- Oil ChangeThe transfer case fluid level & condition should be checked at every regular oil change to make sure it also has plenty lubricant (this is very important - transfer cases hold so little fluid that they will run out even if you never saw a puddle on the ground.
- Exhaust System Repair
- Engine Diagnostic
- Emissions Inspection
- Timing Belt/Chain ReplacementTiming belt replacement isn’t just a commodity. An improper timing belt replacement is worse than not replacing your timing belt at all.
- Catalytic Converter Repair and Replacement
- Transmission ServiceThe number one question everyone asks before they bring their car in for transmission service is “How much is it going to cost?â€
- Transmission RepairThe newsroom is designed as a resource for media and others who are looking for transmission repair and service experts.
- Transmission Fluid Service
- Transmission InspectionThe Tri-City Transmission Diagnostic Process always starts here. 80% of all concerns are answered with a Level One diagnostic procedure. After completing a level one diagnostic procedure we will either know the answer to the problem or know if any further in-depth diagnostic is needed. Our diagnostic procedure always starts as Level One: no major disassembly or any commitment is placed with the customer other than their time without the vehicle. Tri-City Transmission will always contact the customer if any additional levels of diagnostic are necessary before spending any of the customer’s money.
- Transmission ReplacementWe've been helping car owners with that decision for 30 years and we've identified 5 questions we think you should consider when you're confronted with this decision. If you are faced with a major repair such as an engine or transmission replacement, ask yourself the following questions...
- Clutch Service/RepairClutches generally fail in one of two ways. The first way happens when the clutch fails to connect to the point where the vehicle won’t move or only partially moves when you let the clutch out. The other way the clutch can fail is when it fails to disconnect with the clutch pushed in. Sometimes, this is a mild fail with glitchy shifting and sometimes you can’t miss the symptom since the car is hardly driveable. When a clutch fails to disconnect completely, you will experience difficulty getting the shifter into any gear. First gear and reverse will be the first to resist with a partially disconnecting clutch. Either of these two failures don’t always necessitate a major or complete clutch replacement. Often times a minimal clutch repair, adjustment and/or clutch maintenance is all that needs to happen.
- Differential Service/RepairOne of the most common differential repairs we perform in Phoenix, AZ is differential bearing replacement. Most notable by a growling noise that gets consistently louder with speed. Most people do not notice the noise because it gradually gets worse over time. It’s not till someone else who does not normally drive the car gets in the car and says, “wow, your car seams noisy†.
- Axle Repair
- Suspension Service/Repair
- CV Boot ReplacementYou may have also heard of the term CV boot. This is what protects the joint itself by keeping dirt and road grime out of the joint at same time, it also keeps lubricating grease inside the joint. These boots are what commonly fail and what we are trying to prevent end up happening. Dirt and grime get in the joint, while all the lubricant gets out. When not addressed within a reasonable amount of time, you have a complete failure of the joint itself.
- Air Conditioning Service/RepairRead our reviews and find out why thousands of families choose Tri-City Transmission for air conditioning repair and more in the East Valley!
- Radiator Service/Repair
- Tire ReplacementQuickly becoming very common since more SUV are moving to front wheel drive and more cars are utilizing all wheel drive. Different from both of the above, this is where the primary source of placing power to the pavement is through the front wheels and the rear wheels are secondary. The transfer case is generally much smaller and has no clutching mechanism. The manufacturer of the vehicle has generally moved the clutching mechanism in most cases to the rear differential. The transfer case in this application is mounted to either the right or the left side of the transmission between the drive axle and the front wheel. Sitting by itself, it looks more like a differential than a transfer case but is still described as a transfer case because of its function. Like the other automatic engaging transfer cases, tire replacement should happen as a complete set of four tires unlike the two at a time people are accustomed to. We see customers daily that have to buy a new transfer case because they did not follow this rule.
- Tire Service
- Brake Service
- Brake RepairRead our reviews and find out why thousands of families choose Tri-City Transmission for brake repair and more in the East Valley!
- Brake ReplacementIt depends on the year, make, and model of your car, the condition of your brakes and the quality of parts that you are going to use. However, in the Tempe, Scottsdale and Mesa area you can expect to pay $200 and $400 per axle for brake pad replacement with rotor surfacing.
- Battery Service
- Electrical Service/Repair"Tri-City Transmission did an exemplary job in tracking down a "quirky" electrical problem with my Isuzu Rodeo and repairing my transmission to factory new. They never tried to up-sell me into repairs that I didn't need and the staff was always very courteous."
- Electronic Service/RepairTri-City Transmission offers automatic and manual transmission repair, auto diagnostics, transfer case repair, clutch repair, drive shaft repair, and differential repair services for most European and Asian import cars and trucks. This includes Toyota, Honda, Mitsubishi, Subaru, Kia, Land Rover, Nissan, and more! Our foreign import car transmission specialists use the most modern and technologically advanced equipment for electronic testing and diagnosing of problems you may have with your car.
- General RepairsTri-City Transmission and Auto Repair is a veteran auto repair facility that has been in the valley since 1972. Our longevity comes with the responsibility to support the industry that has supported us. As a result, we have become industry advocates. What does that mean and how do we support our industry? We do it by educating consumers, technicians, shop owners, and service writers alike. We educate on best practices, industry norms, and new technologies. These norms help to assure fair transactions and quality auto repair experiences for both business and consumer.
- Towing ServiceIf you already have free towing through your insurance or roadside service, you might utilize this, often times people think the worst and they don’t need a major repair.
- Auto Maintenance"Tri-City Transmission continually exceeds my expectations when servicing my vehicles. From letting me know my car had a silent recall (where the owner might not be aware) resulting in the manufacturer replacing the transmission at the dealer for free, to preventative maintenance, to keeping a 36 year old truck of my dad's shifting like new. These guys can be trusted. They give old school service at the highest level with all the latest technology to complete the work without worry. The shop is spotless from the lobby to the service bays and I'm convinced this same attention to detail is found in everything they do. I really can't say enough good things about Tri-City Transmission. They are superior at what they do!"