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Does your car continue trying to move forward after you’ve put it into park? You may have a transmission issue that needs to be addressed. Here’s what you should know, from the experts at Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA.

transmission fluid being poured into car

In theory, you shouldn’t have to add fluid to an automatic transmission. However, if your transmission is leaking, even slightly, at some point you’ll have to. Here’s what you should know, from Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA.

Every year, more and more trucks come equipped with turbochargers. What was once a novelty or a performance option has become increasingly common as stock equipment. What are they for, and how do they work? Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA is here to help.

Your transmission cooler is an integral part of the reliability and proper function of your transmission. At Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, we’re well equipped with the knowledge you need about coolers, and the ability and equipment necessary to keep your transmission in good shape.

If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle, there are important points to remember in preserving not only your car or SUV, but it's resale value as well. Luxury and performance vehicles depreciate more quickly than other cars. Many who own these cars like to have the newest and the best of the best. In that way, the odds are stacked against you when trying to get a good price for your car. Fortunately, Ben's Tire & Auto Repair has some steps you can take to ensure you get the most for your car when it’s time to sell.

There’s a huge appeal to buying a used car from a private party seller. Bypass the dealership, the hidden fees, the markups, the hassle, and save yourself some money in the process. But what’s the risk? Have you found a deal or a dud?

Manual transmissions require far less maintenance than automatics. However, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t need a fluid check from time to time. Here’s what you should know about checking and adding fluid to your manual transmission, from Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA.

Your transmission’s shift points are exactly what you think they are - the points at which your transmission shifts. From the transmission experts at Ben's Tire & Auto Repair in Valdosta, GA, here’s what you need to know about them.