Mon–Fri 9am–5pm · Closed weekends7535 15th Ave NW, Ballard, Seattle
All Vovo, Quality Service RepairVolvo repair
Ballard · Seattle
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Transmissions

Volvo transmission repair in Seattle.

Transmission repair or replacement for all years and models of Volvo, manual or automatic. It starts with a proper diagnosis.

Open Mon–Fri, 9–52-year parts warrantyAll years & models
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Transmission work takes more time and expertise than most other repairs, and the most important step is the first one: finding out what's really wrong. We've been repairing and servicing Volvos since 1982, and we take that step seriously.

If you feel sticking, slipping or anything that isn't right, bring the car in soon. Transmission problems get more expensive the longer they're driven on.

What we do

  • Diagnosis firstWe examine and drive the car before we say what it needs.
  • Automatic transmissionsShifting problems, slipping and leaks.
  • Manual transmissionsClutches, linkages and gearbox repair.
  • Transmission serviceRoutine fluid service to help prevent failures.
  • Repair or replacementAn honest answer on which makes sense for your car.

Why we won't guess over the phone

A transmission can't be diagnosed by description. The same symptom can be a fluid issue, a sensor, a worn motor mount or the transmission itself. Bring the car in and you'll get an accurate answer and an accurate estimate.

A complete automatic transmission on a stand in a workshop, with its bell housing and torque converter facing the camera
Transmission on the stand

Know the signs

Get it looked at if

Not sure it's worth a visit? Tell us what you're noticing and we'll tell you straight.

  • Gears slip or the engine revs without pulling
  • Shifts are hard, late or sticky
  • There's a clunk going into gear
  • You see fluid under the car
  • A transmission warning shows on the dash

Reviews

Seattle Volvo owners say it best.

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"Great service and fair pricing. Kim was a pleasure to work with and took the time to talk and suggest things that I should be aware of or address. Will definitely be back."
Jonathan Y.

Good questions

Transmissions: what people ask us.

Can you tell me what's wrong over the phone?

Not reliably. A Volvo specialist needs to check the car in person to give you a real answer.

Should I keep driving it?

As little as possible. Get it diagnosed as soon as you notice a problem so it doesn't cost more later.

My Volvo clunks when I put it in gear. Is that the transmission?

Maybe not. Worn motor mounts are common on Volvos and cause the same clunk. We check them as part of the diagnosis.

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Let's get your Volvo in.

Tell us what's going on and we'll set a time. Transmissions for every Volvo, any year.