Transmission service....

Hermit Cover · 06-07-2010, 09:40 PM

Need to find a reliable auto transmission service....used Globe when they were in Gilford and they moved. Appreciate any recommendations...

jniff101 · 06-08-2010, 06:51 AM

Red Hill Auto (the Center Harbor Irving)does flushes...not sure how much you want done but they have to be the most honest guys you'll ever meet so you know your not gonna get scamed.

Pepper · 06-08-2010, 07:27 AM

Sadly the owner of Globe passed away, and his lead technician has moved on to a different line of work. The good news is that one of the other techs has relocated to Lifetime Transmissions on Union Avenue, across from Irwin Marine. They stand behind their work, literally, for a lifetime.

Belmont Resident · 06-08-2010, 05:19 PM

Brought my F350 to lifetime and he went through it, checked for error codes, changed filter and flushed for less than 100.00
He's got my business.

BostonWhaler · 06-08-2010, 05:49 PM

Depends on what you want done...

A full automatic transmission rebuild? I wouldn't trust anyone in the lakes region. A flush/pan drop/filter replacement and refill? Several places I'd recommend, but it depends on the make and model (some require special tools only found at dealers and specialized indy shops).

For general repair, I've had good luck with Red Hill auto in Moultonboro, and Latchkey in Meredith. Post back with more info on what you need done, and on what vehicle.

Edit... I'm very surprised at the recommendations for Globe (even though they've moved apparently). I brought a Honda to them 15 years ago for a rebuild and it took them five (!) times to get it right, each time with the trans leaving me waiting for a tow on the side of the road somewhere. I wouldn't recommend them to Satan himself.

pah · 06-08-2010, 06:09 PM

I would not consider using latchkey. The reputation among the Meredith locals is not good.

dpg · 06-09-2010, 06:24 AM

Although bigger money (usually) a dealer that sells the make of your car may be your best bet. Again depending on your work...You left out the most important part...

Hermit Cover · 06-09-2010, 07:31 AM

The Ford Windstar van has 120k miles and the transmission is slipping...shuddering...??? Thanks

C Tucker · 06-09-2010, 09:18 AM

Avoid Latchkey - I made my mistake, worst in my life.

Happy Gourmand · 06-09-2010, 10:52 AM

Have it serviced at a place where they can drain and flush ALL the fluid out and then replace it with new. This takes special equipment that all repair shops don't have. If I recall correctly, it should cost $90 to $100. If you have never had this done, it may be all you need.

06-07-2010, 09:40 PM	#1
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	Transmission service.... Need to find a reliable auto transmission service....used Globe when they were in Gilford and they moved. Appreciate any recommendations...

06-08-2010, 06:51 AM	#2
jniff101 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Moultonboro Posts: 113 Thanks: 23 Thanked 18 Times in 12 Posts	Red Hill Auto Red Hill Auto (the Center Harbor Irving)does flushes...not sure how much you want done but they have to be the most honest guys you'll ever meet so you know your not gonna get scamed.

06-08-2010, 07:27 AM	#3
Pepper Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Laconia, NH Posts: 1,284 Thanks: 409 Thanked 155 Times in 40 Posts	Lifetime Sadly the owner of Globe passed away, and his lead technician has moved on to a different line of work. The good news is that one of the other techs has relocated to Lifetime Transmissions on Union Avenue, across from Irwin Marine. They stand behind their work, literally, for a lifetime. __________________ Never waste time lamenting what was. Simply celebrate what is!

06-08-2010, 05:19 PM	#4
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 410 Times in 251 Posts	I'd recommend also Brought my F350 to lifetime and he went through it, checked for error codes, changed filter and flushed for less than 100.00 He's got my business. Last edited by Belmont Resident; 06-08-2010 at 05:20 PM. Reason: additional wording

06-09-2010, 07:31 AM	#8
Hermit Cover Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hermit Cove Posts: 354 Thanks: 20 Thanked 68 Times in 40 Posts	'Shuddering.... The Ford Windstar van has 120k miles and the transmission is slipping...shuddering...??? Thanks

06-08-2010, 05:49 PM	#5
BostonWhaler Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Savannah, GA and Tuftonboro, NH Posts: 18 Thanks: 3 Thanked 10 Times in 5 Posts	Depends on what you want done... A full automatic transmission rebuild? I wouldn't trust anyone in the lakes region. A flush/pan drop/filter replacement and refill? Several places I'd recommend, but it depends on the make and model (some require special tools only found at dealers and specialized indy shops). For general repair, I've had good luck with Red Hill auto in Moultonboro, and Latchkey in Meredith. Post back with more info on what you need done, and on what vehicle. Edit... I'm very surprised at the recommendations for Globe (even though they've moved apparently). I brought a Honda to them 15 years ago for a rebuild and it took them five (!) times to get it right, each time with the trans leaving me waiting for a tow on the side of the road somewhere. I wouldn't recommend them to Satan himself.

06-08-2010, 06:09 PM	#6
pah Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 27 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	I would not consider using latchkey. The reputation among the Meredith locals is not good.

06-09-2010, 06:24 AM	#7
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,591 Thanks: 150 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Although bigger money (usually) a dealer that sells the make of your car may be your best bet. Again depending on your work...You left out the most important part...

06-09-2010, 09:18 AM	#9
C Tucker Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Black Cat Island and Epsom, NH Posts: 64 Thanks: 14 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	Avoid Latchkey - I made my mistake, worst in my life.

06-09-2010, 10:52 AM	#10
Happy Gourmand Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ruskin FL Posts: 1,027 Thanks: 188 Thanked 322 Times in 179 Posts	Tranny Service Have it serviced at a place where they can drain and flush ALL the fluid out and then replace it with new. This takes special equipment that all repair shops don't have. If I recall correctly, it should cost $90 to $100. If you have never had this done, it may be all you need.