Smooth gears, back on the road

The clutch and transmission are how your engine's power actually reaches the wheels, and when they start to misbehave the symptoms are hard to ignore — slipping, shuddering, whining or a gearstick that fights back. These are also the faults drivers most fear, because the words 'transmission repair' have a reputation for being expensive. The Fleet Concierge approach is to diagnose accurately first, so you only ever pay to fix what is genuinely wrong.

Symptoms worth booking for

Driveline problems usually build gradually, and catching them early often means a far cheaper repair. Book a check if you notice:

• A clutch that slips — engine revs rise but the car doesn't accelerate
• Difficulty engaging gears, or crunching on the change
• Shuddering when taking off from a standstill
• A high clutch bite point or a soft, vague pedal
• Whining, humming or grinding noises that change with gear
• An automatic that jerks, hunts for gears or slips out of gear

Accurate diagnosis before any big job

Not every gear-change complaint means a major repair. A 'slipping' automatic can sometimes be down to low or degraded fluid; a difficult manual shift can be a worn cable or hydraulic issue rather than the clutch itself. Our technicians road test the vehicle, inspect the driveline and read the transmission control data before forming a verdict — so you get an honest assessment rather than a worst-case quote. When the news is good, we will happily tell you the fix is minor.

For manual vehicles, we replace clutches — including the clutch plate, pressure plate, release bearing and, where needed, the flywheel — using quality components matched to your car. For automatics, we carry out proper fluid and filter services that many owners never realise their transmission needs, and which dramatically extend its life. We will always explain whether a service, a repair or a more substantial job is the right call for your specific situation and budget.

Mobile where possible, planned where needed

Many driveline jobs — diagnostics, automatic transmission services, clutch hydraulics and adjustments — we complete on-site at your home or workplace. Larger jobs such as a full manual clutch replacement may be scheduled to ensure we have the right parts and the right amount of time, and we will coordinate the most convenient arrangement with you. Throughout, our fixed quoting means you approve the cost before any work starts.

Looked after, a transmission can last the life of the car; ignored, a small fault can escalate into a very large bill. If something has changed in how your car shifts or pulls away, book a driveline check and let us catch it early.