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As 2025 comes to a close, all of us at Ralph’s Transmission want to take a moment to thank our customers, partners and community for another incredible year. We’re proud to serve Modesto and the greater Central Valley with honest,…
At Ralph’s Transmission, we want to extend our warmest holiday wishes to our customers, friends and the wonderful Central Valley community we’re proud to serve. As this festive season fills the air with joy, we are reminded of the importance…
Did you know that 2024 represents the 55th anniversary of Ralph’s Transmission. Our transmission repair shop has been at the same location on 9th Street in downtown Modesto since 1969. The building has changed and evolved throughout the years—and so…
The holiday season is here and we wanted to take this opportunity to share a message of good tidings with everyone. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the entire team at Ralph’s Transmission. Standing the Test of Time It’s…
The entire team at Ralph’s Transmission would like to wish you and your family a very happy and healthy holiday season. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy New Year to everyone in the Central Valley and beyond! This is always…
Ralph’s Transmission is proud to be in the Central Valley. This is our home and we aim to be an integral part of our community. Our transmission repair shop has been located in the same spot on 9th Street in…
The entire team at Ralph’s Transmission would like to take this opportunity wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! This message goes out to our families, our neighbors, our clients and everyone in the Central Valley area…
Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! Even though Thanksgiving may not be quite the same this year for many Central Valley families, it’s still a time to celebrate and give thanks for the good things we do have in…
When we were renovating Ralph’s Transmission several years ago, we updated everything. The shop got a facelift and everything inside was upgraded. We designed a new logo. Most importantly, we came up with a new slogan: “A Commitment to Quality…
Ralph’s Transmission has been in the same location in Downtown Modesto (just up 9th Street a few blocks from the Modesto Arch) since 1969. We celebrated our 50th anniversary just last year. Even though 2020 has thrown us all some…
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Why Your Transmission Slips Between Specific Gears
When an automatic transmission is working properly, gear changes should feel smooth and consistent. If your engine suddenly revs higher during a shift or your vehicle briefly loses acceleration, the transmission may be slipping. Sometimes…
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