KC Martin Automotive has been in business since 1948, and we’ve been at the same spot on 196th St SW in Lynnwood for decades. Over those years, transmission work has always been a big part of what we do.
Maybe you’ve found an auto repair shop and a mechanic that you really appreciate and trust, which is perfect. KC Martin tries to be that trusted adviser, the one who keeps your car lasting longer and running stronger and saves you money in the long run.
What happens when a transmission issue strikes?
Many general auto repair shops have to refer the work to a transmission specialist, because they don’t do that kind of repair. Others take the job in and then send the car out to a transmission shop as a sort of subcontractor. Truthfully, transmissions are a very specific art within the world of auto repair. That’s why we’ve always been proud to have people on our team with deep experience diagnosing and repairing them.
KC Martin customers don’t have to worry about it either way. You can bring your car to us for transmission work the same way you bring it in for anything else. We diagnose it, we explain what we found, and we take care of it. You get the right equipment and the right expertise for the exact repair your car needs, without having to find a second shop or start over with someone who doesn’t know you or your car.
Transmissions have changed
The transmission in a newer car may not be much like the one in the car you learned to drive. Trucks and SUVs now commonly have 8, 9 or 10 speeds. Many cars use a CVT, a continuously variable transmission, which has no fixed gears at all. And nearly all of them are run by a computer that decides when to shift.
Two things haven’t changed. A transmission problem caught early is almost always a smaller repair. And the fluid still matters: some manufacturers call it “lifetime” fluid, but heat and miles break it down all the same. If you tow, haul or sit in a lot of traffic, it’s worth asking us when yours should be serviced.
Signs your transmission needs attention
- It slips out of gear, or the engine revs without the car picking up speed.
- Shifts feel delayed, harsh or jerky.
- You see red or brown fluid under the car.
- You notice a burning smell, or a whine or clunk that’s new.
- The check engine light comes on.
If you notice any of these, don’t wait for it to get worse. Our transmission repair in Lynnwood page goes into what we look for.
One shop for almost everything
Our bottom line for customers is that we do almost everything for your car but sell you tires. Brakes, alignments, electrical, exhaust, air conditioning, oil changes and, yes, transmissions. Let us know what your car is doing, and let us take care of the rest. We do our best to keep you informed at every step.
We see drivers from all around the area for transmission work, including Edmonds, Mill Creek, Bothell, Mukilteo and Shoreline.
Get generations of friendly auto service on your side with KC Martin Automotive. Call us anytime. We’d be glad to earn your business for decades to come.
