Our goal at Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS is to provide you with the best transmission service possible. One way we do that is by helping you understand a little more about your transmission and the way it works. Knowledge about your vehicle and its systems allow you to catch problems when they arise and deal with them appropriately, saving you money and easing some of the stress of car ownership. You probably already know how to check your oil, and when to change it. Checking and maintaining transmission fluid is something people tend to understand far less about, however. Here’s what you need to know.

At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we’ve seen a lot of worn out and tired transmissions. How do you know if it’s time to replace yours?

Manual transmissions have been around for a long time and if you have ever driven a manual you know how exciting they can be. Manual transmissions have also been referred to as standard transmissions, stick shifts, manual gearbox, or a simple gearbox. No matter what you call it, manual transmissions are fun to drive, better on fuel, reliable, and somewhat safer. So what do you know about manual transmissions; where did they come from, and how do they work? Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS knows, and now you will too.

By now, it’s likely you’ve heard someone claim “manuals get better gas mileage than automatics.” While in the past this has certainly been true – driving an automatic was truly a sacrifice, dramatically affecting acceleration, reliability, and gas mileage – is it still the case in the modern era? Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS has the answers.

If your transmission is slipping, what are your options? As you’ve seen, a variety of issues can cause a transmission to slip. Likewise, repairs differ widely depending on the issue. Here are some steps you should take to make sure your repair is as simple and cost-effective as possible.

Transmission work is a world of precision and attention to detail. Transmission specialists, like the technicians at Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, chose to specialize in transmission work partly because they have a knack for both. It’s just one of the things that make us the best in the business.

At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we know that the key to keeping a transmission reliable and in shape is taking care to prevent an issue in the first place. Here, we’ll explore a condition that has a lot of potentials to cause your transmission harm; overheating.

At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we see a lot of the same mistakes that cause a transmission to fail. With our help, you can avoid a preventable transmission failure and keep your car reliably on the road.

At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we like to offer a little insight from time to time. Here are some quick tips to unlocking the secret of keeping a transmission going strong.

The transmission in your diesel truck is built for hard work. But, after many miles and hard days on the road, inevitably the time will come to replace it. When that time comes, Cecil's Automotive has the professionals you need, for the best truck repair service in Collierville.

Your vehicle configuration determines how it should be properly towed to avoid transmission damage. Specifically, it matters if your vehicle is front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive and whether it’s an automatic or a manual. From the professionals at Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, here’s how to tow your vehicle:

Your vehicle configuration determines how it should be properly towed to avoid transmission damage. Specifically, it matters if your vehicle is front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive and whether it’s an automatic or a manual. From the professionals at Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, here’s how to tow your vehicle:

While transmissions are extremely complicated and it takes a professional hand to work on one, taking care of the one you have isn’t difficult. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we understand the importance of caring for your transmission properly, so that it stays in good condition for as long as possible.

The engine and transmission in your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup is the heart and soul of your truck. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, we repair, rebuild, and replace engines or transmissions with quality parts and builds, keeping your truck on the road for years to come.

While your transmission can certainly fail silently, there are certain sounds which indicate you have an issue. The sooner you catch a transmission problem the better, so Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS wants you to know what to listen for.

At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we’ve witnessed our fair share of burnt out and broken clutches. While clutch failure is an inevitability, there are a variety of ways to make sure yours lasts as long as possible.

If you’re reading this, you probably not excited to be here; the time has come for a new transmission. Fortunately, we at Cecil's Automotive are here to offer you solutions, and let you know that it’s not all bad. Replacing a tired and worn transmission will truly bring your car back to life, and you’ll probably be glad you did it.

At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, transmissions are our game, and taking care of them is at the top of our list of priorities. Here are 5 things you can do to take care of your transmission, from the pros:

At Cecil's Automotive, there’s a reason we’re the top rated truck repair center in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS; we do it all. While many shops shy away from the more complicated aspects of truck repair, we have the tools and people to get the job done.

For all your transmission repair and maintenance needs, trust the specialists with the knowledge and ability necessary to keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road. At Cecil's Automotive in Collierville, TN and Olive Branch, MS, we prioritize quality over everything. A huge aspect of that goal is keeping up with the technology of the modern era.