Best Gear Shift Knobs: Automatic Replacement Picks for Buick, Honda, Ford and Kia

A gear shift knob is a small part you touch every drive, so the main thing is getting one that actually fits your shifter. Every pick below is a genuine gear shift knob from the feed, and all of them are automatic, vehicle-specific replacements rather than universal manual knobs. We repeat only the fitment, OEM part numbers and materials each listing states, and we do not quote prices.

Manual knobs with thread adapters versus automatic knobs

The first fork is how the knob attaches. A universal manual shift knob screws onto a threaded lever and usually ships with thread adapters so it can match different car threads, which is why those knobs can move between cars. An automatic knob or handle is different, because it has to work with the gear selector and often the release button, so it is normally sold for a specific make, model and year. All six picks here are the automatic, vehicle-specific type: the AUGREX and the leather Verano knob fit the 2012-2017 Buick Verano, the Buick Regal lever also covers the Verano, the Magimaker handle fits several Ford models, the TQPONLY fits the 2003-2006 Honda Accord, and the 46720-4D100-DP knob fits the Kia Sedona. Because none of these use a thread adapter, you match them by vehicle rather than by thread size.

Material: leather, wood and metal

Shift knobs are made from several materials, and each one changes the look and the grip. Plastic is the common factory material, leather adds a softer touch, wood gives a classic look, and weighted metal feels heavier in the hand. In this feed only the leather-wrapped Verano knob names its material, listing a leather cover over the head and handle, so that is the one pick where we can talk about feel with confidence. The AUGREX, the Ford Magimaker, the Honda TQPONLY, the Kia Sedona knob and the Buick Regal lever do not state a material, so we do not guess at leather, wood or metal for them. If grip and finish matter to you, check the product photos and the listing text for the exact material before you order.

Weighted feel and everyday use

Some drivers, especially on manual cars, like a weighted knob that adds mass for a heavier, more deliberate shift. That is an enthusiast feature and it is not what this feed is about: none of these picks are described as weighted, and we will not claim a feel the listings do not state. What these knobs are built for is everyday use, putting a solid factory-style knob or handle back on a daily driver when the original is cracked, peeling or loose. On the automatic handles like the Magimaker, the release button is part of the piece, so the goal is a clean swap that works the way the factory part did rather than a change in how the shifter feels.

Confirming thread size and fitment for your vehicle

Fit is where a shift knob purchase succeeds or fails. For a universal manual knob you would measure the thread size and check the included adapters, but for the vehicle-specific knobs here you confirm the make, model and year, and ideally the OEM part number. Several listings give you that number to cross-check: DG9Z-7213-EA on the Ford Magimaker, 46720-4D100-DP on the Kia Sedona knob, and the 54131-SDA-A51, 54130-SDA-A84ZB and 54131-SDA-A81 numbers on the Honda Accord knob. Find the number on or near your current knob and match it, because the same model can use more than one knob across trims and years. When fit is confirmed, use the Check price on Amazon link to see the current price before you buy.