When you think of the phrase “transmission trouble” it’s easy to imagine costly repairs that will drain your wallet and sideline your vehicle for a week. But the fact is—not all transmission problems require a complete replacement or rebuild of your vehicle’s transmission. A lot depends on the nature of the problem and how early it’s detected.

Take for example that little noise you just noticed coming from your engine. Maybe it’s an occasional “clunk” when you change gears, or maybe it’s a whine or buzz when your vehicle is in neutral. You may be tempted to ignore it, or […]