About Your Clutch
Your clutch is an essential part of your car. While your only experience is maybe pressing down on the clutch pedal each time you want to shift up or down a gear, inside there's a lot more going on that you don't see.
The clutch plates inside your car are kept together by springs when you are driving. They separate when you press down on the pedal, to enable the gears within the car to be changed. This regular, repetitive action eventually wears the clutch down over time, and it will need replacing.
Five Signs That You Need A New Clutch
Clutches are located out of sight, so it's not always easy to know when they need changing. There are five signs to watch out for when it comes to your vehicle's performance that mean you could need a clutch replacement:
- The revs keep climbing but there is little increase in vehicle speed
- Loss of acceleration as the clutch 'slips' or a complete loss of drive
- Difficulty changing gears
- Grinding or rattling noise when changing gears
- Engine revs climb or fall of their own accord
If you're still not sure whether you need a new clutch you should take advantage of our free clutch check. Our technicians can tell you openly and honestly whether your car clutch, bike clutch, or van clutch needs replacing, or if what you're experiencing is a symptom of a different problem.
If your clutch is indeed the problem, then our clutch specialists can get to work straight away to repair or replace your clutch.
