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- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Launches Innovative Pre-Purchase Check Services
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Celebrates “National Check Your Transmission Day” Today on Oct. 21
- Oct 21, 2017 – National Check Your Transmission Day
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Reveals Crucial Vehicle Upkeep Tips for National Car Care Month
- As Auto Sales Dip, Aftermarket Specialists have the Chance to Shine
- Three Trends for Auto Service Pros to Watch
- Cottman of Wilmington Receives 2016 Angie’s List Super Service Award
- Cottman of Des Moines Receives 2016 Angie’s List Super Service Award
- Cottman of Columbia Receives 2016 Angie’s List Super Service Award
- Cottman of Gladstone Receives 2016 Angie’s List Super Service Award
- Cottman of Norfolk Receives 2016 Angie’s List Super Service Award
- Cottman of Beaverton Receives 2016 Angie’s List Super Service Award
- Cottman of Winston – Salem Receives 2016 Angie’s List Super Service Award
- Cottman of St. Peters Receives 2016 Angie’s List Super Service Award
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Shares Summer Road Trip Tips
- Explaining the Problem
- Cottman of Spartanburg featured on WSPA 7 News
- A/C Checkup Keeps You More Comfortable
- Cottman of Lancaster Interviewed for Winter Tips Featured on WGAL 2-8-17
- Should I Choose one Repair Shop or Take my Car to the one that Offers the Best Price?
- My Engine’s Running Fine; Why Replace the Timing Belt?
- Why is it so Expensive to Have My Spark Plugs Replaced?
- Auto Care Tips – Scheduled Maintenance
- Auto Care Tips – Tire Maintenance
- Auto Care Tips – Tune-Ups
- Auto Care Tips – Check Engine Light
- 5 Tips for Getting More Miles out of your Brakes
- Poor Night Vision? It Might Just Be Cloudy Headlights
- Cincinnati Center Celebrates 12 Years with Cottman
- Filters: More than Just Oil and Air
- Used Cars: Buying Someone Else’s Problems?
- What’s that Noise?
- When the Temperature Gauge Starts to Climb…
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Shares Tips to Prevent Vehicles from Overheating
- Car Troubles? Explain… Don’t Diagnose
- Maintenance Doesn’t Cost: It Saves!
- Water In Your Car’s Transmission? Avoiding The Water Hazards
- How Anti-Lock Brakes Work: Understanding Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
- Car Owner’s Manual Help: Give It A Read
- Dangers of Distracted Driving – Cottman Man Advice
- When To Replace Shocks: Does Your Car Need New Shocks?
- What Are “Normal” Driving Conditions?
- Car Maintenance Tips For National Car Care Month – Trouble Free Driving
- Car Care Tips – Annual Safety Check
- Changing Your Brake Fluid – Brake Fluid Replacement
- Engine Coolant Replacement – Auto Care Tips
- How To Do An Oil Change – Auto Care Tips
- How To Prepare For A Road Trip: Pre-Vacation Checkups
- Proper Tire Rotation: Tire Rotation Maintenance
- Check Under The Hood – Auto Care Tips
- How Often Should You Service Your Car? Miles Or Time?
- Animated Cottman Man Offers A Fresh Approach To Auto Repair
- The Cottman Man Animation – Check Engine Light On
- Engine Overheating And No Heat? Reasons To Check Belts and Hoses
- Need New Brakes? – Reasons To Have Your Brakes Checked
- Car Battery Problems? – Reasons To Check Battery and Charging System
- Car Heater Not Working? – Reasons To Have Your Cooling/Heating System Checked
- Car Smell Like Rotten Eggs? – Reasons To Have Your Engine Checked
- Exhaust Smell In Car? – Reasons To Have Exhaust System Checked
- Winter Driving Safety: Advance Planning Can Keep Cars Running In Inclimate Weather
- How To Jump A Car – Dead Car Battery
- Driving On Black Ice: Watching Out Is Key
- Does My Car Need A New Battery? Average life of car battery
- Coolant Vs. Antifreeze: What Does Coolant Do?
- Why Change Your Brake Fluid? Your ABS will thank you.
- How To Prepare Your Car For Winter – Basic Checks
- Do You Need A Wheel Alignment as Maintenance? Not Necessarily…
- How Often Should I Change My Oil? – Car Maintenance Advice
- Air Conditioner Bad Smell – What Died In My AC Vents?
- How Often Does My Car Need A Tune-Up? Car Performance Advice
- Car Defroster Not Working? – Set The System To Fresh Air!
- Car Fluid Checks
- The Penny Test – Checking Your Tire Tread Depth
- Car Air Conditioning Problems? – AC Checklist
- Car AC Problems? – Temperature Trouble Help
- Local Repair Shops – Pick One Shop and Trust Them
- How To Find A Good Car Mechanic – Choosing the Right Shop
- How To Get Your Car Road Trip Ready – Preparing For A Summer
- Car Maintenance Tips – Car Care Council Offers 75 Page Guide
- My Car Is Under Warranty; Do I Need to Have It Serviced at the Dealer?
- General Auto Repair – Here’s What It Says on the Internet!
- Car Won’t Start – Should I Replace the Battery?
- Do You Need A Coolant Flush?
- Wondering If You Need New Brakes? – How To Identify Brake Problems
- Is A Fuel System Service Worth It? Scam or Serious?
- Check Engine Light Code – Should You Pay For A Diagnosis?
- How To Talk To Your Mechanic
- Better Gas Mileage – 4 Myths Of Saving At The Pump
- Car Emergency Kit List – 10 Emergency Items For Your Car
- Check Engine Light – Diagnose A Car By Plugging It Into A Computer?
- Is The Auto Mechanic A Rip Off? – How can I be sure?
- Diagnosing Car Problems – Help Your Auto Repair Shop Technician
- I’m seeing water dripping on the passenger side floor when I have the air conditioning on. Does the system have a leak?
- My air conditioner isn’t getting as cold as it used to. Does it need more Freon?
- My heater isn’t keeping up on cold days. Do I need a new heater?
- How To Get Better Gas Mileage – Improving Fuel Economy
- Fuel Injector Cleaning/Fuel System Service – Is It A Real Thing?
- Gas Saving Devices – Do They Really Work And Improve Gas Mileage?
- Bad Car Battery Symptoms – What conditions indicate a battery problem?
- Does my car needs a wheel alignment? – How To Tell
- Flat Spot On Tire Tread – Is There An Alignment Problem?
- How To Make Sure Your Tires Last As Long As Possible
- Car Shakes At High Speeds – Do I Need An Alignment?
- Car Pulls When Braking – Why Does It Do That?
- Is there any way to fix squealing brakes?
- Should I be worried about a grinding noise when I apply the brakes?
- Brake Light Is On – Does That Mean Brakes Are Going To Fail?
- What To Do When The Temperature Gauge In Your Car Is Too High
- Oil Pressure Light On When Stopping – Should I worry?
- My Check Engine Light Is On – What Does That Mean?
- My car seems to be running fine; do I really need to have the timing belt replaced?
- Is It Necessary To Have My Antifreeze Flushed?
- What’s a “cabin filter”? How Often Should I Replace The Cabin Air Filter?
- Why Is My Car Hard To Shift In Cold Weather?
- Car Makes Noise While Engine Is Running
- Does My Car Need A New Clutch? – Signs Of A Bad Clutch
- Why Does My Car Make Noise When I Turn?
Automatic Transmission
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Celebrates “National Check Your Transmission Day” Oct. 21
- What’s the Difference between a Gear-Type Transmission and a CVT?
- How To Extend Transmission Life: Get More Miles With a Transmission Cooler
- Transmission Fluid Change – Auto Care Tips
- Car Won’t Shift Gears? – Reasons To Have Your Transmission Checked
- How much should it cost to rebuild transmission?
- Transmission Won’t Shift All The Way Into High Gear Sometimes my transmission doesn’t seem to shift all the way into high gear until after it’s been running for awhile. What could be causing that?
- My Car Won’t Shift And Has No Power – Do I Need A New Transmission?
- My transmission seems to be slipping. Is there any chance that a transmission service will fix the problem?
Battery/Electrical
- Auto Care Tips – Electrical System Checks
Brakes
Cottman Brand News
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Marks Groundbreaking Year with Digital Marketing Achievements and Awards
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Wins Communications Award from Women in Auto Care
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Reveals Second Coloring Book Featuring Cottman Man and Transmission Physician for Holiday Season
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Honored with W3 Award For Transmission Physician
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Unveils Four New Auto Care Videos
- Cottman’s Blog Does It Again: Number 14 of the Top 33 Helpful Blogs for Repair and Maintenance
- Cottman’s Blog Reaches Top 100 Auto Repair and Maintenance Blogs for Mechanics and Car Owners
- dotCOMM Awards Recognizes Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Honored with Platinum Award
- Building a Lasting Relationship with Marketing Partners
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Honored with Summit Silver Award for Animation
- The Doctor Is Very Much In: Cottman Transmission & Total Auto Care Introduces the Transmission Physician
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care’s Web Series Honored With Two Communicator Awards For Creative Excellence
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Honored with Hermes Gold Award for Educational Video Series
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Recognized by Top Crowd-Sourced Customer Review Site
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Wins Two Awards for Transmission Physician Educational Video Series
- Introducing…The Women of Cottman
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Gathers for 2017 Convention to Celebrate and Reflect on the Year’s Achievements
- How Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Found Its Storytelling Heart
- Openbay Took Part at the Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care National Convention
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Welcomes New “Cottman Man” to The Woodlands Location
- Cottman’s Coloring Book Reaches Boys & Girls Clubs Around The Country
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Highlights Contribution of Female Auto Industry Pioneers During Women’s History Month
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Digital Marketing Campaign Launches “Transmission Physician” for Drivers
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Celebrates a Year of Awards, Acknowledgements and Outstanding Marketing Programs
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Racks Up Additional Awards for Web-based Educational Car Care Video Series
- Cottman.com Receives Two Awards from the Web Marketing Association
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Releases Coloring Book in Time for Holiday Season; Bringing Cheer to Children
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Takes Top Honor for Web-based Educational Car Care Video Series
- Introducing The Cottman Man Coloring and Activities Book, for Children of All Ages!
- Leadership Lessons: Help Your Team Put Their Best Foot Forward
- Former Marine Turns to Franchising
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Shares Practical Back-to-School Auto Care Tips for Drivers
- 4 Ways to Find Great Franchise Partners
- Franchise Spotlight Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care in National Oil and Lube News Magazine
- Cottman Wins Two Major International Advertising Competition Awards
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Celebrates Outstanding Achievements at 2016 Annual Convention
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Partners with Benetrends Financial
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Gives Back To The Community
- Cottman Franchise Opportunities Our Business Customers Receive Special Attention
- Auto Repair Loans – One Road Lending Partners with Cottman
- Cottman’s Sr Advertising Director Sue Burg Joins The Car Care Council’s Women’s Board
- Cottman Total Auto Care National Car Care Month Online Sweepstakes
- Cottman Re-Launches Local Websites
- Holiday Driving Safety Tips: Use Common Sense
- Traveling On Thanksgiving – Cottman Man Warns Of Risky Roads
- Cottman Man Blog Wins 2015 Automotive Communications Award
- Teen Driving Safety Tips – National Teen Driver Safety Week
- Get To Know Your Neighborhood Cottman Man For Fall Car Care Month
- Fall Car Care Month – Cottman Launches $100,000 Sweepstakes
- Small Business Loans – Cottman Partners With BoeFly
- Back To School Safety Tips For Drivers – Cottman Man Urges Drivers To Use Caution
- Website Magazine References Cottman Site For Hyper Local Marketing Success
- Cottman To Be Featured On ‘In America’ With Host James Earl Jones
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Re-Launches Website
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Leaps Into The Digital Age
- 4th of July Holiday Driving – Cottman Man Says Don’t Drink And Drive
- A Father’s Day Checkup Can Keep Your Car Running Smoothly This Summer
- Cottman Man Blog Makes List Of 50 Best Auto Mechanics Blogs
- Outstanding Franchisees Honored By Cottman Transmission And Total Auto Care
- April Is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
- Cottman To Launch Car Care Blog
- Winter Driving Tips: Keep Car Running Safely In Winter Weather
- Holiday Travel Tips – The Cottman Man Urges Drivers To Travel Safely
- Thanksgiving Travel Tips – Cottman Man Offers Tips For Safe Driving
- Service of Veterans is Important to Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
- Cottman Supports National Teens Driver Safety Week
- The Cottman Man Offers Back To School Safety Tips
- Auto Service Chain Puts New Focus On It’s Local People
- Summer Car Care Tips – Keep Your Car Running Smoothly And Safely
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Honors Outstanding Franchisees and Employees
Cottman Careers
- Blaze a New Trail in Auto Repair as a Cottman Center Diagnostic Technician!
- Cottman Center Transmission Rebuilder Careers
- Tired of Looking for Just Another Job? Consider A Cottman Career
- Franchise Management – Take A Leadership Role As A Cottman Manager
- Start Your Automotive Repair Career As A Cottman Installer
Cottman Franchise Development
- Spring 2017 Franchise Development Newsletter – Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Relocates from Cornelius to New South Charlotte Location
- Cottman Was an Easy Choice for New Des Moines Center Owner Denny Mugan
- Louisville KY Center Owner Don Harris Celebrates His First Year with Cottman
- Cottman Automotive Franchise Development FAQ
- From Designing To Fixing, Denver’s Cottman Man Excels
Cottman Man Educational Video Series
- Cottman’s Used Car Pre-Purchase Check
- Auto Care Tips – Fuel System Servicing
Engine Performance
Featured
Franchisee Videos
- Cottman of Raleigh, NC – Local Business Profile Video
- Cottman of Norfolk, VA – Local Business Profile Video
- Cottman of Columbia – Extreme Heat and Your Car – ON AIR INTERVIEW – News19 on WLTX-TV
- Cottman of Winston-Salem, NC – Local Business Video Profile
- Cottman of Greensboro, NC – Local Business Video Profile
- Cottman of Cornelius, NC – Local Business Video Profile
- Cottman Of Boutte, LA – Local Business Profile Video
- Cottman of Gladstone, MO – Local Business Video Profile Part II
- Cottman of Columbia, SC – Local Business Profile Video
- Cottman Of Beaverton, OR – Local Business Profile Video
- Cottman Of Gretna, LA – Local Business Profile Video
- Cottman Of Louisville, KY – Local Business Profile Video
- Cottman Of Woodbury Heights, NJ – Local Business Profile Video
- Cottman Of Vancouver, WA – Local Business Profile Video
- Cottman Of New Castle, DE – Local Business Profile Video
- Cottman Of Flint, MI – Local Business Profile Video
- Cottman of Fern Park, FL – Local Business Profile Video
- Cottman of La Place LA – Business Profile Video
- The Cottman Man of Gladstone MO – Business Profile Video
- The Cottman Man of Durham NC – Business Profile Video
- The Cottman Man of Emmaus – Business Profile Video
Franchisee's In the News
- Cottman of Des Moines – Good Morning Iowa on WIO TV ABC Des Moines
- Cottman of Stroudsburg Moving to Larger Diggs Just Around the Corner from Their Old Center
- Cottman of Lansdale Embraces New Technology Providing Expert Repairs on Today’s CVTs
- Creature Comforts: A Visually Pleasing and Inviting Shop Design
- Laying It on the Line : How the Right Layout Can Benefit Shop Efficiency
- Cottman of Charlotte, NC, Moves Across Town So They Get a Chance to “See the Sun Again”
- Cottman of Trenton joined with the US Army, WPST, Texas Roadhouse, and Hot Rides as a proud sponsor of Cruise Nights to benefit the Capital K9 Association
- Owners Tony and Liz Foy Featured on WLTX News 19 for Car Care Month
- Owners Doug and Mary Scott Featured On 41 Action News Regarding National Car Care Month
- Cottman of Fern Park, FL Earns Esteemed 2015 Angie’s List Super Service Award in Auto Service Category
- Cottman of Cincinnati, OH Earns Esteemed 2015 Angie’s List Super Service Award in Auto Service Category
- Cottman of Columbia, SC Earns Two Esteemed 2015 Angie’s List Super Service Awards in Auto Service and Transmission Service
- Cottman of Des Moines, IA Earns Esteemed 2015 Angie’s List Super Service Award in Auto Transmission Category
- Cottman of Durham, NC Earns Esteemed 2015 Angie’s List Super Service Award in Auto Transmission Category
- Cottman of Gladstone, MO Earns Two Esteemed 2015 Angie’s List Super Service Awards in Auto Service and Transmission Service
- Cottman of Independence, MO Earns Esteemed 2015 Angie’s List Super Service Award in Auto Service Category
- Cottman of Maple Shade, NJ Earns Two Esteemed 2015 Angie’s List Super Service Awards in Auto Service and Transmission Service
- Cottman of Vancouver, WA Earns Esteemed 2015 Angie’s List Super Service Award in Auto Transmission Category
- Cottman of Norfolk, VA Earns Two Esteemed 2015 Angie’s List Super Service Awards in Auto Service and Transmission Service
- Cottman of Beaverton, OR Earns Two Esteemed 2015 Angie’s List Super Service Awards in Auto Service and Transmission Service
- Cottman of Woodbury Heights, NJ Earns Esteemed 2015 Angie’s List Super Service Award in Auto Service Category
- Cottman of St. Peters, MO Earns Two Esteemed 2015 Angie’s List Super Service Awards in Auto Service and Transmission Service
- Cottman of Wilmington, NC Earns Two Esteemed 2015 Angie’s List Super Service Awards in Auto Service and Transmission Service
- Owner Doug and Mary Scott Build a New Legacy in Their Second Center – Cottman of Independence
- Cottman Man of Des Moines – Half Million Mile Car
- Cottman Of Denver Owner Helps With Extreme Community Makeover
- Philadelphia, PA Cottman Man Builds Relationship With Neighborhood
- Cottman Man Of Shawnee Kansas Jim Lamar Takes Pride In Community Service
- Cottman Man of Brandon, FL Says Educating Customers Is Key To Success
- Cottman Man Of Manassas, VA Enjoys Getting Customers Back To Work
- Kansas City’s Cottman Man Approaches 35 Years Fixing Cars
- Lancaster Cottman Man Celebrates One Year Serving Lancaster And 20 With Cottman
- Cottman Man Of Garner, NC Has An Eclectic Background
- Austin, TX Cottman Man Values Customer Service
- Cottman Man Of Des Moines, IA Turns Hobby Into Community Service
- Cottman Man Of Gladstone Missouri Flying High At Local Cottman Center
- Cottman Man Of Jacksonville, FL Says Fixing Cars Is In His Blood
- Cottman Man Of West Mifflin, PA Got Started The Old Fashioned Way
- Cottman of Lansdale, PA Proves The American Dream Is Alive And Well
- Cottman Man Of New Castle Boasts An Unusual Type Of Family Dynamic
- From Tinkering To Transmissions Spells Success For Cottman Man Of Beaverton
- Cottman Man Of Feasterville Built His Career In Cottman Centers
- Louisville, KY Cottman Man Is The Franchise’s Newest Member
- Car Black Box: Car Data Collection Systems Can Lead To Privacy Violations
- From Toddler To Transmissions, Cottman “Man” Made The Change Successfully
- Cottman of Spartanburg – Flood Damaged Cars May End Up On Used Car Lots
- Cottman Of Charlotte Helps Raise March Forth With Hope Funds
- Happy Coincidence Leads To 24 Years Of Success As Trenton’s “Cottman Man”
- Cottman Of Richmond – Serving The Customer Is “In The Blood”
- Cottman Man in Raleigh Takes Pride In Quality Customer Service
- Cottman Man Of Waldorf Says Great Customer Service Must Be Top Priority
- Cottman Of Grand Rapids Owner Says Honesty And Integrity Are Best
- Cottman of Woodlands Owner Takes Hands-On Approach To Repairing Cars
- Fern Park’s Cottman Man Has Lifetime Love Of Cars
- Cottman of Spartanburg On Car Recalls: Checking Could Save Lives
- Cottman Of WoodBury Heights Owner Has A Lifetime Of Repairing Cars
- Cottman of Denver and Wheat Ridge Colorado Featured in GEARS Magazine
- Local Entrepreneur Opens New Cottman Transmission And Total Auto Care Center
- Cottman Man Lou Guarini Brings Lifelong Car Passion Business
- Cottman Man of Independence, MO Succeeds with Customer Service
- Cottman Man Of St. Peters Ted Boyer Enjoys Being Part of the Community
- Cottman of Greenville, A Family Business, Moves to Second Generation
- Cottman Man Of Flint Rob Kress Wins By Going “Above and Beyond”
- Cottman Men Neal Kapral and Bill O’Hara Want Customers to Feel at Home
- Cottman Of Norfolk Husband and Wife Team Start 17th Year in Auto Repair Business
- 69 Mustang was Foundation Wilmington’s Man’s Success
- Couple Celebrates 10 Years as Marietta’s Cottman Man
- Sal Albanese, The Cottman Man Of Stroudsburg, Treats Customers Like Family
- Cottman Man Fred Bowen Credits Marines for Skills that Made Him Top Auto Transmission Center in NC
- Cottman Franchiseee Who “Just Tries To Help People” Wins Top Honors
- Columbia business draws couple from Lake Erie to Lake Murray – Columbia Star
- Columbia Cottman Auto Care Center Finds Sense Of Community
General Repair
- Before You Go on a Road Trip…
- The Parts Store says They can Check my Car’s Codes for Free; Why should I Bring it to a Repair Shop?
- Does my Car Still have Shock Absorbers?
Heating and Air Conditioning
- Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care Shares Cold Weather Driving Tips
Maintenance
- Wash Away Salt from Winter Driving
- I Found an Additive that Said It’d Fix my Transmission. Will it Work?
- I Can’t Find my Transmission Dipstick: Do I Still Need to Check my Transmission Oil?
Powertrain
Tire and Suspension
Transmission Articles
- Cottman’s National Check Your Transmission Day October 21st
- Make Your Transmission Last – Cottman’s Transmission Physician
- Seasonal Issues Could be Affecting Your Transmission – Cottman’s Transmission Physician
- Why A Fluid Exchange – Cottman’s Transmission Physician
- Choosing A Transmission Shop – Cottman’s Transmission Physician
- Why Did Cottman Create the Transmission Physician?
- Have Your Transmission Serviced Ahead of Schedule
- Transmission Repair Tips – It May Not Be The Transmission
- Transmission Repair Tips – What Is A Fail Safe?
- Transmission Repair Tips – Value Of A 10 Day Recheck
- Transmission Repair Tips – Checking The ATF
- Transmission Repair Tips – Why Are Transmissions So Expensive?
- Why Is My Car Not Shifting Smoothly? Transmission Problems
- Transmission Flush Or Fluid Change? Transmission Service Explained
- Car Shaking When Shifting: Is It A Transmission Problem?
- Transmission Band Adjustment – Tighten the Bands!
- Buy A New Car Or Fix The Old One?
- Transmission Rebuild Or Remanufactured: Which Is The Better Choice?
- Choosing A Transmission Shop
- When To Get A Transmission Flush? – Will It Ruin The Transmission?
- Transmission Fluid Change Service: Yes, It’s A Real Thing!
Transmission Physician Educational Video
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