Why a Battery? You can’t travel with a miles-long extension cord plugged between your house and your vehicle. That’s obvious. Yet you must have some electrical current to generate the spark for ignition and to power accessories such as door locks when the vehicle isn’t in operation. While car batteries are durable–certainly longer lasting than […]

We Can Help Clear Up Areas of Vehicle Maintenance The internet is full of opinions and advice especially when it comes to vehicle maintenance. Some misinformation on the internet is mostly harmless, however, the technicians at Capitol Transmission in Hartford, CT, took a minute to dispel the maintenance myths they hear most often from our […]

Paying for Auto Repairs We all have standing appointments that happen regularly throughout our lives: haircuts, doctor’s check-ups, and performance reviews – just to name a few. And we’ve all heard that vehicle maintenance should be given as much importance as these other obligations. Your vehicle most likely came with a manufacturer-recommended maintenance schedule as […]

What It’s Like to Be a Technician Are you interested in a career in the auto repair industry? The technicians at Capitol Transmission in Hartford, Connecticut would be happy to tell you more about what our job is like! Read this to learn more about what being an auto repair technician is all about and […]

Preventative Maintenance Breakdowns are every driver’s nightmare. They can leave you stuck on the side of the road and with a hefty repair bill. Capitol Transmission in Hartford, Connecticut is here to help our customers save money on their auto repairs. To do that, we prioritize preventative maintenance. What Is Preventative Maintenance As you can […]