Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

Generally speaking, most automatic transmissions can take a beating, and will last many hundreds of thousands of miles, but that doesn't mean they are invincible. Much like any other part of your car, ...

Since modern automatic transmissions are generally seamless, any noticeable issues — such as slipping, delayed engagement, harsh shifting or a burning smell — are important warnings that should prompt ...

Switching from a manual to an automatic transmission may require relearning some driving techniques, maintenance tips, and correcting bad habits that did not apply to driving a manual transmission.