Gearboxes and drives
More informationOur offer includes both manual and automatic transmissions and various drive components, such as drive shafts and differentials (differentials, differential bearings, and other differential parts) for models such as BMW, Mini, Mercedes, AUDI, Volkswagen, and many others.
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Part no. 7555711
Propshaft BMW E63 E64 645Ci N62 Drive Prop Shaft Automatic Gearbox 7555711
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. a1724105500
Propshaft Drive Shaft Mercedes R172 M276 AMG Automatic Transmission A1723500410
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. rhd-A1766801155
Mercedes W176 C117 Dashboard Dash Fascia Frame Cross Member Mounting A1766801155
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A1634100802
Mercedes ML W163 Propshaft Manual Gearbox Drive Prop Shaft Diesel A1634100802
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A6393301806
Mercedes-Benz Vito Viano W639 Front Axle Subframe Carrier Engine Cradle
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 18 – 25
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7632651
BMW F22 F23 220i N20 Propshaft Sport Automatic Gearbox Drive Prop Shaft 7632651
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2034102216
Mercedes W203 OM646 Diesel Drive Propshaft Prop Shaft Automatic A2034104606
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2044102816
Propshaft Mercedes W204 C250 CDI OM651 Drive Prop Shaft Manual A2044102816
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7576479
Propshaft BMW E63 E64 650i N62N Drive Prop Shaft Automatic Gearbox 7557152
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2134108600
Mercedes W213 OM642 Propshaft Drive Shaft Transmission Automatic A2134108600
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A7255000800
Mercedes W205 M264 Heat Exchanger Gearbox Transmssion Oil Cooler A7255000800
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A1643302102
Mercedes-Benz ML W164 Front Differential Diff 3,45 Ratio A1643302102 WARRANTY
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 18 – 25
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2216200387
Mercedes W221 Subframe Front Axle Carrier Support Holder Engine Cradle
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 18 – 25
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7L0521102M
VW Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 TDI AWD Rear Propshaft Drive Shaft 7L6521102H
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2313507400
Mercedes R231 Drive Shaft Rear Left Right N/O/S Output Shaft A2313507400
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 03L105266DE
Audi A3 8P Flywheel Dual Mass Clutch Automatic 2.0 TDI Diesel 03L105266AK
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7177131
BMW Z4 E85 Roadster Front Slam Panel Carrier Holder Support Core 7177131
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2114108906
Mercedes W211 OM642 Propshaft Drive Shaft Automatic Transmission A2114108906
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8740280
BMW X1 F48 2 F44 F45 F46 Driveshaft Drive Shaft Front Right O/S 8740280
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2063504106
Mercedes W206 Rear Differential Support Bracket Mount A2063520000
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7580555
BMW E90 E91 E92 Manual Drive Shaft Propshaft 325d 330d N57 7580555
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 18 – 25
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 3419301
BMW X3 E83 Drive Shaft Vibration Mass 31503419301 3419301
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 18 – 25
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8N0521101H
Propshaft Audi TT 8N Quattro Drive Prop Shaft Centre Transmission 8N0521101H
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2064104001
Mercedes W206 Propshaft Drive Prop Shaft Automatic Transmission M254 A2064104001
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7614433
BMW E90 E91 E92 E93 N54 Automatic Gearbox Prop Shaft Propshaft 7614433
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4G0521101K
Audi A7 4G 3.0 TDI Quattro Drive Shaft Propshaft Automatic Gearbox 4G0521101K
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2810300205
Smart ForTwo C453 Petrol Flywheel Automatic Transmission Gearbox A2810300205
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 18 – 25
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8611936
Mini F55 F56 F57 Front Right Axle O/S Automatic Output Shaft Driveshaft 8611936
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 18 – 25
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2044100616
Mercedes W204 W207 Propshaft Drive Shaft Manual OM651 Diesel A2044100616
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2044102716
Propshaft Mercedes W204 C180 C200 CDI BlueEff Prop Shaft Automatic A2044102716
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7631351
BMW F01 F07 Propshaft Prop Drive Shaft Automatic 535d 740d N57S 7631351
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 6R0199315AF
Volkswagen Polo 6R Carrier Front Subframe Engine Mount 6R0199315AF
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7L8521105A
Audi Q7 4L Propshaft Drive Shaft Automatic Transmission 3.0 Diesel 7L8521105A
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4M4399263AB
Audi Q7 4M Automatic Gearbox Mount Bracket Holder Support 4M4399263AB
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0BL300035JX-1
Audi A8 D4 4.2 TDI Quattro MXX Gearbox Housing Case 0BL300035JX
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 18 – 25
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8608540
BMW X3 F25 Prop Shaft Propshaft L=1567MM B47 Diesel Engine 8608536
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 9809175
Mini R60 R61 Countryman Paceman D SD N47N Front Left N/S Driveshaft Output Shaft
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. MB3G-7A095-DA
VW Volkswagen Amarok Mk2 Radiator Oil Cooler Gearbox Automatic MB3G-7A095-DA
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 9805431
Mini R60 R61 Cooper ALL4 Drive Prop Shaft Propshaft 9805431
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2044101106
Mercedes W204 Propshaft Drive Prop Shaft Diesel Manual Transmission A2044101106
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8608541
BMW F10 F11 LCI B47 518d 520d Drive Shaft Manual Gearbox 8608541
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7563126
BMW F10 Propshaft Manual Gearbox Prop Shaft 523i 528i 530i L=1620MM 7563126
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7600041
Propshaft BMW F30 F32 328i 428i N20 Manual Transmission Prop Drive Shaft 7600041
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 9803460
Mini Cooper R60 R61 Front Driveshaft Drive Shaft Right O/S 9803460
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 18 – 25
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8T0521101P
Audi A5 8T 2.0 Petrol Quattro Cardan Prop Shaft 8T0521101P
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 18 – 25
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2044100116
Mercedes W204 M271 Petrol Propshaft Drive Prop Shaft Transmission A2044100116
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8844285
Propshaft BMW F40 X2 F39 Mini F54 xDrive Prop Shaft Petrol Automatic 8844285
£142.95
Delivery: Mar 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 4608329
Propshaft BMW F20 F21 Petrol N13 Drive Prop Shaft Automatic Transmission 4608329
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7631348
Propshaft BMW F10 535d N57S N57Z Automatic Gearbox Drive Shaft L=1603MM 7631348
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8605235
BMW F30 F31 LCI F32 Propshaft Drive Manual Transmission B47 8605235
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 04L105266AD
Seat Ateca Dual Twin Mass Flywheel Diesel Gearbox Automatic 2.0 TDI 04L105266AD
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 18 – 25
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 420407271
Audi R8 Driveshaft Output Shaft Front Left Right O/S 420407271
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7639214
Propshaft BMW F10 F11 LCI N47N Automatic Gearbox Drive Shaft L=1617MM 7639214
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2054105902
Mercedes W205 Drive Propshaft Prop Shaft OM651 Diesel Engine Manual A2054105902
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 03L105266DF
Volkswagen VW Golf Mk7 Passat B7 2.0 TDI Dual Mass Flywheel 03L105266DF
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. RHD-8V2713023D
Audi A3 S3 8V Gear Selector Automatic Gearshift Lever Mechanism 8V2713023D
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. RHD-8K2713105BF
Audi A7 4G8 3.0 TDI Selector Rod Gearshift Mechanical Transmission 4G2713041BF
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. LR072103
Land Rover Discovery Sport L550 Propshaft Rear Prop Shaft Unit GK72-7L190-AB
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. RHD-8V2713023AH
Audi A3 8V Gear Level Selector Gearshift Mechanism Automatic 8V2713023AH
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7177131-1
BMW Z4 E85 Slam Panel Front Frame Carrier Holder Support Core E86 7177131
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8603256
Mini Cooper R60 R61 Propshaft ALL4 John Cooper Works Drive Prop Shaft L=2148MM
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 1K0521101H
Audi A3 S3 8P Propshaft Drive Shaft Manual Transmission Petrol 1K0521101H
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 18 – 25
If paid before 14:00
Part no. RHD-A2534101001
Propshaft Mercedes X253 OM651 Diesel Drive Prop Shaft Automatic A2534101001
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8635462
Drive Propshaft BMW F22 220i N20 Manual Gearbox Drive Prop Shaft 8635462
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. AV61-5019-BM
Ford Focus Mk3 Front Axle Carrier Subframe Mount Holder Bracket AV61-5019-BM
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 0AA409271C
Audi Q7 4L Differential Shaft Left N/S Flanged Shaft 4.2 TDI Quattro 0AA409271C
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 18 – 25
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A9064104801
Mercedes Sprinter W906 Propshaft Drive Shaft Manual Transmission A9064104801
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7601768-2
BMW X1 E84 Front Differential Flange Shaft Part Diff 3,46 Ratio 7601767
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 18 – 25
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2034101316
Mercedes W203 W209 Drive Propshaft M272 Petrol Prop Shaft Automatic A2034101316
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 2N0501101E
VW Volkswagen Crafter SY Rear Axle Cradle Suspension Carrier 2N0501101E
£142.95
Delivery: Mar 16
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 9494155
BMW G20 B57 xDrive Propshaft Drive Shaft L=1327MM Automatic Transmission 9494155
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 95B713059A
Porsche Macan 95B Automatic Gearbox Selector Gearshift Mechanism 95B713042AS
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 06J105266R
Audi Q3 8U 2.0 TFSI CCZC Automatic Flywheel Dual Mass 06J105266R
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 18 – 25
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 3402134
BMW X3 E83 2.5i 3.0i M54 Rear Drive Shaft Prop Shaft Propshaft 3402134
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. RHD-8P2713025AF
Audi RS3 8P Automatic Transmission Gear Selector Lever Linkage 8P2713025AF
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7615398
Propshaft BMW X1 E84 18d 20d 20i sDrive Prop Shaft Automatic Petrol 7615398
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7631350
Propshaft BMW F12 F13 640d N57Z Automatic Gearbox Drive Shaft L=1490MM 7631350
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 5WA711049BM
Audi A3 8Y Manual Gear Selector Gearshift Linkage Lever Mechanism 5WA711049BM
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. LR051075
Land Rover Evoque L538 Front Axle Differential Diff 2.58 EJ32-7L486-AC WARRANTY
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8E0521101T
Propshaft Audi A4 B7 1.9 TDI Seat Exeo 2.0 TDI Drive Shaft Manual 8E0521101T
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 8N0521101J
Audi TT 8N Quattro Propshaft Drive Prop Cardan Shaft Transmission 8N0521101J
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2044102316
Mercedes W204 Propshaft Drive Prop Shaft Transmission A2044102316
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 9809171
Mini Countryman R60 Driveshaft Front Left N/S Automatic Transmission 9809171
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7629415
Propshaft BMW F10 520i 528i N20 Automatic Gearbox Drive Shaft L=1653MM 7629415
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A1645403562
Mercedes W164 Differential Lock Module Control Unit ECU A1645403562
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2054108801
Mercedes W205 M274 Petrol Drive Propshaft Prop Shaft Automatic A2054108801
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. A2534101201
Mercedes X253 M274 Petrol Drive Propshaft Prop Shaft Automatic A2534101201
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 5142445
Ford Mustang GT Mk6 Flywheel Ring Manual Gearbox Flywheel 5.0 V8 BR3E-6375-CA
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 18 – 25
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 02Q300041JX
Audi TT TTS 8J 2.0 TFSI BWA Manual Gearbox KDR 6 Speed 02Q300041JX WARRANTY
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 18 – 25
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7527333
Propshaft BMW X1 E84 E90 E91 E92 E93 Automatic Drive Petrol 7527333
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 420317818C
Audi R8 42 Automatic Transmission Oil Pipe Hose Line 420317818C
£142.95
Free delivery: Mar 18 – 25
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 80A521101B
Audi SQ5 FY Front Propshaft Drive Shaft Automatic Transmission 80A521101B
£137.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 7573488
BMW 7 Series E66 Long 730Ld M57N2 Automatic Gearbox Drive Prop Shaft Petrol
£132.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 03L105266E
Audi A3 8P Flywheel Clutch Plate Pressure Plate Clutch Set 1.9 TDI 03L105266E
£132.95
Free delivery: Mar 18 – 25
If paid before 14:00
Part no. RHD-4L2713041AF
Audi Q7 4L Automatic Gear Shifter Selector Linkage 4L2713041AF
£132.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. rhd-7589516
Oil Line BMW F10 550i F13 650i Petrol Engine N63 Oil Cooler Pipe Outlet 7589516
£132.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 420317817A
Audi R8 42 Oil Pressure Line Transmission Pipe Tube Hose 420317817A
£132.95
Free delivery: Mar 18 – 25
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 420317825A
Audi R8 42 Gearbox Oil Pressure Return Feed Pipe Line Automatic 420317825A
£127.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
Part no. 9806470
MINI Cooper One D R60 R61 Driveshaft Output Shaft Front Right O/S 976MM 9806470
£123.95
Free delivery: Mar 17
If paid before 14:00
High-quality car gearboxes – GlobalParts offer
Advantages of modern gearboxes – smoothness and driving efficiency
Have you ever wondered what makes your car accelerate smoothly on the highway or effortlessly climb hills? The answer lies in your vehicle's drivetrain —the heart of the mechanism that transfers power from the engine to the wheels. Whether you drive a sleek Mercedes, a dynamic BMW, or or an Audi or a reliable Volkswagen, gearboxes and drivetrains play a key role. If you're looking for a modern automatic transmission for your luxury SUV or a reliable manual transmission for your compact city car, you've come to the right place! We offer used gearboxes in our store. and top-quality automotive transmissions for brands such as BMW , Mini , Mercedes , Audi , Volkswagen, Seat, Skoda, and Ford . This ensures that each part will perfectly fit your vehicle and ensure its reliable operation for years to come. We ensure that you can enjoy trouble-free operation of your vehicle in all conditions.
Definitions and Applications of Gearboxes
A gearbox is a mechanical or electronic-mechanical gear unit whose task is to adjust engine torque to current driving conditions. Modern vehicles use various types of gearboxes: manual (with a classic clutch), automatic (torque converter or planetary gears), and dual-clutch (DSG, Tiptronic, 7G-Tronic). In vehicles like the BMW E90, power can be transferred to the rear axle (RWD) or all wheels (xDrive), and the gearbox is an integral part of the entire drivetrain.
A wide selection of original gearboxes and drives
Our offer includes both manual and automatic transmissions, as well as various drive components, such as drive shafts and differentials ( differentials, differential bearings, and other differential parts ). Each product is carefully tested for quality and performance to ensure reliable operation and long service life. With your safety on the road and the comfort of your vehicle in mind, we provide only the best technological solutions, supported by years of experience in the automotive industry. Choose our products today and enjoy the peace of mind of knowing your car is running smoothly!
Comparison of gearbox types
| Box type | Number of gears | Application | Advantages | Compatibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual | 5-6 gears | Compacts, SUVs, sports cars | Full torque control, lower service costs | BMW, Audi, VW, Ford |
| Automatic | 6–9 gears | Limousines, SUVs | Driving comfort, smooth gear changes | Mercedes, BMW, Audi |
| Dual-clutch (DSG/7G-Tronic) | 6–8 gears | Modern premium models | Fast gear changes, high efficiency | VW, Mercedes, Skoda |
| Sequential | 5–7 gears | Sports, competitive | Dynamic operation, no torque interruptions | BMW M, Audi S |
Expert assistance in choosing the right gearbox or drive
Our specialists provide expert advice when choosing the perfect gearbox or drive for your vehicle . Their knowledge ensures that the selected gearbox or drive component will be a perfect fit for your car, ensuring smooth operation. They will also help you select the right drive components. Whether you need to repair an existing part or a complete drivetrain kit, our expertise will ensure the right choice. Our offer includes both driveshafts and differentials of the highest quality. Our goal is to provide only proven technological solutions supported by years of experience in the automotive industry. Therefore, you can be sure that the part you choose will be durable and reliable for many years of use. We also offer not only complete gearboxes but also numerous drive components such as driveshafts and differentials . All in one place! We invite you to take advantage of our expert assistance in selecting the right parts. Our specialists will be happy to advise you on the best solution tailored to your needs and expectations. Trust our products and see for yourself! Check out our offer today and take care of your car just as it takes care of you every mile of the way. We invite you to discover our offer! Find the perfect components for your vehicle and enjoy safety and comfort every mile of the way.
Compatibility and fit
When selecting a gearbox or driveline component, it's important to pay attention to the transmission code and OEM designation – these determine the full compatibility of the part with a given vehicle model. In the case of the BMW E90 or Audi A4 B8, the gearbox number (e.g., GA6HP19Z or 0B5 S-Tronic) allows you to select the identical transmission type. Using parts matching the OEM number ensures optimal fit, durability, and reduced operating costs.
Gearbox and Drive Category Components:
- Automatic gearboxes – Modern gearboxes ensuring smooth gear changes and driving comfort.
- Manual gearboxes – Precise mechanisms for dynamic driving and full control of the vehicle.
- Parts for automatic transmissions – Control modules, torque converters and other key components.
- Flywheels and gears – They are responsible for torque transmission and the stability of the drive system.
- Manual transmission parts – Gears, synchronizers and other mechanical components ensuring reliable operation of manual gearboxes.
- Gear shift levers, connectors and cables – Precision components enable smooth gear changes.
- Torque converters – Key components of torque converters in automatic transmissions.
- Gearbox sensors – Monitor and optimize drive system performance, ensuring a smooth ride.
- Axles – Drive system components that transmit torque to the vehicle's wheels.
- Clutch parts and kits – Components necessary for transmitting torque in manual drive systems.
- Drive shafts – They are responsible for transferring power from the engine to the wheels, ensuring a smooth ride.
- Differentials and parts – They are responsible for distributing torque to the wheels, improving vehicle stability.
- Cardan joints and parts – They provide a flexible connection between the drive shaft and other system components.
- Mounting parts and drive brackets – Elements supporting the assembly and stabilization of drive systems.
- Oil coolers and hoses – They are responsible for optimal cooling of drive systems and gearboxes.
- Transfer cases – Key components in four-wheel drive vehicles that distribute torque between the axles.
- Parts for transfer cases – Elements ensuring their proper operation, such as gears, bearings and seals.
- Gearbox and drive mounts – They are responsible for stabilizing the gearbox and drive system in the vehicle.
- Gearbox controllers – Electronic units managing the operation of transmissions in automatic drive systems.
- Wires, harnesses and connectors – Key components ensuring communication between drive system components.
The principle of operation of a car drive
A car's drivetrain is a set of components that collectively transfer power from the engine to the wheels. Depending on the vehicle's design, we distinguish between front-wheel drive (FWD), rear-wheel drive (RWD), and all-wheel drive (AWD or 4x4). The BMW E90 with xDrive features a torque splitter that automatically redirects power to the axle with the best traction. This solution increases driving stability, especially on wet or slippery surfaces.
What functions do gearboxes and drives perform?
Gearboxes and drivetrains play a key role in ensuring optimal performance and a smooth ride:
- Torque Transfer – Ensures efficient use of engine power in various driving conditions.
- Reduced fuel consumption – Efficient gearboxes and drives allow for more efficient fuel consumption and reduced energy losses.
- Smooth gear changes – Thanks to the appropriate components, the gearbox operates efficiently, eliminating jerking and vibrations.
- Ensuring stability and control – Differentials and transfer cases enable efficient transfer of power to the wheels depending on road conditions. Used car parts, such as gearboxes, drive shafts and differentials, offer an economical solution for every vehicle.
Application examples and technical data
In ZF 6HP automatic transmissions (used in BMW 3 and 5 Series models, among others), gear shift times are approximately 200 ms, guaranteeing smooth, jerk-free acceleration. In Getrag 6-speed manual transmissions, the gear ratios are optimized for fuel economy and synchronizer durability. These parameters directly translate into comfort and longevity of the entire drivetrain.
How to choose the right parts for gearboxes and drives?
- Vehicle fit – At Global Parts you will find drivetrain parts that perfectly fit BMW, Mini, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen and more .
- Technical condition – Used gearboxes and drives should be free from excessive wear, mechanical damage and leaks.
- Gearbox Type – Choose components suitable for manual, automatic or sequential transmissions.
- Drivetrain Compatibility – Make sure the components you choose are compatible with your vehicle's drivetrain type (FWD, RWD, AWD).
How to take care of gearboxes and drivetrain?
- Regular oil changes – Prevents excessive gear wear and ensures smooth gear changes.
- Controlling play and tension – Avoids unnecessary vibrations and noise in the drive system.
- Repair or replacement on time - In case of damage, choose car parts that will ensure long-lasting performance.
Operating instructions
Regularly checking the level and quality of your transmission oil is key to maintaining the durability of your transmission. For automatic transmissions, it's recommended to change the oil every 60,000–80,000 km, and for manual transmissions, every 100,000 km. Drive shafts and universal joints require periodic lubrication to avoid play and vibration at higher speeds.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions about gearboxes and DRIVES
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What does a gearbox do in a car? | A gearbox is a gear assembly that allows you to change gear ratios between the engine and the wheels, adapting torque to driving speed. |
| How does a car's drive work? | The drive is the system that transfers power from the engine to the wheels – depending on the type (FWD, RWD, AWD) it differs in the arrangement of shafts and differentials. |
| What is the difference between a manual and an automatic transmission? | A manual transmission requires the driver to operate the clutch and shift gears, while an automatic transmission automatically adjusts the gear ratios to driving conditions. |
| How do I check which gearbox fits my car? | The surest way is to check the gearbox code (e.g. on the data plate) or VIN number – this ensures full OEM fit. |
| What symptoms indicate a drive problem? | Vibrations, noises when starting or jerking may indicate a worn universal joint or play in the drive shaft. |
| Do BMW E90 gearboxes fit other models? | Some versions (e.g. 6HP19) are compatible with BMW E60 or X3 models, provided that the OEM number and drive type match. |
| Is replacing the gearbox cost-effective? | Yes – used, proven gearboxes offer up to 60% savings compared to new ones, while maintaining full functionality. |
Summary: Gearboxes and Drivetrains at Global Parts Automotive Store
At Global Parts, you'll find a wide selection of used gearboxes and drive components that meet the highest quality standards. We invite you to browse our extensive selection of genuine used car parts . Whether you're looking for car parts for BMW , Audi , Volkswagen , Mercedes, Mini , or others, you'll find them at competitive prices. We strive to ensure every customer finds the right parts for their car, and if you have any questions or concerns about selecting the right components, we're happy to help! Please contact us – we're here to help! For more information and interesting facts, visit our automotive blog .