A recent report from AAA Travel indicated the increased travel comes as we experience pent-up travel demand and higher vaccination rates.    More Americans will be hitting the road this Fourth of July weekend, with holiday travel expected to increase by 40 percent from last year.  A recent report from AAA Travel indicated the increased travel comes as we experience pent-up travel demand and higher vaccination rates. The report found more than 47.7 million people are expected to travel this Fourth of July weekend.   More than nine in 10 Independence Day travelers (approximately 43.6 million) will drive to their destination. Nearly 13.5 million more Americans will travel by car this holiday than in 2020, an increase 40 percent from last year. This is expected to be the second-highest Independence Day travel volume on record, trailing only 2019. A big jump in holiday travel is expected despite gas prices that have soared to its highest rates in seven years at mo ... read more

Ryan, the manager at Mr. Transmission Milex of Bradenton, FL shares some tips on how to prep your car for commuting again.    The story was originally published on WTSP.

Jason Shastri of Mr. Transmission Milex of Stafford, TX talks about tips to make sure your vehicle is Road Trip Ready!     Story originally published on Fox 26 Houston. 

Check out these travel recommendations for Memorial Day weekend from our Mr. Transmission Milex owner Armando in Margate, FL.   Story originally published by Univision in San Antonio

Moran Family of Brands, one of the nation’s leading franchises of general automotive repair, transmission repair and driver safety products, announced its newest franchise location with a Milex Complete Auto Care/Mr. Transmission store in Margate, Florida. The Milex/Mr. Transmission co-branded franchise opened on May 3 and is located at 2189 FL-7 in Margate. The new store is owned by Argentina native, Armando Tavani, who recently relocated from Buenos Aires to pursue his dream of business ownership. Milex/Mr. Transmission will offer customers in the area a comprehensive selection of automotive repair and maintenance services. Milex provides customers with preventative maintenance services such as oil changes, brake repair, and radiator and cooling systems and engine repair along with a full range of diagnostic services. Mr. Transmission specializes in repair and installation of a vehicle’s transmission systems and drivetrain components. Tava ... read more

Check out Mr. Transmission Milex owner Bevin from Concord, NC with tips to help get better gas mileage.   Story originally published on WBTV.

Check out Mr. Transmission Newport News owner Sharon with tips on how to save your gas.   Story originally published by WTKR.com.

Check out these tips from owner Roman at Mr. Transmission Milex in Oklahoma City on caring for cars during National Car Care Month.   Story originally published on News9

Check out these tips from Mr. Transmission to keep up with regular car maintenance.   Story originally published on KENS5

One couple was waiting for final approval of their small business loan at the end of February 2020. They never expected a global pandemic to  derail their plans. Bevin and Troy Fink opened the Milex/Mr. Transmission auto repair store just off Church Street earlier this month, on Feb. 1, a year after they applied for their small business loan.  When the pandemic started spreading rapidly in the U.S. by March 2020, the CARES Act established the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which provides loans to help businesses keep their workforce employed during the COVID-19 crisis. The U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) began prioritizing PPP loans.    But this meant that the Finks were stuck waiting for the SBA loan approval they needed to get their business started. And they weren't sure how long it would take. It wasn't until the day before Thanksgiving when they finally heard back from the bank and got approval fo ... read more