Manual Transmission
& Clutch Repair.
Slipping clutch, grinding gears, or won’t go into gear? Our techs handle clutches, gearboxes, and linkage for real stick-shift drivers — cars, trucks, and swaps.
Number One Transmissions repairs manual transmissions and clutches of every make from our Oakland Park shop, serving South Florida since 1983. Whether it’s a worn clutch, a grinding gearbox, a bad throwout bearing, or a shifter that won’t engage, we diagnose it free, give you an honest estimate, and fix it right — backed by a 1-year / 12,000-mile warranty. Call (954) 535-9393.
Expert manual transmission & clutch repair in South Florida
A manual transmission is tough, but the clutch is a wear item — and how it’s driven in South Florida stop-and-go traffic decides how long it lasts. When the clutch slips, the gears grind, or the shifter won’t engage, real stick-shift experience matters. At Number One Transmissions, we’ve rebuilt manual gearboxes and replaced clutches for three generations.
We handle the whole system: clutch disc, pressure plate, throwout bearing, pilot bearing, flywheel resurfacing, hydraulics, shifter linkage, and full gearbox rebuilds. Catch a slipping clutch early and it’s a clean job; let it go and it can score the flywheel and cost more.
Signs your clutch or manual transmission needs work
If your vehicle is showing any of these, bring it in for a free diagnosis before a small problem becomes a big one:
RPMs climb but the car doesn’t accelerate, especially uphill or under load — a worn clutch disc.
A grind going into gear points to worn synchros, a dragging clutch, or low gear oil.
A pedal that won’t engage a gear usually means a hydraulic (master/slave) or clutch failure.
Shaking as you release the clutch can be a glazed disc, oil contamination, or a worn flywheel.
Stiff, notchy shifts point to synchros, linkage, or fluid that’s past its life.
A rumble in neutral that quiets when you press the clutch often means input-shaft or bearing wear.
How we handle your manual transmission & clutch repair
The same honest, four-step process on every job — a solution, not a guess:
Free Diagnosis
We test-drive and inspect the clutch, hydraulics, gearbox and linkage to find the real cause.
Honest Estimate
You get a clear written estimate up front. No work starts without your approval.
Repair or Rebuild
Clutch replacement, flywheel resurfacing, hydraulics, or a full gearbox rebuild — done in-house.
Test & Warranty
We road-test the shift feel and back the work with a 1-year / 12,000-mile warranty.
Why South Florida trusts Number One Transmissions
A transmission is not a job for a general shop. Here’s what you get with a dedicated, family-owned specialist:
- 40+ years, three generations — a true transmission shop, not a franchise.
- ASE-certified, licensed & insured, A+ BBB accredited.
- Free diagnostics & honest estimates — the price we quote is the price you pay.
- 1-year / 12,000-mile warranty on every repair and rebuild.
- 4.6★ across 229 Google reviews — nearly every one names owner Chris.
- Veteran & first-responder discount.
Trusted by South Florida drivers.
Questions, answered.
How much does a clutch replacement cost?
How long does a clutch last?
Why are my gears grinding?
Do you resurface the flywheel?
Do you work on performance and swapped manuals?
Tell us what it’s doing.
Free diagnosis, honest estimate, and a straight answer — from South Florida’s transmission specialists since 1983.