Gearbox repair in the UAE
Gearbox repair in the UAE usually costs from AED 250 for a fluid and filter service and from AED 1,000 to 2,500 for a minor fault, while a complete overhaul or replacement starts around AED 6,000. The quickest way to a current price for your car is a free request on BlaBlaPrice.
Approximate prices in United Arab Emirates, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Item | Price range |
|---|
| Fluid and filter service | AED 250 to 600 |
| Minor gearbox repair | AED 1,000 to 2,500 |
| Repair from a published price list | from AED 1,500 (excluding 5% VAT) |
| Complete overhaul or replacement | from AED 6,000 |
| Range across faults and vehicles | AED 800 to 25,000 |
VAT and what a quote includes
Some published prices for gearbox repair in Dubai are stated excluding 5% VAT, so ask the workshop for the final total with VAT before you agree. Some repairs are listed with a diagnostic scan and a post-repair check, so ask which of these is in your quote and whether it is given in writing. Ask about the warranty on parts and labour too.
Summer heat and the mild months
The desert climate brings very hot summers from May to September, and a gearbox that slips or whines in traffic is best checked before the hottest weeks rather than after. The mild months from November to March are a more comfortable time to leave a car at a workshop, so plan the drive or the tow around them.
Towing between Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the other cities
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain are different cities, and a car that cannot be driven needs towing. Tell the seller your city and the distance in kilometres from your home to the workshop, and ask whether towing is included or charged separately. Car mileage is measured in kilometres, so give the reading in km as well.
What to write in your request
Give the car make, model and year, and the gearbox type: automatic, manual, CVT or dual-clutch. Describe the symptoms, such as slipping, noise, jerking or leaks, and say which parts are needed if you know them. Add the warranty you need, your area, deadline and budget.
You can get offers through BlaBlaPrice for free. Describe the problem in your own words in the chat, and add a photo of the car or of the dashboard warning if you have one. The AI asks about missing details, then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the UAE and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Registered sellers receive your request and answer in the chat with their own price, terms and delivery, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose whom to contact. You can also send the request link to a mechanic you already trust. See car and motorcycle servicing or start on the home page.
Questions and answers
How much does gearbox repair cost in the UAE?
A fluid and filter service usually costs AED 250 to 600, a minor repair AED 1,000 to 2,500, and a complete overhaul or replacement from about AED 6,000. One published price list starts from AED 1,500 excluding 5% VAT.
Does the price include VAT?
Not always. One published list states its prices exclude 5% VAT, so ask the workshop to confirm the total with VAT before you agree.
Is a diagnostic scan included?
Some workshops include a diagnostic scan and a post-repair check in the price. Ask for this in writing before the work starts.
Can I get a gearbox repair in Al Ain or Sharjah?
Tell the seller your city before you ask for a price, and ask whether towing is included, since it may be a separate item between Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and Al Ain.