If your engine revs but the car does not gain speed as expected, the transmission may be slipping. A hesitation, hard shift or clunk can feel similar, so describing the behavior accurately is the first step toward finding the cause. This guide explains automatic-transmission symptoms and what to do next. For a broader symptom checklist,
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A continuously variable transmission, or CVT, is a type of automatic transmission. When people compare “CVT versus automatic,” they usually mean a CVT versus a conventional automatic with a set of forward gears. Both can change ratios for you without a clutch pedal. The better choice depends on the specific vehicle, how it drives, its