Clutch problems announce themselves: the biting point creeps higher, the engine revs without the car pulling, it judders pulling away, or the pedal goes heavy or drops to the floor. The good news is that it is not always the clutch. A failing hydraulic cylinder or a cable adjustment can mimic clutch death at a fraction of the cost, which is why we diagnose before we quote, every time.
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A high or heavy pedal can be a hydraulic problem rather than a worn clutch. Master and slave cylinders fail, cables stretch, and both cost far less to put right than a clutch kit. We check the cheap causes first and tell you what we find before anything gets replaced.
We fit complete quality clutch kits from leading manufacturers. Cover, plate and release bearing together, because reusing old parts inside a new clutch is a false economy. On many modern cars we will also check the dual mass flywheel (DMF) while the gearbox is off. If it is worn, replacing it now avoids paying the full labour twice. We will show you the worn parts afterwards if you want to see them.
Clutch prices vary widely by car. Gearbox access, kit price and whether the flywheel needs doing all move the number, so we diagnose first and quote in writing before any work starts. Most clutch replacements are a full day job and we will confirm timings when you book. Parts carry a 12 month manufacturer warranty (varies by part and supplier). No surprises on collection.
Slipping under acceleration, a high biting point, judder pulling away, difficulty getting gears, or a burning smell after hills. Any of those means get it checked before it strands you.
Usually a full day, depending on the car. We will confirm when you book, and remember the free local drop off if you are within 10 minutes of us.
It is a two part flywheel that smooths engine pulses on many modern cars. They wear, and the labour to reach it is the same as the clutch, so if it is worn, doing it at the same time is the economical choice. We check rather than assume.
Briefly and gently, but every slip wears it further and can overheat the flywheel, turning a clutch bill into a clutch and flywheel bill.
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Tell us what the car needs and which two days suit you. We come back the same working day to confirm a date.
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