Servicing and maintenance is an inevitable aspect of owning a vehicle, which of course means trips to the workshop. What sorts of common issues usually come to mind? Engine problems, brake issues, tyre recalibration, perhaps issues with the radiator or battery. What is, however, commonly overlooked is the importance of transmission maintenance. The transmission (or gearbox) is an integral part of the car's powertrain, and is what changes the gear of an engine, thereby transferring the engine's power to the wheels with the purpose of moving the vehicle ahead.
And when a problem arises, repairing and rebuilding the transmission unit is a targeted and in some cases more cost-efficient solution, as opposed to a wholesale replacement of the whole unit. Specific worn-out parts due to extended use can be replaced and refurbished instead of changing to an entirely new transmission.
Jackson Powertrain
Jackson Powertrain is an automatic transmission specialist, offering a reliable and specialised one-stop centre for servicing, repairing and rebuilding all automatic transmission units. The company began life as a general servicing and repair workshop for passenger and light commercial vehicles some three decades ago. About seven years ago, Jackson Powertrain developed itself into a specialist workshop, focusing solely on automatic transmissions for passenger vehicles. With its extensive expertise and highly trained technicians, Jackson Powertrain deals with all makes and models of automatic cars, which form the bulk of passenger cars in Singapore. Jackson Powertrain is also an appointed service partner of ZF, the world renowned transmission and automotive parts maker.
Automatic Transmission Specialist Services
What sets Jackson Powertrain apart from its competitors is the wide range of specialist services offered for automatic transmissions. These include transmission rebuilds, replacement and servicing of valve body assembly, dyno testing, as well as general servicing and maintenance of automatic transmissions. The workshop also have the capability to do megatronic and torque converter overhauls, one of the more uncommon services that Jackson Powertrain offers.
After all, each transmission is built and set up differently, and no one-size-fits-all approach exists. For example, the workshop will match the transmission oil to the transmission make; each manufacturer comes with a recommended brand/type of transmission oil, and the workshop keeps stock of all the different brands to ensure that the right transmission oil is used for each different vehicle.
Speaking to Roger Chang, CEO of Jackson Powertrain, he emphasises the importance of regular servicing of the transmission unit, something that people often overlook. Regular transmission oil change is vital in ensuring that the transmission unit runs smoothly and reduces the effect of wear and tear. He also highlighted how rebuilding and/or servicing the transmission is an option many drivers fail to consider, as it is a service not commonly offered. The more common option is a complete replacement of the unit, which is not as environmentally-friendly, and at the same time cannot offer the same peace of mind as a thorough inspection and servicing/refurbishment of faulty components.
Jackson Powertrain dedicates itself to high-quality workmanship and superior engineering, and each serviced or rebuilt transmission unit comes with a one year service warranty (terms and conditions apply).
To find out more about Jackson Powertrain and the range of services it offers, you can visit the company's website here. You can find Jackson Powertrain at 4 Loyang Crescent, S508979. Alternatively, you can call 6214 3633 to find out more.
