About
About Us
Differentials accurately repaired.
Pinion height, backlash and preload set.
Manual gearboxes repaired and exchanged, bearings, synchros, hubs and gears replaced as necessary.
Automatic transmissions overhauled, clutches, planetary gears, valve bodys, solenoids, speed sensors.
Bearings replaced in gearboxes, propshafts, differentials, transfer boxes, wheel bearings fitted
Transfer Boxes overhauled or exchanged for Front wheel drive or four wheel drive
Diagnostic checks and fault finding, free road test and report.
We are always happy to provide technical advice
Classic and Historical transmission repair, we can source rare parts and even get parts manufactured
Clutches replaced.
We only use manufacturers original or OE good quality parts.
Top Gear Transmissions offer a friendly and trustworthy specialist service to main dealers, independent repairers and private motorists in Central Scotland. Our many years of experience in the transmission trade enable us to offer you an excellent repair service for any type of transmission in our purpose built Rutherglen workshop. We will always give you an honest diagnosis and a free road test if required.
We draw on over 60 year’s combined experience repairing gearboxes in Scotland offering a range of quality transmission services that cover everything from automatic and manual gearbox problems to axles and clutches. We also carry out repairs on classic car transmissions and have a local machining service available to reclaim worn parts where possible, especially useful when some parts are no longer available.
All makes and models are covered such as Volkswagen, Renault, Mini, Peugeot, Rover, Landrover, Fiat, Audi, Ford, Honda, Vauxhall, Nissan, Mercedes, Toyota, and many more, we also repair the gearboxes of small vans and light commercial vehicles.
Repairing your own gearbox usually offers the best value for money, however if the damage is too severe we are able to supply exchange units.
Before any work is undertaken on your gearbox our skilled technicians will always carry out a free check. This will help to clarify whether any gearbox faults are apparent and will determine the nature of the work that may need to be carried out. There is no obligation and we will advise you if you need your gearbox repaired or replaced. We freely give out technical advice, in person, by email or by phone.
History
Top Gear started in Shettleston in 1985 in a small rented unit. We soon outgrew this and built our present purpose built Rutherglen workshop in 1989.
What we do
In Rutherglen we have fitting facilities so we can do the transmission repair from start to finish if required. This is especially important with automatic transmissions as the problem isn’t always caused by the gearbox itself. We are able to do diagnostic checks to make sure that the fault is in the transmission before removing it.
We will tackle almost any transmission job including classic cars, competition cars, agricultural, industrial and commercial vehicles
Some gearboxes can be repaired without being removed from the car, in particular we are able to offer significant savings by fitting bearings to Honda transmissions in situ. Also most commercial axles can be repaired without being removed from the vehicle.
Our many years of experience have taught us how to reclaim worn parts, or manufacture our own parts when buying new isn’t an option. For example we were able to find someone to manufacture gears for an Alldays and Onions gearbox, there are only a handful of them in the world.
We are always happy to give out technical advice – phone, call in person or email. We promise to advise you of the most economical way to repair your transmission and are happy to carry out a repair rather than replacing the whole unit if possible.
Diagnosis
Automatic transmission problems are often caused by electrical faults elsewhere on the car, for example a brake sensor.
We can check your diagnostic trouble codes and advise if a transmission repair is needed.
Check before spending money on a transmission repair you don’t need!
Classic Cars
We have extensive experience of sourcing hard to get parts for classic cars and will even advise on getting parts made locally when this isn’t possible. It is often possible to reclaim worn parts.
Motor Sport
We are interested in motor sport and do our best to help other enthusiasts.
Whatever your needs, whether it is fitting performance parts from Quaife or repairing your transmission.
Mark is usually found at Drumclog at the weekends
Our services include
Automatics
Manuals
Differentials
Transfer boxes
Sequential and Tiptronic transmissions
Oil changes and servicing
Axles
Wheel bearings
Propshafts
Linkages
Clutches
Diagnostic checks
Haldex units
Valve bodies
Metatronic units