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Thanksgiving is this week. It’s a special time of year to get together with family and friends, while sharing gratitude for all that is most important in our lives. With that in mind, we at Ralph’s Transmission would like to…
No vehicle owner ever really wants to deal with automotive repairs. However, it’s just part of life. At some point, something will happen with almost every car, truck or SUV and you have to bite the bullet. You depend on…
Though transmission repairs and maintenance services are the lifeblood of our business at Ralph’s Transmission, we work on all aspects of the drivetrain and driveline. Axles, differentials, transfer cases, U-joints (universal joints), CV joints (constant-velocity joints) and other important components…
Nolan was concerned when his 2012 Toyota Tundra began feeling like the wheels were locking up at times. Then, he noticed a fluid leak toward the rear of his truck. Something wasn’t right, and he knew he needed to take…
We’ve made no secret at Ralph’s Transmission that we are fond of trucks. We specialize in heavy duty work trucks and all types of pickups. We just love working on trucks! However, it is important to note that we work…
It’s not every day that we have a customer named Ralph walk through our doors at Ralph’s Transmission, but it happened recently. In fact, he is a repeat customer of ours. This Ralph knew he had a transmission problem in…
Ralph’s Transmission has been in the same location on 9th Street in downtown Modesto since 1969. For 50 years now, this has been a leading local transmission shop that Central Valley residents have been able to turn to for quality…
Sarah first visited Ralph’s Transmission a couple months ago because her 2005 Honda Odyssey was not running right. It was struggling to move forward at all when the vehicle was put into gear. She wanted to have the transmission inspected…
Though Ralph’s Transmission works on vehicles of all shapes and sizes, we especially love heavy duty trucks. From specialty service trucks to big, beefy American pickups made by Ford, Chevy, GMC and Dodge, they are our favorite types of vehicles…
Chris was a little apprehensive about bringing his 2014 Ford Focus to an independent auto repair shop. He typically only trusts it with his dealership. However, he knew there was something wrong with his transmission. The check engine light was…
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Recent Posts
Is Your Truck Hesitating While Driving?
When you press the accelerator, you expect your truck to respond immediately. If it hesitates, feels sluggish or briefly loses power, something isn’t working properly. While hesitation can have several causes, transmission problems should be…
What That Burning Smell Could Mean for Your Transmission
A strange burning smell coming from your vehicle is never something to ignore. While several automotive issues can produce unusual odors, a burning smell from the transmission is often a warning that your transmission needs…
Is Your Transmission Wearing Out Naturally or Because of Damage?
Every transmission experiences wear over time. However, there is an important difference between normal aging and damage caused by overheating, poor maintenance or demanding driving conditions. Knowing which one you are dealing with can help…