Since buying a car should be an enjoyable prospect, the last thing you want to have to think about is any motor problem with the car. Despite this, used cars come with a higher risk of gearbox problems. Used cars aren’t always known for their reliability, and if you have bought a car that’s over 5 years old, you have to consider the fact there might be gearbox problems with it.

New cars on the other hand are always going to stand a better chance of working efficiently without the need for too many repairs. It seems only logical to assume that brand new cars won’t have problems with them. Another popular choice is to buy nearly new cars that are considered to be ‘run in’ and tested to make sure they work fine. A new car could have problems, but the chances are minimised because everything is ‘new’. The higher the mileage then the more chance you have of experiencing gearbox problems and suchlike.

It’s like anything really; the more use something gets then the higher the risk of something going wrong with it. Gearbox problems are quite common though and tend to occur often with vehicles aged over 5 years old. Look out for signs like sounds that might indicate the gearbox is faulty. Don’t leave the suspected gearbox problem. You might find the gearbox repair costs more the longer you leave it.

Bear in mind that gearbox problems can be very expensive to repair and so it is best to check the car over thoroughly before you buy it. Make sure there isn’t anything untoward with the gearbox, the main functioning part of the car. Have a chat with the salesman to get his expert opinion too.