Manual gearbox rebuild (car, rebuilt by gearbox specialist): how much does it cost?
Typically NZ$2,710–NZ$5,710 in New Zealand and A$2,400–A$5,070 in Australia, including GST. Cars.
| Parts (trade) | Labour | Sublet | Total incl GST | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | NZ$0–NZ$100 | 4–7 h | NZ$1,500–NZ$3,200 | NZ$2,710–NZ$5,710 |
| Australia | A$0–A$100 | 4–7 h | A$1,300–A$2,800 | A$2,400–A$5,070 |
What affects the price
Shop removes and refits; specialist replaces bearings, synchros and seals. NZ guides put full rebuilds at $2,000-4,000 incl GST. Broken gears or casings push it up.
Other driveline repairs
- Clutch kit replacement (small / medium car, solid flywheel)NZ$840–NZ$1,470
- Clutch kit replacement (ute / 4WD, solid flywheel)NZ$1,240–NZ$2,400
- Clutch kit with dual-mass flywheel (car)NZ$1,910–NZ$3,550
- Clutch kit with dual-mass flywheel (ute / 4WD diesel)NZ$2,550–NZ$4,120
- Clutch kit with dual-mass flywheel (European)NZ$2,420–NZ$4,550
- Clutch master cylinder replacementNZ$270–NZ$640
- Clutch slave cylinder replacement (external)NZ$200–NZ$490
- Concentric slave cylinder / hydraulic release bearing (gearbox out)NZ$710–NZ$1,510
- CVT replacement with remanufactured unit (small / medium car)NZ$4,720–NZ$7,140
- CVT replacement with remanufactured unit (SUV / 4WD, e.g. X-Trail, Outlander)NZ$6,290–NZ$8,860
Researched by Credov in October 2026 from NZ and Australian parts suppliers and workshop price guides. Typical ranges, not quotes: ask a workshop for a quote before you rely on a price. All repair costs.