Owning a vehicle that has a manual transmission gives you more control over shifting gears. Most people refer to a manual transmissions as a "stick shift." Manual transmissions are found in compact sports cars, high-performance cars, and very large vehicles like a bus or a semi truck. Manual transmissions need more preventative maintenance than an automatic transmission but they are usually not more expensive than automatics.
While this can be an advantage for performance with imports or with trucks, this type of transmission is complex, and will naturally experience wear and tear over time. Like automatic transmissions, manual transmissions will eventually need to be fixed.
Typically, manual transmissions will present with a few warning signs before they become inoperable. Common signs of distress include the following:
Our team stands ready to address all of your manual transmission repair needs. We will diagnose the problem with accuracy and give you a detailed estimate of any repairs that need to be made.
In most cases with a manual transmission, there are only one or a few components that are failing. If possible, our technicians can fix or replace the problem parts extending the life of your transmission. Having Vince Capcino transmission diagnose and complete your manual transmission repair can extend the health and life of your vehicle.
There are clutches in both automatic and manual transmission cars, and different types of clutches. When shifting gears, the clutch engages and disengages from the flywheel and transfers the torque through the transmission. Clutches should help your vehicle start and shift gears smoothly. The clutch in your car receives a lot of wear and can eventually wear out. If your clutch begins slipping irregularly or is making noises that are raising suspicion, contact Marque Motors to see if clutch replacement is necessary.
