What to Expect With Transmission Services
1. Schedule Your Appointment
Whether scheduling online or over the phone be sure and let us know what you're experiencing so we can provide fast and accurate service advice.
2. Diagnostics and Inspections
Drop off your vehicle and the shop will get to work with inspections and diagnostics using the same equipment as the manufacturers to determine issues and next steps.
3. Digital Vehicle Inspection Report and Estimate
Following the diagnosis we will text you a digital vehicle inspection report, containing pictures and videos of our findings and recommendations.
4. Review and Approval
A service advisor will reach out to walk you through the findings and recommendations to determine how you would like to proceed, or you can approve work directly in your DVI.
5. Work Performed or Scheduled
Most work can be completed immediately, or scheduled based on parts and customer availability.
Did You Know: Henry Ford coined the term 'tune-up' while developing his initial automobile prototype.
The Importance of Transmission Health
The transmission is a marvel of engineering, a complex system of gears, sensors, and fluid that acts as the essential bridge between your engine and your tires. It intelligently adjusts to your driving speed and conditions, ensuring that the engine’s power is delivered to the wheels with maximum efficiency. This intricate process allows for the proper torque and speed needed to drive your car.
However, this constant, high-friction activity generates an immense amount of heat. This is where transmission fluid comes in. This specialized fluid lubricates the moving parts, prevents them from overheating, and cleanses the system of debris. Over time, the fluid breaks down and becomes less effective, losing its ability to protect the transmission from heat and friction damage. This degradation can lead to a host of problems, including rough shifting, delays in engagement, or, in severe cases, catastrophic transmission failure.
Regular maintenance and timely fluid changes are not just recommendations; they are a necessary investment in the longevity and performance of your vehicle.
Our Proactive Approach to Transmission Care
At Christian Brothers Automotive Covington, we believe that preventive maintenance is the key to avoiding costly transmission repairs down the road. Our experts recommend a complete automatic transmission fluid exchange every 50,000 miles. While some manufacturers may suggest longer intervals, their recommendations often don't account for the unique driving conditions that put added stress on a vehicle's transmission. Factors like heavy traffic, frequent towing, or spirited driving can accelerate the degradation of your transmission fluid.
Our comprehensive transmission service goes beyond a simple fluid drain. We use advanced equipment to perform a complete system flush, ensuring that all of the old, contaminated fluid is removed and replaced with new, high-quality fluid that meets or exceeds your vehicle's manufacturer specifications. This process helps to extend the life of your transmission, improve shifting performance, and protect against the damaging effects of heat and friction.
When you bring your car to our Covington location, you're not just getting a service; you're getting peace of mind. Our honest and transparent approach ensures that you understand every step of the process. We'll show you the difference between your old, worn-out fluid and the new, clean fluid we put in, so you can see the value of the service for yourself. Trust the experts at Christian Brothers Automotive Covington to keep your vehicle running smoothly and reliably for many years to come.
Our technicians in Covington are experts in transmission diagnostics and repair. We get to the root of the problem and provide a lasting solution. Book a service online or call (985) 589-6164.
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FAQs
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Q. "What factors determine the price of transmission repair?"Many different factors go into determining costs of transmission repair. The major factor is what type of vehicle you drive. The year, make and model of the car, determine how much parts and labor will cost. Another factor is how much damage the transmission has sustained. Your transmission should last a minimum of 100,000 miles by servicing your transmission on a regular basis.
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Q. "What does automatic transmission service include?"Fluid is first drained from the pan during an automatic transmission service. A new transmission filter is installed with a new pan gasket once the pan has been removed. Finally, fresh automatic transmission fluid (ATF) is used to refill the vehicle.
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Q. "Is there a difference between a transmission fluid change and flush?"During a transmission fluid and filter change, it’s only the fluid in the pan that is drained and replaced with new ATF. Four to five quarts of fluid will typically be replaced in this process, while nine to thirteen quarts are replaced during a full transmission fluid flush. The difference in amounts is because the complete flush drains the entire system.
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Q. "Do you offer a shuttle service?"Yes! we understand you have a full schedule. Whether you need to get to work, school, or need to attend to other responsibilities, we can take you where you need to go. Click here to learn more.
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Q. "Do you offer a warranty?"As part of our Nice difference.® commitment to providing our customers the best auto service experience possible, we also offer a3-year/36,000-mile warranty on all the work that we do. We offer this warranty at every Christian Brothers Automotive nationwide, and it will be honored at any location, regardless of which branch did the initial work.
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Q. "Can you provide service under my extended warranty?"Yes. At Christian Brothers Automotive, we work with all major extended warranty providers to make needed repairs for our customers. If you have an extended warranty, you can discuss your carrier with our team when scheduling an appointment and confirm that the work will be covered. You can find a partial list of the extended warranty companies we work with here.
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