CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) Service & Repair St Catharines, Ontario

 

A traditional automatic transmission uses a complex series of gears to transfer the engine’s power to the wheels. A CVT is a type of automatic transmission, but it has no gears at all. Instead, it uses a pulley and belt system to provide an unlimited range of gear ratios. Popular auto makers, such as Nissan, Toyota, Subaru, Chrysler and Honda, are introducing CVT’s to their model lineups to offer customers an option with improved acceleration and enhanced fuel economy.

CVT Common Problems

CVT’s are still relatively new to the market and can be very difficult and complicated to diagnose and repair. While CVT’s have fewer moving parts and are simpler in design, it is new technology and our technicians have completed extensive training specific to CVT’s and are well qualified to work with your vehicle.

Come common problems to look out for with your CVT include:

  • Transmission ‘jerking’, slipping, grinding or jumping during acceleration when the car is shifting gears
  • Noisy while driving – some customers have issues with a ‘whining’, ‘clanging’ or ‘rattling’ sound while driving especially with Nissan CVT’s
  • Contaminated or low transmission fluid
  • Overheating
  • Check Engine Light On
  • Gears changing at high RPM

My vehicle is showing at least one of these signs, what should I do?

If you suspect your CVT transmission is not performing as it should be, bring it in to your local Mister Transmission. We always start with our FREE Road Test and Multi Check Inspection to identify any problems with your transmission and provide you with different repair options. The key to minimizing repair costs is to get them checked as soon as you notice them, and you most likely only need a minor repair or service.

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Transmission Repair

The evolution of transmissions has made these machines and systems increasingly complex. When transmission repairs are required, determining the cause and cure for what ails can be tricky.

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Transmission Technology

At Mister Transmission we have access to leading-edge diagnostic equipment, enabling us to offer you the fastest and most accurate findings about what’s going on inside your vehicle’s transmission.

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Transmission Maintenance & Service

Just as you have other parts of your car serviced, your transmission needs maintenance to ensure a long life and avoid transmission problems.

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Great service They were able...
Tym Swanson
Great service They were able to look at my car, and they determined it was not transmission related. They took the time to arrange the vehicle to get to an other shop where it was repaired. Thanks Jordan and team for being transparent and honest!
Date: September 8, 2023
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Erin
Excellent customer service, extremely accommodating and transparent business. Jordan & Eric were great.
Date: August 25, 2023
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Excellent customer service, extremely accommodating...
Erin
Excellent customer service, extremely accommodating and transparent business. Jordan & Eric were great.
Date: August 25, 2023
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Excellent customer service, extremely accommodating...
Erin
Excellent customer service, extremely accommodating and transparent business. Jordan & Eric were great.
Date: August 25, 2023
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Brought my van in for...
AV AV
Brought my van in for an intermittent slip it's having. Where most shops would have tried to sell me work to have done, Jordan advised me to wait until the problem becomes more consistent to help them have a better plan of attack. He explained everything to me thoroughly and let me know what steps to take all free of charge! Great friendly customer service from everyone I talked to. I definitely will recommend them to others and will be back for whatever I need in the future. Great work guys.
Date: August 10, 2023
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Great service
Jordan Gillespie
Great service
Date: July 18, 2023
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Came here last week thinking...
Gary Dingman
Came here last week thinking that I had a transmission leak.After inspecting my vehicle it was determined that it was actually an oil pan leak and there was no charge for the inspection.Honest people and highly recommended.
Date: July 14, 2023
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Excellent service!
Mike Sampson
Excellent service!
Date: May 4, 2023
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Eric and his techs were...
Joe DeSimone
Eric and his techs were so good to me. I want to thank them. Eric just replaced my torque converter on my 2012 camry for the second time due to a faulty part. (torque converter) I went back to him after the initial converter install (about 5 months later) and I let him know the converter was acting up. He rediagnosed the vehicle and without hesitation said they would redo the job due to a bad torque converter under warranty. Job was done and Eric said that I did not owe him anything. Wow, what customer service. He definitely stands behind his work. The car is running great. I most definitely recommend Mister Transmission in St. Catharines. Thank you Eric!!!!
Date: April 19, 2023
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The service received at the...
FluffyMcUppets
The service received at the shop was excellent however World class customer service would employ afternoon follow ups with customers when the car is there for multiple days so that customers don't have to call asking whats happening. Otherwise the staff are fantastic and very knowledgeable. Eric and John take the time to explain thing to me. I really like that
Date: March 9, 2023
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