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Selling your car with a

Gearbox Failure

Has your car run out of steam? Is the engine on the brink or the alternator on its way out? Whatever state your car may be in, we’re here to offer you a speedy valuation and an extremely fair price. No faff, no haggling with private sellers or the local scrap yard. Just a simple valuation process,  agree the sale and arrange free collection and immediate payment – potentially within the hour.


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Mechanical trouble and common faults

Other gearbox faults include oil leaks, lack of alignment of gears and loose gears. Problems tend to be more complex with automatic gearboxes than manual gearboxes. We will buy both automatic and manual gearbox van models.

The replacement of a broken gearbox is both costly and takes time. Costs range from around £500 to £6,000+ depending on a range of factors such as:

  • New or second-hand gearbox: Only on new vans would a new gearbox be justified, on vans of 3 years or more, typically it makes sense to install a second-hand gearbox (in good working order)
  • Main agent / independent garage / mechanic: Costs will vary tremendously depending on who does the gearbox repairs
  • Clutch also fitted yes/no: When fitting a new gearbox typically it also makes sense to install a new clutch as many of the costs apply to both procedures
  • Warranty validity: If a warranty is in place, this will be helpful in avoiding costs, this may not cover 100% of costs, but may cover a proportion. It’s always worth checking with your warranty provider

Costs of gearbox repairs do vary from model to model. According to data analysis by Warranty Direct, gearbox problems include:

  • Manual gearboxes cost an average of £824 to repair, with 1 in every 180 having a gearbox failure in a year, whereas
  • Automatic gearboxes cost an average of £1070 to repair, with 1 in every 80 having a gearbox failure in a year
  • So manual gearboxes cost less to repair on average and also fail about 45% as often (80/180) as automatic gearboxes.


We Buy Cars with Gearbox Failures Today for Cash!

Trying to sell a van with gearbox failures can be a bit of a horror story. The decision on whether to repair or sell can be agonising, but we are here to help at We Buy Broken Cars. We would always advise seeking an accurate quotation for repairing your gearbox. If the costs make the van beyond economic repair, then you can always speak to us for a cost-effective solution to buy your broken van.

Contacting us is easy – here’s how

Simply call us today on 0121 285 9859 to kickstart the process, we can usually complete the sale within 48 hours. Receive a free online valuation by visiting our valuation tool and entering all your vans details. We can also be called/texted to our mobile, which is 07582 859 859, call us today and sell your van quickly for a fair market price.

We buy cars with other common faults too.

Fuel Pump Problems

You may decide you want to repair your van with a broken fuel pump, but if it all seems like too much hassle we are here to help.
Differential Problems

Differential Problems

A car with a faulty differential just can’t be safely driven. In older car models particularly, the repair/scrap equation tends to lean to scrap.
DPF Problems

DPF Problems

One of the problems with DPF’s is that the problem seems fixed but then re-occurs, which is irritating to be back at position square one.

Low Oil Pressure

We are happy to buy vans with declared oil pressure faults and do so on a regular basis.

Wiring Loom Problem

With an unknown diagnostic bill and repair costs, many owners turn to a business like ours to sell a van complete with its wiring loom faults.

Timing Chain Problem

We can save you the headache of paying for expensive timing chain replacement and associated costs.

ECU Fault

We Buy Broken Cars regularly buy carss with ECU issues – it’s “bread and butter” business for us.

Turbo Engine Problem

Many manufacturers have cars with this type of engine because of the increased mileage coupled with great performance.

Engine Management Problem

We will buy your van at a fair price even if there is an engine management light showing.

Fuel Injector Problem

The main issues affecting fuel injectors involve them becoming blocked and with deposit build-ups.

3 steps to selling your car

Agree a fair value

Start by entering your car's registration plate number into our vehicle valuation tool and you'll get a quote in just a few minutes.

No-Quibble Collection

Once you agree to sell your car, we'll find a time to collect it. We work around your schedule to find a time that works.

Instant Payment

Our recovery team will arrive, transfer your cash and get on with taking away your car. It's that simple, so you can sit back and relax.