Is your vehicle ready for the cold winter? As we approach the midpoint of fall, it is only a matter of time before you will need to turn on the heat at home and start making adjustments for the winter. One of the most important things to take care of is your vehicle. Proper maintenance…
We are about a month away from our 2020 election. And many voters will be voting by mail-in ballot due to the coronavirus pandemic. The first question on the Massachusetts ballot is about the “Right to Repair” law. You may have seen some ads on the internet about “vote no” or “vote yes” on question…
As Greater Boston’s leading transmission shop, we hear questions every day about transmissions. The most common questions usually revolve around the concept of a slipping transmission. A slipping transmission is a general term for what happens when a car switches gears due to issues with the transmission and clutch. If you notice an issue with…
Have you noticed an oil leak under your truck or car? It might be a problem under the hood. Oil leaks can be very dangerous for your vehicle. If you lose oil quickly, your engine will no longer be properly lubricated which can lead to extensive damage to engine components. That is why if you…
Transmission fluid is essential to keeping your transmission running smoothly. However, knowing how often you need to change your transmission fluid can be confusing because while the manufacturer might say one thing, the dealership may say another, and a mechanic will say something else! In reality, it isn’t that difficult to know when to change your…
As cars have gotten more complex the number of dashboard lights have increased. And if you are not a mechanic you may not know what these lights indicate. Similar to all of those laundry tag symbols, dashboard lights are meant to act as shorthand for different car sensors, and if they are lit you may…
At Everett Transmission, we spend most of our time working on transmission systems. We always recommend to our customers that it is better to have your transmission repaired instead of needing it replaced. Not only does replacing your transmission cost exceedingly more money, but driving with a bad transmission can be extremely dangerous for you…
Although automobile clutches are designed to last for a long time, their lifespan is often cut short due to a variety of normal everyday tasks such as towing heavy loads from the back of your vehicle. Although, there are a variety of other driving practices that are considered common that actually have a negative impact…
As anyone who owns an automobile knows, identifying the cause of any issues relating to your vehicle can be the cause of a major headache. The same can be said for when driver’s experience their car shaking during times of breaking. Although this is a very dangerous problem that should be addressed immediately, the root…
Transmissions are made up of more than 800 parts. This makes it one of the most complicated parts of any vehicle and it has been this way for some time. Ever since the automobile was first invented, the transmission has been an imported but complicated part. Despite early vehicles being rather simple, the transmissions they…
