Used Vehicles Will Have More Gearbox Problems

Everyone likes to treat themselves to a new or used car every once in a while, and they don’t expect some of the problems that might happen with the vehicle. However, when you buy used cars you have to question if this is going to increase your chance of having gearbox problems. Indeed, the used car costs less in the first place, but when you have gearbox problems to deal with, you’re inevitably going to find it costs a lot more.

New cars on the other hand are always going to stand a better chance of working efficiently without the need for too many repairs. If they are hot off the production line then there shouldn’t really be an issue with anything as serious as the gearbox. Having said that, some people are a little wary of buying new cars that haven’t been “run in” yet, and that’s why many like to buy a car that has a couple of hundred miles on it to show that it has been used and is working fine. A new car could have problems, but the chances are minimised because everything is ‘new’. Naturally, used cars will have a higher mileage and that means the car has been put through the mill a bit more so there’s a greater risk.

The basic principle here is that the more you use something, the likelier it is to break. As much as you love your 10 year old car, you have to bear in mind that gearbox problems are going to be likely. Keep your eyes peeled for any tell-tale signs like the car making unusual sounds. If you do notice something, its time to get to the garage. You could find that you end up paying a lot more if you don’t get the gearbox sorted ASAP.

Gearbox problems can be costly to repair, so the best advice is to make sure you do a test drive of the car before you buy it. Check that there are no funny sounds you can hear coming from the gearbox area. Have a chat with the salesman to get his expert opinion too.