As the calendar turns to 2026, a stillness descends upon ATRA – not one of conclusion, but of transition. For decades, Rodger and Diane Bland, you have demonstrated your...
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In this issue of Keep Those Trannys Rolling, we are going to take a look at Nissan’s CVT-Driven All-Wheel Drive System. In 2013, Nissan introduced the 2013 Pathfinder, equipped with...
Noise, Vibration & Harshness (NVH) concerns can be very hard to diagnose without some specific knowledge and the right equipment. Customers may struggle to explain what they hear...
Every year, as we approach the year’s end, I like to look back, not only at the last twelve months but even further back, remembering the events and milestones that contributed to...
A few years ago, during the ATRA seminar, we discussed the additional coolant temperature sensors added to numerous vehicles and why that change was implemented. As we discussed, the...
The 9T series transmission is General Motors’ version of collaboration with Ford for a next-generation powertrain solution. While Ford chose to stick with an 8-speed, GM opted...
Welcome, once again to Clash of the Classics. This month we’ll head back to 1969 for a look at two cars that defined a decade. Very few models have had the impact these two designs...
Last month, we looked at stress in the transmission shop – the good, the bad, and the ugly. I made the case that not all stress is bad. In fact, a certain amount of it is...
There are many great business coaches in our industry. Many of them have come from the General Repair universe. With that said, like AAMCO, I have seen many transmission shops...
Running a successful transmission shop requires far more than tools, technical skill, and a steady stream of customers. At its core, a thriving shop depends on leadership, trust, and...
