CVT gearboxes are a variation of single-speed automatic gearboxes. Instead of having multiple gears,, they have ‘one gear’ that keeps the RPM level consistent, even when you’re accelerating. A CVT gearbox will find the optimal engine speed for you, once you put your foot on the pedal. The engine speed remains steady no matter what …
DSG gearboxes are incredibly controversial; a quick google search will pull up fairly negative results, with “DSG gearbox problems” and “DSG gearbox repairs” being at the very top of the list. Luckily, at Automatic Man, we are experts in DSG repairs and consequently, we are experts in identifying DSG gearbox problems. In this blog post …
A sequential gearbox is largely found in motorbikes and racing cars, so it’s not surprising if you haven’t heard of it, or don’t know much about it. At Automatic Man, we perform gearbox repairs for all kinds of transmissions. Having already posted blogs about automatic gearboxes and semi-automatic gearboxes, it only seems right that we …
There are several factors which determine when your gearbox needs replacing. This includes whether you drive an automatic, semi-automatic or manual vehicle, what make and model you are driving, and the kind of distances and terrain that you regularly encounter. Luckily, there are often clear signs that you should replace your gearbox. Knowing what to …
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Every driver knows that depending on the incline of the road and the speed you’re travelling at, there’s a range of gears to choose from. There are two ways of controlling your car’s transmission. It will have either a manual or an automatic gearbox. Most drivers in the UK will be more familiar with a …
This is one of the common questions asked when clients are looking to personalise, improve or fix their vehicle. A gearbox remap can bring with it a variety of benefits, both in terms of performance and vehicle maintenance, which you should consider as a car owner. Whilst remapping a manual gearbox is a more standard …
You’ve heard of manual and automatic cars, but what about semi automatics? These types of cars use a slightly different gearbox to their automatic counterpart to give the driver a completely different driving experience. If you haven’t heard of a semi automatic gearbox, maybe you’ve heard of the term “flappy paddle gear shift”? This is …
