a gearshift finisher assembly comprises a finisher for bridging a gap between a gear selector plate and an adjacent or surrounding vehicle trim panel and a retainer including means for attachment to the trim panel . the finisher is engaged with the retainer for floating movement of the finisher with respect to the retainer , for example by engaging formations associated with the finisher and the retainer . the finisher may be engaged with the retainer via an intermediate fastener such as a plastics frame spring clip shaped to engage the finisher and the retainer .