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Beat the Heat in Your Car with Lauren Fix, The Car Coach

What do you need to be aware of as we enter the summer season? Lauren Fix, The Car Coach® joins The Weather Channel with some easy hacks to help prevent your car from getting too hot in the sun.

Red Nose Day at H & I Automotive

H & I Automotive in Mesa and Gilbert would like to invite you to help them make a difference by visiting them Monday through Thursday of next week and mentioning this post for Red Nose Day.

Red Nose Day is Thursday May 24th. Every customer that comes in and mentions this post will receive $10 off their service and H & I Automotive will donate $10 to Comic Relief.

For more information on Red Nose Day, click here.

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Aaron Nelson of Airpark Auto Service Featured in Scottsdale Airpark News for His Move to Tri-City Transmission

Aaron Nelson of Airpark Auto was recently featured in the May 2018 edition of Scottsdale Airpark News. After more than 25 years at Airpark Auto, Nelson decided to join the team and culture at Tri-City Transmission.

Chances are you've met Aaron Nelson if you've ever taken your vehicle to Airpark Auto Service. Many of his customers say he's become more than just a service advisor, but their friend as well.

Following the shops recent change of ownership, Tri-City Transmission of Tempe, AZ is thrilled to have Aaron Nelson become a part of their team.

"If I wouldn't recommend it to my parents, I won't recommend it to my customers," Aaron said. At Tri-City Transmission and Auto Repair, they follow a similar outlook and Aaron Nelson is a perfect fit.

"I would love to continue the trusted relationship we have built over the years," Aaron says, "I invite you to contact me during regular business hours at 480-968-5062 or on my cell phone at 602-859-3713."

We couldn't have been more thrilled to welcome Aaron Nelson to the Tri-City Transmission and Auto Repair Family!

Click here to read the full article in Scottsdale Airpark News. Note: It's on page 12.

Automobile Transmission Repair Payson AZ | Payson Arizona Car Truck Transmission Repair

Tri-City Transmission is located just under an hour and a half away from Payson, AZ. Although this may not seem ideal, letting the inconvenience or extra tow charge influence your decision could end up costing you thousands of dollars.

At Tri-City Transmission, if we can fix your car without a costly overhaul or replacement, we will! For over 40 years, the people who come to Tri-City Transmission expecting the worst leave with good news and a bill significantly less than their car payment. We have built a reputation built on quality service and honesty with a number of residents in Northern Arizona. If you're in Payson and are having a problem with your vehicle's transmission, play it safe and visit Tri-City Transmission.

Since you'll be bringing in your car from Payson, AZ, we'll help out by giving you $200 in towing fees with any major repair!

Many neighborhood shops would rather replace a transmission than fix it. It’s not because they’re dishonest – they just don’t know how! At Tri-City Transmission, if we can fix your car without a costly overhaul or replacement, we will. Take a look at what these customers had to say on third-party review web sites:

“I took my car to AAMCO for transmission problems and of course they said I needed a new transmission at $4,000. I took my car in to Tri-City for a second opinion and after a free diagnosis they said what i needed was a solenoid pack at about $500.00”.

“My car I was told had to have my transmission replaced the first quote I received was $6000. I almost had a heart attack. I did not have to have a new transmission -- it was a computer problem. Call them they are #1”.

“…another provider wanted to just sell us a new transmission. These guys diagnosed minor problems, fixed them promptly, saving us thousand of dollars. I would never go anywhere else for a transmission issue”.

“My regular shop gave me the devastating news that the transmission needed to be replaced, at a cost of $2900. However, I came across Tri-City Transmission and decided to let them look at my car for a second opinion. By the end of the day Tri-City called me with the news. ‘We completed the courtesy check, tightened up the radiator fitting, cleaned up a coolant leak, and filled the transmission fluid that was 2 qts low. The codes are gone. That's right... I was low on transmission fluid”.

“I was quoted $5000 at another shop and walked out of Tri-city paying for a repair bill of $450”.

“Expecting to pay several thousand dollars, I was pleasantly surprised when I was told that the tranny was fine and the source of the problem was a plugged catalytic converter. I shudder to think that a not-so-reputable shop could have discovered the problem, slap an after-market cat on it and then charge me thousands for a "rebuilt" tranny pocketing a hefty profit”.

“After getting a quote from another shop, I decided to get a second one at Tri-City Transmissions. They figured out it was really only a small problem and fixed it for thousands less than I was quoted from the other shop. They could have taken me to the cleaners and I wouldn't have known the difference”.

“A local repair shop told me my daughter's transmission was trashed. The owner said he could put in a rebuild for $2,200 or he would buy it for $500. I took it to Tri-city for a second opinion. It turned out to be a bad sensor -- $50 part”.

“After visiting the dealer and a Honda specialist, both informed me that I needed a new transmission in my Odyssey at around $3,300. Tri-City Trans informed me about a class action lawsuit against Honda specific to the problem I was having. Tri-City Trans and their recommended dealer went to bat for me with Honda Cars of America. The result was a new transmission with Honda picking up 55% of the bill - a savings to me of over $1,600. Tri-City Trans proved that doing the right thing to take care of the customer - despite losing the sale - is the ultimate payoff.”

Third Party Review Sources:

Dex Knows
http://www.dexknows.com/business_profiles/tri_city_transmission_service__inc_-b578257/reviews

CitySearch
http://phoenix.citysearch.com/review/1697876?reviewId=202216301

Zero complaints at the BBB
http://www.bbb.org/central-northern-western-arizona/business-reviews/transmissions-automobile/tri-city-transmission-service-inc-in-tempe-az-2404/

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AAA: 1-in-5 U.S. Drivers Want an Electric Vehicle

ORLANDO, Fla. (May 8, 2018) – American appetite for electric vehicles is heating up. A new AAA survey shows that 20 percent or 50 million Americans will likely go electric for their next vehicle purchase, up from 15 percent in 2017. With lower-than-average ownership costs, increased driving ranges and the latest advanced safety features, AAA sees a strong future for electric vehicles. To help “green” car shoppers make an informed choice, AAA conducts independent, rigorous test-track evaluations of plug-in hybrids, hybrid and fuel-efficient, gas-powered vehicles.

“Today, electric vehicles have mainstream appeal,” said Greg Brannon, AAA’s director of Automotive Engineering. “While concern for the environment is still a major motivator, AAA found U.S. drivers are also attracted to the lower long-term costs and advanced technology features that many of these vehicles offer.”

Perhaps fueling American’s desire for electric vehicles, AAA’s survey found that “range anxiety” is beginning to ease. Among those unsure or unwilling to choose an electric vehicle for their next car, 63 percent (down 9 percent from 2017) cited not enough places to charge as a detractor while 58 percent (down 15 percent from 2017) expressed concern over running out of charge while driving. Not surprisingly, range anxiety is less of a concern for millennials (48 percent) than Generation X or Baby Boomers (64 percent and 66 percent, respectively).