Slipping, grinding or late shifts
If your car slips out of gear, grinds or shifts late, have it looked at before you drive far. Check for red fluid under the car too. Low or burnt transmission fluid can damage the gears fast.
Our mechanics check the fluid first, then how the car shifts. The fix can be as small as a fluid flush. If it needs clutch work or a transmission repair, we tell you what we found and you decide what goes ahead.
Signs of clutch or transmission trouble
- Slipping, grinding or jumping when you shift or speed upThe engine revs, but the car doesn’t pick up speed to match.
- Leaking transmission fluidLook for red or pink fluid under the middle of the car.
- Transmission fluid that smells burntBurnt fluid has stopped protecting the gears.
- Delays when it shiftsA pause before the car moves after you pick a gear.
- Shaking while the car is movingA shudder as it shifts or pulls away.
- Screeching, whistling or clunking when it shiftsNew noises during a shift are worth a check.
Why not wait on a transmission
Small signs are easy to write off as a one-off. That’s how a simple repair turns into a failed transmission. Regular service is the best way to catch trouble while it’s still cheap to fix.
What our transmission service includes
We start with the fluid, because it tells us a lot about what’s going on inside.
Fluid check
We check the level, colour and smell of the transmission fluid.
Fluid flush and refill
Old fluid comes out and fresh fluid goes in.
Clutch service and repair
A worn clutch slips and makes shifting hard. We service and repair it.
Transmission inspection and repair
We inspect the transmission, find the fault and repair it.
Regular transmission service
Regular service catches problems early, while they’re still cheap to fix.
Doing the job yourself? Our parts counters can supply clutches. Request a part or see auto parts.
What sets the price
Transmission work covers a wide range, from a fluid service to a major repair. Here’s what moves the price.
| Job | What sets the price |
|---|---|
| Fluid flush and refill | The type and amount of fluid your vehicle takes |
| Clutch service and repair | The parts that are worn and the labour to reach them |
| Transmission repair | What failed inside, and if parts have to be ordered |
Tell us the year, make and model and what the car is doing. Some problems need a look before we can price them.
Why choose us for clutch and transmission repair
Right the first time
We find the real cause before we replace parts. That’s how we get the job done right the first time.
Fair prices
We charge a fair price. We tell you what we found, and you decide what work goes ahead.
Same-day service
We offer same-day service for most repairs. Call in the morning and tell us what the car is doing.