Subaru Transmission & Gearbox Malaga | Japline
Subaru Transmission & Gearbox Malaga | Japline Subaru Service Centre

Honest Rebuild vs Replace Quote · CVT Specialists · Workmanship Guarantee

Malaga's Subaru Specialist

Subaru Transmission & Gearbox Rebuilds — Malaga

Crunching gears, slipping CVT, whining diff or transmission code on the dash? Subaru-specific transmission work — manual rebuilds, automatic service, CVT diagnostics — by techs who've done thousands.

Mick & the team — Subaru specialists since 1991. Talk directly to the mechanic working on your car. No service advisor middleman, no upsell scripts.
  • Manual gearbox strip, inspect and rebuild
  • Subaru CVT service, diagnosis and repair
  • Automatic transmission service and rebuilds
  • Differential, driveshaft and driveline work
  • Honest rebuild-vs-replace quote, every time
Call (08) 6017 5904 or fill the form

Get a Subaru Transmission Quote

60 seconds · No obligation · Mick or the team call back same day

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✓ Same-day response
✓ 100% free quote
Licensed MRB 2459
ARC Certified AU:44988
Most Services Done in a Day
4.6★ · 191 Google Reviews
Subaru-Only Workshop

"They have done an awesome job of tracing down the issue. Mick and the team know Subarus inside out." — Shakey Shake, Subaru owner

Trusted by 191 Subaru Owners Across Perth

4.6 stars across 191 Google reviews. Every one from a verified local Subaru owner.

★★★★★
Shakey Shake
Google Review

Mick and the team were great with the electrical diagnostics on my Subaru. They have done an awesome job of tracing down the issue.

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★★★★★
Sharon Kristensen
Google Review

Great staff & service — Subaru experts. Knew exactly what my car needed and got it done.

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★★★★★
Gord Patch
Google Review

Incredible guys and mechanics — thank you for sorting my Subaru out. Honest, fast and properly priced.

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★★★★★
Liam B.
Google Review

STI gearbox needed a full rebuild after a track season. Mick stripped it, showed me the worn parts, rebuilt it with the right upgrades. Shifts like new. Workmanship guarantee — proper job.

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★★★★★
Naomi T.
Google Review

Forester CVT was hesitating and three other shops wouldn't touch it. Japline diagnosed it properly, serviced the valve body, saved me from a $7k replacement. Honest workshop.

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★★★★★
Dean H.
Google Review

Fleet Outback needed the auto rebuilt. Rebuild-vs-replace quote was transparent and honest, decided to rebuild, done in five days. Best decision — saved thousands.

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Subaru Transmission & Driveline Work

The hard work the dealer sends elsewhere — manual rebuilds, CVT diagnosis, auto rebuilds and full driveline repair.

Subaru manual gearbox rebuild Malaga

Manual Gearbox Rebuilds

5-speed and 6-speed Subaru gearboxes stripped, inspected and rebuilt. Synchros, bearings, gears — properly diagnosed, properly repaired.

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Subaru CVT service Malaga

Subaru CVT Service & Repair

Lineartronic CVT fluid service, valve body work and full diagnostics. The Forester, Outback and Impreza CVT done by techs who know them.

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Subaru automatic transmission service Malaga

Automatic Transmission

4EAT and 5EAT auto service, valve body repair and full rebuilds. Honest assessment of rebuild vs replace before any work starts.

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Subaru diff and driveline work Malaga

Diff, Driveshaft & Driveline

Whining diffs, worn driveshafts, vibrations, CV joints, transfer cases — the AWD driveline that makes a Subaru a Subaru.

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Modified Subaru drivetrain WRX STI Malaga

Modified Subaru Drivetrain

Built STI gearboxes, dog box installs, uprated diffs, modified driveline work — the harder builds other workshops won't take on.

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Visit Japline workshop Malaga

Visit the Workshop

Drop in to 1/35 Oxleigh Drive, Malaga. Meet Mick, see the workshop, talk through your gearbox options in person.

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Why Perth Subaru Owners Choose Japline

Most owners who find us have already paid dealer prices once and want a smarter option. Here's what makes this different.

Subaru-Only Workshop

We don't split attention across every brand. Subaru is what we know, what we tool up for and what we get right.

Genuine Subaru Parts

Same genuine Subaru parts the dealer fits, sourced direct. No grey-market, no aftermarket where the log book asks for OEM.

Warranty Safe

Servicing at Japline keeps your new-car warranty intact. Stamped log book and full documentation, every time.

Dealer-Beating Pricing

Same parts, same schedule, lower bill. We're a specialist workshop — not a dealership carrying showroom overheads.

In and Out Same Day

Most log book services completed in a single day. Drop off in the morning, drive out by close of business.

Fleet Servicing Welcome

Running multiple Subarus or company cars? Priority booking, consolidated invoicing, direct contact with Mick.

Got a Transmission Problem on Your Subaru?

Crunching, slipping, whining, juddering, warning lights — tell us what's happening and we'll come back with an honest diagnosis.

From Diagnosis to Driveline Sorted

No drama. Here's exactly what happens when you book your Subaru in.

1

Describe the Symptoms

Noises, slipping, crunching gears, warning codes — the more detail, the better we can quote.

2

Diagnose Properly

Road test, code read and physical inspection. We find the actual cause before quoting.

3

Rebuild vs Replace Quote

Honest assessment of both options with prices, so you can make the right call.

4

Transmission Work + Road Test

Done in our Malaga workshop. Final road test, fluids topped up, paperwork done before you drive out.

Subaru Owners Across Perth Trust Japline

Based in Malaga, servicing Subaru owners from across Perth's northern and central suburbs — easy access off the freeway.

Malaga Wangara Beechboro Ballajura Morley Noranda Mirrabooka Osborne Park Joondalup Wanneroo Stirling Subiaco Perth CBD Midland + All surrounding areas
Subaru Liberty hero shot — Japline Subaru Service Centre
Mick — Lead Subaru Mechanic
50+Years Subaru
1915-Star Reviews
1 DayMost Services

Malaga's Dedicated Subaru Workshop

Japline is a Subaru-only workshop in Malaga. Mick and the team have spent decades working on Subarus and only Subarus — the result is a workshop that knows every model, every quirk and every genuine fix.

Fully licensed as a Motor Vehicle Repair Business (MRB 2459) and ARC-certified for air conditioning work (AU:44988). We service everything from the daily-driven Outback through to high-performance WRX and STI builds, with the same genuine Subaru parts the dealer uses.

50+Yrs Combined Exp
191Google Reviews
4.6★Avg Rating
1Specialty: Subaru
Book a Service With Mick

Drop In to the Malaga Workshop

See the workshop, meet Mick, get an honest quote in person. No appointment needed for a quick chat — drop in any weekday.

1/35 Oxleigh Drive, Malaga WA 60905 mins off the Tonkin Highway
Mon–Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pmClosed weekends
(08) 6017 5904Call ahead to confirm a booking
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before booking your Subaru in.

Common warning signs: crunching or grinding when changing gears, slipping under acceleration, juddering on take-off, whining noises, warning lights, harsh shifts on the auto, or a CVT that hesitates. Any of these, bring it in — we'll diagnose and quote.

Depends on what's failed, the model and the cost difference. Some failures are cheap to rebuild; others are smarter to replace with a known good unit. We'll tell you both options with prices so you can decide.

Yes. Subaru Lineartronic CVT service, valve body work, fluid changes and full diagnostics. A lot of workshops shy away from CVTs — we don't, because we've done plenty.

Manual rebuilds usually 3-5 days depending on parts availability and the extent of damage. Auto and CVT work varies. We'll always give you a realistic timeframe before starting.

Highly dependent on the model, the failure and whether you go rebuild or replace. We'll diagnose first, then quote you fully itemised before any work begins — so no surprises.

Yes. Every gearbox and transmission job comes with a workmanship guarantee. We stand behind what we rebuild.

Book Your Subaru Transmission Quote

Fill in the form and Mick or the team will be in touch the same day with an honest diagnosis and quote. Subaru CVT specialists, gearbox rebuilds, workmanship guarantee.

  • Honest rebuild-vs-replace quote — no upselling
  • Mick or the team call back the same day
  • Subaru CVT specialists — service, valve body, full diagnostics
  • Manual gearbox rebuilds, autos, diff and driveline work
  • Modified Subaru drivetrain work welcome
  • Workmanship guarantee on every rebuild
  • Where Subaru dealers send their hardest jobs

Prefer to call? (08) 6017 5904