Top Mechanics For Clutch Replacement & Repairs in St Albans
114 Reviews
Mobile mechanic serving St Albans, 20 years of experience
Worked in main dealers been self employed for 6 years as mobile mechanic
HARLEY, St Albans • 8th June 2024
Nissan Micra • Clutch replacement
28 Reviews
Garage serving St Albans, 35 years of experience
At Compass-Twenty we understand that our clients expect a high level of service, quality and transparency and we set ourselves and our staff high expectations to meet each of our clients needs.
RICHARD, ST. ALBANS • 19th April 2024
Ford Grand C-MAX • Clutch replacement
44 Reviews
Garage serving St Albans, 10 years of experience
Mobile and garage-based mechanic covering the Hemel Hampstead area. Fully qualified with all the relevant diagnostics machines.we provided a pick up and drop off vehicle service whit our tow truck So if ...
BRUCE, St Albans • 24th December 2023
Ford Focus • Clutch replacement
40 Reviews
Garage serving St Albans, 27 years of experience
I have been in the trade for 27 years. I began at a car sales dealership servicing the fleet of cars there and after this I moved to Vauxhall for 5 years and reached the gold level technician level After Vau...
CHRIS, ST ALBANS • 19th July 2023
Peugeot 207 • Clutch replacement
118 Reviews
Garage serving St Albans, 13 years of experience
I’m a friendly, experienced mobile mechanic offering a reliable service. With over 13 years previous experience working in established garages I can diagnose, repair & service most makes and models of car...
PAUL, ST ALBANS • 9th February 2023
Peugeot Boxer • Clutch replacement
381 Reviews
Mobile mechanic serving St Albans, 12 years of experience
I'm a fully qualified mechanic in a family ran business with the top of the range equipment and knowledge with over 12 years experience, I cover all makes and models over a 60 miles radius
274 Reviews
Mobile mechanic serving St Albans, 22 years of experience
I have over 22 years experience in the industry as well as 17 years in the main dealer. Essex Fleet Care uses fully qualified and certified technicians to ensure our workmanship remains the best quality as p...
GREGORY, ST ALBANS • 15th October 2020
Citroen DS3 • Clutch replacement
9 Reviews
Mobile mechanic serving St Albans, 20 years of experience
I began my career in Turkey where I gained all of my qualifications and worked there in various garages gaining experience for 14 years. I moved to the UK in 2011 and subsequently set-up my own mobile mechan...
PAUL, St Albans • 20th April 2017
Fiat Stilo • Clutch replacement
252 Reviews
Garage serving St Albans, 7 years of experience
Clutch,diagnostic,brakes,servicing,timing belt and chain,all mechanical jobs,mot’s
AMY, Harpenden • 24th October 2023
Toyota AYGO • Clutch replacement
1186 Reviews
Garage serving St Albans, 20 years of experience
Jon owns and operates SMS Autocare and has been running the business for over 15 years in the Slough area. Prior to setting up SMS Autocare Jon completed his apprenticeship and was then a mobile mechanic for...
MICHAEL, Hertfordshire • 18th February 2023
Vauxhall Vivaro • Clutch replacement
50 Reviews
Mobile mechanic serving St Albans, 35 years of experience
Abbey Auto Repair is a well established mobile mechanics that has built up an enviable reputation over the last 5 years. We pride ourselves on our commitment to provide a professional and speedy service a...
35 Reviews
Garage serving St Albans, 10 years of experience
Fully qualified vehicle mechanic having previously worked at JLR and Ford dealerships as well as independent
66 Reviews
Garage serving St Albans, 34 years of experience
I have been a mechanic for over 30 years. I specialise in cars, vans and hgv's. I currently work part time in a local authority garage. I cover pre purchase inspections, mot work, servicing, general repairs ...
84 Reviews
Garage serving St Albans, 29 years of experience
Marathon Motors has been going over 20 years and counting! We originally had a base in Watford and recently moved to new premises! Marathon Motors became Ltd in July 2017 and Aston Clarke joined the business...
JAMIE, HATFIELD • 4th February 2018
MINI Mini • Clutch replacement
31 Reviews
Garage serving St Albans, 24 years of experience
My career started out at military school at Bearwood College for a number of years and I undertook my apprenticeship whilst I was here. I moved to work with the Evans Halhaw Group for around 15 years in tota...
MICK, Hemel Hempstead • 25th April 2017
Daewoo Matiz • Clutch replacement
Frequently asked questions about clutch replacement & repairs in St Albans
Read our answers to questions about clutch replacement costs, symptoms and more.
What does a clutch replacement in St Albans involve?
A lot of the process to change a clutch is vehicle specific, however there are a few standard steps. The mechanic will:
- Raise the vehicle
- Split the gearbox from the engine
- Remove the old clutch unit
- Fit a new clutch kit
- Put everything back together
- Road test the vehicle
How do you tell if your clutch is worn out?
If you drive a vehicle with a manual gearbox, at some point you will experience a clutch starting to wear, the same as you will with brake pads.
The friction material will start to wear thin and it will no longer provide sufficient contact with the flywheel and you will experience the clutch slipping, so here are some tell tale signs of this occurring;
- The engine speed will rise up rapidly, but you do not go any faster, especially up hill or under hard acceleration
- You notice an almost electrical sweet burning smell inside the car
Other symptoms though are prevalent
- You can engage a gear when the engine is off, but not when it is running
- The clutch pedal biting point (this is the point when you feel the vehicle moving from stationary for example) has become much higher up in the pedal travel
- You start to find it harder to move between gears and can often hear a crunch as you do so
How many hours does it take to replace a clutch?
On average, clutch replacement times can range from around 3 hours to over 7.5 hours with an average of around 4 hours. The time that the job takes will depend on a number of factors, like your vehicle's make and model, year, as well as other factors. Select your car at the top of this page for information on job time and cost for your vehicle through ClickMechanic.
How do you know if you need a new clutch?
You can find out whether you need a new clutch by getting a professional diagnosis from a mechanic. If you're unsure whether it needs replacing book an inspection with a mechanic to check the component and get advice on whether a replacement is needed.
How much does it cost to fix a clutch cable in St Albans?
Prices for a clutch cable replacement range from £70 to £130 with an average cost of £95. Ultimately, the cost of a clutch cable replacement depends on your car and what parts your car's manufacturer recommends using for the replacement.
Is a worn clutch an MOT failure?
No, a worn clutch will normally not lead to an MOT failure. As the MOT only checks for safety-critical components on a car, the condition of the transmission and clutch is not part of the MOT checks.
What happens when you change gears without engaging the clutch?
If you attempt to change gears without using the clutch, the gear teeth will grind together and damage the gearbox. Doing this repeatedly can end up damaging or even destroy the transmission.
Can St Albans garages offer home collection and delivery for clutch replacement?
Yes, many garages in St Albans are able to offer collection and delivery for a clutch replacement. With ClickMechanic collection & delivery is free if your vehicle is drivable. Once booked a mechanic will pick up the vehicle on the day and time of your choice, do the work, and return the vehicle at a time convenient to you. Simply enter your vehicle registration number and postcode to get an upfront price for a clutch replacement in St Albans.
Can St Albans mobile mechanics do clutch replacement at my home or office?
Typically no, St Albans mobile mechanics cannot do a clutch replacement at your home or office, because the repair job can be complicated, may need many hours of work depending on the job and may need specialist equipment. However, mobile mechanics may be able to do a clutch inspection at your home or office and then drive the car to a garage if available to conduct a clutch replacement.
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Mechanics in and around St Albans
- Car Point Ltd, Hemel Hempstead
- Chalk Hill Motors, Watford
- Christopher Sheward T/A CJS Motor Mechanics, Bushey
- Collect Service Go, Welwyn Garden City
- Compass Twenty Ltd, Harpenden
- Complete Care, Welwyn Garden City
- FPMA Car Servicing LTD, Luton
- Fix My Car Today, Bushey
- Greasy Gorillas Garage, Potters Bar
- Gsw Auto Repair And Tyre Services, Welwyn Garden City
- Gt Autos Hemel Ltd, Hemel Hempstead
- International Wheels Ltd, Chipperfield
- JTS Mobile Autos, Elstree
- Jamie Howard, Watford
- Jpr Auto Services, Watford
- Kaiden Borcherds, Welwyn Garden City
- L&C Cars, Watford
- L.S Auto's, Panshanger
- LA Auto Care Center, Potters Bar
- London Mobile Mechanic, London
- MDU Automotive, Bushey
- Mike The Mechanic Ltd, Borehamwood
- Mobile Tyreman Limited, St Albans
- Moisantrans Ltd T/A MST, Hemel Hampstead
- Northridge Cars Ltd, Hemel Hempstead
- Plasposal Ltd, London
- Recoveryoo Ltd, Potters Bar
- Rossway Services, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire
- ST ALBANS TYRES LTD, London Colney
- Shanes Motor Services, Hemel Hempstead