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In theory, you shouldn’t have to add fluid to an automatic transmission. However, if your transmission is leaking, even slightly, at some point you’ll have to. Here’s what you should know, from Bird's Towing & Automotive Repair Inc in Wrightstown, NJ.

Your transmission cooler is an integral part of the reliability and proper function of your transmission. At Bird's Towing & Automotive Repair Inc in Wrightstown, NJ, we’re well equipped with the knowledge you need about coolers, and the ability and equipment necessary to keep your transmission in good shape.

There’s a huge appeal to buying a used car from a private party seller. Bypass the dealership, the hidden fees, the markups, the hassle, and save yourself some money in the process. But what’s the risk? Have you found a deal or a dud?

Foggy headlights are a problem that has arisen in the past couple of decades, as we have moved away from glass sealed beam bulbs and into an era of plastic lenses with bulbs inside. While modern headlights are superior to the sealed beam headlights of years ago, they do tend to fog up after years of use. It’s a good trade for far better illumination and easier replacement, but an issue nonetheless. Hours and hours of heat, sunlight, and age eventually cause them to cloud up, which can reduce visibility at night in addition to worsening the appearance of your car, truck, or SUV. From Bird's Towing & Automotive Repair Inc in Wrightstown, NJ, here are some tips on taking care of your foggy or cloudy headlight issue.

Manual transmissions require far less maintenance than automatics. However, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t need a fluid check from time to time. Here’s what you should know about checking and adding fluid to your manual transmission, from Bird's Towing & Automotive Repair Inc in Wrightstown, NJ.

Your transmission’s shift points are exactly what you think they are - the points at which your transmission shifts. From the transmission experts at Bird's Towing & Automotive Repair Inc in Wrightstown, NJ, here’s what you need to know about them.

For the first several decades of automotive history, transmissions weren’t reliant on electronics for operation. Today, that simply isn’t the case. At Bird's Towing & Automotive Repair Inc in Wrightstown, NJ, we have the knowledge and equipment necessary to take care of even the most complex transmissions, no matter what type of car, truck, or SUV you drive.

“Valve body” is one of those nebulous car terms you hear all the time, but nobody seems to really know what it is. At Bird's Towing & Automotive Repair Inc in Wrightstown, NJ, we know exactly what a valve body is, what it does, and are well equipped to address any issues your valve body may be experiencing.