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Manual transmissions aren’t necessarily simple, but they’re much easier to understand in concept than their automatic counterparts. You’re probably aware there are gears in manual transmissions - but there’s a little more to it than that. Here are some of the major components you’ll find in a manual transmission.

I have been taking my vehicles to CME for years now for at least over 7+ years, and they have always done the best work, best service, and never disappoint. Staff & owner are friendly and have always helped me when I needed it. - 5 star review on Google

Transmission

At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, a big part of our job is helping you make decisions that are right for you, and your car, truck or SUV. When it comes to replacing a transmission there are a lot of options out there; we’re here to help you make the right choice.

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Once you’ve determined a vehicle needs to have the engine replaced and is in good enough shape to keep on the team, it’s time to find an engine. CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA is here to help you choose the right one. There are a variety of replacement options when it comes to engines.

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Just because manual transmissions aren’t as common these days as they used to be, there are still many out there, and at CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, our certified technicians know how to keep them running at their best.

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If you drive a Mercedes, Porsche, Subaru, BMW, Jaguar, or other performance and luxury vehicle, you’re a person who appreciates the value of quality. At CME Smog & Auto Repair, we share that appreciation - that’s why we specialize in quality cars and take pride in quality work.

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With all fleets and commercial vehicles, there comes a time you have to decide - do we fix this vehicle, or replace it? At CME Smog & Auto Repair in Vacaville, CA, we’re here to help you figure that out.

My 2008 BMW Z4 broke down on the exit leading to CME Smog and Auto Repair and I was just barely able to make it into their parking lot late on a Saturday night. I received a call from Kerry, on Monday telling what exactly was wrong (broken housing and hose bringing coolant into the engine which, of course, caused loss of all coolant and a mess under the hood, including on the serpentine belt). I was quoted a price for the repairs, including replacement of the serpentine belt, as they do not do well when they get soiled!!! The repairs had to wait a day, as parts had to be transported from Sacramento to Vacaville. I got a call the next day saying the repairs were completed, the coolant system was pressure tested, and everything was okay. Oh, and they were able to clean off the serpentine belt, so they did NOT need to replace that! I am so glad that they were HONEST enough to not repair a part that would still work and I would not have known if it was truly needing replacement! In all, I had them do the repair of the housing and hose, get the oil changed and paid less than the original quote! If I lived in Vacaville, I would definitely return! Thank you Kerry and the team at CME!

TLDR: Car broke down on exit to their shop, limped it into their parking lot. Broken radiator housing and hose, lost all coolant and made mess on serpentine belt. Quoted price for housing and hose and belt replacement, but they were HONEST, cleaned the belt and didn't need to replace it, saving me over $100 on the repairs! - Christopher W. (5 star review on Google)

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