Clutches
How much does a new clutch replacement cost?
Get an estimate for your clutch replacement by completing our enquiry form below, after which a member of our team will review your enquiry, and email you a confirmed cost.
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Clutch Judder
Symptoms: Severe low frequency vibration
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Causes: Loose or worn engine mountings, misalignment of engine to gearbox, uneven operation of clutch arm, oil contaminated facings, defective pressure plate, defective driven plate, scored or glazed flywheel, worn spigot bearing
Clutch Slip
Symptoms: Engine accelerating without giving a corresponding increase in vehicle speed, a burning smell, and vehicle will not drive up steep hills.
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Causes: Incorrect clutch adjustments, partial seizure of linkage or fouling of pedal preventing the full return of the linkage, worn clutch facings, oil contaminated facings, defective pressure plate and/or broken springs, partially seized mechanism.
Clutch Drag
Symptoms: Difficulty in engaging first gear from neutral without making noise, a jolt when changing gear with the vehicle in motion, and vehicle moves when pedal is fully depressed.
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Causes: Incorrect clutch adjustments or lack of fluid in the hydraulic operating system, worn hydraulic system, oil contaminated facings, defective driven plate, buckled plate or seizure on spines, seized spigot bearing, worn spigot or dual mass flywheel defective.
Clutch Fierceness
Symptoms: A sudden move of the vehicle though the pedal is being gradually released.
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Causes: Partial seizure of linkage or fouling of pedal preventing the full return of the linkage, uneven operation of the clutch arm, worn hydraulic system, oil contaminated driven plate, misalignment of engine to gearbox, worn spigot bearing.
How do I know if my clutch needs replacing?
If you experience any of the following symptoms then the clutch in your vehicle may need replacing. If you do experience any of these symptoms, bring your vehicle to your local Mr Clutch Autocentre, and one of our expert technicians will be able to perform a free clutch check to diagnose the cause of the problem.
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FREE CLUTCH CHECKS
In case you are in any doubt that your clutch is actually faulty, we will complete a free clutch check while-you-wait.
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If you think that you are having problems with your clutch just bring your vehicle along to any of our garages and one of our skilled technicians will check out the problem with no obligation for a repair.
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CLUTCH WARRANTY
We offer a two year or 20,000 mile warranty as standard on every clutch except vehicles for commercial use i.e. Taxis, Driving Schools, Light Commercials which carry a warranty period of 1 year or 12,000 miles.
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