785-357-7770 | 4000 SW Topeka Blvd Topeka, KS 66609
Signs That Your Car Needs A Mechanic
Smith Brothers Transmissions Is Here To Help You in Topeka, KS!
Sometimes it's hard to know when your car just needs a break and when it
needs a mechanic. By being proactive when you notice something amiss, you
may save yourself a lot of money and trouble by getting it diagnosed early!
Our technicians are here to assist you in diagnosing potential vehicle
malfunctions.
Do you have good sense? We bet you do! Use your SENSES to determine
whether you should bring your car by for one of our professionals to
inspect.
Do you FEEL anything out of the ordinary?
Some experiences that customers who have needed an automobile mechanic have
in
common are:
- Front-End Shimmy
- Steering Wheel Shake
- Unusual Vibration
Do you HEAR anything different or unique?
Some common sounds that warrant a visit to your mechanic are:
- Clunk or Clunking
- Noise When Turning
- Clacking
- Clicking
- Chickachicka
- Squeak or Squeaking
- Leaking Air Sound
Do you SEE anything new or questionable?
Some common problems you might see are:
- Unusual lights
- Leaking
- Flickering
Do you SMELL anything funny?
Some common smells that mean your car may need a repair shop are:
- Gas
- Oil
- Burning
Stop by Smith Brothers Transmissions located at 4000 SW Topeka Blvd Topeka, KS 66609 or call 785-357-7770 to
talk to one of our friendly and professional technicians.
Testimonials
Taylor Phelps , 03/10/2021
Our Buick Enclave all of a sudden would not start, we were able to get it started luckily, we dropped it off with them on a whim, they diagnosed the issue for us in a great amount of time, A++. Then the replacement of diagnosed part ( Starter ) was also done quick, we had minimal down time with our vehicle, this is also our primary family vehicle as we are a family of six and our other car is a small Ford Focus, lol. But overall great service and time, would recommend, and I have recommended. Oh! Let's not forget price. The cost of diagnostic and parts and labor, was definitely under expected price. I can usually do most maintenance on my vehicles, however electrical systems are the hardest to diagnose and I did think it was the starter, but didn't want to chase gremlins, and with proximity to the transmission and lack of equipment to lift vehicle, this would have been a headache for me, and was definitely worth the price. I won't give the price. You ask why? Well, you cannot compare, diagnostic time, work time, labor intensity all changes with each vehicle, which does include the same model and year. Our vehicle had no code, yours could, sometimes even with codes, the problem seen may not really be the problem, there could be ten things causing one thing to fail when it's actually fine. So, bottom line, if you have the time and money, sure, do it yourself. However if your like most people (like me) the benefit of time and accuracy definitely make the service here worth more than I paid. I may be returning for front suspension work, I could do it, but I'd rather spend my one day off with family. Also my history with vehicles is definitely not novice, I've worked on my father's drag car, I've done most maintenance on my own vehicles and have done oil, brakes, alternator, rebuilt carbs on older cars, replaced crankshaft bearings, harmonic balance. Rebuilt the top end of my 83 AMC eagle station wagon, bored my father's 82 power ram 50, replaced most of chassis on 67 cougar (frame has rust now -_-, ) so I'm no slump when it comes to mechanics, I just value family time!