Transmission repair for Coral Gables drivers

The engine revs but the car is slow to pick up speed. Shifts come hard or late, especially after sitting in traffic. There is a pause when you put it in Drive or Reverse.

Also watch for red or brown spots where you park, a check engine light that shows up along with a shifting problem, and a burning smell after a slow commute. Any one of these is worth a diagnosis before it gets worse.

From City Hall on Biltmore Way, take Segovia Street and University Drive down to Bird Road, then head west about 2.3 miles to SW 72nd Ave. Turn left, then right on SW 42nd St. That is about 9 minutes outside rush hour.

From Coral Gables Senior High, which sits on Bird Road, stay on Bird Road west about 3 miles to SW 72nd Ave.

We diagnose first. Some cars only need a fluid service, a solenoid or a leak fixed. Others need a rebuild or a replacement. If the cause is not clear yet, you approve the diagnostic fee before we start, and we tell you up front whether it counts toward the repair.

Then you get a written price with photos of your own car, so you see what we see. Sales tax goes on parts only, and you pick the warranty: 90 days, 1 year or 2 years. We text you at each step, the counter speaks English and Spanish, and we road test the car before you get the keys back.