As the CEO of ATRA, I’ve seen firsthand the challenges our members face every day. We all know that running a successful transmission shop requires two...
April - 2026
The ZF9HP48 unit entered the transmission market in 2014. This transaxle is used in a wide variety of OEM applications worldwide (Figure 1). While each...
In this issue of Keep Those Trannys Rolling, we are going to take a look at a 2004 Acura TSX experiencing torque converter clutch issues. This 2004 Acura TSX...
Technology continues to move forward, and nowhere is that more evident than in today’s vehicles. In this issue, we’re focusing on new technologies and how...
Road Test, because you can’t confirm your repair without it. A road test is your first, and sometimes only, chance to identify a problem. It may be performed...
In recent past issues, I’ve covered the basic uses and misuses of the Digital Multimeter (DMM). This series will introduce you to the value of the digital...
Seems our new work vocabulary repurposes or changes the meanings of terms we have used for years. The one I hear most often these days (its meaning depending...
Welcome, once again to Clash of the Classics. This month will be a lot of fun as we’ll look at two modern day classics that have become legendary. Today, the...
Why transparently teaching and sharing financial statements may be the most powerful culture-building tool you’re not using.
If you’ve been in this...
Marcus was eight years old the first time he sensed that something was wrong with money. His parents were arguing in the kitchen – voices raised, bills...
What separates a transmission shop that merely survives from one that shifts through all gears perfectly and thrives? It’s a steadfast commitment to...
There are shops you find because of billboards, a radio ad, or an internet search. Then there are shops you find because someone you trust leans across a...
