Perth Manual Transmission Service

Have you been hearing strange noises while driving? Gear changes are becoming more difficult? It might be time to take in your vehicle in to get a manual transmission service!

Automatic Transmissions R Us are Perth’s leading independent manual transmission specialist. In our 20 years of operation, we have developed a positive reputation within Western Australia for our commitment to providing the highest quality work and unparalleled customer service at the most cost-effective price.

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Your vehicle’s manual transmission is a highly complex piece of modern engineering. A manual transmission is one of the most important aspects of a car as it is responsible for distributing power to the wheels. Since it is under constant subjection to high temperatures and friction, wear and tear occurs faster in a transmission than in any other car part. In order to avoid severe damage to your car’s transmission, a regular manual transmission service is recommended every 12 months (or every 20,000km) in order to identify small problems before they become major expenses.

At our workshop located in Balcatta, our team of highly experienced transmission experts utilise state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to identify issues, service, and rebuild your vehicle’s manual transmission system to get you back in ‘drive’. Fortunately for manual car owners, there are fewer parts in a manual transmission than an automatic transmission, making diagnosis and repair a more straightforward process. From extensive testing and repairs of your existing unit to swapping in quality replacement transmission units, Auto Trans R Us will make the process simple, thorough, and efficient.

Our team of transmission specialists will work with you to find the most cost-effective and reliable solution for your vehicle. No matter the make or model, at Automatic Transmissions R Us, you can trust that we will get you back on the road, fast.

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 Based on 282 reviews 
    
  
 
 
      I can't thank the team as Transmission R Us enough, they looked at my Ranger with what I thought was a transmission slippage issue but found it was a completely unrelated engine sensor fault. They even showed me where it was and how to change it.
     
   Ben Edwards 
 1 days ago
 
 
 
 
    Automatic Transmissions R Us in Balcatta installed a new clutch in my 2016 VW Golf TSI.  Apparently, this is a tricky installation, but they did a great job, and my car now drives like new.
     
   SOB SOB 
 3 days ago
 
 
 
 
    I must say, I’m not one to often leave reviews, especially when it comes to services like this. However I was really pleasantly surprised with the service here. I’m quite new to the Perth area and had a whining issue with my 2010 rav4, so did some digging for transmission shops around the area, the review of this one definitely stood out and they didn’t disappoint! I went to the Toyota dealership to get the same issue looked at and they just took my 250$ and told me to completely change the Trans and Front diff and quoted me 20k. I came here for a second opinion. I got a call back from cam, who told me after looking at the car it is indeed noisy but it isn’t something that actually deteriorates the life of the car. He proceeded to tell me he has dealt with a lot of the callbacks for this exact model and problem. He told me if I could live with the noise and couldn’t afford a repair he’d recommend I just drive with it. He told me if you put the noisy piece next to one that isn’t noisy you wouldn’t even be able to tell the difference. I really really appreciated the transparency and honesty here, he didn’t try and upsell me or quote me an expensive repair, he just gave me the god honest truth (you can drive with it, if you want the noise gone only way to fix it is to replace it). If there is any other issues with my car at all I’ll be sure to come back here as I was truly impressed by the transparency and quality of service. Many many thanks to the team and especially cam! Bloody legend!
     
   Obey Summer 
 10 days ago
 
 
 
 
    The team at Automatic Transmissions R US were fantastic. Their service was excellent. Pam and the team made the process easy, especially as I was transporting my vehicle by courier. They were able to book my car in for as soon as I could get it delivered. The service team did great work inspecting and then completing the repairs. They kept in contact with any updates and were fast, reliable and reasonably priced.
Thank you Automatic Transmissions R US
     
   Michelle Te Aho-Woodbrook 
 18 days ago
 
 
 
 
    
     
   H S 
 57 days ago
 
 
 
 
    Came here to check my card transmission, very satisfied with the results and they give me good feed back that I need to do, luckily the transmission is no issue so, no charge for that, thanks very much for best service :)
     
   Faisal 
 64 days ago
 
 
 
 
    Ongoing issues with my car others couldn't fix, they sorted first visit, no issues since. Highly recommended 👍👍
     
   markymark9172 
 65 days ago
 
 
 
 
    Cameron and the team are the go to for transmission issues. I could not be happier with the service provided.
     
   Chris Parker 
 93 days ago
 
 
 
 
    I booked the vehicle in for a noise I thought was coming from the gearbox. Graham inspected the vehicle and found it was not a gearbox issue. Graham pointed out other possible faults that could result in the problem i was experiencing. I felt reassured and can highly recommend this repairer who didn't charge me for the diagnosis. Thanks to Cameron and the team at Automatic Transmission R Us a job well done.
     
   George Doneo 
 93 days ago
 
 
 
 
    Trailblazer/ Colorado TC shudder
Had to fight with Holden for many years for a repair for the TC shudder, offered a band aid fix from Holden that failed on two previous occasions.
The team at Transmissions R us were completely honest, as a mechanic in a previous life the explanation of the common problem made sense. (Phoenix Holden constantly denied this issue)
Had the  Transmission  repaired and drove like new, I literally drove the vehicle across Australia towing a boat. After 10 months noticed some slight leaking of ATF on the bell housing. The team repaired the leak that included removal of the Transmission without question.Highly recommend this business.
     
   Darren Ginnane 
 116 days ago

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FAQs

What is the difference between manual and automatic transmissions?

The key difference between these two transmission models is that a manual transmission has a clutch pedal and a gear stick. A manual transmission, or stick-shift, allows you to shift your vehicle into different gears using the gearbox. Conversely, an automatic transmission does all the grunt work for you, automatically changing gears fluidly as you push on the gas pedal.

So, why drive a manual? There are plenty of reasons why manual transmission systems remain popular today:

They tend to be less expensive than their automatic counterparts.
Manual cars are often more fuel-efficient.
Manual transmissions give drivers a greater level of control over their car.
Repairs and maintenance of manual cars generally cost less.

What are some common manual transmission issues?

What are the signs you might need your manual transmission serviced?

Odd sounds: clinking, scratching, snapping, whirring, squealing, or grinding noises often indicates a problem. Always have suspicious noises checked out straight away.
A slipping clutch: this could indicate that the friction material on the clutch disc is worn out.
A sticking clutch: if you’re finding it hard to release your clutch, it could be a defective master cylinder, a broken clutch cable, or air in the hydraulic system.
A hard clutch: if you have to exert a higher than normal pressure to get your clutch to work, it could be a blockage in the hydraulics or a clutch cable problem.
Delay when going into gear: this often indicates you may need your clutched replaced.
Car can’t get into gear: if this happens, check if your transmission fluid is low. If your transmission fluid is at an acceptable level, get your car checked out by a manual transmission specialist like Auto Trans R Us.
A burning smell: this could mean that your transmission fluid is overheating. Take your vehicle to a manual transmission specialist.
Noisy in neutral: if this is happening, take your vehicle to a manual transmission to be inspected. This usually means your vehicle has some worn out parts that need to be replaced.

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