Precision Transmission and Automotive Repair

Precision Transmission and Automotive Repair South Bend's premiere facility for automobile transmission and general repair service for 47 years

Our service and work quality is held to consistently high standards by the owners, Curt & Harriett Woolley. People who know better than to spend hundreds of dollars too much for transmission repairs come to Precision Transmission . Be sure to come and see us before you say "FIX IT" somewhere else.

We would like to wish a Happy Birthday to our General Manager Ian Delater
08/05/2026

We would like to wish a Happy Birthday to our General Manager Ian Delater

Technical Tuesday 🔧Your car might update itself overnight — here's what that actually means.Modern vehicles from Ford, G...
07/22/2026

Technical Tuesday 🔧

Your car might update itself overnight — here's what that actually means.

Modern vehicles from Ford, GM, and several other manufacturers can now receive over-the-air (OTA) software updates — similar to how your phone downloads new software while you sleep. These updates can fix bugs, improve fuel economy, and even change how your engine or transmission responds. Sounds great, right?

Here's the part that surprises a lot of people: not every update goes smoothly. Some OTA updates have caused real-world issues — transmission shift hesitation, dashboard warning lights, rough idle, or even a no-start condition — because the new software changed calibration settings that were working just fine before. A vehicle that ran perfectly on Monday can behave oddly by Wednesday for no obvious reason.

When that happens, the fix is a proper software reflash — applying the correct, verified calibration using manufacturer-level equipment. At Precision Transmission, we handle Ford and GM software updates right here in our shop. No sending your vehicle somewhere else, no waiting around.

Did You Know? GM has issued Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) specifically addressing problems caused by OTA update errors. In other words, sometimes the fix for a bad software update is another software update — done correctly, by a shop with the right tools.

Questions about your vehicle? Give us a call at Precision Transmission — 574-282-2806.

Check Engine ChucklesMy car overheated on the highway. I told it to cool it. It did not appreciate the advice.Overheatin...
07/20/2026

Check Engine Chuckles

My car overheated on the highway. I told it to cool it. It did not appreciate the advice.

Overheating is no joke, even if the joke writes itself. Coolant system issues can cause real damage fast. If your temperature gauge has been creeping up, come see us before things get too heated.

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Check Engine ChucklesI asked the mechanic how long my oil change would take. He said, "Depends on how long you can wait....
07/13/2026

Check Engine Chuckles

I asked the mechanic how long my oil change would take. He said, "Depends on how long you can wait." I'd been there so long I started reading magazines from three years ago.

We know your time is valuable. That is why we do our best to get you in and out without any surprises. Oil changes are quick around here, we promise.

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Check Engine ChucklesMy car's been making a strange noise for weeks. Turns out it just wanted to be heard.We hear that. ...
07/06/2026

Check Engine Chuckles

My car's been making a strange noise for weeks. Turns out it just wanted to be heard.

We hear that. Strange noises are your car's way of telling you something is off. The sooner you listen, the simpler the fix usually is. Give us a call and we will help you sort it out.

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🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from Precision Transmission! 🇺🇸Today we proudly celebrate 250 Years of Freedom and the incredibl...
07/04/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July from Precision Transmission! 🇺🇸

Today we proudly celebrate 250 Years of Freedom and the incredible blessings of living in the United States of America.

As we gather with family and friends, enjoy great food, and watch the fireworks, let's take a moment to remember those who fought—and continue to serve—to protect the freedoms we enjoy every day.

From all of us at Precision Transmission, thank you for trusting us with your vehicles and for supporting a locally owned business serving our community.

We wish you and your family a safe, joyful, and memorable Independence Day!

🇺🇸 Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸
Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom
God Bless America! ❤️🤍💙

Fun Fact Friday!The world record for highest mileage on a single car belongs to a 1966 Volvo P1800 that surpassed 3 mill...
07/03/2026

Fun Fact Friday!

The world record for highest mileage on a single car belongs to a 1966 Volvo P1800 that surpassed 3 million miles — all on the same engine, with consistent, careful maintenance. Most vehicles will never come close to that number, but the lesson holds: regular maintenance is what separates a car that lasts from one that does not. We have been helping South Bend drivers keep their vehicles on the road since 1978, and that is still what we are here for.

Check Engine ChucklesWhy did the car refuse to leave the DMV parking lot?It finally had something in common with everyon...
06/29/2026

Check Engine Chuckles

Why did the car refuse to leave the DMV parking lot?

It finally had something in common with everyone inside — it had no idea how long it was going to be there.

And you know what they say: the DMV waiting room and a slipping transmission have a lot in common. Both will leave you wondering if today is really the day things are going to move.

We hope that gave you a smile this Monday. If your car is putting you through its own kind of waiting game, give us a call — we will get things moving again.

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Check Engine ChucklesThe mechanic said my car had a leak. I said, "Can you keep a secret?" He said no. Neither could my ...
06/29/2026

Check Engine Chuckles

The mechanic said my car had a leak. I said, "Can you keep a secret?" He said no. Neither could my car.

Fluid leaks have a way of making themselves known one way or another. Better to find them early than to let them find you at the worst time. We are here when you need us.

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🏁 Fun Fact FridayIn 1903, Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson bet $50 that he could drive a car from San Francisco to New York — ...
06/26/2026

🏁 Fun Fact Friday

In 1903, Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson bet $50 that he could drive a car from San Francisco to New York — at a time when there were almost no paved roads and no gas stations. He made it in 63 days in a 20-horsepower Winton touring car, accompanied by his mechanic and a dog named Bud (who wore goggles). 🐕

The whole trip cost him about $8,000 — roughly $270,000 in today's money. We're guessing his mechanic was worth every penny. Sound familiar? Our techs at Precision Transmission are worth it too. 😄

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902 S Michigan Street
South Bend, IN
46601

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Monday 7:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm

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+15742822807

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