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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I schedule a transmission fluid change in Midland?
Generally, we recommend scheduling a fluid change every 30,000 to 60,000 miles to keep your internal components running smoothly. However, this interval can shorten significantly if you frequently tow heavy loads or regularly navigate the extreme summer heat and stop-and-go traffic conditions common to West Texas.
What is the difference between a transmission repair and a replacement?
A repair focuses on replacing specific external or internal components that have failed, such as an electronic solenoid, valve body, or leaking seal. A full transmission replacement involves removing your entire gearbox assembly and installing a completely remanufactured unit, which is recommended if internal structural damage is extensive.
Can regular maintenance completely prevent major transmission failure?
Yes, staying current with routine inspections, fluid checks, and minor seal repairs is the single most effective way to avoid catastrophic failures. Proactive maintenance allows our certified technicians to catch small pressure leaks or minor component wear before they escalate into incredibly expensive mechanical breakdowns.
Why does my vehicle's engine rev highly without increasing in speed?
This classic symptom indicates that your gears are actively slipping, meaning the transmission is struggling to transfer engine power to your wheels. This problem is typically caused by low fluid levels, heavily oxidized oil, or worn internal clutch bands and requires an immediate inspection to prevent total mechanical lockup.
How does your team determine pricing for a complete transmission overhaul?
Total pricing depends heavily on your vehicle's specific make and model, the type of drivetrain layout, and the overall severity of the internal component damage. We always provide a highly detailed, itemized written estimate in person after our initial diagnostic procedure, ensuring you understand every part and labor line item.
Schedule your appointment online or call our team at (432) 220-3868.
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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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"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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