Diagnosing Today's Automatic Transmission Problems

Today's high tech, sophisticated and computer controlled automatic transmissions in many cases could have over a thousand possible problems relating to the transmission. In order to accurately diagnose an automatic transmission problem it requires a series of sophisticated test using high tech state of the art diagnostic equipment. The automatic transmissions from 20 years ago did not require a fraction of the time and skill to diagnose today’s transmission problems.

Many times customers experiencing automatic transmission problems, tend to call around to several auto repair shops or transmission repair shops. One of the first questions asked by the customer is how much is it going to cost? First auto repair shops tend to specialize in other areas of the automobile. So even a qualified automotive mechanic who specialize in other areas of the automobile seldom have the ability to accurately diagnose automatic transmission problems. Most transmission repair shops have the ability to diagnose automatic transmission problems. However no one can accurately diagnose automatic transmission problems over the phone. Auto repair shops and transmission shops that do give prices over the phone without checking the car or truck may be trying their best to do customers a good service. But automotive and transmission repair shops that do quote prices for major automatic transmission repair over the telephone are doing just the opposite. Auto repair shops and transmission repair shops that give prices without performing essential diagnostic test procedures are either guessing or just giving you a meaningless price that will be adjusted later after checking the car or truck.

With virtually thousands of transmission variables no one can accurately diagnose automatic transmissions over the phone. The same is true in automatic transmission diagnosis. Any meaningful transmission diagnosis can only be rendered after a complete inspection of the car or truck is performed.

What are some signs of automatic transmission problems?

Are you experiencing loss of power upon acceleration?

Is your automatic transmission unable to go into gear?

Is your automatic transmission not shifting?

Is your automatic transmission shifting hard or sifting late?

Is your automatic transmission slipping?

Is you automatic transmission making a chatter or grinding noise?

Is your automatic transmission leaking fluid?

Is your car or truck not drivable?