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.
Transmission Warning Signs Worth Knowing
Transmission problems rarely appear without warning. Catching the symptoms early can help you address issues before they progress from a fluid service to a complete replacement.
Common symptoms that warrant a diagnostic inspection:
- Gear slippage: The engine revs, but the vehicle hesitates or doesn’t accelerate as expected
- Delayed engagement: A pause before the vehicle moves after shifting from park
- Rough or jerky shifting: Noticeable jolts or grinding when the transmission changes gears
- Burning smell: Often a sign that transmission fluid has degraded and is overheating internal components
- Reddish fluid under the vehicle: Indicates a seal or pan gasket leak that can worsen with time
- Check engine light paired with any of the above: Prompts a diagnostic inspection rather than deferred attention
Transmission Services We Perform
Our certified technicians handle the full range of transmission work on both automatic and manual transmission systems.
Transmission Flushes
A transmission flush fully exchanges the fluid in your transmission. Over time, fluid breaks down and can no longer adequately lubricate or cool the moving parts inside. Replacing it on schedule protects internal components and can extend transmission life.
Transmission Repair
Not every transmission problem calls for a full replacement. When specific components fail (solenoids, clutch packs, seals, or bands), targeted repair addresses the failure directly. We diagnose the system first to identify what actually needs attention before recommending any repair path.
Complete Replacements
When damage is too extensive to repair, complete replacements involve removing the failed unit and installing a replacement to manufacturer specifications. We test the vehicle before it leaves our shop to confirm everything is operating correctly.
Protecting Your Transmission Long-Term
The most common cause of premature transmission failure isn’t a single dramatic event. It’s neglected fluid service. Transmission fluid degrades over time and loses its ability to reduce friction and dissipate heat. Once that happens, internal wear can accelerate.
Most manufacturers specify a transmission fluid service interval in the owner’s manual. Following that schedule for your specific make and model is the most reliable way to stay ahead of wear. Using the correct fluid type matters just as much as the interval itself. Incompatible fluid can damage internal components even when changed on time.
Routine maintenance also gives our technicians the opportunity to catch early signs of wear before they become component failures. A small issue identified at a scheduled service visit can cost considerably less than a repair or replacement discovered after symptoms appear.
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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.
Have more Questions?
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Hear What Our Customers Had to Say About Us
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"I liked the customer service and going above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable while waiting in the store for my vehicle work to be done, specifically being offered a nice hot coffee with creamer."
- J.L.