Is My Transmission Shot?

By Mister Transmission

Few things can be as troublesome as a failing transmission

Is this happening to you? You start your car, shift to reverse or drive and either nothing happens, or there’s a noticeable delay, you hear clunking, buzzing, or grinding noises, or there’s a distinct burning smell coming from the engine.

If this is how your driving experience begins, chances are your vehicle’s automatic transmission may be on the cusp of breaking down, or it’s inching toward a full malfunction. All of the above are among common faulty transmission warning signs.

There are others to be mindful of, including a pool of red liquid beneath your engine where you park, or if the “service engine soon” dashboard lights up and doesn’t go out.

How to Avoid Transmission Problems

Preventative maintenance is your best bet to try to extend the life of your vehicle’s transmission. But even the most dedicated motorist who faithfully and dutifully follows the recommendations listed in his or her owner’s manual can still end up with transmission troubles. Furthermore, bad driving habits or neglect can lead to transmission woes, as can pouring the wrong transmission fluid into your vehicle.

If you find your transmission is shot, you still have options available to you. You can opt to have your transmission rebuilt, or you could purchase a new transmission and have it installed in your car.

But before you suffer a roadside breakdown, have a certified transmission technician thoroughly inspect and test your transmission. If something’s amiss, the technician will detect it, and will advise you on what your options are.

Are you experiencing transmission troubles? Visit the Mister Transmission location nearest you and get the expert help you need.

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Professional and knowledgeable. Couldn't have...
Patrick O’Reilly
Professional and knowledgeable. Couldn't have asked for a better service.
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Neil Fraleigh
Very fast service, appreciated being kept up to date on the repairs
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Wes was awesome to deal...
Ryan Nicolini
Wes was awesome to deal with! I booked in our van to have a transmission cooler, fluid and filter change. He informed me that there was no need as the factory one was quite large and would handle our demands. Didn't try to upsell , he was very was professional , shop was tidy and the front staff were great! Absolute perfect 5 !
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YE
Excellent service, very honest and fair. They give excellent advice and do a complete job every time. I trust them completely and recommend this location to everyone easily!
Date: April 11, 2025
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Allied Harmony
Came in to get my van looked at, Gary took me in as a walk in and had me in within 20 mins, found the problem, which wasnt what i had thought and also allowed me to check out the issue they found while my van was hoisted up which was awesome, fixed the issue in less than 2 hours. He was very kind and helpful and explained how everything works and why it needed to be fixed and didnt try to shove extra stuff at me to cost me more money. Thanks Gary!
Date: April 11, 2025
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Bruce Mcculligh
Expert service from Chris and Ron. Quick turn around and great warranty. Little things like securing your vehicle in there garage overnight and making sure you understood the process made this a company and a business you could trust! Thanks so much
Date: April 11, 2025
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Sabeen Vasti
I want to give a big shoutout to Mr. Transmission Pickering for the excellent work on my vehicle. I had an issue with the left rear bearing, and Ken, their experienced technician, quickly got to the root of the problem with a spot-on diagnosis. His expertise and attention to detail really showed throughout the repair process. The car is running smoothly now, and I couldn’t be happier with the service. Highly recommend them for anyone looking for trustworthy and knowledgeable automotive care!
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YE
Excellent service, very honest and fair. They give excellent advice and do a complete job every time. I trust them completely and recommend this location to everyone easily!
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Had an issue with my...
Joel Jorgenson
Had an issue with my transmission and took my 2007 acura mdx into mister transmission to get it looked at. Phil and his team were very thorough with my car. Id be happy to come back for any future repairs i may need. Phil was very friendly and gave me great customer service.
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Curtis Ashkewe
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