When I started in this industry back in 1987, things were much different. Very few shops had computers, there were no smartphones, and social media didn’t...
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The name “Allison” immediately conjures up a picture in the mind of the consumer of transmissions that exemplify quality, durability, and longevity...
For many of us around the country, Friday, March 13th was the last day of normal operations before we knew restrictions were going to go into place. Over the...
Have you ever had part that you’re not sure about, and wonder if you should use it? It looked good, but there was just something about it! At some point in...
There are some common processes used regardless if you are a shop rebuilding a transmission on the bench or are a large reman with assembly lines for high...
In my last article in the January Gears magazine, I introduced Carl’s 7-Keys to Highly Effective Transmission Rebuilder Websites. The article explained what...
So much of what you work on today is challenging, to say the least. Many shops lament, regarding the days when life and the transmission business were much...
For over a decade, one of the most glaring concerns for our industry has been how we’re going to fill the technician shortage. With the median age of...
Those of you who attend seminars and classes that I have taught through the years have heard me “preach” about how important it is to look for issues...
Transmission industry leaders are answering President Trump’s call for all hands on deck to fight the war against COVID-19. Alto Products and ETE REMAN are...
One thing about this industry is that change is a constant thing. In the ATRA seminars over the last few years, we have included detailed information regarding...
I never expected the power glide transmission to operate. I was right. The transmission was in a 1950 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe that my friend Don Lackey had...
Decades ago, when I started in this profession, electricity was one of those areas that most shops, technicians and even engineers, avoided when at all...
The 6L80/90 converters have had numerous problems since they came out in the mid 2000’s. There have been problems with the converter, along with problems in...
If you’re a transmission rebuilder and think TCRA is some distant cousin, think again! The Torque Converter Rebuilders Association, TCRA, makes a broader...
The problem is clear and the solutions are getting there. ATRA chapters are regaining their relevance as we enter this new stage of industry development. For...
For more than 50 years, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has been in charge of making sure the vehicles you repair meet all the federal emissions and...
Whether you already have an ATRA supplied member website, or you have a website that you built or you paid someone else to build, how do you know if you are...
Changing transmission fluid after the vehicle is out of warranty is important for the life of the transmission. The issue of helping the customer understand...
