Category: Clutch and Flywheel

a mechanic removes an old, worn car clutch that needs replacing.

How long does it take to change a clutch?

Some things in life are inevitable, and needing to get your car’s clutch changed at one time or another is one of them. No matter how well you take care of your vehicle, the clutch will eventually wear out and...

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a mechanic holds an example of a well-worn clutch that needs replacing.

How long does a clutch last?

It’s a fact of life that your clutch won’t last forever, no matter how well you take care of your vehicle. At some point, you’ll need to have a clutch replacement carried out by a mechanic. However, it can be...

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a mechanic holds a worn-out clutch plate while giving a thumbs-up with the other hand.

How to tell if you need a new clutch

If you need a new clutch, it’s best to get a replacement as soon as possible to solve the problem. However, it’s not always obvious whether or not your clutch is the problem when driving, and your clutch isn’t assessed...

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a clutch pulled apart on a white background to reveal the flywheel, clutch plate and pressure plate.

How does a clutch work?

If you’re not a mechanic by trade or interest, you might not have spent a lot of time considering the individual components of your vehicle. As one of the three pedals of a manual car, a clutch is something many...

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Car with headlights on driving on heavy, snowing condition

Winter places our vehicle’s components under intense pressure

Whether it be lighting, the air-conditioning system, or the electrical components, the number of vehicle failures grows out of proportion at this time of the year, highlights Iain Robertson, although Mr Clutch Autocentres has a cost-effective solution. It is that...

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Mechanic holding a worn clutch that is causing noise and drag

Drag has many meanings but, for Mr Clutch Autocentres, it is to be avoided

While it could be a reference to a car’s aerodynamic efficiency, to be spotted ‘in drag’ might create the wrong impression, suggests motoring journalist Iain Robertson, who feels that manual clutch drag is definitely not recommended, at any cost. Having...

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Mr Clutch branch manager behind a desk in the reception area returning the car keys to a satisfied customer

Avoiding bamboozlement is important to Mr Clutch Autocentres

We live in a world where initials often replace words and abbreviations are part and parcel of mobile communications, writes motoring journalist Iain Robertson, but equally jargon, or the use of technical words, can cause consumer confusion. Knowing how to...

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Pouring blue fluid into car engine

Checking the levels and being aware of the ‘MAX’

Ensuring that fluid levels are correct for the year-round reliability of your vehicle, motoring journalist Iain Robertson states that the only way to prevent a ruined summer holiday is to ensure that your car is in good health before going....

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Transmission disc

‘Traditional’ transmission repairs can save both waste and money

One aspect of garage services that has almost become a ‘forgotten art’, writes motoring journalist, Iain Robertson, is a genuine feather-in-the-cap for Mr Clutch, which always champions value for money to its customers. We live in a world that revolves...

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Flywheel

Flywheel Damage? Repair, or replace, is the question

Among the ‘oily bits’ of the average manual gearbox car is a flywheel, highlights motoring journalist Iain Robertson, which he states can be quite costly to replace, although he has a solution to such expense. To be honest, the flywheel,...

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