Automotive Industry News & Information - Alvie's Transmission Service Unlimited

Transmissions are complicated and intricate pieces of equipment. Many general mechanic shops won’t touch a transmission, if it’s anything more than simply installing a new one. Transmissions are one aspect of a vehicle that even experienced mechanics often don’t dare delve into, and is easily the most mysterious and misunderstood system in the automotive world.

At Alvie's Transmission Service Unlimited in Jacksonville, FL, transmissions are our specialty. That means knowing how they work, how they wear out, what wears them out, and how to fix it. In this article, we’ll explore the way stop and go traffic affects your transmission.

For all your transmission repair and maintenance needs, trust the specialists with the knowledge and ability necessary to keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road.

At Alvie's Transmission Service Unlimited in Jacksonville, FL, we prioritize quality over everything. A huge aspect of that goal is keeping up with the technology of the modern era.

You’ve heard the term “slipping transmission” before, and you know it’s nothing good. What exactly does a transmission slip feel like, and how much of a problem is it if your transmission is slipping? At Alvie's Transmission Service Unlimited in Jacksonville, FL, our expert technicians have diagnosed and repaired every type of transmission issue in the book. Here’s a short explanation of transmission slippage, and what action you should take to get rid of it.

While your transmission can certainly fail silently, there are certainly sounds which indicate you have an issue. The sooner you catch a transmission problem the better, so Alvie's Transmission Service Unlimited in Jacksonville, FL wants you to know what to listen for.

At Alvie's Transmission Service Unlimited in Jacksonville, FL, we’ve seen and diagnosed every warning light in the book. Many people ignore their check engine light, and while it isn’t advised, often get away with it. Transmission warning lights are different, however.

You may have heard the term CV axle before in reference to your car but aren’t entirely sure what it means. Here’s your answer, from Alvie's Transmission Service Unlimited in Jacksonville, FL, as well as a guide to determining if yours need replacement.

Our goal at Alvie's Transmission Service Unlimited in Jacksonville, FL is to provide you with the best transmission service possible. One way we do that is by helping you understand a little more about your transmission and the way it works. Knowledge about your vehicle and its systems allow you to catch problems when they arise and deal with them appropriately, saving you money and easing some of the stress of car ownership. You probably already know how to check your oil, and when to change it. Checking and maintaining transmission fluid is something people tend to understand far less about, however. Here’s what you need to know.