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.
Understanding Your Vehicle's Transmission
Think of your transmission as the heart of your vehicle's drivetrain. It's a precise arrangement of gears, sensors, and fluids that work together to manage the power output from your engine. This ensures the correct amount of energy is delivered to your tires at all times, providing optimal control and performance for every driving condition, whether you're navigating city streets or cruising on the highway.
The continuous, high-speed operation of a transmission generates a significant amount of heat. To combat this, a specialized transmission fluid is used. This fluid acts as a multi-purpose lubricant, coolant, and hydraulic fluid. It reduces friction between moving parts, prevents overheating, and helps to clean away debris. Over time and use, this fluid degrades, losing its viscosity and ability to protect the transmission. As the fluid becomes less effective, the transmission becomes more vulnerable to heat damage and increased wear, which can lead to poor performance or even complete failure.
How We Help at Christian Brothers Automotive Meridian Rd
Preventive maintenance is the most effective way to protect your transmission and avoid unexpected breakdowns. Our transmission specialists at Christian Brothers Automotive Meridian Rd highly recommend a complete transmission fluid exchange every 50,000 miles for most automatic vehicles. While some manufacturer-recommended intervals may be longer, they don't always account for the extra stress put on a transmission by everyday driving. Frequent stop-and-go traffic, towing, or carrying heavy loads can all accelerate the breakdown of your transmission fluid.
Our comprehensive service involves more than just a simple drain and fill. We use state-of-the-art equipment to perform a complete system flush, which ensures all of the old, contaminated fluid is safely removed and replaced with new, high-quality fluid. This process helps to restore shifting performance, extend the life of your transmission, and protect against premature wear. When you choose Christian Brothers Automotive Meridian Rd, you're choosing a partner in your vehicle's long-term health. We are dedicated to providing clear communication and exceptional service, ensuring your vehicle remains reliable and safe for many miles to come.
Is your transmission acting up? Our Meridian technicians are experts at diagnosing and repairing transmission issues to get you back on the road. Book a service online or call (208) 937-7131.
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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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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."
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