When does my Gearbox need Replacing?

Your gearbox is a vital part of your car, and therefore an expensive part to fix: meaning, if you want to avoid a pricey repair bill just before Christmas, you might want to keep an eye out for the warning signs.

Luckily for you, MyCarNeedsA.com has written this helpful blog for you to read so you can avoid an unnecessarily large bill this winter.

How does a Gearbox Work?

Your car engine runs at super-fast speeds, so it’s important that there is a system in place which allows your car to transfer this high-paced power to your wheels which turn at a much slower rate: this is done via your gearbox.

A manual gearbox provides a variety of gears that the driver will use depending on their driving condition, e.g. driving off after you have stopped or driving up a hill. As you go down the gears (high - low) you will also decrease the speed at which the wheels are turning in relation to your engine speed.

In order to change your gear, you need to engage with your clutch: this allows the gearbox to change from one rotor to the next. Once the desired gear and be picked and is in place, the gearbox will transfer the power from the engine, through the gears and onto your car wheels.

In simple terms, your gearbox is the element of your car that turns the power from your engine into something that your car and wheels can actually use and make you go from point A - B.

Signs your Gearbox needs Replacing

1. Dashboard warning lights: check engine light
2. Your car won't go into gear
3. Leaking fluid and continuous low levels
4. Your car is making loud and clunking noises, even when you're sitting in neutral
5. Smell something out of the ordinary

If you aren’t sure what’s wrong with your car but it’s behaving out of character, then it’s best you see a trusted, qualified mechanic to take a look at your car: visit >here< to get a cheap quote from mechanics near you.

How much does it cost to get your Gearbox Replaced?

Here at MyCarNeedsA.com we did a little research and dug into our database to find out how much a gearbox replacement service costs.

In the UK the average gearbox replacement is £3475.00

To find the cheapest gearbox replacement near you, visit MyCarNeedsA.com and click on ‘Get Quotes’. All you need to do is enter a few details then sit back and relax while we do the hard work for you!

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