For many people, owning a luxury car is a dream come true. A dream they may have worked incredibly hard to achieve. It is, however, also one they will need to work hard to maintain because taking care of a luxury care takes time and effort. Maintaining The Look Of A Luxury Car When you […]
Category: Common transmission problems
With an increased interest in the environmental impact the products we buy are having on the planet, it’s probably no surprise that more and more consumers are looking for alternatives to the petrol and diesel cars that currently dominate the automotive market. This is why we are seeing an increase in the number of electric […]
One of the most common problems we see with the DSG 6-speed transmission is failure of the valve body. The symptoms of such failure, like jerking and uneven drive, are usually disregarded by the users and lead to more severe consequences. The valve body is responsible for engaging and disengaging the clutches. In a dual-clutch […]
The Transmission Control Unit (TCU) is one of the most common problems that we usually deal with. This module is essentially the brain of the gearbox, and it makes all the decisions about changing the gears based on all the information it gathers. When TCU fails, it should light the fault indicator on your dashboard. […]
Whether you have an automatic transmission or a manual one, if you notice that while driving the transmission suddenly slips out of gear you should become extremely cautious. And the gearbox repair is not the biggest problem here. Driving such vehicle may lead to a dangerous situation if the gears slip when you need to […]
Fortunately, a noisy transmission in the neutral position may require something as simple as adding more fluid or replacing it. However, if you are unsure about the cause of the problem or it turns out that the fluid replacement doesn’t help – you should seek professional advice. As with the other issues discussed before, there […]
Although the name of this indicator usually suggests engine problems, it can also mean issues with your transmission. Do not disregard this control light even if you don’t feel nor see any indications of failure in your vehicle. There are many possible reasons of this light to be on, some as light as a sensor […]