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Cottman of Stroudsburg Moving to Larger Diggs Just Around the Corner from Their Old Center

By | December 6th, 2016|Franchisee's In the News|

The next time you head down Kintner Alley in Stroudsburg, you may be surprised to see that the Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care center — for years a familiar sight in the neighborhood — isn’t there anymore. But don’t worry: Your friends are still nearby. They just moved around [...]

5 Tips for Getting More Miles out of your Brakes

By | December 5th, 2016|Auto Repair Articles, Brakes|

Your car has a number of “normal-wear” items: things like tires and belts… components that are designed to wear out over time. One of the more familiar normal-wear items is the brakes. They’re designed to wear out as they create friction to slow your car. So, eventually, your car’s brakes [...]

Cottman.com Receives Two Awards from the Web Marketing Association

By | November 28th, 2016|Cottman Brand News|

HORSHAM, PA. - Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care is pleased to announce that its national web site — Cottman.com — has won two separate awards in the Web Marketing Association’s (WMA) 2016 WebAward Competition. According to the WMA web site, “The Web Marketing Association was founded in 1997 to [...]

The Parts Store says They can Check my Car’s Codes for Free; Why should I Bring it to a Repair Shop?

By | November 28th, 2016|General Repair, Maintenance, Warning Light|

You’ve probably seen the ads on TV: The local auto parts store will be happy to check your car’s codes for free, and sell you the parts you need to fix it yourself. Sounds almost too good to be true. And it is. Oh, sure, they’ll check the codes. They [...]

Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Releases Coloring Book in Time for Holiday Season; Bringing Cheer to Children

By | November 21st, 2016|Cottman Brand News|

Providing Car-Themed Coloring and Activities Book to Local Children’s Hospitals this Season  HORSHAM, PA. – Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care has made a name for itself by offering customer experiences that are honest and transparent – and now the brand is going a step further to ingrain itself into [...]

Cottman of Raleigh, NC – Local Business Profile Video

By | November 16th, 2016|Franchisee Videos|

  To learn more about Cottman of Raleigh, NC and their auto repair center, visit www.cottmanofraleigh.com

Cottman of Norfolk, VA – Local Business Profile Video

By | November 16th, 2016|Franchisee Videos|

  To learn more about Cottman of Norfolk, VA, visit http://www.cottmanofnorfolk.com

Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Takes Top Honor for Web-based Educational Car Care Video Series

By | November 14th, 2016|Cottman Brand News, Cottman Man Educational Video Series|

Wins Platinum Award in the Summit International Awards 2016 Marketing Effectiveness Awards Competition HORSHAM, PA. – Shifting the aftermarket auto care industry into a new gear along the information superhighway, Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care continues to race ahead of the pack in the digital realm. The brand, revered across [...]

I Can’t Find my Transmission Dipstick: Do I Still Need to Check my Transmission Oil? 

By | November 14th, 2016|Maintenance, Transmission Articles|

You know you’re supposed to check your car’s fluid levels occasionally and you’re trying to be a responsible car owner. But, no matter where you look, you can’t seem to find the transmission dipstick. First, before you assume anything, check the owners manual: A lot of manufacturers seem to take [...]

Does my Car Still have Shock Absorbers?

By | November 7th, 2016|General Repair, Maintenance|

Back in the ’70s and into the ’80s, you couldn’t open a newspaper without seeing an ad for having your car’s shock absorbers replaced. (A “newspaper” was what we called the internet back in those days.) Today, you’re not as likely to see those ads, in a newspaper or on [...]