Main Street Transmission & Repair Inc.

Main Street Transmission & Repair Inc. Get the quality repair and maintenance services you need from a quality shop with mechanics you can trust. To schedule a service or receive a quote on the price

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02/29/2024

If your car's transmission shifts roughly, you may be low on fluid. Checking your transmission fluid at least twice a year can help you determine if you need additional fluid and whether you have a leak.

02/27/2024

Because a manual transmission can offer more power, drivers who are looking for an affordable car with a small engine and low horsepower output may prefer a manual transmission over an automatic transmission – for a little extra get up and go.

02/22/2024

In an emergency, it’s possible to drive an automatic transmission car with a broken gear shift cable, but we don’t recommend it. Until the cable is repaired, the car will remain in the same gear it was in when the cable snapped.

02/20/2024

Gas prices seem to fluctuate all the time, sometimes jumping whole fractions of a dollar, and on top of that it won’t be around forever. Some cars use ethanol as fuel, like 92% of new cars in Brazil, and ethanol is made from sugar cane.

02/15/2024

You planning a vacation this year? How far would you consider going by car, 500 miles or maybe 800? Well if you plan on taking a road trip to the moon, it would take about 6 months non-stop, to drive the distance of 238,900 miles.

02/13/2024

In most newer and larger vehicles, there is a “tow” button or feature for your transmission. Use this every time you are towing, regardless of the weight, to ensure a long lasting transmission.

02/08/2024

On average, you lose about 15% of your vehicles horsepower from the engine to the real wheels. The power has to go through the transmission, driveshaft, and rear drivetrain before it can be applied to the ground.

02/06/2024

Your car’s transmission has a filter and, just like the oil filter, needs to be changed. Clogged or dirty filters allow contaminants to remain in the fluid, which can damage the transmission’s moving parts.

02/01/2024

Ideally, transmission fluid should be bright red and smell a little sweet, but not if there's a problem or if it needs to be replaced. If it has a dark color or a burnt smell, you should take your transmission to a transmission expert.

01/30/2024

If you get stuck in the sand or the snow, don’t attempt to get yourself unstuck by “rocking” your vehicle, or quickly shifting between drive and reverse. Call us to come tow your car to our shop to assess any damage instead.

01/25/2024

Just because your transmission is causing a lot of problems that doesn’t mean you need a new one. There are several issues that can affect the performance of your transmission, and repairs can simply solve many of them.

01/23/2024

Is it time to have your transmission checked? Yes, if you’re experiencing “morning sickness.” It’s the term technicians use to describe transmissions that are reluctant to shift into drive or reverse when the engine is cold.

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331 Main Street
Manchester, CT
06040

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+18606432886

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