Modern automatic transmission specialists.
Diagnosis, rebuilding, and repair of the 8-, 9-, and 10-speed automatics in today's GM and Ford trucks and SUVs. Plus Duramax diesel service. Dealer-level expertise and OEM-quality parts, without the dealer markup.
Free transmission check
Before anyone talks about a rebuild, we need to know what's actually wrong. Bring the truck in and we'll look at it for free. Plenty of problems that feel like transmission failure turn out to be electrical, engine, sensor, or driveline.
- 01A road test with a scan tool connected, monitoring the live parameters that influence how the transmission operates or point to a fault.
- 02A fluid quality and level inspection.
- 03A straight answer about what we think is going on and what your options are.
If the check points to something that needs deeper diagnostics, that additional work is billed at one hour of labor. We'll tell you before we start, not after.
Services
Transmissions are the whole job here, not a line item on a general repair menu. Everything is rebuilt in-house unless the unit is old or rare enough that a dedicated specialist is the better call for you.
Transmission repair & rebuilding
- Diagnostics on late-model GM and Ford automatics
- Full rebuilds, in-house
- New and remanufactured unit installation
- Upgraded aftermarket components that address known failure points
- Torque converter and valve body replacement
Duramax & diesel service
- Diagnostics on Duramax V8 and 3.0L diesels
- Turbocharger and emissions system repair
- Fuel system repair and replacement
- Tuning and longevity modifications
- Fuel filters, thermostats, power steering fluid, Allison service
- Comprehensive health check to get the most miles out of the truck
Maintenance & fluid service
- Pan drop, internal filter, magnet cleaning, fresh fluid
- Hydraulic flush service
- Correct manufacturer-specified fluid, or a comparable upgrade if you want one
- Preventive service on the GM 8L family, which is unusually hard on fluid
It isn't if.
It's when.
If you're driving a 2018-and-newer Ford or a 2020-and-newer GM with a 10-speed automatic, there are components in that transmission that are going to need attention. These are known, documented patterns, not bad luck.
CDF drum bushing walk
The CDF drum bushing eventually moves out of position and lets hydraulic fluid leak between circuits. You feel it as harsh shifting, and it typically ends with a check engine light.
Feed limit low valve wear
The feed limit low valve wears into its bore in the control valve body assembly. That wear goes on to damage multiple clutch sets, and lights up the dash.
The dealer's answer to both of these is a replacement valve body. That's a bandaid, not a fix, because the replacement part is built the same way and wears the same way. Ford's 10R80 in particular has been the subject of numerous technical service bulletins and complaints over harsh and delayed shifting (NHTSA). We address the failure point itself, with upgraded aftermarket components where they exist.
Covers abnormal transmission operation caused by defective new parts or by our workmanship. No extra charge, no upsell, no separate warranty product to buy.
Three years, because we don't cut corners
The length of a warranty tells you what a shop actually thinks of its own work. Ours is three years and 45,000 miles because of the quality of the parts going in and the way they go in.
We're not interested in racing to the bottom on price against shops that have less value in their solution. If someone quotes you less, ask what their warranty is and what parts they're using. That's usually the whole answer.
Dealer expertise. Dealer parts.
Not dealer pricing.
You're paying more for the same failure
Take the truck to the dealer and you're looking at dealership labor rates, diagnostic fees, OEM parts pricing, and in a lot of cases a quote to replace the entire transmission when a properly diagnosed rebuild or repair would have handled it.
Here's the part that doesn't get said: the replacement transmission from the dealer contains the exact same parts that failed on you the first time, built the same way. So you're paying a premium for the same outcome on a delay. A rebuild using upgraded aftermarket components is frequently the stronger unit, because the aftermarket has spent years engineering around these specific failure points.
We treat your vehicle like it's ours
You know the feeling. You pay the bill, open the door, and there's grease on the armrest, the steering wheel, or the center console.
Transmission work is messy and demanding, but your vehicle shouldn't show it afterward. From the moment it comes in the door we use protective coverings and careful handling to keep paint, interior, seats, carpet, and trim the way you left them. We're not just being trusted with a transmission. We're being trusted with your truck.
Serving the greater Tampa Bay area
We're in Pinellas Park, and a lot of our customers drive a good distance to get here. If your truck isn't safe to drive or won't move, tell us. We'll work with you on getting it towed in so distance isn't the thing standing between you and the right repair.
What we're seeing
Short breakdowns of the failures we run into most, straight from the shop floor.
Straight answers
How do I know if my transmission needs to be rebuilt?
Common warning signs are slipping, delayed engagement, hard or erratic shifting, fluid leaks, overheating, unusual noises, or the vehicle not moving properly. A proper diagnosis comes before any decision about a rebuild.
What actually happens in a rebuild?
The transmission comes out and gets disassembled. Every component is inspected. Worn or damaged parts are replaced, the reusable pieces are cleaned and reconditioned, and the unit is reassembled to spec. Depending on the transmission, that commonly includes the torque converter and valve body assembly, plus clutches, steels, seals, gaskets, bushings, bearings, pistons, and filters.
How much does a rebuild cost?
It depends on the vehicle, the transmission model, how far the damage went, the parts required, and labor. We inspect and diagnose before quoting a number, because guessing helps nobody. What we can tell you is that a rebuild or replacement done here comes in well under dealership pricing for the same job.
How long does it take?
Many rebuilds finish within a few business days. The variables are parts availability, what's ahead of you in the queue, the condition of the transmission, and whether we run into damaged or rusted exhaust and hardware from previous work that has to come off before the transmission can.
Is rebuilding better than replacing?
Not always. A rebuild is an excellent option when the case and major components are reusable. Sometimes a remanufactured or replacement unit makes more sense, and we'll say so. In a lot of cases, though, a rebuild using upgraded aftermarket components is the stronger unit, because the aftermarket has built real solutions for the common failure points in these modern automatics.
Do you rebuild in-house?
Yes. Everything is rebuilt here unless the unit is much older or much rarer, in which case it may go to a specialist with specific knowledge of that transmission. That's a decision made in your interest, not for convenience.
Why is my transmission slipping, and should I keep driving it?
Slipping can come from worn clutch packs, low or contaminated fluid, hydraulic problems, solenoids, valve body wear, or internal hard-part damage. Diagnosis is what tells us which. On the driving question: continuing to drive it can turn a repairable problem into a much more expensive one. If it's slipping badly, overheating, leaking heavily, or failing to engage, get it looked at now.
Why does my transmission shift hard?
Fluid problems, electrical faults, solenoid or valve body issues, software, or internal wear. One that surprises people: on 2021-and-up Ford and GM vehicles, a weak battery alone can cause very poor shifting and can even set a "Service Transmission Now" message on the driver information center.
Do you service transmissions that don't need rebuilding?
Absolutely, and it's one of the best things you can do. The most reliable way to avoid a rebuild is to service the transmission before the manufacturer says you have to. On units with a removable pan and filter, that means dropping the pan, replacing the filter, cleaning the wear debris off the magnets, and installing clean fluid. The GM 8L family is especially hard on fluid, and worn fluid shortens the life of the unit considerably.
Can you rebuild CVTs or dual-clutch transmissions?
Not at this time. Many CVTs require manufacturer assembly-line tooling, and the cost of a remanufactured unit from the dealer doesn't justify the cost or the liability of repairing them here.
Do I get a written estimate before work starts?
Yes. A written, typed invoice is emailed and texted to you before any repairs begin, with a detailed description of the complaint, the cause, and the correction.
Bring it in
Call and describe what it's doing. If it needs to come in, we'll get you scheduled for the free check.
727-870-0058Pinellas Park, FL 33782