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canstockphoto0732659If your vehicle has been in a collision, you may be wondering if the transmission suffered any type of damage. While transmission problems may not present themselves right away, it is important for you not to assume you are in the clear. Whether you are involved in a front end or a rear end collision, you may experience three of the common transmission damage warnings.

Slipping Transmission

A sign that your vehicle has been damaged in a collision will begin with the transmission slipping. When the transmission starts to slip, you will feel your vehicle having a hard time speeding up on the road. As you hit the gas pedal, your vehicle will stay in the same position and will not go anywhere in any type of hurry. Eventually, your vehicle will catch speed, but it may take some time.

Hard Shifting or Wrong Gears

If your transmission is having a hard time shifting or you notice loud noises when you do attempt to shift, you need to have your transmission checked. An accident can knock your transmission around and cause some of the parts to rattle around more than they should. This will lead to trouble with shifting and your transmission may shift into the wrong gears or become stuck in one single gear.

If you continue to drive your vehicle with a transmission that is having a hard time shifting, you run the risk of metal shavings falling off into the coolant and then running through your vehicle. The metal shavings will destroy your vehicle and cause much more expensive repairs.

Leaking Transmission

In some accidents, it is possible for your transmission to crack and then begin leaking. If you notice that you have an active leak, you need to have it checked out immediately. A transmission that is leaking will lead to bigger problems and you will begin to notice that your vehicle is not functioning properly.

What to Do When You Notice a Problem

One of the first things you can do when you notice a problem with your vehicle is find a mechanic to inspect it for you. If you believe your transmission has been damaged, you need to know what type of problem you are dealing with.

Choosing a mechanic may seem difficult at first, but it will become easier with time and a quick search. One of the ways you can narrow down all mechanics is to starting asking who is qualified and certified to work on transmissions. Not every mechanic will have the experience and knowledge needed to work on a transmission.

One of the things you should note is that if your transmission was damaged due to an accident, you may be able to have it fixed through your insurance company. When speaking with your insurance agent, let them know you want to work with an experienced transmission and collision repair shop.