Road Ready
KB Transmission & Auto Will Keep Your Vehicle Fine-Tuned
Writer / Mike Dikos
Photographer / Jubilee Edgell
Torque converter. Clutch. Planetary gears. If these are the dominant terms in a conversation that you’re having, then chances are you arent discussing who has the best burgers or fries in town. These are just some of the parts that comprise one of the
most important and usually reliable components of your car–the transmission. When yours needs service or repair, a trip to KB Transmission & Auto in Knox will be worth your while– they can get you up and running and back on the road. Once there, you can be rest assured that the job will be done right, expeditiously, and with the highest quality.
The advancements in the automotive industry as of late have made today’s vehicles some of the greatest wonders on the planet. Features like steering assist, crash detection and backup cameras are now becoming standard features. With that in mind, the automatic transmission has been around for close to 100 years and still remains a thing to behold. Looking inside, you will find gears, clutches, hydraulic fluid, a pump and a myriad of moving parts. A knowledge of mechanics and hydraulics is essential to understand the operation and repair of the automatic transmission.
So, how does this marvel of engineering work? In a nutshell, the transmission is a middleman, engaging and disengaging your car’s engine from its wheels. The transmission allows your car to idle, accelerate and maintain a consistent speed.
Occasionally, problems arise with anything that is of a mechanical nature. The technological advancements of today’s vehicles make life difficult for the backyard mechanic–the person who likes to tinker–and for the not-so-mechanically inclined, nearly impossible. To counter these challenges, knowledge and experience are required, and KB Transmission has an abundance of both.
With several years of experience, along with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, one can be confident that owner Kole Bernat and his crew will inspect, troubleshoot and repair your car’s transmission to get you back on the road in a timely manner. Their primary focus is on domestic made autos and light trucks that have automatic transmissions and rear wheel drive. However, if your car needs repair and is equipped differently, such as having a manual transmission, commonly known as stick shift, they can give you a diagnosis of the problem as well.
With all the complexities involved in the repair of an automatic transmission, one can understand that certain logistics are needed to complete such a mechanical endeavor. To accomplish the job properly and to combat obstacles that arise, their shop is furnished with the necessary machinery, tools and equipment used in the various stages of inspection, repair and assembly. Parts needed are usually readily available, but should the need arise, those that aren’t can be special ordered.
As with many things in life, such as your health or your home, one can also ward off future problems with their vehicle before they arise just by planning ahead.
“The ideal situation would be to set up a preventive maintenance program involving the changing of your car’s transmission fluid and filters on a yearly basis, Kole Bernat says. Such a plan can put your mind at ease, keep your car running properly, and prevent trouble before it happens.
Yes, prevention is still the best medicine.
Besides providing the best care for your automobile when it’s needed, KB Transmission also provides care for the environment. Used fluids and other waste by-products are disposed of properly.
If the need does arise, KB Transmission & Auto is located at 3880 E 275 S in Knox and the shop can be reached at 574-772-3371.
