The Car Lab Auto Repair Center specializes in Lotus transmissions and offers services for their repair and replacement, with the utmost consideration for your supercar’s gearbox. Each of our expert technicians has years of experience working with Lotus cars, performing most of the services, including rebuilding automatic transmissions using the latest diagnostic equipment and techniques, as is standard practice. Whether your problem lies within the transmission shifting or slipping gears or any unusual sounds from it, our team of specialists will find the source of the issue and provide you with the best possible solution.
Lotus cars, as we know, require proper treatment, and our range of services is meant to maintain a car’s performance and value without compromising its transmission system. The Car Lab Auto Repair Center will always be perfect for completing transmission rebuild or replacement tasks to the highest standard, where precision, reliability, and expert care are guaranteed.
Initial Consultation: When you come to The Car Lab Auto Repair Center for the first time for Lotus transmission rebuild or replacement services, we start from the inspection and diagnostic phase. Our professional automotive technicians will examine your car’s transmission system, locate existing problems, and advise on the most suitable repair or replacement methods. We clarify how we will proceed and provide solutions that suit your needs.
Pre-Service Inspection: We conduct a detailed pre-service inspection before rebuilding or replacing Lotus transmission. Our technicians evaluate the entire transmission system, checking for wear, fluid condition, and potential issues. It ensures an accurate diagnosis and helps us recommend the most effective solution, preventing unnecessary repairs and ensuring optimal performance.
Test Drive: We test drive the vehicle to check its performance. We focus on how smooth, responsive, and well the transmission system performs, including the gear shifts. It ensures that all the fixes are effective, the automobile runs well, and any extra modifications are made for the best usability and dependability.
Transmission Removal Preparation: We carefully prepare for transmission removal before a Lotus transmission rebuild or replacement. Our technicians disconnect relevant components, drain fluids, and take proper safety measures. We meticulously document each step to guarantee a smooth disassembly, allowing for accurate repairs and optimal transmission performance.
Transmission Removal: Our transmission removal processes ensure the transmission is thoroughly separated from the automobile’s engine. We guarantee that every connection, electrical or fluid piping, is properly disconnected. This step is crucial as it allows the utmost care for the transmission as it is examined and prepared for reconditioning or replacement.
Transmission Disassembly (For Rebuilds): After Lotus transmission removal, our qualified specialists begin dismantling the transmission, assessing every part for signs of wear and deterioration. Elements like gears, seals, or bearings are taken out and spared if they are still in healthy operating conditions. This systematic approach guarantees that only the best and most efficient parts go into rebuilding.
Component Replacement (For Rebuilds): During a Lotus transmission rebuild, The Car Lab Auto Repair Center replaces worn or damaged components, including gears, seals, bearings, and solenoids. Using OEM-quality parts, our technicians ensure each component meets specifications. This meticulous replacement process restores the transmission’s performance, enhancing reliability, shifting smoothness, and longevity for your Lotus vehicle.
Install Rebuilt or Replacement Transmission: Our technicians tactfully fit the repaired or new transmission back into the vehicle after a Lotus gearbox has been repaired or replaced. As we reconnect all elements, including the electrical cables and the fluid line, we double-check that each is tightly fastened. Furthermore, a thorough inspection is carried out to confirm all systems function correctly, and appropriate adjustments will be made in preparation for road testing.
Hydraulic system Bleeding: Hydraulic system bleeding is a crucial step during the Lotus transmission rebuild and replacement. Our technicians carefully remove air from the transmission’s hydraulic lines to ensure proper fluid pressure and smooth shifting. Proper bleeding prevents shifting delays and erratic behavior and optimizes the hydraulic system, enhancing transmission performance.