PRICE GUIDE · VEHICLES & TRANSPORT · 2026–2027
Gearbox Repair cost in the UK
£200–£3,000 per job. Typically £500.
A gearbox repair costs £200–£3,000 per job in the UK, with about £500 typical for a repair rather than a replacement. A software update or selector fix is cheapest; an automatic or dual-clutch fault, or a replacement gearbox on a family car, costs the most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does gearbox repair cost in the UK?
| Low end | £200 | a software update or linkage fix |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £500 | what most people pay |
| High end | £3,000 | a replacement gearbox on a family car |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the garages, mobile mechanics and valeters near you.
What moves the price
- Repair or replacement — fixing a selector or bearing costs far less than swapping the whole gearbox
- Manual, automatic or dual-clutch — automatic and DSG gearboxes cost more to diagnose and repair
- New, rebuilt or used unit — a reconditioned gearbox costs less than new but more than a used one
- Labour hours — removing and refitting a gearbox is a long job on most front-wheel-drive cars
- Make and model — premium cars use dearer gearbox parts and need more specialist skills
- Clutch at the same time — many garages renew the clutch while the gearbox is out
Vehicle maintenance prices in the UK are up 38% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Maintenance and repairs, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical gearbox repair would have cost about £870 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7ED →
WHAT YOU GET
What a gearbox repair booking includes
Takes: A few hours for a selector or software fix; one to three days for a gearbox removal or replacement. Not included: Clutch replacement when quoted on its own, engine repairs and driveshaft work are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common gearbox repair jobs
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How to pay less
- Get gearbox noises checked early, before a worn bearing damages the gears themselves
- Ask for a reconditioned gearbox quote alongside a new one, as it often costs far less
- Have the clutch replaced while the gearbox is out if it is near the end of its life
Before you book
- Note when the gearbox fault happens, such as cold starts, certain gears or under load
- Check whether an automatic gearbox needs a fluid service, which can cure some faults
- Ask what warranty comes with a reconditioned or used gearbox before you agree
- Weigh the gearbox replacement cost against the car's value for an older car
Gearbox Repair cost: questions people ask
£200–£3,000 per job, with about £500 typical for a repair. A software update or linkage fix costs the least; a replacement gearbox on a family car costs the most.
A software update or linkage fix takes a few hours. Removing the gearbox to repair or replace it usually means one to three days.
Under the Consumer Rights Act a garage must do the work with reasonable care and skill. If it has not, you can ask for the job to be redone or for money back.
Often, yes. A good reconditioned unit with a warranty usually costs far less than new and lasts well, provided the fitter is reputable.
A clutch replacement, engine repairs and driveshaft work are normally separate items unless the quote says otherwise.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, drawn from published UK gearbox repair and replacement guides. They show a national range, not a quote, and the fault and gearbox type decide your own bill.
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