Duke of Here

Hi Everyone,

I got the car over to a gear specialist in sheffield. I have now been told the gearbox is gone and would need reconditioning. I have been quoted £3,500 plus VAT. Does anyone have any advise or a more affordable place I can get the gear fixed? 

Appreciate all your help.

On 2/5/2025 at 4:57 PM, Gamith said:

When you move the gear selector is there any sort of resistance - I am wondering whether the link between the selector and the gearbox may have come loose. it looks like there should be a cable connecting the two. (this is for a 2005 model though - yours may be different).

I won't say there is resistance but there seems to be some strange sound coming from under the car after this ugly incident. AA was called but the tech said he can't access the gear box to check whether there's enough gear oil. He also said their code reader can't give any clue because they don't have the software. His recommendation is recover it to a garage.

15 hours ago, Chris.ac said:

Prior to this, did you make any modification involving wiring, even if not seemingly related? 

 

Does it have an aftermarket headunit fitted etc? 

 

Does the dash show the change in selected gear?

 

 

The previous owner installed an aftermarket head unit and a subwoofer. That was all. 

I bought the car privately 4 months ago. Shall I repost this in the garage section?

Hi All,

I am new here and would really appreciate your help.

My Alphard just stopped driving with the engine light come on. I can move the gear stick from Park to Reverse and to Drive but the car will remain insitu - no movement.

The engine runs fine, starts first time but the only issue is it doesnt respond to gear.

Can someone please advise or recommend the best garage I can take it to in the Midlands area?

Thank you.