Automotive News & Information - Joppa Transmission & Auto Service

Automatic transmissions aren’t easily understood outside of specialists like those at Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a series of articles, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing, and how it works.

hand on the manual gearbox of a stick shift

Manual transmissions aren’t necessarily simple, but they’re much easier to understand in concept than their automatic counterparts. You’re probably aware there are gears in manual transmissions - but there’s a little more to it than that. Here are some of the major components you’ll find in a manual transmission.

So, you’ve determined your transmission is bad. What next? Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD is here to help.

There are a few things to consider when your transmission goes out. You might feel inclined to just get a new car...but should you? Here are some factors to think about.

If there’s an issue with your diesel fuel system, the most important thing to remember is to fix it sooner rather than later. With gas engines, you can often power through a fuel issue for quite some time - they’re irritating, but not often permanently damaging.

Sometimes a bad wheel bearing is obvious, sometimes it’s difficult to diagnose. From Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD, here are some symptoms to watch out for, and what to do about a bad wheel bearing.

At Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD, we know that transmissions are witchcraft to most people. More often than not, if major damage has occurred, it’s a lot more time and cost effective to just replace the entire unit and get a fresh start. Here’s what to look out for, from Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD.

At Joppa Transmission & Auto Service in Joppatowne, MD, we’re all for additions that make your trucks last longer and work better. Here’s some info on the benefits of undercoating, and why you might want to consider it for your truck.

If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle made by manufacturers like BMW, Mercedes, Subaru, Land Rover, Porsche, etc., you’re probably no stranger to state of the art electronics, sensors, and control systems. At Joppa Transmission & Auto Service, our technicians have the right knowledge, ability, and equipment necessary to keep your car or SUV in top-notch condition.