Gearbox Slipping? – Causes, Symptoms & Repairs
If your gearbox is slipping, it’s a clear sign that something isn’t right — and ignoring it could lead to costly repairs. A slipping gearbox happens when your transmission unexpectedly changes gear or fails to stay in gear, reducing performance and potentially leaving you stranded. Our experienced technicians diagnose and repair slipping gearboxes for both manual and automatic vehicles, using advanced diagnostic tools and high-quality replacement parts. Whether you’re noticing revs rising without acceleration, difficulty engaging gears, or strange noises when driving, we can identify the problem quickly and get you safely back on the road.
Common Symptoms of a Slipping Gearbox
- Sudden loss of acceleration despite pressing the accelerator
- Rises in engine RPM without a change in speed
- Difficulty or delays when shifting gears
- Grinding or clunking noises from the transmission
- Warning lights on the dashboard
What Causes a Gearbox to Slip?
- Low or contaminated transmission fluid
- Worn or damaged clutch components (manual gearboxes)
- Faulty torque converter (automatic gearboxes)
- Worn gearbox bands or gears
- Transmission control module issues
How We Fix a Slipping Gearbox
- Full gearbox diagnostics with advanced scanning tools
- Fluid checks and gearbox oil changes
- Repair or replacement of worn components
- ECU/TCM reprogramming for automatic gearboxes
- Complete gearbox rebuilds where necessary
Why Act Quickly?
Driving with a slipping gearbox can cause further internal damage and make your vehicle unsafe. Prompt repair not only restores performance but can also save you money in the long run.
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4 months interest-free option
- Gearbox repair costs totalling over £350.
- Spread the cost over 4 months interest-free.
- You pay 25% of the total upon application.
- The remaining 75% is spread over 3 equal monthly payments.
- You must have a valid UK debit card to arrange the payment plan.
10 months interest-free option
- Gearbox repair costs totalling over £1000.
- Spread the cost over 10 months interest-free.
- Deposit between 10% - 50%.
- Finance subject to acceptance.
- You must have a valid UK debit card to arrange the payment plan.
