We want to wish all of our customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We know that many of you will be traveling this holiday season and we want everyone to stay safe. The Federal Highway Administration has compiled a list of safety tips to keep in mind when you travel this year:

Safety comes first:
+ Always buckle up. In 2004, an estimated 55 percent of those killed in passenger vehicle crashes were not wearing safety belts.
+ Don't tailgate. For every 10 mph of speed, stay at least one vehicle length behind the vehicle in front of you.
+ On icy roads, you should allow at least three times more space between you and the vehicle in front of you. Remember that bridges and overpasses are usually the first to freeze in cold conditions.
+ Slow down during bad weather. Each year, there are approximately 6,500 fatalities and 450,000 injuries from crashes that occur during bad weather.
+ Use child safety seats properly.
+ Obey speed limits.
+ Slow down in construction zones and pay attention to warning signs and road crew flaggers.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at (407) 322-8415 or email us at HBT1959@bellsouth.net.

           
Alvin D. Beverly            Don Beverly
      President                Vice President 
      Co-Owner                   Co-Owner

TO SERVICE OR NOT TO SERVICE?
There is no such thing as a maintenance-free transmission
by Lloyd L. Beverly, ASE Master Technician

In today's automotive world there is a misunderstanding that has become common place among the motoring public. The misunderstanding is that you never have to service your transmission, or that extremely long transmission service intervals (between 50,000 to 100,000 miles) are adequate. If you have bought a new car recently you may have heard the sales claim of a sealed transmission or a maintenance-free transmission. These claims are confusing and don't give technically accurate information, which leads to improper transmission maintenance and ultimately may lead to costly transmission repairs. The fact is there is no such thing as a sealed transmission or a maintenance-free transmission. Every trans-mission has some means of being serviced.

With all of the different types of transmissions in the market place the question arises: How often should I service my transmission? Most manufacturers base their recommended maintenance intervals on two different driving conditions, either normal or severe duty. Hot outside air temperatures, stop and go traffic, dusty or rough roads and construction zones all create severe duty driving conditions. If you live or work in Central Florida, then you experience all of these conditions and would fall under the severe duty category.

My family at Harrell and Beverly Transmissions has been servicing and repairing transmissions for almost 50 years and we have seen time and time again the importance of servicing a transmission. Lack of proper and routine maintenance will lead to premature failure and costly repair bills. The average driver puts approximately 15,000 miles on their vehicle in a years time. Based on Central Florida driving conditions, technical data and nearly 50 years of transmission experience, Harrell & Beverly Transmissions recommends to service a transmission every 15,000 miles or once a year (which ever occurs first).

Our goal at Harrell & Beverly Transmissions is to give our customers the best information possible so they can make the best decisions possible. If you have more than 15,000 miles on your vehicle since your last transmission service, the time is now to have your transmission serviced. Give your transmission a fighting chance and have us service it today. Give us a call at 407-322-8415 to setup an appointment or check us out on the web at www.HBT.4T.com