Certified Transmission

12/25/2022

From all of us here at Certified Transmission, we hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!

12/22/2022

Well, there are different levels of attention to detail 😅, 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! 🎄🎁

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12/19/2022

.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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12/15/2022

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!

grandview.certifiedtransmission.com/

12/12/2022

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!

12/09/2022

Automatic Transmission Parts Identification Quiz

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.

12/01/2022

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!

11/25/2022

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!)

11/24/2022

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.🦃🥧

11/21/2022

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!

11/17/2022

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!

11/15/2022

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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11/10/2022

It’s 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 wasn’t 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 Lincoln’s 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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11/03/2022

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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11/01/2022

The Best of Omaha results are in! For Best Transmission Repair in Omaha...
*drum roll*
................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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10/27/2022

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

10/19/2022

We have so many amazing people that work for Certified, but 35 years with us is a fantastic milestone! Lets all congratulate Mike!✨
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!

10/18/2022

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!

kansas-city.certifiedtransmission.com

10/08/2022

Get Inside Peter Fink's American Muscle Car Museum

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.

10/06/2022

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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10/06/2022

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

10/04/2022

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!

omaha.certifiedtransmission.com/road-ripper

09/27/2022

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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09/26/2022

Let’s 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, he’s 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 “plug in to any spot” 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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09/22/2022

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. 👍" 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

09/19/2022

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… we’ve got you covered and we're here to help! omaha.certifiedtransmisison.com

09/16/2022

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 Road🎵
Oct 1, 2022 6pm
5805 N. 90th, Omaha NE
omaha.certifiedtransmission.com/events/2022-rhythm-meets-road

09/14/2022

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

09/13/2022

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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09/08/2022

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

09/03/2022

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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08/25/2022

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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