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Transmission Guides · Since 1983

Transmission
Guides.

Straight answers from a family transmission shop that’s been doing this since 1983 — so you know what’s going on before you walk in the door.

Where can I learn what's wrong with my transmission?

These guides from Number One Transmissions explain the most common transmission problems we see in South Florida — slipping, limp mode, and the real difference between a repair, a rebuild, and a replacement. When you’re ready for a definite answer, our diagnosis is free: call (954) 535-9393.

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Chris Koulouvaris — Owner Three generations of transmission specialists, hands-on since 1983. Published October 15, 2026. Reviewed & updated
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Guides from our shop

We wrote these the way we explain things at the counter: plain English, no scare tactics, and no prices pulled out of thin air. Every transmission is different, so use them to understand the problem — then let us take a look.

Repair vs. Rebuild vs. Replacement

What actually drives the cost of a transmission job, the difference between a repair, a rebuild, and a replacement, and how to tell which one you need.

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Transmission Slipping

What slipping feels like, the most common causes, how to tell a fluid problem from internal wear, and what to do right now.

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Transmission Limp Mode

Stuck in one gear with a warning light? What limp mode is, what triggers it, whether it’s safe to drive, and what we check.

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Our Warranty

Every repair and rebuild comes with a 1-year / 12,000-mile warranty. Here’s what that means and what to do if a problem comes back.

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Answers
Guides FAQ

Questions, answered.

Who writes these guides?
They’re written from the experience of our shop — owner Chris Koulouvaris and a family that has been repairing and rebuilding transmissions in South Florida since 1983.
My symptom isn’t covered here. What should I do?
Call us at (954) 535-9393 or request a free quote and tell us what it’s doing. Our transmission diagnosis is free.
Do these guides replace a diagnosis?
No. They’ll help you understand what’s going on, but every transmission is different. A free diagnosis is the only way to know for sure.
Free Diagnosis

Tell us what it’s doing.

Free diagnosis, a written estimate, and a straight answer — from South Florida’s family transmission shop since 1983.