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Cottman of Wilmington, NC Earns Two Esteemed 2015 Angie’s List Super Service Awards in Auto Service and Transmission Service

The Angie's List Super Service Award reflects center’s consistently superior level of customer service and automotive technical excellence. 2015 Angie's List Super Service Award Winner Cottman Transmissions and Total Auto Care is proud to announce that Cottman of Wilmington, NC has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting [...]

By | March 27th, 2016|Franchisee's In the News|

Why Is My Car Not Shifting Smoothly? Transmission Problems

Let’s face it: a transmission rebuild is a big deal. Chances are it’s the largest investment you’ll ever make when it comes to car repairs. So when you get it back, you expect it to shift perfectly. Not an unreasonable expectation. But it might not shift the way you were [...]

By | March 22nd, 2016|Transmission Articles|

Transmission Flush Or Fluid Change? Transmission Service Explained

You’re probably already aware that you should have your automatic transmission serviced on a regular basis. And, if you’re a longtime car owner, you may be familiar with a transmission service that includes dropping the pan, replacing the filter, and replacing a few quarts of oil. Transmission Fluid Exchange Then [...]

By | March 14th, 2016|Transmission Articles|

Car Shaking When Shifting: Is It A Transmission Problem?

You’re driving down the road and everything seems normal. Then all of a sudden you feel the car shaking when shifting gears. Or maybe it seems to stop shifting and now it has no power when you take off from a stop. Then again, maybe the engine RPM is a little [...]

By | March 7th, 2016|Transmission Articles|

Owner Doug and Mary Scott Build a New Legacy in Their Second Center – Cottman of Independence

In the entire history of transmission repair, few center owners have started out better prepared for building a successful business than Doug and Mary Scott, the new owners of the Cottman of Independence, Missouri. To begin with, the Scotts already own one center in Gladstone, Missouri, a center they turned [...]

By | February 29th, 2016|Franchisee's In the News|

Transmission Band Adjustment – Tighten the Bands!

Every transmission technician or service advisor who’s been in the business for more than a few months has heard this request at least once: “Tighten the bands.” It’s reached nearly legendary status in the industry. What does "tighten the bands" mean? The technical answer goes like this: In some transmissions, [...]

By | February 25th, 2016|Transmission Articles|

Animated Cottman Man Offers A Fresh Approach To Auto Repair

One of the most iconic personalities in the automotive repair market has been given new life and a new look: Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care — a leader in the auto repair industry — has re-envisioned and revitalized The Cottman Man as an animated character into “The Cottman Man [...]

The Cottman Man Animation – Check Engine Light On

If you're interested in learning more about check engine light services, contact Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care today!

Engine Overheating And No Heat? Reasons To Check Belts and Hoses

If your engine is overheating and your belts and hoses need assistance, contact your local Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care today!

Need New Brakes? – Reasons To Have Your Brakes Checked

If you think you might need a brake replacement, or would like to get your brakes checked, contact your local Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care today!