Elk Grove Auto Repair

Photo by Garett Mizunaka on Unsplash Transmission repairs: are they expensive? How do you avoid transmission repairs? Learn more about pricing for transmission repairs and tips regarding preventative maintenance!  It indeed can become expensive to service your transmission. Transmission repair services can range in price depending on the scale of the job required. A repair can range from $300 to $1,500, while a new transmission can cost anywhere from $1,500 to $3,500. Fortunately, there are several preventative maintenance services available to assist in preventing further damage. Here are our top picks for scheduled maintenance services we recommend you take advantage of: Transmission flush - A transmission flush removes dirty and old a ... read more

Photo by Tim Mossholder on Unsplash   Our August blog is here! As Summer comes to an end and school starts to be back in session, it is vital to take preventative maintenance on our vehicles.    Taking your vehicle in for maintenance is the equivalent of us humans going in for a check-up at the doctor. In the same way, it is crucial to visit our doctor to make sure everything is good with your body and visiting when there needs to be a "repair." You should be doing the same with your auto. In comparison, when you take your car in for a "health" inspection, we recommend having work done on your vehicle's vital areas:   Organs (Transmission): The transmission of your vehicle is the mo ... read more

Image by Ulrike Mai from Pixabay    Whether you have an automatic or a manual vehicle, keeping your transmission working smoothly plays a big part in your vehicle’s performance and endurance. Issues with your transmission can arise in your vehicle’s lifetime. They can range from an effortless repair to total reconstruction. The amount of damage done depends on the number of miles you drive and how early you can detect issues to prevent further damage from being done. With that said, here are some early ‘symptoms’ that can help you identify if your vehicle needs a transmission repair.   Burning smell. A sign something could be wrong is a burning smell coming ... read more

  We love living in Elk Grove and being within a short drive to Sacramento. However, we are getting the itch to travel again now that COVID restrictions are easing.    We know others in the Elk Grove region are longing to travel as well, for we see more cars, trucks, and SUVs prepare for fun adventures on the road. Some of these cars will be packed full of camping gear. Some of these trucks and SUVs will be hauling campers and trailers. Whatever you drive, the team of auto mechanics at Elk Grove Transmission & Auto Repair encourages you to make sure your vehicle is ready and able to serve you well throughout your adventures.   So for fun, we thought it would be great to put together a list of our favorite weekend road trip getaways within 6 hours of Elk Grove. This is a shortlist that includes some of our favorite weekend travel destinations:   Wine Country (Amador, Napa, and Sonoma Counties) -- If you love wine and enjoying a fine time, why not enj ... read more

Benjamin Zanatta on Unsplash Most drivers know to get an oil change approximately every 3000 to 6000 miles, depending on your vehicle and driving habits. However, not many car owners actively think about their transmission fluid. As a result, many people ask if transmission flushes or fluid exchanges are necessary. At Elk Grove Transmission & Auto Repair, we are transmission experts, and the short answer is yes, transmission fluid exchanges are great for preventive maintenance. Whenever you schedule an appointment for minor or major service on your vehicle, your auto repair team will do a comprehensive visual inspection of your vehicle and examine each system within your car. There are seven fluids in your vehicle:  oi ... read more