Having a transmission service is a key component for your car to continue running smoothly. The transmission is a part of your vehicle’s drivetrain. Its function is to change the gear ratio from the engine to the differential and then to the wheels. Without the transmission, you’d be stuck to one gear, and if you’ve ever had to drive a car with a broken clutch, then you may know that this isn’t very enjoyable. Essentially the car would be very difficult to get up to speed, and at top speed the engine would nearly be burning itself out, resulting in a very reduced lifespan. It is thanks to the transmission that you can enjoy the easy acceleration and top speeds of all modern cars.

Initially, a transmission was only available in a manual selection, but over time the automatic transmission was developed. While it was more expensive in earlier cars, with the modern cars they are almost standard as they are easier to drive and the cost has come down significantly.

Transmission repair is a major, time consuming, and often expensive automotive repair. That is why it is so important to keep your transmission properly maintained.

We can repair or replace the transmission for you, but the most important thing we can do is regularly change your transmission fluid. This is important because over time, as your transmission wears, bits of metal from the gears will contaminate the fluid. In addition, the extreme heat generated by an automatic transmission will cause the fluid to break down.

It is important to check your fluid levels every time you have your oil changed. Low fluid levels can seriously damage your transmission.