ATRA Certified Technicians
ATRA is a nationally recognized association that encourages technical competency and a high standard of professionalism in the automatic transmission repair industry. ATRA Certified logo displayed on an ATRA Shop means there are ATRA Certified technicians that have passed tough industry tests to verify their technical knowledge. ATRA certified technicians must be retested every five years.
Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association
ATRA - the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association - is an international trade association for the professional automatic transmission repair industry. With members across the US and Canada, ATRA's network of automatic transmission repair professionals can offer you repair and warranty coverage anywhere you are likely to drive. Because, wherever you go - from coast to coast - there is always an ATRA member nearby. With nearly 2000 members, ATRA is larger than every automatic transmission repair chain combined - nearly three times the size of the largest chain in the US. Which means that no chain can provide better warranty coverage than ATRA's network of professional service centers. Every ATRA member must adhere to ATRA's Code of Ethics - ATRA's standards for providing honest, professional service. So, when you take your car to an ATRA member, you are assured of polite, professional service, at an honest price. And not just automatic transmission repair: most ATRA members also provide diagnostic and repair service for manual transmissions, clutches, differentials, driveshafts, drive axles, and transfer cases. Which all boils down to one inescapable conclusion: If your car starts but does not move, you need to call your nearby ATRA member - right away!
National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence was esablished in the early 1970's and the organization's mission is to improve the quality of vehicle repair and service through the testing and certification of auto repair and service professionals. The institue works in every segment of the automotive industry: car and truck dealerships, independant auto repair garages, fleets, service stations, franchises, and more. Each member is required to take one or more of ASE's 40+ exams that are grouped into specialties for automobile, medium/heavy truck, truck equipment, parts specialists, collision repair technicians, and collision damage estimators. Only upon passing at least one exam and providing proof of two years or relevant work experience can a auto repair shop become certified. Furthermore, ASE certified affiliates must be retested every five years.
Sonnax
Founded in 1978, Sonnax has become a leading supplier to the automotive aftermarket. The company designs, manufactures and distributes replacement components for automatic transmissions, torque converters, drive shafts and related products worldwide. ln addition to serving the passenger vehicle aftermarket, Sonnax also has strong product offerings for the high performance and heavy-duty markets.
The Transmission Rebuilders Network
The Transmission Rebuilders Network is a world-wide network of over 1,000 actual transmission technicians, interacting on problems, fixes, diagnosis, hydraulics, functions, bench techniques, part locating & reviewing, homemade tools, assembly tips, and installation tips for the transmission repair industry. TRNI members share knowledge, experience, and advice on the science of rebuilding automatic transmissions and the art of managing a transmission shop.
Transmissions Rebuilders Network Worldwide
TRNW is a world-wide network of transmission technicians and trans-mission shop owners who discuss every aspect of running a transmission repair facility. TRNW members interact on everything from rebuilding tips, diagnostic help, parts locating, and the art of operating and managing a full-service transmission shop.