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Is Your Clutch Failing? The Telltale Signs

If you’re experiencing any of the following, it’s highly likely your clutch is worn and needs a professional inspection. Ignoring these signs can lead to further damage or leave you stranded.

  • Clutch Slip: The engine revs climb, but your speed doesn’t increase accordingly. This is a classic sign that the friction plate is worn out.
  • Difficulty Changing Gear: You find it hard to get the car into first or reverse gear from a standstill.
  • Spongy or Stiff Pedal: The clutch pedal feels unusually soft, spongy, sticky, or hard to press down.
  • Grinding or Crunching Noise: You hear a horrible crunching sound when you try to change gears.
  • Vibration in the Pedal: You can feel a shuddering or vibration through the clutch pedal when you press it.
  • Burning Smell: A strong, acrid smell (like burning rubber) can indicate a slipping, overheating clutch plate.

What’s Included In Our Service?

A professional clutch replacement is a complex, labour-intensive job. We do it right, using a complete kit to ensure every key component is new.

Our clutch replacement service includes:

  • A Full 3-Piece Clutch Kit: We replace the clutch plate, pressure plate, and release bearing as a complete set.
  • Leading OEM-Quality Brands: We only fit parts from the world’s leading manufacturers, such as LuK, Sachs, and Valeo, ensuring reliability and performance that matches or exceeds the original.
  • Gearbox Fluid Check & Top-Up: We ensure your gearbox has the correct grade and level of oil.
  • Full Road Test: After fitting, we conduct a thorough road test to ensure the gear change is smooth and the clutch operation is perfect.

Understanding the Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF)

Many modern cars, particularly diesels, are fitted with a Dual Mass Flywheel (DMF). It’s designed to smooth out engine vibrations for a more refined drive. However, like a clutch, a DMF is a wear-and-tear item.

Because replacing the clutch requires removing the entire gearbox, we will always inspect the flywheel for wear. If it shows signs of failure, we will always recommend replacing it at the same time as the clutch.

Doing both jobs at once saves you a huge amount in future labour costs, as you are only paying for the “gearbox out” procedure once.

Why Choose TJ Services Fleet For Your Clutch Replacement?

Specialist Technicians

Our team has extensive experience in clutch and flywheel replacement for all major makes and models.

OEM-Quality Parts Guarantee

We only use parts from trusted, leading brands. All our clutch replacements come with a 2-year or 24,000-mile guarantee.

Transparent, Fixed-Price Quotes

The price we quote is the price you pay. Our quotes are comprehensive, including all parts, fluids, labour, and VAT.

The Right Tools & Equipment

We have the specialist alignment tools and transmission jacks required to carry out the job safely and to manufacturer specifications.

Official info

01252622200

info@tjservicesfleet.co.uk

31 Sandy lane, Church Crookham Fleet, Hampshire, GU52 8BX

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the common signs my clutch is failing?

The most common signs include:

  • A “slipping” sensation where the engine revs up, but the car doesn’t accelerate properly.
  • Difficulty changing gears.
  • A spongy, sticking, or vibrating clutch pedal.
  • A burning smell, especially in traffic or on hills.
  • A grinding or rattling noise when the clutch pedal is pressed.

The cost varies significantly based on your vehicle’s make and model, and whether the flywheel also needs replacing. We provide a tailored, no-obligation quote specific to your car before any work begins.

The cost is primarily due to the amount of labour involved. To access the clutch, our technicians have to completely remove the vehicle’s gearbox, which is a complex and time-consuming process.

Will a bad susaWhat happens if I continue to drive with a failing clutch? pension damage other parts of my car?

Continuing to drive can cause further, more expensive damage, particularly to the flywheel. More importantly, a failing clutch is a safety risk as it can leave you unable to select a gear, potentially stranding you in a dangerous situation.

Most clutch replacements are a full-day job. We aim to have your vehicle back to you the same day or the next working day, depending on parts availability. We will give you a clear timeframe when you book in.

We always replace the full 3-piece clutch kit (clutch plate, pressure plate, and release bearing). The components are designed to wear together, and replacing only one part would be a false economy that would almost certainly lead to another failure in the near future.

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