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Frederick was concerned about his 2002 Nissan Altima. It was having problems when running in first gear, so he knew he likely had an issue with his transmission. Frederick decided to take his car to the dealership for a professional opinion.…
Ralph’s Transmission has partnered with KAT Country 103 for a special raffle event. The proceeds from ticket sales will go to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. It’s an organization we are proud to help because they do such great things for children affected by…
Raul was concerned about his work truck, a 2014 Chevy Silverado. He uses it every day and puts a lot of mileage on it. So when the engine would start to cut out and make funny noises after exceeding 45…
Contentment Health & Lifestyle magazine just released their annual “Best of Stanislaus” awards, which honor people’s favorite businesses throughout Stanislaus County. We’re proud to announce that Ralph’s Transmission was named “Best Mechanic” for 2016, winning the top Gold rating. We take a great deal of pride in…
This past week, members from the Ralph’s Transmission team attended the annual ATRA Powertrain Expo at the Paris Las Vegas Resort. It was held October 27 – 30 and hosted by ATRA (Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association). The conference brought together many…
It’s an issue we have to deal with every day at Ralph’s Transmission, your fleet transmission service in Modesto. Obviously, we work with all types of cars, trucks, work vehicles and RVs. We handle just about every make and model…
At Ralph’s Transmission, we take a great deal of pride in our customer service. It’s the top priority in our Commitment to Quality Since 1969. We’ve been receiving a lot of positive reviews lately, all with 5-star ratings. It feels good…
Most car owners who care about the health and performance of their vehicle will remember to rotate the tires and change the oil and oil filter every 3,000-5,000 miles. They know how to check the oil level with the dipstick and…
Ralph’s Transmission is a proud member of ATRA (Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association). Our transmission rebuild experts at the shop are all ATRA Certified, which means they have the specialized skills and knowledge to dismantle, repair and rebuild automatic transmissions for all vehicle makes and…
It’s easy to understand why Mark was frustrated. “I had my transmission done at the beginning of last year [at a different shop],” he says. “The transmission broke down six months later. I tried getting a hold of the mechanic who…
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Is Your Truck Hesitating While Driving?
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