Transmission Repair and Service Near Me in Saginaw | Garber Chevrolet Saginaw

Whether you’re driving an automatic or a manual, your vehicle’s transmission system is a vital component that your car needs to move at all. The transmission is what allows you to put the vehicle in park, drive, reverse, and neutral. It also has different gears for different speeds to ensure you experience a smooth and comfortable ride.

So if someone says their transmission is “slipping”, what does that mean? A transmission slip is when a vehicle slips out of gear when it’s not supposed to, without input from the driver. It may drop to a gear that doesn’t correspond with the current speed or it might even slip into neutral. Any amount of gear slipping is dangerous though, and the longer it goes unchecked, the more long-term damage it can do to the overall transmission system.

A slipping transmission isn’t the only sign your vehicle’s transmission may be due for service. If you notice a red or pink puddle of fluid under your vehicle, that’s a sign your transmission fluid is leaking. This fluid is vital to the health of your transmission, as it provides lubrication to all the moving parts that create hydraulic pressure and friction to ensure the internal parts are moving correctly. If your vehicle is losing that fluid, the gears can grind together and cause extensive damage that will be very expensive to fix.

If you’re experiencing transmission slippage or have noticed transmission fluid under your vehicle, don’t wait. Bring it to Garber Chevrolet Saginaw today to have one of our ASE-certified technicians check it out for you. Click the button below to schedule your service appointment today.