Four-wheel and all-wheel drive vehicles are becoming very popular. While they have some practical advantages they do require different maintenance techniques. Your vehicle has to be ready to take on the challenges of your driving style or terrain in the area and in order to keep those service bills down and avoid any costly repairs it's important to be proactive. Here is everything you need to know about your four-wheel-drive truck as well as some of the things our technicians at Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY check every time you visit our shop to ensure we take care of any issue you might have.

Have you ever noticed your dashboard ABS icon lit up? If you have it means there is an issue that needs to be diagnosed, ABS issues don’t need to be ignored long. The anti-lock braking system, or ABS, is an important feature on every modern car, truck, or SUV. It has been legally mandated since 2013 in the US but was standard on almost every vehicle even prior to that. Here’s what you need to know to make sure your ABS system doesn’t fail, from Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY.

Automatic transmissions aren’t easily understood outside of specialists like those at Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a series of articles, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing, and how it works.

Transmission slippage can be caused by a variety of factors that are sometimes difficult to pin down. From Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY, here’s a rundown of the more common issues that may cause a transmission to slip. Our highly trained technicians are ready to get you going with a top transmission.

Nobody wants to put an engine or transmission in their car. However, when that time comes, it’s important to make an informed decision - here are some things to consider when installing a used engine or transmission, from Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY.

Vacuum pressure plays a critical role in keeping your engine running smooth, and performing it’s best. From Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY, here’s some info on vacuum pressure, why you need it, and how to tell if you’ve got a vacuum leak.

If you own or maintain a fleet or commercial truck, you are likely already familiar with the term ASE certified technician. But what does ASE mean, and why is it important? Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY has the answer.

Transmission malfunctions are sometimes hard to pin down and might even go unnoticed. A transmission slip can manifest itself in a lot of different ways because there’s not a universal or consistent way to describe it. The trained technicians at Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY can help diagnose your problem. The more details you can provide, the quicker we can help. Since it will vary based on the vehicle, how bad the issue is, and what components are at fault, here are some symptoms to look for in your SUV.

Modern vehicles are becoming increasingly complex, and as a result, computer diagnostic systems are becoming a necessity rather than a convenience. At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY, our state of the art technology and trained technicians are ready to diagnose any transmission issue you may be experiencing with your car, truck, or SUV.

If you drive a lightweight car, truck, or SUV, the torque converter you have installed is probably just fine. For those of you with more heavy-duty applications, like high horsepower setups or towing rigs, the stock converter may not be enough. At Joe's Transmission and Auto Repair in Calhoun, KY, we can help with that.