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In these uncertain times, we can all use a little extra peace of mind. At Ralph’s Transmission, we understand that nobody who visits our Modesto shop is really that excited to get transmission repairs done. However, it is a necessity…
Garold was worried about his 2015 Chevy Silverado. The transmission was slipping badly and the truck felt like it was “chugging” awkwardly whenever he was at a stop or driving at a slow speed. He definitely knew something was wrong…
2020 has been unusual, to say the least. COVID-19 has not only affected public health concerns around the world, but it has been extremely tough on so many businesses. As a small, family owned business, Ralph’s Transmission has faced its…
A customer going by the initials D.R. recently posted a review of Ralph’s Transmission on Yelp. He came to our shop from Waterford and was in need of a standard transmission service for his 2005 Chevy Silverado. The truck had…
People are dealing with so much right now as we band together to fight and do our part to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Ralph’s Transmission is here to help our customers throughout the Central Valley with their…
You can’t afford to be without your car, truck or SUV. You depend on it every day to get around town for family life, work, school, errands and social activities. When you have transmission problems, it can really impact your…
If you are driving your truck and it feels unusually sluggish when you accelerate, there could be any number of mechanical problems in play. When you drive any vehicle enough, you can typically tell when something isn’t quite right. It…
Is your transmission causing you trouble? Perhaps your vehicle is feeling really sluggish when it accelerates. Maybe you hear and feel the gears grinding every time it shifts between gears. Maybe you can’t get into gear at all and there’s…
Sabrina drives a 2016 Ford Escape with well over 100,000 miles on it. Recently, she was driving and noticed a few issues. First, her transmission service light came on. At the same time, she noticed that the vehicle seemed like…
Contentment Health & Lifestyle recently released their annual “Best of Stanislaus” issue, where they recognize Stanislaus County businesses based on votes from their magazine readers and website visitors. The votes are accepted throughout the year and tallied up at the…
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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…