

Maintaining the gearbox is important-and often overlooked. But all too often, car owners misunderstand the basic maintenance that's needed to keep a gearbox running smoothly. Your Cottman representative, along with his staff of trained technicians, will use the latest computer technology to determine the exact cause of the erratic shifting.Taking care of your car or truck's transmission is important for its long-term health. Low fluid level, cable adjustments, and electronics are just a few of the areas that need to be checked. Many times our customers call with what appears to be a serious problem and it turns out to be something simple.
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This FREE service will provide you and our personnel with the information needed to make a proper diagnosis.As transmissions today are more complex, it is important not to condemn the transmission solely on the basis of the symptom you feel. A transmission that is acting up can only be thoroughly evaluated by performing Cottman’s TransCheck 21 PLUS® Service. However, with the introduction of electronics, it requires the expertise of a trained and qualified technician. Years ago, before transmissions became more complex, evaluating a vehicle that was shifting erratically was a relatively simple process. However, because of the complexity of most late model vehicles, it would be unwise to condemn the transmission before it is evaluated.Įrratic shifting is a relatively common symptom that your Cottman representative sees on a daily basis. If an internal inspection is required, your Cottman representative will, at that time, give you the price of a soft parts overhaul. Those recommendations could range from an adjustment to replacing external parts to an internal inspection. We will check for proper fluid levels, make certain that all linkages and cables are connected, evaluate the electronics, and then make our recommendations for service. The good news is that the TransCheck 21 PLUS® Service is FREE and, in most cases, so is the tow.Why have your vehicle towed in to a Cottman Center? Because the first thing we will do is identify why the vehicle stopped. Vehicles stop moving for a variety of reasons so having your Cottman representative arrange to have the vehicle towed in and evaluated with our TransCheck 21 PLUS® Service is the first step. If your vehicle will not move or if you are afraid to drive it any further, having it towed to your nearest Cottman Center is the most prudent thing to do.

The important thing is to get those leaks stopped as soon as they become apparent, or major trouble is almost sure to follow.Cottman’s Free TransCheck 21 PLUS® Service includes a road test and external examination of your transmission, where we will evaluate the performance and condition of your vehicle’s transmission, and determine what services, if any, are required. An inspection by a qualified technician is the best way to tell. On the other hand, leaks may be the result of a more serious mechanical failure. Leaks, many times, DO NOT indicate a serious problem. Leaks may be caused by problems other than seals. We also know that where a transmission leaks from and where it drips can be two different areas. This service is important because a transmission can leak from any one of nine to eleven external areas, many of which are considered minor. Cottman’s TransCheck 21 PLUS® Service will do just that.Cottman’s FREE TransCheck 21 PLUS® Service will help you identify the origin of the transmission leak. So, as soon as you detect a leak, it is important that you have the vehicle inspected to determine the source of the leak. A transmission that is leaking fluid can have an adverse effect on any or all of these functions. Transmission fluid has three main purposes: to transmit power, act as a heat exchanger, and lubricate. Having the proper amount of transmission fluid is essential to the normal operation of your car’s transmission.
