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Introduction Changing your transmission filter is a smart thing to do. It can help prevent expensive repairs and keep your ride running like new. So, why change it? What exactly is in your transmission filter? We’ll answer these questions here. Transmission filter is important The transmission filter is a screen...

What’s the Difference? More Than a Name Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care in Durham, North Carolina, is more than the name of a business. Behind those words is actually more than a half-century of reputable service and workmanship. Our ATRA-certified technicians can assist you with transmission repair for any...

If you don’t know what to expect when your transmission fails; you, and your passengers could be put in danger. The transmission is in charge of transferring engine power to the drive wheels and allowing the driver to shift gears and adjust speed. When a transmission fails, the vehicle’s handling...

Transmission shops in the US can be found in large numbers in almost every state. However, as a car owner, you will find it hard to trust any random company to fix your car’s transmission problem. You will need some assurance to help you determine that a certain transmission shop...

As the engine is the necessity of the car, so is the transmission. Therefore, just like your engine requires maintenance, the transmission requires a tune-up, too, to keep running the vehicle smoothly. What does a transmission do? Transmission in a rear-wheel-drive vehicle aims to transfer power from the engine to...

The transmission is responsible for converting engine power into motion, allowing the vehicle to move. There is a choice of manual or automatic transmission. An automobile with an automatic transmission shifts gears for you, but a car with a manual transmission may require you to shift gears using the gear...

Choosing a transmission repair or servicing provider is usually an easy decision to take. All you need is someone available to offer the right services. However, as easy as it seems, it can also expose you to the anxiety of choosing the right one. You don’t know who is honest...

The biggest proportion of the US population has its own car. However, this does not mean that everyone has the expertise to determine and remedy problems in the event of an unexpected failure. Your vehicle is particularly complicated and should only be managed by experts who are fully trained in...

Cottman Transmission – The Premier Professionally Trained Transmission Rebuilders Cottman Transmission’s team includes professionally trained transmission rebuilders with unsurpassed transmission rebuilding experience, both manual and automatic.  Our in-house transmission rebuild department has rebuilt transmissions for many satisfied drivers in Durham and the surrounding area, for all makes and models. Contact...

Servicing Your Transmission is Crucial to Extend the Life of Your Vehicle You drive your car or truck every day without any thought of a breakdown. Over time, the chances of a breakdown or malfunction become a higher likelihood. One way to extend the life of your transmission is to...