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Transmission service and repair in Detroit

Transmission trouble is the repair people most fear being oversold on. We diagnose before we quote, and we will tell you honestly when a fluid service is the answer and when it is not.

Transmission at Quality Muffler & Brakes on Fenkell Ave, Detroit

What the job includes

Fluid and filter service

The maintenance that prevents most of the failures we see, done to the fluid specification your vehicle actually calls for.

Diagnosis of shifting faults

Slipping, flaring, harsh or delayed engagement, and shifts that only misbehave when warm.

Leak repair

Pan gaskets, seals and cooler lines, the drips that turn into a failure once the level drops far enough.

Automatic and manual

Clutch diagnosis and replacement on manuals, plus linkage and hydraulic faults.

When to bring it in

Signs you need this

  • Slipping, or engine revs climbing without the car speeding up
  • A hard clunk or a long pause going into drive or reverse
  • Shifts that get worse once the car is warmed up
  • Red or brown fluid on the driveway
  • A burnt smell after driving
How we quote it
  1. Free inspectionThe car goes on a lift and everything relevant is measured, not guessed.
  2. A firm written quoteParts and labor itemized, explained in plain English, before anything is touched.
  3. Most repairs, same dayAnything found mid-repair is quoted and approved first. The invoice matches the quote.

Questions about transmission

Will a fluid change fix my slipping transmission?

Sometimes, and sometimes not. We will tell you which before you spend the money rather than after.

Do you rebuild transmissions?

We diagnose, service and repair. Where a unit needs full rebuilding we will tell you what that path looks like and what it costs.

How often should the fluid be changed?

It depends on the vehicle and how it is driven, towing and stop-start city miles are hardest on it. Bring the car in and we will check the condition.

How much does transmission repair cost?

It ranges more widely than any other repair we do, because a leaking pan gasket and a failed unit both get called transmission repair. That is exactly why we diagnose before quoting: you get one written figure for the fault your car actually has, rather than a frightening number over the phone.

How long does a transmission repair take?

A fluid and filter service is a couple of hours. Most leak repairs are same day. Internal work depends on parts and can run into days, and if that is where yours is heading you will hear it from us early rather than at closing time.

Bring it in and we will take a look

Walk-ins welcome six days a week. The inspection is free whether or not you have the work done.

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