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Cottman of Fern Park, FL – Local Business Profile Video

To learn more about Cottman of Fern Park, FL and transmission repair, visit  www.cottmanoffernpark.com today!

By | May 27th, 2015|Franchisee Videos|

Local Repair Shops – Pick One Shop and Trust Them

Just for a moment, pretend you’re the one who answers the phone at your local repair shop. Two customers called this morning: One was a regular customer you know by name; the other a one-time price shopper. Which one would you go out of your way to take special care [...]

By | May 27th, 2015|Auto Repair Articles, General Repair, Maintenance|

Cottman Of Richmond – Serving The Customer Is “In The Blood”

“Serving the customer is in my blood,” says Stan Guardino. The owner of Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care at 8259 Midlothian Turnpike has been serving customers since he was ten, working with his parents in their mom & pop grocery store. Now 50, Stan says he can’t imagine doing [...]

By | May 25th, 2015|Franchisee's In the News|

How To Find A Good Car Mechanic – Choosing the Right Shop

Maybe you’re new to the area… or maybe your old shop closed. Whatever the reason, there may come a time when you have to look for a new repair shop. But how do you choose the right one? How To Pick An Auto Repair Shop When it comes to trying [...]

By | May 25th, 2015|Auto Repair Articles, General Repair, Maintenance|

Outstanding Franchisees Honored By Cottman Transmission And Total Auto Care

Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care, the transmission and auto repair brand that services almost any make or model vehicle, foreign or domestic, recently recognized several outstanding franchisees and employees at its annual convention in Myrtle Beach, SC. Dedicated Franchisees “These dedicated people represent the best of the best,” said [...]

By | May 21st, 2015|Cottman Brand News|

How To Get Your Car Road Trip Ready – Preparing For A Summer

So you’re getting ready to take a big summer road trip; the last thing you want is to find yourself stuck in a strange repair shop, hundreds of miles from home, with out-of-state tags and a stack of suitcases in the back. So your best bet is to have your [...]

By | May 21st, 2015|Auto Repair Articles, General Repair, Maintenance|

Cottman Man in Raleigh Takes Pride In Quality Customer Service

Rick White is what some people might call a serial businessman, having run and owned a variety of small businesses from real estate sales to a commodities broker.  For a time, he even had a marina, where he rented dock space and sold fishing supplies.  That job, he recalls, was [...]

By | April 19th, 2015|Franchisee's In the News|

Cottman Man Of Waldorf Says Great Customer Service Must Be Top Priority

By any measure, Ken Barker would be considered a success in business.  The owner of one of the top-performing shops in the nationwide chain of Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care centers, Ken spent more than 20 years earlier in his career turning around underperforming stores at one of the [...]

By | April 5th, 2015|Franchisee's In the News|

April Is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Distracted driving, especially among young people, has become recognized by safety experts and the public as one of the biggest risks on our roads and highways.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has designated April as National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and police agencies throughout the U.S. will be extra [...]

By | April 2nd, 2015|Cottman Brand News|

Car Maintenance Tips – Car Care Council Offers 75 Page Guide

April is National Car Care Month and the experts at Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care, a nationwide chain that services almost any make or model vehicle, foreign or domestic, offer some simple tips to keep your car in good shape for the spring and summer peak driving season. Car [...]