Warning Signs To look for.

Your vehicle’s gearbox is essential for a smoothly functioning drive. This causes extra worrying when you suspect that somethings wrong. We asked our gearbox repair specialists in Bedfordshire to share the most common warning signs that your gearbox might be failing and when to seek professional gearbox repairers.

Unusual Sound Clues

• Grinding noises, especially when you change gears.
• Clunking or banging during gear changes or while driving.
• Whining noises coming from inside the vehicle.

Shifting and Movement issues

• Difficulty shifting, if the gearstick gets stuck or feels stiff.
• Delayed engagement, if your vehicle has a delay in accelerating or reversing; not engaging at all.
• Trapped gearstick, if your gearstick gets stuck in gear, and the box will not release it, even with the clutch fully to the floor.

Smells and Visual signs

• Fluid leaks from underneath the vehicle, red, black or brown fluid patches.
• Burning smells can indicate insufficient lubrication with your transmission.
• Smoke from the gearbox is a severe but real possibility, get your vehicle checked immediately if this is the case.

Sensory Clues

• Jerking or shaking whilst accelerating, changing gear, or reversing.
• The check engine light displayed on your dashboard.

What to do.

If your vehicle is displaying any of the above symptoms, it may well be suffering from a fault within the gearbox. Stop driving the vehicle and contact A1 Premier Transmissions as soon as possible. Ignoring any signs of gearbox failure can lead to greater damage – which is more costly - along with potential danger when driving, as a gearbox failure can lead to loss of control of your vehicle while driving. Drivers all over Bedfordshire and Biggleswade trust us for professional gearbox and transmission repairs.

FAQs

What is the most common cause of gearbox failure?

Low transmission fluids, worn gears and faulty solenoids are all major issues for gearboxes, and can cause failure.

What happens if a gearbox fails?

When a gearbox fails, it can cause a complete loss of power in the vehicle, potentially leaving you stranded.

What destroys a gearbox?

Shifting of gears while your vehicle is still moving can cause extreme wear on the gearbox, causing it to prematurely fail due to harsh gear changes.

How do I prevent gearbox problems? 

Regularly checking and changing the gearbox oil using the correct type and fluid, and having any leaks inspected and repaired promptly will extend the lifespan of your gearbox.

Get in touch with A1 Premier Transmissions on 01767699575 or book online today.