From the Al Majaz waterfront and Buhaira Corniche the workshop is a ten-minute drive along Al Wahda Street. Many Al Majaz owners drop the car in the morning and take a taxi back for work, collecting after 4 PM.
The ZF 8HP automatic used across the Range Rover family is a superb gearbox, but it is not 'sealed for life' in the way many owners have been told. Fluid degrades, valve body solenoids wear, and mechatronic units develop faults that show up as harsh downshifts, delayed engagement or a limp-home message on the dashboard.
Al Rahal handles transmissions the way the factory intended: fluid changed at the correct temperature with the correct adaptation reset, valve bodies tested on the bench, and full rebuilds performed on a clean-room table with new clutch packs, seals and torque converter. We also service transfer cases, differentials and the electronic parking brake modules that go with them.
Gearbox & Transmission — what Al Majaz owners should know
Apartment-tower parking in Al Majaz keeps cars out of the sun, which is good for paint and interiors, but underground ramps and speed bumps are hard on air suspension sensors and lower arm bushes.
What is included
- ZF 8HP and 6HP fluid and filter service with adaptation reset
- Valve body and mechatronic unit repair
- Torque converter and clutch pack rebuild
- Transfer case and differential oil services
- Drive shaft, propshaft and CV joint replacement
- Gearbox software update and calibration
Signs you need it
- Harsh or delayed gear changes
- Gearbox fault message or restricted performance
- Shuddering at low speed
- Slipping under acceleration
- Fluid leak beneath the transmission
Frequently asked questions
Can you collect my Range Rover from Al Majaz for gearbox & transmission?
Yes, collection and delivery is available. Message us on WhatsApp to confirm a time and a fixed price.
Does the Range Rover gearbox really need a fluid change?
Yes. Although marketed as lifetime fluid, ZF itself recommends a change around every 80,000 to 100,000 km. In Gulf heat and stop-start traffic we recommend closer to 60,000 km to protect the clutch packs.
Can a mechatronic unit be repaired rather than replaced?
Often it can. Many faults are individual solenoids or the internal wiring loom, which we replace and then test. When a full unit is needed we fit a genuine or remanufactured part and code it to the vehicle.