My garage is quite small and when I noticed I wanted to reach something in the passenger well of the car rather than squeezing round the back of the car I put my hand on the area just behind the gear stick. Then leaned over to pick it up..........THEN SNAP!
I assumed that whatever was covering the gearbox was quite robust however upon visiting the factory last week I managed to spot this.
It seems that the cover is a thin plastic with various optional cut outs for left or right hand drive. The central area which I snapped looks like its for a trinket tray although I haven't seen one fitted.
Anyway think before leaning or better still walk round the car if you need something from the other side!
Luckily one would never know I have done this but at the time I was really annoyed with myself.