How much to change a gearbox?

  1. Established Member Joined: Jul 2010 Northampton, northamptonshire Posts: 1020 MK2 VTR, Transit - gone :( 3.0TD Signum GSXR
    #1
    Just wondering if some people can give me a rough price on a garage charging to change a gearbox on a 51 plate vtr?

    thanks in advance
  2. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810
    #2
    depends if you supply it or not. some garages charge ridiculous amounts for a reconditioned box
  3. Established Member Joined: Jul 2010 Northampton, northamptonshire Posts: 1020 MK2 VTR, Transit - gone :( 3.0TD Signum GSXR
    #3
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by LSOfreak View Post
    depends if you supply it or not. some garages charge ridiculous amounts for a reconditioned box
    was planning on gettin a 2nd hand box off ebay or a breaker, just getting them to drop the old one out and put the new one in?
  4. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810
    #4
    a mechanic i know took the gearbox on and off for £120

    2 of my mates have payed £750 & £800 to have there clutch and gearboxes changed
  5. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768
    #5
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by LSOfreak View Post

    2 of my mates have payed £750 & £800 to have there clutch and gearboxes changed
    Im assuming the garage supplied the parts and the gearbox was reconditioned?
  6. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Dec 2006 Maidstone Posts: 8210 Golf TDI
    #6
    I reckon between £100 and £150 assuming its not a main dealer
  7. Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 high wycombe Posts: 848 Astra VXR
    #7
    Where do you live there are people on here that can do it for you for very cheap compared to garages and main dealers
  8. Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2009 Leeds Posts: 680 Ep3 Type R
    #8
    I paid £200 for a good 2nd hand vts gearbox supplied and fitted inc new clutch.

    Cheap as chips i thought.
  9. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R
    #9
    I can do it if you're close'ish to Bournemouth/Dorset
  10. Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2010 high wycombe Posts: 848 Astra VXR
    #10
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by raunchz View Post
    I can do it if you're close'ish to Bournemouth/Dorset
    yeah i can do it to providing you like within 30miles of high wycombe
  11. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172
    #11
    £100 to fit gearbox if one is supplied by you
  12. Established Member Joined: Dec 2009 near manchester Posts: 1190 vtr'd FURIO....
    #12
    ^^^^same if you're around Manchester area ill do it for £60
  13. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Jan 2010 London Posts: 2768
    #13
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by mandyslover70 View Post
    £100 to fit gearbox if one is supplied by you
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by boony View Post
    ^^^^same if you're around Manchester area ill do it for £60
    These prices are very nice! I paid £75 to a mechanic friend but I had to constantly stay over and help as its impossible to fit a gearbox with 1 person with basic tools and a couple of jacks.
  14. Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810
    #14
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by johnr32 View Post
    Im assuming the garage supplied the parts and the gearbox was reconditioned?
    yeah, complete mugs tbh
  15. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: May 2009 ringwood Posts: 6305 suzuki swift 1.2 sz3
    #15
    ross has everything to do it himself
  16. Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2009 Middlesbrough/Coventry Posts: 3808 Megane 225
    #16
    Same price as a clutch more or less