Bought used A4 -previous keeper says needs gearbox

Bought used A4 -previous keeper says needs gearbox

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alphablender

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4 posts

113 months

Wednesday 22nd October 2014
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Hiya, put down deposit on 2004 A4 with 60k on the clock. Due to pickup on Friday. Finally got in touch with previous keeper who has informed me she part exchanged the car as it needed a new gearbox. Didn't notice any slippage or engine surges. Garage has serviced car with new clutch. It's a manual transmission.

Wondering what repair would cost? Reckon the garage won't admit it needs replacing. Don't want to lose my deposit but also don't want to invest another grand or two. Garage giving warranty for 3 months fwiw.

Any advice appreciated...

Adrian E

3,248 posts

175 months

Thursday 23rd October 2014
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Depends who diagnosed it needing a new gearbox - most likely it was just the clutch that needed doing!