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Stafford is approximately 24 miles north-west of Birmingham, 15 miles north of Wolverhampton, and 15 miles south of Stoke-on-Trent. The A34 is one of the area's most notorious roads for accidents, and the county of Staffordshire has a high number of driving offences per head. Need to get around Stafford without your car? D&G Bus is the primary bus provider, along with Arriva Midlands. Avanti West Coast provides hourly train services to Liverpool Lime Street and London Euston.

Stafford is in a rural area where you're likely to encounter uneven road surfaces and sharp turns, putting strain on your tyres and suspension. Regularly inspecting these components and following our tyre maintenance advice will help prevent any problems from developing. When driving through the countryside near Stafford, keep an eye out for animals and livestock on the road to avoid braking suddenly, and be aware of other road users since there may be unmarked blind bends. Country roads sometimes flood during heavy rainfall, so check the forecast and take it slow through patches of water to avoid aquaplaning.

The gearbox's role is to change the speed of a vehicle. Due to the number of moving parts involved, gearbox problems are relatively common. Below are some signs to look out for and potential causes. If your car slips out of gear, the gears are likely worn down. On the other hand, low transmission fluid can cause your gearbox to be noisy in neutral, or your car may not go into gear at all. Checking the fluid level is simple, as we explain here. When you notice your clutch dragging, this often happens when the flywheel and clutch fail to disengage. A burning smell may be due to the transmission fluid overheating.As soon as you notice these symptoms, contact a car gearbox specialist who can offer advice.Manual gearboxes are usually easier to maintain because they are simpler; an automatic gearbox repair or semi-automatic gearbox repair requires more specialised skills, so it's essential to find the right transmission specialist.