Gearbox change on a Mini is a 6-900 quid job just in labour. The whole front of the car has to come off.
Yeah well - good luck...
And that was just to top up oil
Modern stuff is built to a price, Mrs Fiat 500, 4 years old and under 40k miles, input shaft bearings failed
Luckily it's simple enough, only cost £690 including a new clutch