Why You Definitely Shouldn’t Overlook Transmission Service

September 4, 2018 | By Mister Transmission

Why You Definitely Shouldn't Overlook Transmission Service

Many of us lead busy lives. We all have a lot on our plates: work obligations, family responsibilities, social commitments, household chores and errands seem to take up all of our waking hours. How lucky we are if we are able to take the occasional holiday! Therefore, in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we tend to neglect certain things.

Maybe we eat out more often than we should just because grocery shopping and meal preparation is time consuming. Or maybe we’ve been postponing that visit to the dentist or optometrist for a few months now. We don’t intend to procrastinate on matters such as these, we just get busy and overlook them. Of course we shouldn’t ignore any of those, but this article is here to convince you that there is definitely one thing in your life that you should not overlook: getting your vehicle’s transmission serviced.

Preventing Problems

Most of us rely on our vehicles: to get us to and from work, to get our kids to and from school, to do all of our necessary shopping. And not to mention the odd road trip here and there. When our vehicles break down, it can be a real nuisance. It can throw our whole week into chaos, perhaps even more than a week! That’s why it’s so important to keep our vehicles in good working order. Have you ever heard the old phrase, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”? Well, it’s true and most definitely applies to you vehicle’s longevity.

The Transmission

Your transmission is one of the most important components of your automobile – your vehicle won’t move without it! However, the transmission is hardly a simple mechanism. It is a complex piece of machinery that is made up of a series of smaller components working together that allows you to change gears and deliver the power generated by your engine to your wheels. Given all that, the transmission is not something to be neglected or overlooked.

Transmission Service

Like many things within your vehicle and, indeed, in life, if you are starting to notice problems with your transmission, bring it in for inspection immediately. It won’t just magically get better and it is likely that any problem it does have will only get worse with time. So please get it checked out before you are at a time when being without a vehicle can cause a major change in your plans.

Having said that, there’s no reason to wait for problems to develop. One way you can service your transmission yourself is by topping up the transmission fluid whenever necessary. Check your vehicle’s manual to see how often it suggests that you change out your transmission fluid. Some manuals will claim that the fluid should never need to be changed. Others will suggest changing it every 30,000, 50,000, 100,000, or 160,000 kilometres. If you’re unsure, it’s never a bad idea to ask the technicians at a reputable transmission service centre, such as a Mister Transmission. Mister Transmission offers a complete free multi-check inspection. As part of this inspection we will perform the following four tests:  A fluid check, a road test, a lift inspection/diagnosis, and a pan examination. These four tests will reveal what, if any, problems your transmission has. Regular transmission service can mean the difference between having to buy a new vehicle every 15 years instead of every five.

Get in Touch

If you would like to learn more about transmission service, or if you would like to bring your vehicle in for some transmission service, please get in touch with us today.

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We have brought our problematic...
Amy Tran
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Vehicle towed to mister transmission, he found the problem immediately. Being atraveler he drove me to a motel and started on my car. Returned my car the next day and also corrected another problem I had, that I was unaware of. I highly recommend this place to everybody his expertise and quick service, also his concern for the safety of his customers.
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Denisha Bracey
Gary was super helpful! Got my VW Beetle in very fast and had it fixed just 2 days later! Car drives beautifully, price was fair, and I’m very happy!
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Soo Chung
I have taken all my vehicles here for transmission and axle repairs and service for several years now. The staff are pleasant to deal with and they have always delivered what they promise. Had a small issue with my truck and they were very accommodating. Got me in and on the road quickly. I would give 4.5 stars and recommend Mr Transmission for any transmission repairs or service.
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What an amazing team. Chris,...
Tammy Spears
What an amazing team. Chris, Ron and the other wonderful man. My car broke down this afternoon at a gas station but before it broke down the battery warning light kept coming on so I got a boost and drove my car to buy a battery. Well started to drive my car and the battery warning light came on again so I heard that Mr transmission does free car diagnostics so decided to call them and had an appointment for 1: 00. Well I just drove my car straight down there and parked my car in their parking lot because I knew as soon as I shut my car off it won't start. Well these three guys come straight to my car as it was squealing as well. They did their diagnostic and it turned out it was my alternator. Well these guys went out of their way to fix my car on the spot. They only work on transmissions but Chris thought I needed a break and fix my car on the spot. I had the parts delivered and the guys worked on it for hours but only charged me under an hour's labor. Their garage closes at 5:00 but all three of these wonderful men stayed later until my car was running properly. There are no words to express the gratitude I have for these three men. Not too many places go out of their way at their own cost to help someone get back on the road. Finding a garage that's willing to help out in a pinch, especially with something outside their usual scope of work, and then stay late to make sure you're back on the road safely, is incredibly rare and special.
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Sanjay and Bailey (technician) are...
Joy Hickox
Sanjay and Bailey (technician) are both amazing individuals to deal with.The customer service received from Sanjay is top notch and the knowledge and expertise and honesty from Bailey is incredible!I took my vehicle in there for a second opinion after already being to a different Mr. Transmission location for a diagnostic.Needless to say the outcome I received was the exact same from another location; being that there was absolutely nothing wrong with my CVT transmission (2018 Honda CRV) after being charged $180 and told that my transmission was the issue from my regular mechanic shop a couple days prior.I highly recommend Mr. Transmission (Exeter Rd location) 1000% to anyone and everyone who may be experiencing or believe to be experiencing transmission issues.Their knowledge, customer service, honesty, transparency, and expertise is amazing!Thanks so so so much guys for making my day great and leaving with a huge smile.
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