics will be enough to have an intelligent (which translates to “not about to be ripped off”) conversation with your mechanic.
We can discuss more on transmission diagnostics, perhaps tomorrow. The point is that should you develop a transmission problem have it diagnosed by a professional. The money you save by a professional transmission shop making a diagnosis and repair is a lot more than ignoring the problem. In most cases, ignoring the problem leads to the need for a replacement transmission.
GotTransmissions.com is one of the largest transmission supply companies in the USA. We built our reputation by treating our customers with respect. We also provide the best rebuilt and used transmissions on the market. It is not that we want you to have a transmission problem, in fact we write our blog to help you prvent transmission problems.
If you need a replacement transmission, please give GotTransmissions.com a cal @ 866-320-1182 for a free quote and any advise you may be looking for.
