its the cost of the gearbox and then fitting......... all adds up shes wanted to buy mine for a while so this has just made her go ' im not splashing out on it, scrap or sell so i can have yours ' but no it shouldn't cost someone alot with the right knowledge and space to fix it, im almost sure its a dodgy fitted clutch but she wont pay for anyone for refit the clutch cost almost £300 to have it done last time :/ but then i don't know any mechanics who offer discount lol james