Do It Yourself

is set in stone, but there is definitely only a small chance of this. Used cars are at risk because there are more miles on the clock, which shows the car has been used more.

The basic principle here is that the more you use something, the likelier it is to break. Gearbox problems are quite common though and tend to occur often with vehicles aged over 5 years old. If you notice the gearbox sticking or an unusual sound when driving, this could mean that there are gearbox problems. Don’t leave the suspected gearbox problem. The longer you leave the problem, the worse it might be.

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.