Reman gearboxes for Nissan, Hyundai and Kia are the latest units to be added to Ivor Searle's extensive range of remanufactured gearboxes, for which garages can save as much as 40% compared with sourcing brand new products.
Leading remanufacturer of gearboxes, Ivor Searle, continues to expand its product range and most recently has added the 5-speed manual transmission for the Nissan NV200 compact van, as well as 6-speed manual transmissions for the Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage CRDi 1.7 litre diesel SUVs.
Costing up to 40% less than OE, Ivor Searle’s range of remanufactured gearboxes for cars and light commercial vehicles aims to reflect the latest trends in the UK’s vehicle parc, helping workshops to compete without compromising on quality, warranty protection or customer service.
Despite the growth in electric vehicles and cars with automatic transmissions, manual gearboxes are here for the foreseeable future, which means problem transmissions will still need to be repaired. Remanufacturing these sophisticated components is a specialised process that demands considerable expertise.
Ivor Searle has seen a continuing increase in demand for its remanufactured gearboxes due to the high cost of purchasing brand new OEM transmissions. These are generally too expensive for independent garages to replace when operating in a highly price sensitive market. Although it’s more economical to source a remanufactured gearbox, the process of restoring the unit back to OEM standard requires significant technical expertise and rigorous inspection procedures.
The company’s remanufactured gearbox programme covers virtually all five and six speed manual transmissions for front, rear and four-wheel drive cars and light commercial vehicles, as well as automatic transmissions.
As with Ivor Searle remanufactured engines, cylinder heads and turbochargers, the process starts with the careful disassembly of the donor gearbox, which is stripped back to its component parts. These are then subjected to an intensive multi-step cleaning process and detailed inspection against OEM specification before the skilled process of reassembly gets underway. Any part failing inspection is discarded and replaced with an OEM item. The remanufactured Ivor Searle gearbox is fitted with all new bearings and all seals and gaskets are replaced as a matter of course.
All gears are checked for wear to the tooth profiles to ensure the transmission does not produce excessive noise. Synchromesh hubs and baulk rings are also inspected and renewed, where necessary, to ensure quiet gear selection. Selector forks are checked for wear and alignment to ensure the gearshift is smooth. The gearbox is then repainted in the final stage of the remanufacturing process, prior to being carefully packaged, ready for delivery to the customer. All Ivor Searle gearboxes are covered by a transferable 12-month unlimited mileage parts and labour warranty and are supplied with pre-installation guidelines, as well as model-specific instructions if required.
Ivor Searle holds comprehensive stocks to ensure first class customer service and minimum vehicle downtime. We are also pleased to offer free next day delivery throughout the UK mainland on our stock items, if ordered before 3.30pm. Furthermore, our extensive distributor network across the UK ensures that wherever you are, you’re not far away from an Ivor Searle quality product.
To find out more call the Ivor Searle sales team on 01353 720531.
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