Clutch replacement in Newbury
A clutch wears a little every time you pull away, and most cars will need one eventually. We diagnose it properly first, because a hydraulic fault or a worn flywheel can feel very similar.
Signs the clutch is on its way out
- Revs rise but the car does not pick up speed
- The biting point is right at the top of the pedal
- Juddering when pulling away
- Gears are hard to select or crunch
- A burning smell after a hill start
What we do
- Road test and check the hydraulics before quoting
- Replace the clutch plate, cover and release bearing as a kit
- Inspect the flywheel and advise if it needs replacing
- Bleed the system and road test
Book it in
Call the workshop, tell us the car and what it is doing, and we will find a day that suits. You get a quote before any work starts.
Questions we get asked
How long does a clutch last?
Anything from 50,000 to well over 100,000 miles, depending on the car and the kind of driving. Lots of town driving and towing shorten it.
Can I keep driving on a slipping clutch?
For a short while, but it only gets worse and can leave you stranded. Slipping also overheats the flywheel, which can add to the bill.
What is a dual mass flywheel?
A flywheel with built-in damping, fitted to many modern cars, especially diesels. They wear too, so we check it while the gearbox is out.
RG14 2DQ
Newbury Auto Service
Unit 22, Riverpark Industrial Estate
Ampere Road, Newbury
Opening hours
Mon to Fri 8am to 5pm, Sat 8am to 1pm- Monday
- 8am to 5pm
- Tuesday
- 8am to 5pm
- Wednesday
- 8am to 5pm
- Thursday
- 8am to 5pm
- Friday
- 8am to 5pm
- Saturday
- 8am to 1pm
- Sunday
- Closed