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Transmissions are extremely complicated, which means fixing them never easy or inexpensive. However, a skilled mechanic may be able to save you some money if you catch the issue before it becomes a full-scale automotive disaster.

At Fort Mitchell Garage in Park Hills, KY, our experienced mechanics recommend keeping an eye out for the following signs that you might be due for a transmission repair:

  • Transmission Slips & Hesitation: When your engine reaches enough RPMs to switch to the next gear, your transmission should engage immediately. Lags or hesitation when shifting usually mean your transmission either can't shift on time or isn't getting the message promptly. This situation also puts additional strain on your engine, which will rev even higher as it tries to shift.
  • Transmission RepairLeaking Transmission Fluid: A transmission without sufficient lubrication will wear out and break down faster than one without leaks. Even if you haven't experienced any performance issues, have a transmission leak checked out as soon as possible. If you aren't sure, look underneath the car and check for red fluid dripping from the bottom of the transmission.
  • Clunks & Other Strange Sounds: The shift of a healthy transmission should be nearly imperceptible, without any noticeable shaking or shimmying. You may need to take your car to a transmission repair shop if you notice clunks or sudden shifts when moving up a gear and shuddering when shifting down. Another common symptom is a whining or humming noise when cruising, which may just indicate low fluid levels.

For more than a century, Fort Mitchell Garage has been providing drivers throughout the area with reliable, honest, and skilled transmission repairs and body work. Visit our website to learn more about our reputation, history, and a list of services, call (859) 431-3326 to make an appointment, or just drop by the shop for an estimate today.

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