12/25/2022
From all of us here at Certified Transmission, we hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!
Certified Transmission is an award-winning company committed to customer satisfaction through delive
Peter Fink opened Certified Transmission in 1979 in an abandoned 2 bay gas station in Omaha with $1000 and his tool box. Since that time Certified Transmission has grown into one of the largest independent remanufactured transmissions repair and remanufacturing facilities in the country. Certified Transmission has 13 of its own retail stores in 4 states in addition to shipping transmissions to customers nationwide.
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From all of us here at Certified Transmission, we hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!
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, but Certified is at the top when it comes to transmission remanufacturing and repair! Hope you all have your presents bought and wrapped already. Only three days left until Christmas! šš
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.HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! To a great asset to our Kansas City area transmission shops: Anthony! He's been with the company for 11 years today, being a shop manager and, more recently, our training manager. He does so many things on top of that for our transmission techs and advisors in the KC metro, and we just wanted to send a shout-out and say thank you, Anthony!
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We've gotten some really nice reviews in lately for all of our transmission shops, but this one for our Grandview shop is pretty great:
"Mike was absolutely amazing to work with. He was able to get my Jeep Wrangler in to be looked at quickly and kept me informed of what needed to be done. I highly recommend this location!"
Thank you for recommending Certified for transmission repair in your review Taylor! And a big shout out to Mike, the manager, and his team of drivetrain experts in Grandview, MO. We're happy you are part of Certified!
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Here comes another Meet the Crew Monday! Meet Frank. Frank came to Certified from the automotive sales industry, having worked for his last employer for over 20 years! He is now our new service advisor at our Bellevue transmission shop. When he's not at work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two kids. He has three adorable English Bulldogs and is involved in the local Good Life Bulldog Rescue Group.
Welcome aboard, Frank! We are happy you have come to join the Certified team!
Can you name all these parts of an automatic transmission? Do you think you are enough of a transmission expert to know? Maybe you just want to learn more about transmissions? Even if you are just curious to know what a valve body looks like, check out this quiz to see!
See how long it takes you to guess them all. You won't want to stop until you get every question right!
Identifying Automatic Transmission Parts.
The cold can be concerning when it comes to transmissions. It can create shifting issues or even cause transmission leaks. When you just take off right after you jump in your vehicle first thing, that can also cause damage. Letting your vehicle warm up a little before shifting into gear can make a difference when it is cold outside, allowing transmission fluid to come to temp and lubricate the interior parts properly. So give it a minute after you turn the key because it's too cold out there!
What do you usually do on Black Friday? Do you go out and shop? Do you enjoy the crowds and the atmosphere? Or do you stay at home? Is the traffic and are the sales worth it? Let us know!
(Can you imagine if you were to go out driving and shopping on Black Friday, and you started having shifting issues in the middle of that traffic? Yikes!)
Stay safe if you are road-tripping to family this year. And if you are staying home, we hope it's warm and cozy! Happy Thanksgiving, from all of us here at Certified Transmission.š¦š„§
Tis' the season of GIVING and GENEROSITY! So, we held a drive for the Open Door Mission. Certified Transmission of all departments and locations has come together to get a donation of household goods and toys, food, clothing, toiletries, and also a sizable monetary donation which was generously matched by the owner, Peter Fink. We want to thank everyone in the company that was able to donate! We ended up with 4 heaping boxes full of much-needed items!! It's wonderful to see just how much a little bit from each person adds up to ALOT!
Here comes another Testimonial Thursday! This particular review speaks very highly of our transmission shop in Millard. Todd F. makes specific mention of Joel and Kirk, all very nice words:
"Highly recommend Certified Transmission on Q street. Joel and Kirk were helpful, personal and professional. They were able to get me in immediately for a diagnostic, make the necessary repairs get back on the road."
Thank you to Todd for the great review! And also to Joel, Kirk, and the rest of the crew at our Millard transmission shop in the Omaha, NE area! You guys are awesome!
I just passed 60,000 on my odometer. Should I get my transmission fluid replaced? My transmission fluid is brown but not black or burnt. Is it time for a service? The answer to these questions: Probably. If it has been 30 thousand miles or more since you last serviced your transmission, or maybe you don't know when the last time it was serviced, then YES! You absolutely should. Getting fresh, clean fluid into your transmission is almost never a bad thing, and you never want to wait until it is black or burnt looking. If you are not sure, we can help you find out the condition of your fluid, and how your transmission is operating and complete a service for you!
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Itās great to know our customers are comfortable bringing us their vehicles that are special to them. Andrea recently got her 1968 Pontiac GTO into our Lincoln, NE Certified Transmission. She had concerns that were keeping her from enjoying cruising the Lincoln streets. After our Certi-Care evaluation, we discovered that her transmission wasnāt operating as it should. She wanted her transmission 100% remanufactured instead of just a quick fix. Our expert transmission technicians knew what to do! They removed her unit, and sent it up to the factory in Omaha to be remanufactured to OEM specifications. They received it back from the plant and installed the transmission back in her GTO like pros! Pictured is Andrea and Lincolnās Service Advisor, Angie, on the day she took delivery of her fixed GTO.
Enjoy cruising Lincoln again, Andrea!
The shop that helped Andrea get back on the road: lincoln.certifiedtransmission.com/
Or, if you live in the Kansas City or Omaha, NE area, schedule your Certi-care evaluation!
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Did you know?! Our transmission experts (the diagnosticians) road test over 20,000 vehicles a year combined! Each of our 14 Certified Transmission locations can properly diagnose your transmission concerns while performing our Certi-Care Evaluations. During this evaluation we will scan the vehicle's computer to pull trouble codes, perform a road test, check condition, level, and color of your transmission fluid, and do and under car inspection. We have the experience and knowledge you want, and deserve, for your vehicle.
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The Best of Omaha results are in! For Best Transmission Repair in Omaha...
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................WE WON!!!
And we want to thank every single one of you that voted for us. It is humbling and very special to know we have so many people that believe we are the best, and we will continue to try OUR best to live up to the reputation you all have helped us achieve. So, thank you again for all the votes and the support! See you next year, Best of Omaha!
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Another Thursday, another great customer testimony to Certified Transmission, this time for a Kansas City area transmission shop in Olathe. It is short and sweet, and there is nothing wrong with that!
"Amazing Service! Highly Recommended!"
-Joe N
It's good for our transmission techs and experts to hear feedback like this for any of our shops, and we want to thank Joe for leaving this awesome review. And thank you to our Olathe transmission shop for being part of Certified team. Keep on giving "Amazing" service!
See more about the Olathe shop here:
olathe.certifiedtransmission.com
We have so many amazing people that work for Certified, but 35 years with us is a fantastic milestone! Lets all congratulate Mike!āØ
Mike has spent almost all of his time at Certified as a builder building countless transmissions, but more recently, he has transferred to our planetary rebuild team. We are lucky to have you, Mike! Thank you so much for your experience and many years of dedication!
Transmission acting up? When was the last time your transmission was serviced? Well guess what? We can help with that! We provide a variety of services for your transmission and drive train, all starting with our Certi-care Evaluation, a thorough diagnosis of your transmission and evaluation of your vehicle. That way we know which direction to go, and how we can help: with a fluid service, transmission replacement, or if it's just a minor repair so we can get you back on the road. Let us know how we can help and schedule with us today!
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Event Alert! Peter Fink is opening his museum on October 20th in support of the Wear Yellow Cab Program, who provides free transportation for Nebraska's cancer survivors to and from treatments. All proceeds for the event go towards this incredible organization. Drinks, food, and 80,000 square feet of one of a kind cars! Tickets are expected to sell out quick, so don't miss out!
Pete has opened his collection for a one-night viewing, and all proceeds will go to support the Wear Yellow Cab Ride Program.
Let's all give a BIG Congratulations to Chris and John, who are celebrating their 25th Anniversary with Certified today! Chris is one of our master builders. He could build any transmission brought to his bench, even if he has never seen it before. John is one of our Technical Directors, specifically in charge of GM and Ford front-wheel drive transmissions. Thank you both for your years of dedication!
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For this Testimonial Thursday, we are going back down to the Kansas City area to recognize our transmission shop in Liberty that recently got reviewed by Karl:
"Very professional and thorough with explaining diagnosis and service. Highly recommend!"
We always appreciate our customers recommending us, so thank you so much for the review Karl! A big shout out to our transmission experts in our Liberty shop. We are glad you are part of the Certified Team!
Meet the liberty team here:
liberty.certifiedtransmission.com/team
Got a truck that tows a lot, or hauls a ton (or more), or pushes snow? Don't want your transmission to fail on you mid-job? We've got just the thing for you! All you have to do is decide what level you want, from our Road Ripper series of heavy duty transmissions. If you don't think your stock unit is up to the task, reach out to a Certified Transmission near you to speak to someone about how you can get one of our Road Ripper transmissions installed in your vehicle!
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Did you know that Certified Transmission goes above and beyond when remanufacturing transmissions? We dig in with research to see what else is new from the the manufacturer and implement those changes. We also make careful note of things that are working with our transmissions and see what is not. That way we can continue to make improvements upon design and work in the updates from the manufacturer as well. Everything is build to OEM specifications , but if we can make it even better, we will! We're determined to produce the best remanufactured transmissions possible, and with help from our research and development team, we do!
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Letās meet more of the crew, and this time from our main transmission warehouse in Omaha, NE.
Meet Devontae!
He is 1 week away from celebrating his 1 Year Anniversary with Certified! Devontae is part of the WHS Washbay Team and actually, heās one of the leaders in that department! From the start Devontae has been very high energy and has a fast motor. He is originally from Cedar Rapids, Iowa and moved to Omaha with his family for a change. Quickly he learned all the department jobs and functions. He is always one of the best āplug in to any spotā guys, finding the best way to help, and keeping the builders fed with work.
Outside of work, Devontae is a full time parent of a boy & a girl aged 3 Years and 3 Months. He also enjoys video games and basketball, specifically the NBA. His favorite player is a Giannis with the Milwaukee Bucks. Thank you for all your hard work and making Certified better every day, Devontae!
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It really means a lot to us when our customers leave great reviews for us after we service or repair their transmission. Diedra M recently visited our transmission shop in Lincoln, NE and had a few things to say:
"Really good staff and knowledgeable technicians. Manager went above and beyond. Now my car runs better than it was when I bought it. Thanks to Nathan and he's crew. š" Diedra M.
Thank you, Diedra! And to our transmission experts in Lincoln, NE! Keep rocking and rolling Nate and crew! Meet the Lincoln, NE transmission techs and service advisors here: lincoln.certifiedtransmission.com/team
Teamwork makes the dream work! We have all heard that scene, but here at certified transmission we try to live that out every day. We truly believe that a team that works together can better serve our customers. Meet Kirk, Joel, and LJ.
Kirk manages our Millard location in Omaha, NE. Joel is the front desk service advisor, and between him and Kirk, they couldn't make getting a transmission replacement any easier for you! LJ is One of our ASE Certified mechanics that Specializes in diagnosing any and all of your transmission concerns. So whether you have a transmission leak, A little bit of rough shifting, a strange noise, or just need some regular transmission maintenance⦠weāve got you covered and we're here to help! omaha.certifiedtransmisison.com
EVENT ALERT! Come watch the students of the Omaha Music Conservatory peform at Peter Fink's Car Museum and view a one of a kind autographed guitar collection as well as the multitude of muscle cars on display. Food and drinks included in the price of the tickets. If you would like to come to this fundraiser supporting the Omaha Music Conservatory, view our events page!
Where The Rhythm Meets The Roadšµ
Oct 1, 2022 6pm
5805 N. 90th, Omaha NE
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EVENT ALERT! Last call to RSVP to an event for a great cause! Casino Night at Peter Fink's Car Museum, Thursday SEPT 15th, will be a benefit for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, presented by Harrison Financial Services. Games, food, cocktails! If you can can make it, RSVP to the information below. Or simply donate by scanning the QR code.
RSVP: [email protected], 402-891-2312
CASINO NIGHT
Peter Fink's Car Museum
5808 N 90th, Omaha NE
Sept 15th, 6pm-9pm
Let's talk about just one of the many reasons a transmission can fail: Glycol Contamination. Ethylene glycol is an ingredient found in antifreeze. If just the smallest amount contaminates the transmission fluid, it can cause massive issues with the inner workings of the transmission, causing the breakdown of important clutch plate materials and preventing the normal friction level of a working transmission. Symptoms of glycol contamination include: clunking or thudding noises, jerking when shifting in low gears, or a noticeable vibration. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms while driving your vehicle, reach out to us so we can find out! Is glycol contamination is the culprit, or maybe something else. Either way, we can help!
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Testimonial Thursday time! This review comes from Shari R. She had very good things to say about our transmission shop in Overland Park, KS:
"Best service we've received in a long time. Professional staff worked us in without an appointment. They did not find any problems or try to charge us for something we did not need. Very honest people! Completed diagnostics in one day."
What wonderful feedback to receive! Thank you, Shari! Shout out to our transmission experts down in Overland Park! Heyoooo! You guys keep being being excellent!
Meet the Overland Park team:
overland-park.certifiedtransmission.com/team
Summer must be the time when all the classics come out of the woodwork. How can this 1969 Ford Fairlaine GTA390 be 53 years old!? It looks practically brand new! Well, that is what the transmission will be when our ASE certified technicians are done replacing it at one of our Omaha transmission shops. Fun fact about this car, the "A" in GTA stood for "Automatic" but you could also get the "GT390" model that was a manual 4 speed.
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This Testimonial Thursday, we're looking at one of our Omaha transmission shops, because they've just recently went above and beyond and helped more customers than they ever have before in just a week. And here is a review to back that up:
"I came in with a very intermittent shifting problem. Kirk and the team thoroughly inspected the transmission and reported it was good to go! They could have easily said any number of things were wrong with it but their ethics shined and they made me a happy customer." - Darin H.
Darin spells it out, how our Millard transmission shop operates with integrity and honesty, and we thank Darin for leaving this review for them. We're so happy you are part of the Certified Transmission team, Millard shop! Excellent work!
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503 E Santa Fe Street
Olathe, KS
66061
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Testimonial Thursday time! This review comes from Shari R. She had very good things to say about our transmission shop in Overland Park, KS: "Best service we've received in a long time. Professional staff worked us in without an appointment. They did not find any problems or try to charge us for something we did not need. Very honest people! Completed diagnostics in one day." What wonderful feedback to receive! Thank you, Shari! Shout out to our transmission experts down in Overland Park! Heyoooo! You guys keep being being excellent! Meet the Overland Park team: overland-park.certifiedtransmission.com/team
Today is the last day of Best of Omaha, but there is still time to get your vote in before they tally them up! Vote Certified Transmission for Best Transmission Shop of Omaha to help us win this year! Register to Vote: omaha.certifiedtransmission.com/best-of-omaha/ Vote for us and 4 more of your favorite Omaha businesses! We are proud to serve the Omaha community with excellent transmission repair. We would love the opportunity to call ourself the best again this year!
ONE. MORE. WEEK! Time sure flies when you are busy being the best in transmission repair, and we want to be the best this year too! Best of Omaha is starting to wind down, but there is still time! If you haven't voted yet, now is your chance! Please vote and help us win again this year: omaha.certifiedtransmission.com/best-of-omaha
Quick story: A customer had come in for a transmission service. Certified does a full drivetrain and transmission evaluation with every vehicle that comes in. She said she had been meaning to get this done for a while, after owning the car for a year, she didn't know when it was serviced last, and she knows that really hot weather could cause any transmission issues to get worse. The diagnostician performed our certi-care evaluation and afterwards told her the transmission looked really great and she need not worry. The service was done and she was back on the road. She now has the peace of mind knowing her transmission should be able to take this extreme heat, and wont be breaking down on the side of the road in it because of transmission failure. Let us give you peace of mind with your vehicle! Come in for a transmission service and evaluation, and find out if your transmission can beat the heat! kansas-city.certifiedtransmission.com
It's Friday again! And since it's officially the weekend again, why not use a little of your spare time and go vote for us as Best Transmission Repairof Omaha in the Best of Omaha contest! To VOTE: omaha.certifiedtransmission.com/best-of-omaha/ Vote Certified Transmission as Best Transmission Repair. Continue to vote for 4 of your other favorite businesses! And that's it! Have a great weekend everyone!
Best of Omaha is BACK! And we want to win Best Transmission Shop again! So get out your smartphones, tablets, and computers, because it's time to vote! Here is the code to enter: 59909 (<<---that's us!) Vote for 5 businesses and include us as Best Transmission Shop in Omaha! We are so grateful to everyone who voted for us last year and hope that you will help us out again this year!
Its coming! June 4th, 11am at 90th & Military, Certified Transmission and the Greater Omaha Rotary Club present the car show of the year! Featuring the Certified Transmission Car Museum. You do NOT want to miss this opportunity to enjoy over 100 collectable cars, but also dozens of other awesome cars and vehicles to look at. Last year we even had some motorcycles. We had a blast last year, and we hope to see you all there this year! For more information about tickets and registration: https://www.rotarycarshow.org/
It's Saturday! And we have been cranking out the remanufactured transmissions like crazy lately. So we are going to take a second for a little bit of transmission shop humor! If you are a transmission or auto shop technician, you may have already heard this one plenty of times...š
If you haven't seen it yet, you definitely should! This short video about our transmission remanufacturing plant is sure to get you amped up, not only about how much effort we put into each an every unit, but also the pure volume we put out each week. All our transmissions go through Dyno before getting sent to our transmission shops, wholesalers, or any buyers for that matter! We're proud to be one of the top remanufacturers of transmissions in the country! www.certifiedtransmission.com
Sometimes, simple is best, and this 5 star review from Aleasha D. for our transmission shop on Pacific St in Omaha is short and to the point: āāāāā "Great to work with!" - Aleasha D. This may be a quick review, but even the simple ones mean a great deal to us! Great job Pacific team for being a great transmission shop to work with! And thank you to Aleasha for leaving a small, but GREAT review! omaha.certifiedtransmission.com
May the luck of the Irish be with you on this day, in the hope you don't need transmission repair anytime soon. But if you do, our transmission technicians would be happy to help at any of our Omaha or Kansas City repair shops. Happy St. Patrick's Day! www.certifiedtransmission.com
You know what makes a great Valentine's Day gift? Making sure that your loved one's vehicle is in great working order. When it comes to the transmission side of things, an evaluation is the best place to start. Then we can tell you if your special someone's vehicle needs transmission repair, or maybe something else. Make an appointment at one of our local transmission shops in Omaha, Kansas City, Topeka, or Lincoln to show them that you care!
We remanufacture transmissions by the hundreds per day, so we are a serious transmission repair business. But we still like to have fun! So here is a little bit of a joke to lighten things up:
Now that we're getting closer to the end of winter, you might be starting to think about your spring vacation. If you're road tripping to your destination, you will no doubt be preparing your vehicle to make the drive: Checking the oil, maybe new tires, or new brake pads. While you are at it, couldn't hurt to get a transmission evaluation. We can help with that! We'll check transmission fluid, perform a road test, inspect the whole drivetrain, and everything in between. We have transmission shops all over the Omaha and Kansas City metro. Let us help you prepare for your vacation! Schedule an appointment to drop off your vehicle today! kansas-city.certifiedtransmission.com
Goodbye 2021! Hello 2022! We are happy to see you! Let's not think about our troubles, or transmission problems, or auto repair. Let's for today, focus on the good things, recount blessings, rebuild relationships and usher in this new year with hope. All of us at Certified Transmission wish you the best 2022! Here's to the new year!āØšāØ
From all of us at Certified Transmission, we hope your Christmas is merry and bright. Merry Christmas!
Let's give some recognition to our Council Bluffs transmission shop, for they received a fantastic review, and we want to make sure we mention it! "Brent was great to work with. Courteous and you could tell he cared about his job. Thanks again. Great home town experience. Would recommend them to my friends." Thank you to Linda R. for writing this review for one of our local transmission shops! And thank you to Brent and the Certified team across the river in Council Bluffs! We are lucky to have you! council-bluffs.certifiedtransmission.com
Transmission issues are scary, especially when you don't know what could be the cause. We can make it not so scary! Reach out to one of our Kansas City transmission shops so our ASE Certified Diagnosticians can help. You know what else is scary?... Halloween! Everyone please have a Safe and Happy Halloween! kansas-city.certifiedtransmission.com
How about that?! Another great testimonial for one of our Kansas City shops! This one comes from Eddie, reviewing our Gladstone transmission shop: "Wonderful, friendly, caring people and business. Could not ask for better service and treatment as a human being. Thank you for being such good people and treating your customers as you'd want to be treated. A++!! " We want to thank Eddie for such a meaningful and positive review of our Gladstone shop. And to our Gladstone team, we are lucky to have you! Thank you all!šš gladstone.certifiedtransmission.com/teams/
We do more than just service and install transmissions. If you didn't know already, we are one of the leading remanufacturers of transmissions in the country! We build and ship roughly 1,000 transmissions in just a week, and counting! Check out our Omaha transmission plant and see just how much we know about quality transmissions! https://www.certifiedtransmission.com/
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