Car Trouble

(NAPSI)-Your car's been running fine, no problems that you've noticed. Then, suddenly, no power and no shifts. Time for a new transmission? Maybe, maybe not. According to the folks at the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association, there's a good chance there's really nothing wrong with your car's transmission.

Today's automatic transmissions are controlled by the vehicle computer. A problem in the computer or electrical system can affect both engine performance and transmission operation.

Often, these problems will be accompanied by a light on the dashboard. Just as often, though, there's no real indication of a problem other than the car's lack of performance.

A qualified, trained transmission technician can determine whether your car's problem is in the transmission itself or in one of its control systems. That's why you should always take your car to a quality transmission repair shop, dedicated to providing honest, reliable service at a fair price.

For more information, call ATRA at 1-866-GO-4-ATRA or visit www.atra.com.


What looks like a transmission problem may be something else.