Your Trusted Gearbox Specialist Since 1991. 

First Time Right.

Call us: 021 982 1412

Experience quality gearbox repairs,

with expert care and nationwide reach.

First Time Right!


Manual Gearbox Repairs

We expertly rebuild or replace manual transmissions for everything from passenger cars to heavy-duty trucks. Same-day exchange units are available so you can get back on the road quickly.

Differential & Truck Gearbox Solutions

We offer professional repairs and exchange services for rear differentials, truck gearboxes, and off-highway equipment. All work is backed by a warranty and dyno-tested for performance.

Fleet & Off-Highway Maintenance

We provide tailored maintenance support for fleets including light commercial vehicles, earth-moving machinery, buses, and military equipment. Services are designed to reduce downtime and maximise uptime.

Automatic & DSG Transmission Services

We specialise in automatic, CVT, DSG, and dual-clutch gearboxes. Choose between fully remanufactured exchange units or complete rebuilds, often ready the same da

Propshaft & CV-Joint Repairs

Our propshaft services include balancing, repairs, and CV-joint maintenance or replacement. Most jobs are completed within 48 hours and come with a 12-month unlimited-kilometre warranty.

Free Diagnostic Service

At Mayfair Gearbox, we believe in starting with clarity. That’s why we offer a completely free diagnostic assessment to help you understand exactly what’s going on with your vehicle before you commit to any repairs.

Manual Gearbox Repairs

We expertly rebuild or replace manual transmissions for everything from passenger cars to heavy-duty trucks. Same-day exchange units are available so you can get back on the road quickly.

Differential & Truck Gearbox Solutions

We offer professional repairs and exchange services for rear differentials, truck gearboxes, and off-highway equipment. All work is backed by a warranty and dyno-tested for performance.

Fleet & Off-Highway Maintenance

We provide tailored maintenance support for fleets including light commercial vehicles, earth-moving machinery, buses, and military equipment. Services are designed to reduce downtime and maximise uptime.

Automatic & DSG Transmission Services

We specialise in automatic, CVT, DSG, and dual-clutch gearboxes. Choose between fully remanufactured exchange units or complete rebuilds, often ready the same da

Propshaft & CV-Joint Repairs

Our propshaft services include balancing, repairs, and CV-joint maintenance or replacement. Most jobs are completed within 48 hours and come with a 12-month unlimited-kilometre warranty.

Free Diagnostic Service

At Mayfair Gearbox, we believe in starting with clarity. That’s why we offer a completely free diagnostic assessment to help you understand exactly what’s going on with your vehicle before you commit to any repairs.

Looking for Specialist Gearbox Repairs in Cape Town? 

We’re South Africa’s most trusted name in gearbox and drivetrain repairs.


We specialise in repairing and rebuilding manual, automatic, DSG, and truck gearboxes, as well as differentials, propshafts, and CV joints. Whether you’re driving a compact car, commercial van, or heavy-duty fleet, we’ve got the expertise and the stock to get you moving again.

Call us: 021 982 1412

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Q: Can you collect my vehicle or unit?

    A: We do offer a collection service, depending on the distance.

  • Q: Can Mayfair Gearbox tow my vechicle for me?

    A: Yes, we can tow you in. Depending on the distance.

  • Q: Can Mayfair Gearbox Centre provide me with a courtesy car whilst my vehicle is being repaired?

    A: Unfortunaltery, we do not provide courtesy vehicles.

  • Q: Is Mayfair Gearbox a reputable company?

    A: Yes we are and the market leaders in our industry. We have been in business for 30 years and have the most sophisticated testing equipment and the most highly trained technicians in Africa.

  • Q: What does a transmission repair cost?

    A: Sometimes we fix  transmission issue's by doing minor adjustments, software updates or by replacing a battery or a fuse. The way is to get your vehicle or unit to us assessed and checked.

  • Q: How long does a repair take?

    A: 1. First we would like to assess your unit and see if any external parts might be causing your problem, like a clutch adjustment, gear lever, sensor, wiring etc.

    2. We keep over 4,000 transmissions in stock nationwide so we can fit any popular model vehicle with a reman exchange unit. 

    3. Otherwise we could do a strip and quote which should only take a few days.

  • Q: What Warranty does Mayfair Gearbox offer?

    A: Our standard warranty is one year, 20 000 kilometres. Some cheaper ’repair options’ offer limited warranties. 

  • Q: How can I save costs on a repair?

    A: We will offer you many options, from a reman exchange to a repair option and in some cases a used gearbox or minor repair.

Over 4,000 gearbox units in stock for same-day exchange

Certified technicians using OEM-spec parts

ISO 9001, SANS 10279, RMI, and AA accredited

24/7 roadside assistance, towing, and courtesy vehicle options

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