FAQ
FAQs
But I thought you were a transmission shop?
Thursday, 12 November 2009 14:56
Though we specialize in transmissions, Alliance can and will take care of all your general automotive repair needs.
Is fixing my car worth it?
Thursday, 12 November 2009 14:55
Take a look at our Cost Calculator and see if it's worth fixing what you have or if it's time for a new car.
Why Should I Care About ATRA?
Thursday, 12 November 2009 14:54
Alliance Transmissions would like to thank Mike over at CapitalTransmission.com for this great answer.
Always insist on certified transmission shop service technicians. Because an educated technician keeps themselves up on all the latest technology and "Upgrades" (better) ways of doing transmission repair. Always ask to see your automatic or standard transmission when it comes apart and insist your old parts be returned to you. Always be involved in your clutch, differential or transmission repair-- ask questions-- and don't be afraid to ask for something to be explained to you. All of our technicians are ATRA certified. We only employ experienced personnel whose skills have been tested and certified by the association. Having your transmission rebuilt by an ATRA member means you can be protected by the associations " Golden Rule Warranty Plan." This warranty program that is sponsored by ATRA can require your rebuilt transmission be fixed for free by an ATRA members shop should something go wrong with your automatic transmission within up to 3 year or 50,000 miles of the original repair. Talk to your ATRA certified technician for the specifics of this program.
Why did my car stop shifting?
Thursday, 12 November 2009 14:54
There may be many reasons why your car stopped shifting. It could be as simple as a speed sensor or a shift solenoid or could even be a bad battery. The computer in your car may have determined there was a problem and went into fail safe mode to allow you to drive to a repair service center in order for you to repair the problem.
How Can I Be Sure Its The Transmission?
Last Updated on Friday, 13 November 2009 16:41 Thursday, 12 November 2009 14:53
There are many symptoms of a failing transmission that are also shared symptoms of other things that can be wrong with your vehicle, other than your transmission, such as transfer case or differential or even a Engine Miss or slipping clutch. The best way to know for sure is to take your vehicle into your ATRA Certified transmission specialist.
Here's why: Wouldn't it be a perfect world if your vehicle could actually " talk " to you? Tell you when it isn't feeling right, and then tell you what to do to fix it?When you get a common sickness, ... you can go to the doctor ( often knowing your diagnosis before you even arrive at his office), tell him your symptoms, And the Doctor simply makes you better.
There's a small problem or noise, should I wait?
Thursday, 12 November 2009 14:52
If you think your car has a mechanical problem, you should take care of it right away. Problems that may only require a simple fix can escalate into even bigger problems the longer you wait. Not only could a mysterious noise cost more the longer you wait, but it could leave you stranded on the road or worse.
How much is it going to cost?
Thursday, 12 November 2009 14:52
The cost depends largely on what make, model and year your car is. The good news is that most of the time a transmission will not need to be completely replaced. Most transmissions are serviceable and we will provide a best and worst case scenario for cost before we ever open the transmission. this will allow you to make an informed decision about what you ultimately want to do.
Why do you have to take my transmission apart first before telling me what it is going to cost for repairs?
Thursday, 12 November 2009 14:51
Alliance Transmissions would like to thank Mike over at CapitalTransmission.com for this great answer.
We want to accurately diagnose your vehicle. It is very common and easy to miss or not recognize a symptom that a trained technician would normally see or hear. A shudder, a vibration, a whining noise and a slipping or pulling feel to the transmission can be different degrees of needed repair. Or possibly not the transmission at all. We never recommend you buying car repairs over the phone. Because all transmission shop technicians know that we can't be sure of what is wrong until we are able to get inside the "tranny" itself. And because transmission repair can be costly....you want to make sure you aren't paying for repairs that were not needed in the first place.
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