Automatic transmissions are, to many, a mysterious aspect of automotive mechanics. Torque converters, on the same hand, are a mystery shrouded within a mystery. Here’s a basic rundown of how torque converters work, and how to know if yours is failing, from ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL.

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 ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL, we prioritize quality over everything. A huge aspect of that goal is keeping up with the technology of the modern era.

At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, we like to provide customers with sound advice, to help them diagnose and understand issues they might experience with their car, truck, or SUV. Often, a small problem can cause a lot of headaches and frustration but knowing what you’re dealing with goes a long way towards getting an issue taken care of.

At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL, we understand the intricacy and complexity of your transmission. That’s why we always treat it with the same attention to detail as the engineers that designed it, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

Your transmission suddenly isn’t shifting right. So what’s wrong with it? Do you need your transmission rebuilt? Good question. Unfortunately, the answer is: No one knows. At least, not yet. To find out what’s causing your transmission problem, a technician is going to have to perform a series of tests. Basically, these tests are designed to answer the simple question: “Is it inside or outside?” That is, is the problem inside the transmission, or in one of the many control systems that operate the transmission?

Manual transmissions require far less maintenance than automatics. However, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t need a fluid check from time to time. Here’s what you should know about checking and adding fluid to your manual transmission, from ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL.

There’s a huge appeal to buying a used car from a private party seller. Bypass the dealership, the hidden fees, the markups, the hassle, and save yourself some money in the process. But what’s the risk? Have you found a deal or a dud?

It can be very alarming to hear unusual sounds coming from your vehicle. If you are hearing any humming, whining, or even clunking noises emitting from under your vehicle, it is most likely a transmission issue. Luckily, these noises can help you pinpoint what issue you may be having with your transmission. Some of these issues are minor and can be easily taken care of, but some of them are much more major and may require special attention and service. Read on to see just what your transmission problem may be.

Your transmission’s shift points are exactly what you think they are - the points at which your transmission shifts. From the transmission experts at ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL, here’s what you need to know about them.

At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, our priority is keeping your transmission shifting smooth and running strong for years to come. While proper maintenance, driving habits, and a myriad of other conditions affect the life and reliability of a transmission, there are also ways to increase the overall efficiency of your unit, even above stock performance.

If you drive a car, truck, or SUV with a manual transmission, the pressure plate is an integral part of your vehicle. From ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, here’s what you need to know.

At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL, transmissions are our specialty. We know exactly how they work and exactly how to maintain and repair one. You know you have a transmission, and you know it’s important, but what does it actually do? Here’s the simple answer to a complicated question.

The term “overdrive” is one you are most likely familiar with. What is overdrive though, really, and why is it important? ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL has the answer.

Over the past decade, vehicles with CVTs, or Continuously Variable Transmissions, seem to have taken over the market. While many people have different opinions on CVT transmissions, what are they, and how do they work? ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach has a simple explanation for you.

Sometimes your car, truck, or SUV stops performing quite like it used to. At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, we can fix that. A simple but common issue on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission is shifter bushing issues. Your shifter has a bushing on the end of it, where it connects to the actual transmission. Its purpose is to provide tight, smooth shifting. 

You’ve probably heard the term “transmission flush” before at some point in your automotive experience. But what exactly does it mean to have your transmission flushed, and why does it matter? ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL has the answers.

You’ve probably heard the term “transmission flush” before at some point in your automotive experience. But what exactly does it mean to have your transmission flushed, and why does it matter? ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, FL has the answers.

“Transfer case” is a term you may have heard in discussions about transmissions. But what is it, and what does it do? ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach wants to keep you up to date and knowledgeable in your vehicle. Different aspects of your vehicle provide different issues and solutions.

At ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach, we understand the importance of keeping up with and understanding the latest in automotive technology. Gone are the days when fluids and vacuum lines were all that controlled the function of your engine and transmission, and we’ve moved into an era where computer control reigns supreme.

You may occasionally hear the term “transaxle” used in place of “transmission” for your car or SUV. Is there a difference, and if so, what is it? ABC Transmission & Auto Care / Auto Body in Atlantic Beach is here to help.