Compare auto gearbox specialist repair quotes from specialist garages in Livingston

Livingston is in West Lothian, where people travelled 1.05 billion miles by vehicle in 2021. Just 15 miles west of Edinburgh, it has excellent road links: the M8 passes to the north and the A71 in the south, while the A899 dual carriageway connects the two. There are three railway stations - Livingston North, Livingston South and Uphall - and the central bus terminal is on Almondvale Avenue, with Lothian Country Buses and McGill's Scotland East operating most services.

Automatic gearboxes use hydraulic power to change gears. A torque converter connects the engine to the transmission and uses pressurised fluid to transfer power to the gears. Because this system is more complex, there is more scope for it to develop problems, requiring an automatic gearbox repair.

Signs of a bad automatic gearbox include:

• Gears slipping
• The car won't respond or engage while in gear
• A burning smell
• Leaking fluid
• Grinding or shaking

You should contact an auto gearbox specialist when you notice any of these symptoms. An automatic gearbox specialist repair could take a few days due to its complexity, but it isn't the sort of repair you should put off.

The best way to stave off problems is to have an automatic gearbox service done regularly. This process involves draining the transmission fluid and replacing the filter, which can extend the life of your automatic gearbox.