OUR SERVICES
We provide expert transmission diagnostics and repair services tailored to your vehicle's unique needs. Whether you're experiencing difficulty shifting gears, noticing unusual noises, or have discovered other transmission issues, our experienced automotive technicians in Fort Lauderdale and Davie are ready to diagnose and resolve the issue efficiently. Committed to excellence, we utilize advanced diagnostic equipment and provide quality workmanship to help keep your vehicle performing reliably on the road.
Is Your Transmission Trying to Tell You Something?
Your transmission is one of the most critical components of your vehicle, responsible for smooth shifts and reliable performance. When transmission issues arise, they're not just inconvenient—they can seriously compromise your safety on the road.
Slipping Gears
One of the clearest signs of trouble is gear slippage. This is when your car suddenly changes gears or “slips” out of gear, causing the engine to rev loudly without the car gaining speed. It can feel like the car isn’t moving despite pressing the gas, almost like driving on ice with no traction.
Slipping gears makes your drive unpredictable and dangerous, as you don’t have reliable control over acceleration. This issue often points to worn internal parts or low transmission fluid. If you notice your transmission slipping, don’t ignore it – it’s a sign you need service right away. Call Gold Coast Transmissions to schedule a check-up so our experts can diagnose the cause (whether it’s a fluid issue or something mechanical) and get you safely back on the road.
Transmission Delayed with Unresponsive Shifting
You put the car in drive or reverse, is there hesitation? Delayed engagement is felt by a disturbing pause between an engine that revs and a frame that does not budge. Sometimes, the car may show no response when put into gear, especially drive.
Low fluid pressure or a failing clutch may be the culprit. If your car transmission is automatic, the shifting should be an unnoticeable, smooth transition free of pauses, jolts, and cause for concern. If your transmission is slow to engage, it’s time to take it to a trusted transmission shop that can diagnose the degree of damage, whether to make simple adjustments or take a more in-depth approach towards a smoother operation.
Strange Transmission Noises and Odors
A well-functioning transmission should operate quietly in the background of your car. Once there appears to be a humming or grinding sound upon acceleration, it’s time to take note. Smaller sounds like humming, whining with increased frequency, as well as hearing a clunk when putting the car into gear, are all factors that are considered abnormal behavior, warranting a diagnosis from a specialist. Experiencing a grinding sound as the shifter moves between gears is a red flag of a worn clutch or synchronizer for manual transmissions.
Beyond the noise, the smell of your transmission can also be telling. A burning smell can be a telltale sign of overheating, as the overheated transmission fluid tends to produce a distinctive acrid odor. A burning smell is your car begging to be looked at under the hood. It’s recommended to schedule a diagnostic check-up right away.
There are various causes for these reasons of concerns. Ranging from low fluid levels to worn gears/bearings. The one common thread: your car is crying for help. Strange noises don’t fix themselves, you are dealing with progressive problems that could drive you into further damage.
Warning Lights
Modern cars are smarter. Equipped with sensors that can monitor the performance of your transmission as well as other components vital to your ride. It is common in many vehicles to flag these issues with a check engine light on the dashboard. Did you know that the “Check Engine” light on isn’t just for engines? In combination with the aforementioned symptoms, if that light comes on it could indeed point to a problem in the transmission. A problem that could get much worse if ignored.
A transmission expert can confirm the fault codes regarding your transmission with a quick and easy diagnosis to determine the extent of service needed. Whether it’s a simple fix or an extended stay in the shop, our trained technicians can pinpoint the path to peace of mind. When in doubt, don’t wait it out!
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS
Ensuring seamless gear shifts and optimal performance through meticulous maintenance and repairs. Transmission gears deliver power from the engine to the drive wheels, shifting automatically to provide the best power and efficiency for your driving speed. A special transmission fluid cools and lubricates the gears. Over time, this fluid degrades, and its lubricant qualities diminish. Changing the fluid at the correct intervals can help prevent premature wear and damage to the transmission.
STANDARD TRANSMISSIONS
A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications. It generally uses a driver-operated clutch, typically operated by a foot pedal for regulating torque transfer from the internal combustion engine to the transmission and a gear shift lever operated by hand. Manual transmissions typically use four to six forward gears and one reverse gear, although automobile manual transmissions have been built with as few as two and as many as eight gears. Manual transmissions are lubricated with gear oil or engine oil in some cars, which must be changed periodically in some cars, although not as frequently as the automatic transmission fluid in a vehicle so equipped.
DIFFERENTIAL
In automobiles and other wheeled vehicles, the differential allows the outer drive wheel to rotate faster than the inner drive wheel during a turn. Maintaining and repairing differentials ensure smooth power distribution and vehicle stability. Common problems of a failing differential are noise or excessive vibration. During a differential rebuild the inner gears are removed from the housing and carefully inspected. The bad parts are replaced and everything gets a thorough cleaning before being reassembled and reinstalled with new differential fluid.
TORQUE CONVERTER
In automatic automobiles, the torque converter is usually located between the engine’s flex plate and the transmission. In vehicles with an automatic transmission, the torque converter takes the place of the mechanical clutch, allowing the load to be separated from the power source. When being rebuilt, the torque converter is cut open, washed and machined, the bad parts are replaced and it is bonded back together, welded, balanced, and tested for leaks. This service is performed in-house in our state-of-the-art torque converter rebuilding facility.
TRANSMISSION RESEAL
In automatic transmissions that are not retaining fluid, the unit is removed from the vehicle and disassembled as necessary to perform the reseal service. All external seals are replaced and the transmission is put back in the vehicle and filled with new transmission fluid.
CLUTCH SERVICE
We perform thorough inspections and replacements of clutch components for manual transmissions. In vehicles with a manual transmission, the transmission is removed and the clutch disc, pressure plate, fly wheel, and other clutch components are examined. Any damaged parts are replaced and the transmission is put back in the vehicle and filled with new transmission fluid.
TRANSFER CASE
The maintenance and repair of transfer cases for four-wheel and all-wheel-drive vehicles. A transfer case is a part of a four-wheel-drive system found in four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive vehicles. The transfer case is connected to the transmission and also to the front and rear axles by means of drive shafts. The transfer case receives power from the transmission and distributes it to the front and rear axles. During a rebuild the transfer case is removed from the vehicle and taken apart, the gears and drive chains are then inspected and the bad parts are replaced. The case is then reassembled, put back in the vehicle and new fluid is added.
GENERAL REPAIRS
Providing a wide range of automotive services beyond transmissions, including ABS system repairs, axle replacements, and alternator services. At Gold Coast Transmissions, we are a full service auto repair facility and we specialize in more than just transmission repair. Apart from automatic transmission rebuilds and standard transmission rebuilds, we also specialize in all kinds of heavy duty repairs and general repairs. Some of the other general repairs that our certified mechanics specialize in are: ABS System, Axles, Alternator Replacement, Battery Replacement, Brakes, Brake Rotors, Belts, Brake Calipers, Brake Booster, Camshaft, Crankshaft, Catalytic Converter, Cruise Control, Cooling System, Cabin Air Filter, Control Arms, Cooling Fan, CV Boots, Diesel Engine, Driveshaft, Exhaust System, EGR Valve, Engine, Engine Mount Replacement, Engine Air Filter, Electrical System Check, Front Suspension,Fuel System, Fuel Injectors, Fuel Tank, Fuel Filter, Fuel Level Sensor, Fuel Pressure Sensor, Fuse Replacement, Head Gasket, Horn Repair, Heater Hose, Headlights, Indicator Lights, Interior Lighting, Ignition Switch, Master Cylinder, Mounts, Maintenance Services, Mufflers, Oil Change, Oil Leaks, Oil Pump, Oil Pan Gasket, Parking Brake, Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Power Seats, Rack and Pinion, Radiator, Rear Main Seal, Rear Suspension, Shock Absorber, Slave Cylinder, Struts, Starter, Serpentine Belt, Sway Bar Links, Tie Rods, Taillights, Temperature Pressure Sensor, Tire Rotation, Tire Pressure Check, Thermostat, Transmission Oil Pan Gasket, Transmission Mount Replacement, Transmission Cooler, Tune-Up, Timing Belt, Timing Chain, Turbo Booster, Turbo Charger, U-Joints, Valve Cover Gasket, Windshield Wiper Motor, Wheel Bearings, Water Pump, Etc.
