Ralph's Transmission
From time to time, we’ll be posting profiles of Ralph’s Transmission employees. We want our customers to know the people who are serving them and taking care of their important transmission repair and rebuild needs. Tod Chretien is the Head Diagnostician at…
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This is always a good question and there is some debate in the automotive world. Some will recommend every 30,000 miles. Others might say 50,000-60,000. Some say you don’t need it for 100,000 miles or more. There probably is no…
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At Ralph’s Transmission, we work with all different types of vehicles. From service trucks and RVs to classic cars and modern luxury sports cars, we can handle any type of automobile. When our repeat customer, Dave, recently brought his beautiful 1965 Ford Mustang…
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For Ralph’s Transmission, it is truly a win-win situation. Running bus bench ads throughout Modesto is a great way to build exposure for the shop while also helping support an amazing local charity: United Cerebral Palsy of Stanislaus and Tuolumne Counties. United Cerebral Palsy…
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When Barry received less-than-ideal service at another transmission shop in his hometown, he decided to bring his BMW down from Stockton in order to have it serviced at Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto. He was concerned that his car was making a…
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It may be a term you’ve heard before. “Drivetrain” often gets mistakenly interchanged with “powertrain” which is actually a slightly more encompassing automotive term that includes the engine along with the drivetrain. In a nutshell, the drivetrain consists of the transmission, the driveshaft,…
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When Sharon and Rick brought their car into Ralph’s Transmission for transmission repairs, they figured they were in for a pretty standard automotive shop experience. After the personal service and quality work provided by the team at Ralph’s, they couldn’t help…
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When owners, Mario & Maria Jauregui, took over Ralph’s Transmission in Downtown Modesto last year, they had grand visions. A full renovation of the shop and office to have everything fully modernized. A bold and aggressive marketing campaign to bring more customers into the…
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At Ralph’s Transmission, our number one priority is to take care of our customers. We want people to feel good when they walk through our doors and first meet Mario, Maria or Yvette. We want them to feel good when they…
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When Mario & Maria Jauregui took over Ralph’s Transmission in 2015, they wanted to continue the traditional spirit of this great local shop that’s been an integral part of the Modesto community since 1969. At the same time, they knew many aspects of service needed to…
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Why Older Trucks Are More Prone to Transmission Failure
Work trucks are built to handle tough jobs, but after years of towing, hauling and heavy duty driving, even the most reliable truck can start developing transmission problems. At Ralph’s Transmission in Modesto, we regularly…
Transmission Maintenance Tips for Commercial Vans
Commercial vans are the backbone of many businesses throughout the Central Valley. Whether used for deliveries, service calls or transporting tools and equipment, these vehicles spend long hours on the road under demanding conditions. At…
Heavy Duty Performance: Why Modesto Truck Owners Trust Us with Chevy and GMC Transmissions
Driving a Chevy Silverado or a GMC Sierra in the Central Valley means operating a powerhouse designed for heavy lifting and enduring the California heat. However, these rugged American trucks face immense strain on their…