New gearbox!!

jeannieblue

Silk wrote: »

I assume thats job done with a new clutch and vat etc etc is it ??????

And get the quote down in writing!

They will have to stand by a quote - whereas an estimate can escalate!

trixxi

I will check out the clutch thing!! thanks. and get it in writing.

jeannieblue

trixxi wrote: »

I will check out the clutch thing!! thanks. and get it in writing.

Also check on the guarantee for parts and labour on this job - do not settle for less than 12 months which is standard! Try and get 24!

Silk

Trixxi it might be worth getting a quote from a specialist if you google clutch gearbox specialist and your area and give a couple a ring they might give you a reasonable quote ???
They are quite often cheaper than the average garage because they have negotiated better prices etc etc

tomstickland

There are loads of places offering reconditioned gearboxes. £1500 seems a bit high to me.

Depending on the details I'd consider a straight swap rather than a reconditioned one.

jeannieblue

tomstickland wrote: »

There are loads of places offering reconditioned gearboxes. £1500 seems a bit high to me.

Depending on the details I'd consider a straight swap rather than a reconditioned one.

Or a straight swap with a recon one...

aqueoushumour01

this happened to me a year ago (plus other bits and bobs neeeded doing) so I had my car scrapped as it was a high mileage car and worth less than the cost of repair. bit depressing when I only got £100 for it from the scrap people.

dan_essex

get yourself down the local scrap yards, you should be able to source one yourself and then get the garage to fit it. My dad had a similar problem with his Renault and saved loads.

trixxi

The mileage is 110922 miles, so pretty high!!

jeannieblue

If you wish to try and source a secondhand gear box - you can google and try breaker link, only need to put car details in just the once and they get sent out breakers nationally.

Or google for recon boxes.

It is a lot of hassle - but I don't know what else to suggest. We have no objection if customers supply their own parts - but obviously, we won't guarantee them. One of the reasons why I asked if your current garage will guarantee parts & labour etc. Sometimes its not worth the 'faffing' around if you have a decent guarantee of work - in writing of course!