Engine overhauls, gearbox rebuilds, ECU diagnostics and component repair. We diagnose properly before opening the engine, then quote honestly. The repair you actually need, not a parts cannon.
Why engine and gearbox matter
Engine and gearbox failures are the most expensive jobs on a Singapore car. Catching the warning signs early saves thousands. Driving on a knock or a slipping gear wrecks parts that were salvageable yesterday.
Most engine failures whisper for weeks before they shout. A new tick at idle, a vibration at 2,500 rpm, oil consumption up by half a litre, all show up before a major fault.
Slipping shifts often trace to a worn solenoid, low fluid, or a bad sensor, not a dead box. We diagnose first. A $300 solenoid swap beats a $4,000 rebuild that wasn’t needed.
Modern engines log fault codes that point to a sensor, a wire, a coil, or a fuel issue. Code reading is step one. Step two is the actual investigation, where most workshops stop.
Singapore traffic and humidity push fluids hard. Old engine oil and old gear oil both break down quicker here. A clean fluid service every interval keeps both running well past 200,000 km.
What we check
Six areas, every visit. Every engine and gearbox diagnosis finishes with a written report so you know exactly what is going on with your drivetrain, and what (if anything) we recommend doing about it.
How we differ
Both will fix your engine or gearbox. The way the visit goes, and what you walk out with, is not the same. Here is how the two compare on the things that matter when you book.
The Block Exemption Order (BEO) means engine and gearbox work at an independent workshop does NOT void your manufacturer warranty. As long as we use parts of equivalent quality and document the work, your warranty is intact. Singapore adopted the BEO from EU competition law, and reputable independent workshops have been operating under it for years. Read more.
Our promise
If your gearbox is slipping, we test the fluid, the solenoid pack, and the sensors before talking rebuild. The cheapest fix that solves the problem is the right fix.
Some workshops swap parts until the symptom goes. We trace faults to the root, replace the part that’s actually broken, and stop.
You drop the car off with the technician working on the engine, not a service advisor. We remember which engine, which mileage, which prior repair, every visit.
FAQ
Knock, low compression, oil burn, or coolant in oil are flags. We measure cylinder compression, leakdown, and oil burn rate before recommending overhaul. Many “needs overhaul” cars actually need a head gasket or valve seal job.
Yes. We rebuild conventional automatics, CVTs and DCTs. Most rebuild jobs come back stronger than the original because we replace soft parts, sensors and the seal pack while it’s open.
Rebuild keeps your case and crank, replaces wear parts. Replacement swaps in a remanufactured or used unit. Rebuild is often $1,500 to $3,000 cheaper, takes 1 to 2 weeks longer, and uses your matched parts.
No. The Block Exemption Order makes independent engine work valid for warranty as long as we use equivalent parts and document properly. We stamp your service book and keep the parts records on file.
Standard scan is included with any visit. Deep diagnosis (live data, scope traces, leakdown) starts at $80 and is credited toward the repair if you go ahead.
2 to 3 weeks for most cars. We don’t rush it. A proper overhaul means measuring clearances, replacing seals and gaskets, head re-machining if needed.
Yes for the conventional engine and transmission side of hybrids. The high-voltage battery and inverter are dealer-level parts. We do the engine, gearbox and 12V system.
Yes. Some cars cost more to fix than they’re worth. We give you the diagnosis, the repair quote, and a frank read on whether scrap or sale is the better call. No commission either way.
Yes. Belts at the manufacturer interval (usually 90,000 to 150,000 km). Chains only when stretched, noisy or causing fault codes. We don’t replace chains preventively unless symptoms warrant.
PayNow, bank transfer, cash. We don’t take credit card to keep prices clean. Receipts are emailed.
Yes if it’s quality stock and we’ve agreed on it. We quote labour-only and not be responsible for warranty on parts you supply.
We stop, photo and quote the additional work, then call you. You decide whether to proceed. Nothing extra is done without sign-off.
Engine oil, oil filter, 21-point check, tyre, battery, brake fluid and all fluid levels.
Learn more →Cooling coils, refrigerant pressure and air handling. Written report every visit.
Learn more →Tyre fitting, alignment, balancing and battery load testing. Singapore heat kills batteries fast.
Learn more →Pads, discs, callipers, dampers, bushes and arms. Stopping and ride sorted properly.
Learn more →Climate control sensors, relays and ECU faults. We trace them end to end with live data.
Learn more →Insurance claim, damage assessment and full repair coordination. We handle it for you.
Learn more →Dent repair, panel beating, full repaints. Colour-matched to manufacturer spec.
Learn more →24/7 breakdown and accident towing across Singapore. Flatbed for AWD, EV and hybrids.
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