8 articles about gearbox guides
Honda Jazz gearbox replacement costs R7,000–R13,000 fitted for a 5-speed manual and R8,000–R18,000 for a used CVT. Generation-by-generation gearbox guide, start clutch judder explained, HMMF vs HCF-2 fluid, and SA prices.
VW Polo gearbox replacement costs R6,000–R12,000 fitted for a Polo Vivo manual (02T) and R15,000–R42,000 for a DQ200 7-speed DSG. Gearbox codes, SA prices, DQ200 failure modes, and a repair-vs-replace guide.
VW Golf DSG gearbox replacement costs R22,000–R65,000 fitted in South Africa depending on type. Manual Golf Mk4: R7,000–R22,000. DQ200/DQ250/DQ381 codes, OEM fluid specs, failure modes, and a repair-vs-replace guide.
Ford Mondeo MPS6 PowerShift replacement: R32,000–R60,000 fitted in SA. Transit MT82 manual: R16,000–R28,000. Ka iB5: from R5,500 all-in. Real prices, gearbox codes, failure modes, and a repair-vs-replace guide.
Ford Ranger automatic gearbox replacement costs R19,500–R37,000 for the 6R80 (3.2 TDCi) and R34,000–R55,000 for the 10R80 (2.0 BiTurbo). Real SA prices, gearbox codes, 6R80 failure modes, labour hours, and a worth-it calculator.
How much does manual gearbox replacement cost in South Africa? Budget used units from R5,500 fitted; heavy-duty bakkie installs reach R32,000+. Real SA prices by model, gearbox codes, labour hours, and a worth-it decision framework.
Real SA prices for reconditioned automatic gearboxes by make and model — from R4,500 for small autos to R35,000+ for premium ZF units. Includes recon vs used vs new comparison, ATF specs, and what to ask your reconditioner.
Real 2026 SA prices for DSG gearbox replacement — DQ200 from R6,300 (mechatronic repair) to R32,500 (full unit), DQ250 from R22,000 to R38,500. Includes fault codes, failure modes, labour hours, and when to repair vs replace.