The Trusted Local Choice for Gearbox Repairs & Gearbox Replacement in Bristol
Alongside our clutch services, we provide a full range of gearbox repairs and also carry out gearbox replacement for clients throughout Bristol. Gearboxes are complex and essential parts of your wider transmission system, and deserve the attentions of a genuine specialist, rather than a general car garage, whose turnaround times and prices typically exceed our own.
But these aren’t the only reasons Bishopsworth, Hengrove, Keynsham and Knowle motorists choose us over local competitors throughout Bristol; for just as with our clutch repair services, we go above and beyond in our commitment to quality customer service, offering breakdown recovery, pick up and drop off, and even courtesy cars to our loyal customer base. The overall goal is to ensure that gearbox trouble poses as minimal an impact to your week as possible.
Diagnosing Gearbox Faults
While most modern vehicles feature dashboard warning lights which will inform you of when a gearbox fault has been registered, in other situations you might experience more ambiguous warning signs. Below, we’ve looked to run through a few. But we’d give one piece of advice that goes for almost all automotive issues suffered by motorists in Bishopsworth, Hengrove, Keynsham, Knowle and wider Bristol – don’t delay in visiting our professionals.
Many problems easily solved by quick, on the spot gearbox repairs can quickly worsen and endanger you and fellow motorists; what’s more, the issue may become drastically more expensive to put right, for example by requiring a full-fledged gearbox replacement rather than a relatively minor adjustment. So if you experience any of the issues listed below, or a problem that doesn’t neatly fit within these categories, don’t hesitate in calling The Clutch Company on 07974 023 677 or 01275 832 100. Our service is affordable and 100% transparent.
Symptoms of Gearbox Failure
My vehicle is leaking a red liquid.
This is transmission fluid, which can also be identified by its vaguely sweet smell. There are a number of causes for a leaking transmission, including a clogged filter, loose plug, worn seals and gaskets, worn front wheel drive axels, issues with transmission mounts, compromised bell housing, or a loose transmission pan. Bring your vehicle into The Clutch Company and we’ll find the source of the leak, repair it, then top up your transmission fluid.
I can smell a burning odour.
Your transmission system needs to be well lubricated with the aforementioned transmission fluid, and a lack of it could lead to excess friction and a corresponding burning smell. If checking for leaks and topping up the transmission fluid level doesn’t deal with the problem, components will be checked to ensure that gearbox repairs or even gearbox replacement aren’t in order – as it could be that certain components are nearing the end of their lifespan.
I can hear a banging/clanking/whistling/clicking sound when I move into neutral.
In most cases we deal with for Bishopsworth, Hengrove, Keynsham and Knowle motorists, this is due to loose gears or parts in the clutch; the loudness and severity of the sounds usually correspond with the extent of the damage. However, whistling and clicking often point to a gearbox’s bearings wearing out. This could be fixed via targeted gearbox repairs, but occasionally all corresponding components are in similar states of disrepair due to their sheer age, and gearbox replacement is a cheaper way to solve the problem.
My vehicle is acting oddly when shifting gear, or shifts into different gears randomly.
If you’ve noticed your gear system acting oddly, for example sudden changes in gear for no reason while cruising around Bristol, it’s usually a problem with shifting. There are many different reasons for this, and as such you’ll need a specialist – like those at The Clutch Company – to run diagnostics and recommend the best course of action. An erratic and unpredictable transmission system is not safe to drive with, so don’t put off giving us a call.