Hancock Service Center
5610 Hopkins Road, Richmond, VA 23234 804.275.8977

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Shifty Letters PRNDL (Transmission)

You probably figured out those shifty letters.  They're what you see on your automatic transmission shifter and stand for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low.  Your automatic transmission ...
Published on: Mar 02, 2025

Let’s Shift Gears (Transmission Fluid Replacement)

If you have a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you probably never think about gear shifting.  When motor vehicles were invented, all of them had to be shifted manually.  But that wond...
Published on: Feb 18, 2024

Hancock Service Center Tech Question on Your Transmission

Question My name is Suzanne.  We were taking a camping trip over a three-day weekend.  About half way to our campsite, the transmission went out on our SUV.  It took all weekend to get...
Published on: Dec 04, 2022

VA Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty Oil

If you’re a quart low, there isn’t enough oil to lubricate your engine properly.  The extra friction causes drag that reduces fuel economy. Same goes for dirty oil.  It doesn&rs...
Published on: Jul 25, 2022

Smooth Shifting: Transmission Service for Tow Vehicles at Hancock Service Center

Let’s suppose you’re going to take some friends out on the boat for some water skiing.  Of course, you get the boat ready, but what about your tow vehicle? Think about it – hea...
Published on: Sep 23, 2021

Transmission

Let’s talk transmissions.  Transmissions are heavy duty pieces of equipment that are designed to last a long time.  But like any other machine, they’ll eventually wear out and ne...
Published on: May 25, 2020

Simple Answers from Hancock Service Center in Richmond: Transmission Service

Question My friend just had a very expensive transmission repair.  How can I avoid transmission trouble? Answer Next to your engine, your transmission is the most expensive component in your v...
Published on: Jan 19, 2019

Why You Need to Change Your Transmission Fluid

It’s easy to forget about servicing your transmission because it doesn’t need it very often, but proper transmission service keeps your vehicle running smoothly and helps you avoid costly ...
Published on: Jan 10, 2019