01Urgent
Slipping Between Gears
RPMs climb but speed doesn't follow, or the gearbox jumps out of gear on its own. Internal wear or low fluid.
Drivetrain · Service
What Are the Signs of Transmission Problems?
Slipping, delayed shifts, grinding, a burning smell, or red fluid on the driveway — every transmission warning has a tell. Diagnose now and a $400 fix stays a $400 fix instead of becoming a $4,000 one.
Warning Signs
Six symptoms to take seriously.
If two or more of these match your daily drive, don't wait for the third. Transmissions punish patience.
02Soon
Delayed Engagement
Long pause when shifting from Park to Drive or Reverse before the car moves. Fluid pressure or solenoid issue.
03Urgent
Grinding or Shaking
Rough shifts, grinding noises, or the car shuddering under load. Internal damage or worn-out clutches.
04Urgent
Burning Smell
Overheated transmission fluid smells unmistakable. Could be low fluid, a clogged cooler, or imminent damage.
05Urgent
Red or Brown Puddle
Fresh fluid is red, old fluid is brown. Either color on the driveway means a leak — and a transmission can't run dry.
06Soon
Check Engine Light
Many transmission faults light up the engine code too. We scan for transmission-specific codes during diagnosis.
What We Do
Maintenance, diagnosis, replacement.
We handle the parts of transmission service that keep your car on the road — and we're upfront about what we don't.
Fluid change & flush
Drain-and-fill or full machine flush, with the right fluid for your transmission. The single best thing you can do for it.
Diagnosis
Computer scan, live pressure data, and a road test. We isolate what's actually wrong before recommending parts.
External repairs
Solenoids, sensors, cooler lines, leaks, and external valve-body work — common fixes that don't require pulling the unit.
Full replacement
When repair stops making sense, we install a quality replacement transmission and warranty the work.
We do not perform internal transmission rebuilds. For rebuild work or internal valve-body repair, we'll refer you to a trusted transmission specialist.
Questions, Answered
Frequently asked.
Minor fixes (solenoids, sensors): $150–$500. Major work or rebuilds: $1,500–$3,500. Full replacement: $3,000–$5,000+. We diagnose first and quote honestly.
Strongly not recommended. Continuing to drive turns small repairs into total replacements. Get it checked the day you notice symptoms.
External repairs: same day. Replacements: 1–2 days. Internal rebuilds (referred): 2–4 days at the specialist.
Depends on the car's value, condition, and how much else is wrong. We give you an honest assessment so you can decide with real numbers.
Reserve a Bay
Transmission acting up?
Don't wait for it to fail completely. Bring it in for diagnosis before the bill grows.
Address
1605 W Gate City Blvd
Greensboro, NC 27403
Hours
Mon–Fri · 9 AM – 6 PM
Sat · 9 AM – 3 PM
Phone
(336) 370-6710
Walk-ins welcome