How to Know If Your Transmission Is Going Bad

While you're driving your car you may notice it takes more time to shift than normal or it jerks when it shifts. That's a sign that your transmission is going bad. You need to check the fluid level to see if you're losing it, which could be from a loose or broken line.

If you let this go, your transmission will eventually need to be replaced, which is very expensive. It can probably be repaired at this stage which is fairly reasonable. As you keep driving the car ignoring the problem, it puts wear and tear on your transmission which will cause it to eventually give up the ghost.

It's like the human body such as your heart. You know you have high cholesterol and you keep eating the saturated fats eventually causing a blockage which in turn can cause a heart attack. Once you have damage done to the heart, you can't take it away. It's the same for the transmission in your car.

It's best to seek out a qualified mechanic that specializes in transmission repair and service along with other auto repair services. Some transmission shops will convince you that the car needs a new transmission when it most likely needs repair or just serviced. Check out auto repair services that offer brakes, engine repair, transmission service and repair, shocks, muffler, etc.

If you go to a quality mechanic that's ASE certified with several years experience on his belt, then you have a better chance of not getting ripped off. They are usually honest and give customer satisfaction with great service. They offer free written estimates and an excellent guarantee. Their prices are lower than the standard transmission shops.

Go to three or four of them and have them check your transmission and get everything in writing. Take notice on how they talk to you and if they show they care for the customer. Always check them out before allowing them to work on your car. Make sure you understand what type of repair or service they'll be performing on your transmission.

A transmission has many components which can be tricky to diagnose. With the advanced diagnostic equipment the repair shops use today, it makes it easier to target the specific problem than it did years ago. So therefore, you need to get educated so you'll know if your transmission is going bad or if it is just low on fluid.