What is A CVT?

A CVT transmission — Continuously Variable Transmission — is a type of automatic gearbox that doesn’t use fixed gears like a traditional automatic or manual.

Instead, it uses a belt-and-pulley system (or sometimes chains) to create an infinite number of gear ratios within a range. That means:

  • No gear “steps” — it smoothly adjusts to the exact ratio needed for speed, load, and engine power.
  • Better fuel efficiency — keeps the engine in its most efficient RPM range.
  • Smooth acceleration — no distinct gear changes, so you don’t feel “shifts.”
Specialised repairs for CVT gearboxes - ensuring quiet, efficient, and smooth operation.
CVT Transmission Service & Rebuilds

How it works (simplified)

  1. Two cone-shaped pulleys face each other.
  2. A steel belt (or chain) runs between them.
  3. One pulley connects to the engine (drive pulley), the other to the wheels (driven pulley).
  4. The pulleys move closer or further apart, changing the belt position and altering the gear ratio continuously.
How it works (simplified)
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Electronic + hydraulic control unit replacement and programming to fix PRNDS flashing, limp mode, or shifting faults.

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Specialised repairs for CVT gearboxes - ensuring quiet, efficient, and smooth operation.

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