Automatic gearbox

Grinding or shuddering when changing gears, a hesitant pause between park and drive, or strange whining from under the car... classic signs that an automatic gearbox is on its way out. An automatic gearbox is a transmission that shifts gears on its own without a clutch pedal, choosing the right gear based on road speed and throttle input. It's designed to make driving easier, particularly in stop-start traffic.

Parthunt24 aggregates used automatic gearbox listings from marketplaces like eBay, Ovoko, RicambiPro, Opisto, Proxyparts, Ecooparts, Autoparts-24, Totalparts. Compare 0 options on price, mileage, and fitment in one place, then head over to the seller hosting the right one.

Visual similarity doesn't equal compatibility. Two automatic gearboxes can look identical but have different gear ratios, mountings, or electronic needs. The gearbox code on the casing is the most important identifier, so cross-check it against your OEM number before anything else. Engine pairing matters too: a unit built for a 1.6 petrol won't work behind a 2.0 diesel. Torque converter, CVT, and dual-clutch (DSG/DCT) boxes each have trade-offs: smooth daily driving, fuel economy, or fast shifting respectively.

Run a Parthunt24 search using the engine code or vehicle details, then trim the results using the Category, Manufacturer, Series, Model, Modification, and Price filters down the side. Each listing leads to the marketplace it's hosted on, with the seller's full breakdown and the order button on their page.

Before you buy, you’ll want to check these details on the seller’s page:

• Vehicle compatibility: Match make, model, year, and body type exactly.
• - Light type: Bulb holder with replaceable bulb vs integrated LED module.
• Bulb type: Verify correct bulb fitment, such as W5W/T10.
• Connector type: Check plug shape, pin count, and wiring compatibility.
• Housing shape & size: Ensure correct dimensions and fit in bumper or tailgate.
• - Mounting design: Verify clip or screw positions match the original.
• Voltage compatibility: Confirm 12V for cars or 24V for commercial vehicles.
• CAN-bus compatibility: Ensure LED units are error-free, with no dashboard warnings.
• Lens clarity & colour: Must provide white light for legal compliance.
• Waterproof sealing: Check IP rating where listed, especially for bumper mounts.
• - Condition: Inspect for cracks, corrosion, or dim output.

Once through to the marketplace, the listing has to show enough for you to judge whether it's worth the risk. Gearboxes are heavy, expensive to return, and rarely refundable on a fitment mistake.

• Photos: Inside views of the bell housing, casing, and connectors.
• Seller reputation: Reviews, feedback rating, and how long they've been selling.
• - Compatibility info: Gearbox code, engine code, and donor vehicle details.
• - Included components: Torque converter, sensors, brackets, or bare unit?
• Condition: Mileage, leak signs, tested vs as-removed.
• Testing: Bench-tested or sold without warranty?
• Warranty and returns: Clear policy if it doesn't fit.
• Shipping: Crated and palletised packaging for a heavy item.
• Documentation: Service records and OEM stamping.

Automatic gearbox price varies with the vehicle, type, and supplier. Used pulls start around €200, mid-range listings sit at €400-€900, and dual-clutch or torque converter units for rarer models climb past €2,000. Through Parthunt24, an automatic gearbox for sale can be found from as low as {lowest_price}, with automatic gearbox price comparison across sellers in one view. Factors that move the automatic gearbox price up or down:

• Mileage and donor vehicle history
• Reconditioned automatic gearbox vs as-removed condition
• Inclusion of torque converter, sensors, or ECU
• Vehicle rarity

The biggest automatic gearbox price gap comes down to whether the unit has been bench-tested.

A failing gearbox often takes friends with it. The same heat and pressure that wore the unit out can have damaged related parts, so it's worth checking these before fitting a replacement. Cooler lines and the torque converter are the most common culprits behind a repeat failure soon after an automatic gearbox replacement.

Worth browsing on Parthunt24 alongside the gearbox:

• Oil pump: A weak pump starves the gearbox of pressure and causes early failure.
• Torque converter: Slipping or shuddering converters are a common cause of repeat gearbox damage.
• Solenoids: Stuck or burnt-out solenoids cause harsh or missed shifts on a healthy box.
• Valve body: Worn passages drop hydraulic pressure and mimic full gearbox failure.
• - Gearbox mount: Cheap to replace and worth fitting fresh on any swap.
• Transmission cooler lines: A clog or leak here starves the box of cooling and kills it quickly.
• ATF (automatic transmission fluid): Burnt or contaminated fluid points to deeper internal wear.
• - Engine sensors: Bad input data from sensors can be misread as gearbox trouble.

If your needs lean the other direction, the manual gearbox listings might suit better.

Sourcing a used automatic gearbox for sale across forums and breakers is a slow business, and the right unit for your car shouldn't take half a weekend to find. Parthunt24 brings every compatible listing into one comparable view, sortable by price, mileage, and condition, so the cheapest seller for your vehicle is never more than a click from the basket.

Torque converter units, dual-clutch boxes, and reconditioned options all sit in the same results page. Compare offers, find the best deal, and pick up an automatic gearbox for sale today on Parthunt24.