2013 Volkswagen GTI · Repair Cost Breakdown
The case
“Manual gearbox grinds going into 3rd gear, especially when shifting fast. Other gears OK.”
What it turned out to be
3rd gear synchro worn. Required full transmission rebuild — pulled trans, new synchros, bearings, seals.
The repair bill
Total
$2,880
$2,880
Parts
$980
$980
Labor
$1,900
$1,900
Did you know?
Manual transmission rebuilds rarely make economic sense in modern cars. Many shops will just install a used trans for half the cost.
🛠 Tools & parts for this kind of repair
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