Carlos and his wife, Jessica, recently bought a pre-owned 2005 Volkswagen Jetta from a car dealership in Tracy. It had gone through their 200-point inspection process and everything went fine during the short test drive of the car. Unfortunately, they started noticing transmission problems within on…Read More
There are three "T" words that are very important to us at Ralph's Transmission: Transmissions, Trucks and Trust. Central Valley Transmission Specialist First and foremost, we are transmission specialists. We only work on transmission and drivetrain issues. Ralph's Transmission is not a general auto…Read More
Raymond drives a 2007 Dodge Ram 2500. He had an after-market lift kit installed, but ultimately starting having some shifting problems in his truck. Once he would get up to 45-55 MPH, he was hearing a strange humming noise and the gears would sometimes slip. Raymond was worried he had a transmission…Read More
Jose's check engine light had been coming on and off intermittently for a couple months. A previous diagnostic test revealed a problem with his transmission temperature sensor. When the warning light finally stayed on for a few days and he started having some acceleration issues, Jose decided it was…Read More
Customers are almost always a little apprehensive about visiting any automotive shop for the first time. It's usually because they don't know what kind of process to expect. At Ralph's Transmission, we have nothing to hide. We'll gladly walk you through our process and let you know exactly what to e…Read More
Elisia drives a 2017 Nissan Rogue. She recently began experiencing problems with her SUV. Sometimes, it wouldn't move at all and the RPMs would suddenly go up over 4,000 when she was trying to accelerate. She also noted that the vehicle generally felt sluggish when taking off from stops. Elisia assu…Read More
You may have seen our billboards all over the Central Valley advertising the Ralph's Transmission 3 Year, 100,000 Mile Warranty. Naturally, we get a lot of questions about our warranty program from customers. We wanted to do a little Q&A session here to address some of the most frequently asked …Read More
Everyone knows that their vehicle's engine can overheat. Did you know it can happen to your transmission, as well? In fact, an overheating transmission is a major concern. If it happens, you will want to get your transmission system inspected as soon as possible. It can be very dangerous to drive wi…Read More
If you notice any fluid leaking underneath your car, truck or SUV, you should be concerned. It may be a minor problem like a loose fitting or worn hose. Or, it could be the sign of a much bigger issue. At the first sign of any fluid leak, you should figure out which fluid is leaking and get your veh…Read More
Trevor recently bought a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country with over 100,000 miles on it. One of the first things he did was service the transmission on his own. After driving it awhile, Trevor began noticing some odd transmission issues. Sometimes, it would shift hard when the vehicle was cold, espe…Read More
