Checkpoint Motors, Banyo
Clutch And Transmission Repairs In Banyo
Slipping, dragging, shuddering or refusing to select. We confirm what has actually failed before quoting, because these jobs are too big to guess at.
- You approve the cost before we start
- 30 day guarantee on every repair
- All makes and models
80 reviews
Brisbane since
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Not every clutch complaint is a worn clutch
A clutch that will not release fully is often a hydraulic problem rather than a friction one. A failing master or slave cylinder cannot move the fork far enough, so the clutch drags and the gearbox crunches on the way in. The driver experiences that as a dying clutch. Replacing a cylinder is a fraction of the cost of pulling the gearbox out. We check the hydraulics and the pedal travel before quoting the big job, because sometimes the answer is genuinely the cheap one.
Slip and shudder are different failures
Slip is the engine speed rising without matching road speed, and it means the friction surface is no longer gripping. Shudder on take up is a contamination or a surface problem, and a very common cause is a rear main or gearbox input seal leaking oil onto the friction plate. That matters, because fitting a new clutch without replacing the leaking seal will contaminate the new plate too, and the shudder comes straight back a few thousand kilometres later.
Automatic fluid is not sealed for life in practice
Plenty of modern automatics are described as filled for life. In heavy stop and start traffic or towing, that fluid still degrades, and degraded fluid is the leading cause of harsh or flared shifts. The caution is that a very neglected transmission can react badly to a sudden full flush, so the condition needs assessing before deciding what is appropriate. We look at the fluid and the history first rather than applying a blanket service.
All makes and models
When to book it in
Clutch and gearbox work is among the most expensive jobs a car will need, which makes an accurate diagnosis worth far more here than anywhere else. Several very different faults produce almost identical symptoms from the driver's seat, and some of them are minor.
- Engine revs climb but the car does not accelerate with them
- A shudder as the clutch takes up from standstill
- The pedal feels heavy, or the bite point has moved
- Crunching or refusing to select a gear
- An automatic that flares, slips or shifts harshly
What our customers say
5.0 from 80 Google reviews
“Great experience at Checkpoint Motors! Honest, transparent, and high-quality service at a very reasonable price. They noted down a future maintenance item for me to monitor, which I really appreciated. I will definitely be returning. Highly recommended!”
“Reliable and high-quality mechanics! I had my first service done with Pedro, I changed the transmission oil and all the filters as well. I highly recommend the shop.”
“My car engine was failing and luckily these guys were the closest. Did a great job, very fairly priced. I needed a service too and they gave me that which was very convenient. Happy customer”
Not sure what it is? Call the workshop.
Tell us what the car is doing and we will book a time to look at it properly. Booking costs nothing and you are not committing to any work.
0466 007 403
What's included
Book nowClutch And Flywheel Replacement
Gearbox Fault Diagnosis
Automatic Transmission Service
Hydraulic System Check
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How a booking works
Book it in
Call the workshop or send the form. Booking costs nothing and you are not committing to any work.
We inspect and photograph
We put the car up and look properly. You get high definition photos of anything we find, so you can see the worn part yourself rather than taking our word for it.
You get a quote
We quote the whole job before a spanner is turned, and we talk you through it. If we find something else once we are in there, we stop and call you before going any further.
We fix it and back it
The work is done by master technicians using parts matched to your car, and covered by our 30 day guarantee.
The 30 Day Guarantee
Every repair we carry out is backed for 30 days. If something we touched is not right, bring the car back and we will make it right at no cost to you. No argument, no fine print, no second invoice.
Questions we get asked
Anything else, call the workshop on 0466 007 403.
How long should a clutch last?
Anywhere from sixty thousand to well past two hundred thousand kilometres. Driving style and traffic conditions matter far more than age or model.
Do you replace the flywheel as well?
We assess it. A dual mass flywheel with excessive free play should be replaced with the clutch, because doing it later means paying the same labour twice.
Can you tell me the cost over the phone?
Not accurately, and we would rather not guess on a job this size. We confirm what has actually failed first, then give you a quote.
Do you rebuild gearboxes?
We diagnose the fault and carry out clutch, hydraulic and servicing work. If a full internal rebuild is required we will tell you that plainly rather than starting a job that is not right for our workshop.
My automatic shifts harshly when cold. Is that serious?
It can be an early sign of fluid degradation or a solenoid issue. It is worth diagnosing early, because transmission faults get more expensive the longer they run.
Does riding the clutch actually wear it out?
Yes. Resting your foot on the pedal keeps the release bearing loaded and can hold the plate slightly disengaged, so it slips and generates heat where it should be locked solid. Holding the car on the clutch at a hill start instead of using the brake does the same thing much faster.
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