Car Clutch Replacement

Car Clutch Replacement

Clutch repairs or replacements are inconvenient, and whenever one occurs, it is a significant financial outlay as well as a disturbance to your daily routine while your car is off the road.

Many satisfied clients have discovered how Car Service and Repair can save them time and money by eliminating the need to browse around for the best clutch repair pricing. So don't delay, sign up for our car health check today, and we'll let you know if there's a problem with your vehicle clutch. Clutch plate replacement and associated repairs are best left to the professionals, so don't take chances and schedule an appointment with us so we can get you back in the driver's seat as soon as possible.

With our Free Collection and Delivery Service, we can collect from either your place of work or your home location, and we feel we provide a valued product at Car Service and Repair. Please contact us if you are unclear whether the address from which you wish to have your car collected is within our service area.

The clutch in your car should always be in good working order, but it may need to be replaced over time. If this is the case, get a high-quality clutch kit that will activate your clutch the instant you turn on your car. It's critical that it always works as it should, assisting you in smoothly changing ratios and providing a boost of power to your car. It could be time for a replacement if you discover something isn't quite right. A clutch kit will guarantee you have everything you need when you need a new clutch.

Flywheel

When your vehicle comes to a halt, the flywheel, a spinning disc of heavy steel (or carbon fibre in some later vehicles), retains rotational energy. A faulty flywheel is most likely to blame if your gears occasionally slide. The link between the clutch mechanism and the engine is the flywheel. The clutch disc presses on the flywheel while your foot is off the clutch pedal, locking the engine to the transmission. The flywheel is released when you apply pressure to the clutch pedal, which disconnects the gearbox from the engine. How much energy the clutch can keep is determined by the amount of friction between the flywheel and the clutch plate.If the flywheel's surface is damaged by cracks or scratches, or if oil builds up on it, it won't be able to provide enough friction as it spins against the clutch disc, causing the gears to slip and posing a major safety danger to your vehicle's engine.

How can I tell if I need a new clutch?

Advice for a Clutch

The following are some of the most prevalent signs that your vehicle's clutch is failing. Bring your car to your local Car Service and Repair location if you notice any of the symptoms listed below, and one of our skilled technicians will be able to perform a free clutch check to determine the source of the problem:

  1. Judder - Symptoms: Severe low frequency vibration. Cause: Misalignment of the engine to the gearbox, uneven clutch arm action, oil polluted facings, defective pressure plate, defective driven plate, cut or glazed flywheel, worn spigot bearing
  2. Slipping - Symptoms: Engine acceleration without a matching rise in vehicle speed, a burning odour, and the vehicle's inability to drive up steep slopes.Cause: Incorrect clutch settings, partial linkage seizure or pedal fouling preventing full linkage return, worn clutch facings, oil tainted facings, damaged pressure plate and/or broken springs, partly seized mechanism are all possible causes.
  3. Drag - Symptoms: Difficulty engaging first gear from neutral without producing a noise, a shock while changing gear while the vehicle is moving, and the car moving when the foot is completely depressed.Cause: Incorrect clutch adjustments or a shortage of fluid in the hydraulic operating system, a worn hydraulic system, oil-contaminated facings, a damaged driven plate, buckling plate or seizure on the spines, a seized spigot bearing, or a worn spigot.
  4. Fierceness - Symptoms: Sudden movement of the vehicle as the pedal is being progressively removed.Cause: Partial linkage seizure or pedal fouling preventing full linkage return, uneven clutch arm operation, worn hydraulic system, oil tainted driven plate, misalignment of engine to gearbox, worn spigot bearing

The following are some of the most common symptoms that your car requires a new clutch:

  1. It's difficult to change gears.
  2. When changing gears, there is a rattling or grinding sound.
  3. Although you may rev the engine, your vehicle's speed hardly rises.
  4. The engine rpm seems to rise and decrease at random.
  5. The clutch may appear to 'slip,' resulting in a loss of acceleration or total drive.

What is the purpose of a clutch?

The clutch is a solid metal disc that connects the crank shaft and flywheel to the clutch shaft of the gearbox. It is placed between the engine and the transmission. The clutch allows the engine's drive to be temporarily disengaged from the gearbox.

Simply described, the clutch disc is a friction disc that, when engaged, presses on the flywheel (which is directly attached to the crankshaft) through the pressure plate. When the clutch disc is released, it does not push on the flywheel, which means no drive is sent to the gearbox, allowing for a gear change.

How much does it cost to replace a vehicle's clutch?

The cost of clutch replacement varies based on the extent of the problem and the vehicle model you're driving. Before we begin work, our skilled clutch fitters will explain what we need to accomplish and how much it will cost.

Do you utilise high-quality parts?

We only utilise parts that are compatible with your car. original clutch fitment specification Unlike some garages, we never utilise low-cost components that are prone to failure. Furthermore, all of our clutch work is covered by a 12-month or 12,000-mile warranty (whichever is sooner).

Is it possible to get a clutch replacement quote online?

We make certain that you only pay for the services you require. This means we can't offer you an estimate for clutch installation over the phone; instead, we'll need to evaluate your vehicle's clutch system thoroughly so we can give you a fair and accurate cost based on the issue at hand.

How long does it take to install a clutch?

Allow one hour for our clutch inspection. If you need a replacement clutch right away, we may be able to do it on the same day.

  1. 12 Months or 12000 Miles Clutch Warranty
  2. ORIGINAL PARTS We only utilise parts that have been approved by the manufacturer of the vehicle.

The Basic Clutch Issue

The clutch is a critical component of your car; without it, you wouldn't be able to shift gears. Your clutch, like many other components in your vehicle, may wear down over time. Some of the most frequent clutch issues are listed below. If you see any of these, it's a sign that there's something wrong with the clutch:

  1. Noisy Clutch - A noisy clutch can be caused by a variety of circumstances that might potentially harm your car and its components. The most important thing to remember is not to ride the clutch. This indicates that your foot is continuously pushing the pedal in. This might lead to the possibility of a faulty load bearing, which would require rapid replacement. If the clutchmakes a high-pitchedsound, youwill be able toidentifytheproblem.
  2. Slipping Clutch - To do this, slowly release the clutch while in gear. You're OK to go if the car stalls. If the car does not communicate, you should get it checked out. Your car may have a clutch plate that has become drenched in oil.
  3. Dragging Clutch - You'll notice this if the pedal fails to release. This is a common problem that can be caused by a variety of factors such as air in the system, a little amount of fluid or oil, or possibly a high degree of lubrication and oil present.

Clutch with a short lifespan

Although it is one of the most commonly used components, the pedal is meant to last a long time. Bad driving behaviours are typically to blame. Too much riding might shorten the life of your clutch, necessitating a replacement.

Before assuming that the problem with your car is the clutch, conduct a few quick and easy tests. There might be a problem with your car's engine. Switch your car on and listen to the sound that emanates from the engine to check this. Apply pressure to the clutch if the engine does not produce an odd noise.

Squealing, chirping or clicking and screeching are some of the noises to be mindful of while testing your car for problems. These are all sounds associated with poor clutch maintenance or issues.

Problems with your vehicle's engine and components should be addressed and not overlooked. The best thing to do is take the car in for a service or to a clutch repair centre to get it checked and be on the safe side.

How much does it cost to replace a clutch?

Concentric slave cylinder (CSC), Clutch release bearing, Clutch plate, cover & release bearing/CSC and/or Clutch plate & cover are all possible estimations:

Alfa Romeo Clutch Parts & Labour

£840-£1285

Audi Clutch Parts & Labour

£875-£1475

BMW Clutch Parts & Labour

£720-£960

Cadillac Clutch Parts & Labour

£800-£830

Chevrolet Clutch Parts & Labour

£475-£760

Chrysler Clutch Parts & Labour

£770-£885

Citroen Clutch Parts & Labour

£530-£1010

Dacia Clutch Parts & Labour

£725-£100

Daewoo Clutch Parts & Labour

£400-£580

Daihatsu Clutch Parts & Labour

£600-£870

Dodge Clutch Parts & Labour

£550-£875

Fiat Clutch Parts & Labour

£415-£715

Ford Clutch Parts & Labour

£540-£885

Honda Clutch Parts & Labour

£630-£865

Hyundai Clutch Parts & Labour

£420-£650

Jaguar Clutch Parts & Labour

£990-£1105

Jeep Clutch Parts & Labour

£560-£865

Kia Clutch Parts & Labour

£415-£770

Land Rover Clutch Parts & Labour

£815-£1225

Lexus Clutch Parts & Labour

£585-£875

Mazda Clutch Parts & Labour

£500-£915

Mercedes-Benz Clutch Parts & Labour

£855-£1680

MG Clutch Parts & Labour

£530-£1030

Mini Clutch Parts & Labour

£950-£1245

Mitsubishi Clutch Parts & Labour

£575-£995

Nissan Clutch Parts & Labour

£490-£870

Peugeot Clutch Parts & Labour

£620-£900

Proton Clutch Parts & Labour

£480-£550

Renault Clutch Parts & Labour

£735-£1120

Rover Clutch Parts & Labour

£530-£975

Saab Clutch Parts & Labour

£780-£1050

Seat Clutch Parts & Labour

£535-£930

Skoda Clutch Parts & Labour

£475-£950

Smart Clutch Parts & Labour

£495-£940

SsangYong Clutch Parts & Labour

£900-£1310

Subaru Clutch Parts & Labour

£735-£1070

Suzuki Clutch Parts & Labour

£390-£680

Toyota Clutch Parts & Labour

£510-£975

Vauxhall Clutch Parts & Labour

£670-£1020

Volkswagen Clutch Parts & Labour

£655-£1050

Volvo Clutch Parts & Labour

£900-£1175

Free Collection and Delivery with Car Clutch Replacement

Having to bring your vehicle to the garage is sometimes the toughest part of getting it fixed. As a result, we are pleased to provide a free collection and delivery service to our clients. If you schedule a collection, we will pick up your vehicle from your home or place of business, drive it to our facility, do any required work (after consulting with you), and return it to you at the end of the day.

For a modest cost, we can tow, jump start, or repair your car if it is having troubles or has broken down. If we are unable to start your car, we may arrange for a local recovery company to collect it at a very reasonable cost.

  • Don't want to ruin your day off?
  • You don't have enough time to get your vehicle serviced or repaired?
  • Do you have trouble getting to and from your garage?

With our Free Collection and Delivery Service, we can collect from either your place of work or your home location, and we feel we provide a valued product at Car Service and Repair. Please contact us if you are unclear whether the address from which you wish to have your car collected is within our service area.

Car Service and Repair operates a fleet of pool cars with a dedicated driver, thus wherever we collect from, we must be allowed to leave one of our pool vehicles either in your business car park / parking spot, or if in a residential area, at your house or on the road with a permission if necessary. We'd appreciate it if you could keep this in mind when making a booking for our free collection and delivery service.