“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”– Henry Ford
For the Wells family of Magnolia, Kentucky...
Shop Profile
“The greatest use of a life is to spend it on something that will outlast it.”– William James
In the transmission world, legacy isn’t just about who...
“We’re not doing this to make money; we’re doing it to make history.”
– Carroll Shelby
Before we dive into this month’s shop profile article, I...
“You can’t buy the kind of experience that comes from years behind the wheel or under the hood.” – Ford v Ferrari (2019)
In a town like...
“The best way to predict your future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln
If you ever find yourself rolling through Kennewick, Washington and you...
“Treat your customer like you’d want to be treated.” That one sentence has guided Steve Burnett through more than four decades in the transmission...
“The goal as a company is to have customer service that is not just the best, but legendary.” – Sam Walton
For Charlie Rakes, owner of AA Quality...
TransColonial Auto Service stands as a symbol of the art of automotive excellence in the charming town of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. For owner Eric Uchbar, the road...
When Alberto Vela looks back on his journey to owning A-Plus Transmissions in Weslaco, Texas, it’s clear that his path wasn’t just about mastering...
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”
— Albert Schweitzer
In...
In a community where local businesses form the foundation of everyday life, Croce’s Transmission Specialists in Norwalk, Connecticut, has become much more...
This statement perfectly captures the spirit of David Lee, the passionate owner of Express Auto Transmission in Baxter Springs, Kansas. Known for its...
Meet Ben and Michelle Roybal, the heart and soul of A-Affordable Transmissions Center situated in the lively towns of Sheridan and Thornton, Colorado. It’s...
As a writer for GEARS Magazine, I’ve had the privilege of meeting many successful transmission company owners. I usually write shop profiles about their...
Last month, we featured the compelling story of RK Transmissions, highlighting Robert and Lorraine Klein’s thoughtful decision to sell their well-established...
“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will.” –...
“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” – Henry Ford
In the small town of New Salisbury...
“Great things in business are never done by one person; they’re done by a team of people.” – Steve Jobs.
This insightful observation perfectly...
“Satisfied customers are the best source of advertisement,” wisely noted Ron Kaufman, an authority in customer service excellence. This adage beautifully...
“Quality is not an act; it is a habit.” – Aristotle.
In the heart of California’s picturesque Placerville, where the rolling hills hide small...
