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Repair Shops losing Business on Cash for Clunkers…

The government program to get drivers to trade in gas-guzzling vehicles for new cars has helped car makers and dealers, but others in the auto industry say it is hurting their business. Cash for Clunkers, now known as CARS or Car Allowance Rebate System, offers owners of old cars and trucks $3,500 or $4,500 toward a [...]


Transmission repairs and installation shops near Atlanta Ga..

Almost inevitably, after we complete a deal with a customer on a transmission for sale, about half of the people ask us to recommend a repair shop that is reliable to install their used, or rebuilt transmission. Although we don’t actually have our own repair shops per say, we have shipped many transmissions to competent [...]


Transmission Repairs and Shops in Chicago, IL

Finding a transmission repair shop or a transmission shop to install your rebuilt transmission in Chicago Illinois and the surrounding areas has just become easier. With the amount of people calling us daily for replacement transmissions, it was inevitable for the same people to ask “who we would recommend, in my area to install my [...]


Part-1: Solving rebuilt transmission problems..

Comment: I just had a700r4 rebuilt with supposely all performance parts and upgrades. It never shifted with a solid shift from the start and after about 10 miles it now has low gear only. upgrades were supposed to be from complete b@m rebuild kit. Is the trans burnt or just me? You did not say if you [...]


What is OBD-1 and OBD-2 and how does it apply to my transmission?

Brian, the founder of GotTransmission.com is a sponge when it comes to knowledge. He asked me what is a diagnostic link connector? And I was happy to oblige!! The ALCL link (Assembly Line Communications Link). Or more commonly referred to as a DLC (Diagnostic Link Connector). All OBD-1 and OBD-2 cars, although the OBD-2 connector has to [...]


A quality diagnosis of your transmission problem comes first…

A brief background on me. I used to own an automotive and light duty truck transmission repair shop from 1981 to 2006. I sold the shop right before the economy crashed. I decided to get into helping people learn about how to choose the right engine and transmission shops, since repair shops are not fungible. Here [...]


Additional thoughts on broken T-440 drive chain..

Last week I answered a question from a reader regarding a broken chain in the transmission of his 1997 Buick Le Sabre. The question was asked in the comment area of the above post in the GotTransmissions.com Blog. A few more thoughts came to mind on the subject. The thing I preach the most I [...]


Automatic transmission chain breakage in a T-440 or T-125-C..

Question asked to GotTransmissions.com: Question: I own a 1997 Buick LeSabre with 205,000 miles; my transmission is chain-driven, and the chain broke. The original was replaced by a Goodwrench equivalent several years (and owners) ago. There is no label on it. I understand that 2 different transmissions, the 284-F17 and 306 FW2, were used for 1997 [...]


What is a lock up torque converter chatter?

A lock up chatter can happen to any car that uses a lock up torque converter. Except for a very few truck models, every thing has a lock up in it nowadays, even big trucks.. The TF-604 is notorious for developing lock up problems in the converter. The Caravan which uses a TF-604 turns the engine [...]


My T-700R4 won’t shift out of first gear…

Comment: i just had a th700r4 put in my 76 gmc 3/4 ton it came out of a 81 suberban didn’t get to drive it much this last winter but when i did get to it worked very well. until i stopped at an intersection and it wouldnt shift out of 1 gear need help [...]