Transmission Repair in Reno and Sparks, NV

The modern automatic transmission is the most complicated mechanical component in today’s vehicle. The automatic transmission contains mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and computer controls that work together to power the engine to drive the wheels. With so many parts working together, this can lead to your transmission needing special attention.

Transmission maintenance leads to a longer vehicle life. Typically trouble with the transmission starts from overheating. Stop-and-go traffic, heavy pulling, struggling in the snow, hot weather, and racing can cause your transmission to overheat. At higher temperatures the transmission fluid burns. Your vehicle loses lubrication and deposits inside the transmission increase. Sunshine Service Brake & Alignment recommends that you take your vehicle to a service technician as soon as you believe your vehicle is having transmission problems.

TO PREVENT YOUR TRANSMISSION FROM DAMAGE:

  • Check your parking space for leaks regularly. If you notice fluid deposits under your car, have one of our technicians inspect it right away.
  • Check the transmission fluid levels and condition. Change it when necessary.
  • Make sure you use the correct transmission fluid as specified in your owner’s manual.
  • Make sure to stop your vehicle before shifting into reverse or park.
  • Always hold the brakes down when shifting from park.

Paying attention to your transmission will help increase the lifespan of your vehicle, save money on costly repairs, ensure smooth shifting, extend your transmission fluid’s life, and help prevent leaks.

When getting your vehicle serviced, explain any problems in as much detail as possible to our mechanics. This will help us diagnose and prevent transmission issues efficiently and accurately. Sunshine Service Brake & Alignment will get your transmission repaired right.

We’re conveniently located on 850 South Rock Blvd. Ste. B in Sparks, across from Baldini’s. Just off I-80. Call now for prompt service: (775) 358-5486 .

Full Service

If your car or truck’s making a funny noise, or it’s not behaving like it used to, bring it in for a fast and accurate diagnosis. We’ll give you our best suggestions on how to get it fixed based on your time and budget. Sunshine Service Brake & Alignment has years of car repair expertise and can help you get back on the road right away.

At Sunshine Service Brake & Alignment we fix those mysterious check engine lights that suddenly come on. Modern cars and trucks are run by a network of sensors and switches that convert and monitor engine operating conditions into electrical signals. We’ll find out if the check engine light is a real problem, or just a sensor that needs resetting.

We do everything that keeps your car running smoothly to keep your loved ones safe:

  • Brakes, rotors, drums
  • Service lights, sensors, faulty wires
  • Full engine rebuilds
  • Transmission repair
  • Radiators, water pumps
  • Steering and suspension
  • Air-conditioners, heaters
  • And much more

Expert Transmission Repair at Sunshine Service Brake & Alignment.

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TRAILER AXLE STRAIGHTENING CAN SAVE YOU MONEY

July 10, 2014
If you have any type of single, tandem or triple axle trailer, a Sunshine Service Brake & Alignment technician can align it for you. When you drive over bumps or the occasional curb, your trailer axle can bend slightly. The trailer’s shocks and springs cannot always absorb all of the stress. When that alignment issue becomes a problem, your choices are to live with excessive tire wear, have the axle(s) replaced, or have our highly trained and experienced mechanics straighten your axles. At Sunshine Service Brake & Alignment we have a pit that is designed specifically for axle and front end work. To accomplish a trailer axle alignment, we put wheel alignment heads on each wheel, and get readings from our Hunter Alignment machine. We can print these readings and show you which wheel is out of alignment, and what we can do to correct the problem. This video explains how we correct alignment angles(camber and toe), which can be the reason for a wheel’s excessive tire wear. During the process we make small adjustments that allow for the average road crown so that each wheel and tire can track as straight as possible. This can help keep more cash in your pocket through better fuel consumption. Give us a call today and and we will help set your vehicle straight. Sunshine Service Brake & Alignment is conveniently located on 850 S. Rock in Sparks, across from Baldini’s. Just off I-80. Call now for prompt service:  (775) 358-5486  .

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