"What are the common problems with the Aston Martin Vanquish S transmission?"

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The 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish S with a 6-speed automatic transmission is prone to:

1. **Fluid Degradation**: Overheating from low/contaminated fluid. *Fix*: Replace fluid/filter every 50k miles. 
2. **Gear Slipping**: Worn clutches/torque converters. *Cost*: £2,500–£5,000 ($3,200–$6,400). 
3. **TCM Faults**: Electronic control module issues. *Fix*: Replacement/reprogramming (~£1,500).

**Recommendation**: For your vehicle (ID: 1296853), request a transmission fluid analysis and TCM diagnostic from the seller. Major overhauls can exceed £10,000. Learn more about similar vehicles on the [Vanquish S market page](https://classic.com/m/aston-martin/vanquish/1st-gen/s/). Would you like help finding a specialist for servicing?

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