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Suburban Transmissions

    • 4 Year 100,000 Mile Warranty    • Free Computer Scan & Diagnosis   • Estimates By Phone   

Automatic Transmission Repair Service and Diagnostic Specialists in Maryland

Suburban Transmissions is a full service automatic transmission repair facility, specializing in electronic computer-controlled diagnostics and service. Whether a transmission repair or replacement, we offer the finest service and pay meticulous attention to detail. We provide our customers with straightforward answers so that they can make knowledgeable decisions. We happily discuss transmission problems over the phone, in detail, presenting different automatic transmission service options and prices, including worst-case scenarios. Our outstanding service to the Maryland, Virginia, & DC areas and our 4 year, 100,000 mile warranty makes us Maryland’s finest transmission repair and service diagnostic specialists. Please allow us the opportunity to explain why we are the best choice in Maryland for expert diagnosis and mechanical repair of computer controlled transmission problems.

Character and Reputation

A business’ reputation is an important consideration to a consumer, especially in the automotive and transmission service business. Unlike retail, where you can buy and return an item within 30 days, the quality of automotive service you receive has lasting consequences. Some transmission repair shops provide a small list of handpicked references from a large group of perhaps thousands of customers. Suburban, however, can provide references from owners of auto service repair shops in Laurel MD who have recommend Suburban Transmissions to their own customers for years.

Can Other Shops Compete with Suburban Transmissions? We Offer:

Prices - Up Front, Worst-Case Transmission Price Scenarios on Rebuild or Replacement Over the Phone
Candor - Detailed Discussion about Your Transmission Problem, Up Front, Over the Phone
Diagnosis - Advanced Analysis & Diagnosis of Computer Controlled Engine and Transmission Problems
Warranty - 4 Year, 100000 Mile Transmission Warranty is Standard on Every Rebuild or Overhaul
Options - Options include Transmission Service Repair, Overhaul, Rebuild and Replacement
Technicians - Master Certified Transmissions Technicians, Each with over 20 Years in the Industry

Questions Answered About Your Automatic Transmission Problem

Hello, my name is Michael Arends, owner and operator of Suburban Transmissions. We are a full service automatic transmission shop, specializing in electronic computer controlled service and diagnostics. As a visitor to my site you are probably looking for answers to vital questions, which you would like to have answered clearly and honestly. Most questions include:

“What, specifically, is wrong with my truck or car transmission and how much will it cost to fix?”, “How do I know whether a technician has the specialized equipment and experience necessary to properly diagnose my truck or car transmission or related electronic issue?”, “How do I know that a service writer won’t deceive [lie to] me about the true nature of my transmission problem, and bill me much more for service and repair than I should otherwise pay?”

This resource provides a large amount of information about transmission service and repair. Of course, feel free to call us anytime at 301.362.1200 for information about your specific transmission problem. I encourage all visitors to take time to gather information. Weighing the crucial factors, I believe you will find Suburban Transmissions an excellent choice. Links to more information are highlighted in blue.

Vast Expertise in Advanced Computer Controlled Transmission Diagnostics

Imagine spending thousands of dollars on a transmission repair, only to find out later that it was unnecessary. Unfortunately, once the transmission is removed, there is little chance you’ll ever know. There is an abundance of evidence that “expert” transmission diagnostic mistakes such as these are widespread occurrences among service centers. After being told they needed a transmission replacement, many customers bring vehicles in to us, only to find out that the transmission was never the problem. I want to be fair to those facilities; some diagnostic problems are very complex, and engine problem symptoms often mimic those of transmission problems. Here is where our extensive computer controlled transmission and engine diagnostic experience prevents costly errors. Of the transmission misdiagnoses that we see by technicians, most are the result of inexperience or disregard for industry accepted diagnostic procedures for transmission problems.

Advanced Parts and Procedures for Remanufactured Transmission Rebuild

Of the cars and trucks that enter our shop, over 88% failed due to transmission design flaws. Service industry associations have spent years researching the root causes of transmission slipping and failure. From their findings, they have produced redesigned transmission parts and technologies to alleviate these issues. The companies that produce these products include Sonnax, TransGo, Superior, and Translab. These upgrades, when used in conjunction with NEW original equipment dealer transmission parts, provide a more durable product than remanufactured transmission that use rebuilt components and assemblies. Using advanced repair and transmission rebuild procedures allows Suburban to produce the finest products and an outstanding warranty.

Character and Reputation

A business’ reputation is an important consideration to a consumer, especially in the automotive and transmission service business. Unlike retail, where you can buy and return an item within 30 days, the quality of automotive service you receive has lasting consequences. Some transmission repair shops provide a small list of handpicked references from a large group of perhaps thousands of customers. Suburban, however, can provide references from owners of local automotive service repair shops who have recommend Suburban Transmissions to their own customers for years.

Transmission Cost and Warranty Period

Shopping by phone gives you the more control, but many transmission shops will not give out repair service costs without first having the problem diagnosed. It is true that you will need to have the transmission problem properly diagnosed, but you should also ask shops about their prices and warranty to get a good point of reference. The best way for comparison is to ask how much it would cost to replace the transmission altogether, if required, and the warranty period. Make sure the shop manager is willing to put it in writing. At Suburban Transmissions, all major transmission repairs carry a full 4 Year, 100,000 mile warranty. Many shops do not offer a long-term warranty, which reflects poorly on the confidence they have in their own product. Since longer warranties have shown to attract more customers, the question arises as to why some other shops don’t offer competitive transmission warranties.

Suburban Transmissions and Laurel Transmissions are registered trade names of Suburban Transmissions, Inc. Our address is 9160 Bursa Rd., Laurel, MD 20723.

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Suburban Transmissions provides transmission repair services to drivers in and around Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC.
We are a full service Maryland transmission service repair shop specializing in computer controlled diagnostics, rebuilding and replacement; convenient to Laurel, Columbia, Rockville, Bethesda, College Park, Greenbelt and elsewhere in the Washington, D.C. metro area.