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Specialist Aston Martin transmission and gearbox repair for Touchtronic automatics, Sportshift automated manuals, ZF 8-speed rear transaxles and manual gearboxes. Factory-level diagnostics, fluid service, clutch replacement, torque converter and valve body repair, and full transmission rebuilds for every Aston Martin model, from the DB7 to the DB12 and DBX.
Most Aston Martins do not carry the gearbox behind the engine. On the DB9, DBS, Vantage, Rapide, Virage, Vanquish and DB11, the transmission sits at the rear axle as a transaxle, joined to the front-mounted engine by a rigid torque tube and carbon or steel propshaft. That layout gives near 50:50 weight balance, but it also means gearbox access, cooling and diagnosis work differently from a conventional car.
At Carzilla, our Aston Martin repair technicians identify the exact gearbox fitted to your car first, then diagnose with Aston Martin-level software, live transmission data and a road test before any part is ordered. That is how we avoid replacing a gearbox when the real fault is a leaking adapter seal, worn torque tube bearing or a clutch that only needs recalibration.
Every repair is matched to the gearbox type fitted to your Aston Martin. Below are the transmission and drivetrain services our Al Quoz gearbox specialists carry out every week.
ZF 6-speed Touchtronic and Touchtronic 2 repair on the DB9, DBS, Rapide, Virage and Vanquish: mechatronic unit faults, solenoid wear, harsh 2-3 shifts and adapter sleeve leaks.
Diagnosis and repair of the ZF 8-speed rear transaxle in the DB11, DB12, Vantage, DBS Superleggera and later Vanquish, plus front-mounted 8-speed and 9-speed units in the DBX.
Sportshift and Sportshift II single-clutch automated manuals in the V8 and V12 Vantage: clutch wear measurement, hydraulic actuator and pump repair, and clutch kiss-point calibration.
Manual and Sportshift clutch replacement on the VH platform, including the torque tube and subframe work the rear-transaxle layout requires, with flywheel inspection and release bearing renewal.
Torque converter lock-up shudder, slipping and overheating diagnosed with live slip data, then repaired or replaced with a new or remanufactured converter.
Valve body cleaning, solenoid replacement and mechatronic repair, followed by software adaptation so your gearbox learns its shift pressures again.
ATF and filter service using the correct specification fluid, with the level set at the correct temperature, the step most quick-service garages get wrong.
Limited-slip differential oil service, transaxle mount replacement and rear differential noise repair on rear-transaxle models.
Full transmission overhaul with new clutch packs, seals, bushes and steels, or a tested replacement unit when a rebuild is not cost-effective. Classic and vintage gearboxes included.
The same symptom can mean a completely different fault depending on the gearbox. This is why our Aston Martin mechanics confirm the transmission type from the VIN before quoting any work.
| Aston Martin model | Transmission type | Common faults we see in Dubai |
|---|---|---|
| DB7 | Front-mounted automatic or manual gearbox | Aged ATF, worn mounts, hard shifts on older units |
| DB9, DBS, Rapide, Virage | ZF 6-speed Touchtronic rear transaxle, or 6-speed manual | Mechatronic sleeve leaks, solenoid wear, torque converter shudder, torque tube bearing noise |
| V8 Vantage, V12 Vantage (2005–2017) | Sportshift / Sportshift II automated manual, or 6/7-speed manual | Clutch wear, actuator pump faults, lost kiss point, jerky low-speed pull-away |
| Vanquish | Early cars: 6-speed automated manual. 2012 on: Touchtronic, later ZF 8-speed | Hydraulic actuator faults on early cars, valve body and fluid issues on later cars |
| DB11, DB12, DBS Superleggera, Vantage (2018 on) | ZF 8-speed rear transaxle | Heat-aged fluid, shift flare, adaptation loss after battery work, transaxle cooler leaks |
| DBX / DBX707 | Front-mounted 8-speed automatic (DBX) / 9-speed wet-clutch (DBX707) | Low-speed judder, transfer case and fluid service needs, software updates |
Automatic transmission fluid ages roughly twice as fast for every 10°C rise in operating temperature. On a rear-transaxle Aston Martin, the gearbox sits close to the exhaust and relies on a cooler mounted at the front of the car, so fluid in Dubai summer traffic runs much hotter than in the European conditions the "sealed for life" claim was written for.
Fine desert sand packs the radiator and transmission cooler from behind, stop-start traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road keeps the torque converter and Sportshift clutch working hard, and many Aston Martins in the UAE sit unused for weeks in summer, which hardens seals and lets a weak battery corrupt gearbox adaptations.
Final cost depends on the model, gearbox type and diagnostic findings. These guide prices for our Aston Martin gearbox workshop in Al Quoz are typically 30–50% below dealer rates.
| Aston Martin transmission service | Guide price (AED) |
|---|---|
| Transmission diagnostic scan and road test | 350 – 600 |
| Automatic transmission fluid and filter change | 1,500 – 3,200 |
| Mechatronic sleeve / gearbox oil leak repair | 1,800 – 3,500 |
| Sportshift actuator or hydraulic pump repair | 4,500 – 9,000 |
| Valve body / mechatronic unit repair | 5,500 – 12,000 |
| Torque converter replacement | 7,000 – 15,000 |
| Manual or Sportshift clutch replacement | 9,000 – 18,000 |
| Full Aston Martin gearbox rebuild | 18,000 – 40,000+ |
Prices are indicative and confirmed in writing after diagnosis. Pay in instalments with Tabby on eligible repairs.
Technicians who work on rear-transaxle and torque tube layouts every week, not general mechanics learning on your car.
Aston Martin-level software for fault codes, adaptations and clutch calibration, the same depth of data the dealer uses.
We fix the failed component first and only recommend a rebuild or replacement gearbox when the diagnosis proves it is needed.
Genuine Aston Martin and original-equipment ZF and Graziano parts, with fluid to the correct specification.
Every transmission repair is covered in writing, and your car stays with our certified team, never outsourced.
Recovery collection across Dubai, so a car in limp mode never has to be driven to the workshop.
Transmission repair, gearbox service and clutch replacement for every Aston Martin model, modern and classic.
Gearbox symptoms are often caused or worsened by other systems, so our Aston Martin workshop covers the whole car under one roof.
Misfires and engine mount wear are often mistaken for gearbox jerking.
Engine oil service with the correct 5W-40 or 10W-60 specification.
Worn bushes and mounts that create clunks felt through the drivetrain.
Brake pads, discs, carbon-ceramic brakes and electronic parking brake service.
A blocked condenser also raises transmission cooler temperatures.
Minor and major servicing with transmission health checks included.
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Our workshop is at 20 C St, Al Quoz Industrial Area 2, with free pickup and delivery for Aston Martin gearbox repair across Dubai, including:
A transmission diagnostic starts from AED 350, a fluid and filter change from AED 1,500, and a clutch replacement from around AED 9,000. Valve body, torque converter and full gearbox rebuild costs depend on the model and the diagnosis. Our prices are typically 30–50% below Aston Martin dealer rates.
No gearbox fluid lasts forever, especially in UAE heat. We recommend an automatic transmission fluid change every 60,000–80,000 km on Touchtronic and ZF 8-speed gearboxes, and sooner if the car does mostly city driving.
Sportshift is an automated manual with a single dry clutch, so some low-speed firmness is normal. Increasing judder, slipping or a burning smell usually means clutch wear or a lost kiss point, which we measure and recalibrate with diagnostic software before deciding on clutch replacement.
In most cases, yes. Leaking adapter seals, solenoids, valve bodies, torque converters and clutches can all be repaired individually. A full rebuild or replacement gearbox is only recommended when internal damage is confirmed.
Diagnosis and a fluid service are usually same-day. Leak and valve body repairs take 2–4 days, and clutch replacement or a full transmission rebuild takes around 5–10 working days depending on parts availability.
No. If the car is in limp mode or the gearbox is slipping, driving it can turn a seal or solenoid repair into a full rebuild. Call us and we will collect the car by recovery truck free of charge.
Speak to an Aston Martin gearbox specialist, get a free pickup and a written quote before any work starts.
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