Gearboxes

Buying a used gearbox: manual, automatic and DSG

Gearbox failure usually strikes without warning – slipping gears, juddering when shifting, limp mode. A replacement gearbox is then often the fastest and cheapest solution. Here you will find manual gearboxes with 5 and 6 speeds, torque-converter automatics such as the Mercedes 7G-Tronic or ZF 8HP, and dual-clutch gearboxes such as the VW DSG, Audi S tronic, Renault EDC or Ford PowerShift – used with stated mileage, professionally reconditioned, or new. All gearboxes are tested before dispatch; used and reconditioned units come with a 12-month warranty, new ones with 24 months.

Gearboxes by make

Volkswagen gearboxes make up the largest part of our stock, followed by Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Ford, Opel, Renault and BMW. Each make page shows the gearbox codes currently in stock:

• Volkswagen gearboxes
• Mercedes-Benz gearboxes
• Audi gearboxes
• Ford gearboxes
• Opel gearboxes
• Renault gearboxes
• BMW gearboxes
• Peugeot gearboxes
• Skoda gearboxes
• Seat gearboxes
• Fiat gearboxes
• Mini gearboxes
• Nissan gearboxes
• Alfa Romeo gearboxes
• Suzuki gearboxes
• Volvo gearboxes
• Mazda gearboxes
• Kia gearboxes
• Land Rover gearboxes
• Mitsubishi gearboxes
• Porsche gearboxes
• Hyundai gearboxes
• Citroen gearboxes
• Jaguar gearboxes
• Dacia gearboxes
• Jeep gearboxes
• Lancia gearboxes
• Toyota gearboxes
• MAN gearboxes
• Dodge gearboxes
• Ssangyong gearboxes
• Iveco gearboxes

Most requested gearbox codes

These codes and series are currently the most common in our stock – click one to see all matching gearboxes:

• DQ381 Golf VII GTI
• 722.9
• DQ200 Touran
• 8HP
• DQ250 Tiguan
• 722.6
• DQ500 Tiguan
• M32 Astra J
• 6HP
• 725.0
• 724.0
• 0B5 A6
• DQ400E Multivan
• TL4 Scenic IV

We have dedicated guides on the best-known series: DQ381 gearbox, DQ200 problems, 7G-Tronic 722.9, 722.6 gearbox and ZF 8HP gearbox – and on symptoms and causes in general: DSG gearbox problems.

The gearbox code decides

Whether a gearbox fits is determined by the gearbox code – it defines ratios, control unit, connections and software. With VW, Audi, Seat and Skoda it is three code letters on the data sticker (e.g. NHW, SSP), with Mercedes the gearbox number on the type plate (e.g. 722.906), with BMW a code such as GA8HP45Z, with Ford, Fiat or Nissan the part number on the housing. Compare the code with our product title or send us your VIN – we will check which gearbox fits.

Core deposit, shipping and fitting

On gearboxes we charge a core deposit of usually €250, added to your order automatically and refunded once your old gearbox is returned (Core deposit explained). Gearboxes are shipped securely packed by freight carrier; collection in Nortmoor is possible by arrangement. With DSG and automatic gearboxes the workshop has to adapt the control unit to the vehicle after fitting – allow for this.

Frequently asked questions about replacement gearboxes