Gearbox Slipping – Causes, Symptoms & Professional Repairs
If your gearbox is slipping, it means your transmission is changing gears unexpectedly or failing to stay in gear — a fault that can quickly become dangerous if left unchecked. Slipping can reduce your car’s performance, make driving unpredictable, and cause serious internal gearbox damage. Our skilled technicians can identify the root cause, from worn clutch components to transmission fluid issues, and carry out the right repairs to restore safe, smooth operation. We service both manual and automatic gearboxes across all makes and models.
Common Symptoms of a Slipping Gearbox:
- Sudden loss of acceleration despite pressing the accelerator
- Engine RPM rising without an increase in speed
- Difficulty engaging or holding a gear
- Gear changes feel delayed or erratic
- Transmission warning light illuminated
What Causes Gearbox Slipping?
- Worn clutch plates or friction components (manual gearboxes)
- Low or contaminated transmission fluid
- Worn gearbox bands or gears (automatic gearboxes)
- Torque converter faults
- Transmission control module (TCM) or sensor issues
How We Fix a Slipping Gearbox:
- Full mechanical and electronic diagnostics
- Clutch inspection and replacement if required
- Gearbox oil flush and refill with manufacturer-approved fluid
- Repair or replacement of worn internal gearbox components
- TCM reprogramming or replacement for automatics
Why Act Quickly?
Driving with a slipping gearbox can cause further damage and significantly increase repair costs. Early repairs keep your gearbox in good condition and your vehicle safe to drive.
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12 month guarantee
on all work undertaken
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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.
