Things You Should Know Regarding Transmission Repair

The most popular kind of car is one that has an automatic transmission. This type of car has a brain that is titled a body that reacts to different signals from the electrical and hydraulics. Most of the cars today utilize a difficult system of computers, solenoids and switches that do different tasks such as when to let the engine know it is time to change gears. This may sound simple to you but it is the most complicated part of the car. In fact, it can have as many as 1,000 parts, each one having to work correctly with the other parts in order to perform correctly.

If you are confused to this point, you are not alone. Car repair mechanics and transmission repair mechanics are two totally different areas of the repair industry. The difference is that a specialist has equipment that is specifically designed for finding the problem, tearing it down, rebuilding it and then replacing it.

When it comes to diagnosing a problem, it can be a very tricky process. You need a specialist that knows exactly how to take the component apart and put it back together. Be aware that the process of fixing this component includes a lot of time and a lot of labor. A reputable transmission repair shop will give you a free road test and a visual inspection of your car's engine and trans. What this means is they will take the car for a drive and attempt to find the problem. Then they will take a look at the inside of your car so they can determine what the problem is. An experienced trans specialist will know if the issue is not inside the trans and this can save you much time and money.

There are signs and symptoms that you can watch out for that will indicate that you may have a problem with your transmission. On your dashboard there is a light that will come on that says check engine or service engine soon. If this light comes on, you may have an issue. If you hear strange noises such as knocking, buzzing clanking or clicking sounds or there are strange sounds coming from the hood or the back of the car, you may want to have this looked at. Other things that signal a transmission problem are your car stalling, you see fresh fluid stains underneath the car, the car will not move or shift when it is cold, the engine races but the car moves slowly, there are unexpected shifts of power or noticeable early, late shifting or the vehicle does not move when it is placed in reverse.

Transmission repairs are very expensive for any automobile. The price of the repair is often higher if it is a truck, van, foreign car or four-wheel drive car.