Find the Right Transmission Repair Shop

Due to the complexity of transmission service, choosing the right mechanic to perform a transmission repair can determine whether your vehicle will continue to give you many more miles of service, or whether it will give out "before its time."

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Get an Estimate!

As with any vehicle service, obtain an estimate for a transmission repair before approving the work to be performed. Know what the estimate covers, and what it doesn't cover! If possible, compare multiple quotes in order to make a sound decision based on quality and value. Due to the wide range and severity of problems that can occur and the variance of costs involved in a transmission repair, it is advised to get mechanics to explain exactly what is wrong and what is required to fix it. They should also be able to give you a clear estimate as to what the price will be once they have done basic diagnostic tests.

Do some research!

To find a quality transmission repair shop with a solid reputation:

• Ask friends or family for a recommendation of a mechanic or auto shop who preformed a quality transmission service or repair for them.

• National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence: Use their shop locator for finding certified mechanics.

• Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA): This association can help you find a shop that follows ATRA's Code of Ethics.

• Make sure the shop offers a warranty on their transmission repair. If not, don't use them!

• Pay attention to the appearance of the repair shop itself. Good repair shops are clean, inviting, and customer-centered. Less attractive options are dirty, poorly operated, and not as focused on the customers they're supposed to be serving.

With careful attention to certifications, warranties, and shop conditions, it's easy to find a low-cost, high-value transmission repair shop that can get the job done right.

For expert advice on transmission repair, contact an ASE-certified technician at a convenient Excel Auto Center. Check our website at www.excelautoandtire.com for more information about transmission service and to find the location closest to you. Our three auto shops are conveniently located in Eagan, MN, Spring Lake Park, MN, and Rochester, MN.

Failing Brake Rotors Lead to A Brake Replacement!

As most vehicle owners know, if they keep their vehicle long enough, it will start needing several forms of maintenance and repair, including a brake replacement. That is unless the vehicle never leaves the driveway. However, if regular maintenance has been kept up on the braking system, or a brake repair took place as soon as problems were noticed, such as for warped brake rotors, a brake replacement is usually minor, and thus not too costly. Just like all the other systems of your vehicle, if problems are ignored or neglected, a brake replacement can be rather expensive because of other damage that could take place in other components of your vehicle.

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Don't Let Failing Brake Rotors Cause a Brake Replacement!

The most common component of the braking system to fail is brake rotors. They have a highly machined surface where the brake pads make contact. Unfortunately, rotors will eventually wear out, usually in the form of ridges and groves where the pads rub against them. Damage to the rotors can be caused by worn-out pads. The cost of your repair will increase significantly if you have to replace both the brake rotors and the pads.

If your auto mechanic can machine and resurface the rotors, the cost of the repair will be lowered considerably. But this can only be done a certain number of times, as you can create the risk that thinner rotors will warp due to the high heat caused by the friction between the pad and disc. A certified brake repair specialist will be able to assess the condition of the rotors and advise you as to whether the rotors can be resurfaced, or whether they should be completely replaced.

Remember: For "stopping problems," schedule an inspection of your braking system, especially the brake rotors! Stay safe!

Need your brake rotors inspected? Contact an ASE-certified technician at one of our convenient Excel Auto Centers. Check our website at www.excelautoandtire.com for the location closest to you and to find out more about our brake replacement services. Our three auto shops are conveniently located in Eagan, MN, Spring Lake Park, MN, and Rochester, MN.