Competitively priced clutch repairs
Mobile Clutch Replacement in Reading
Slipping, juddering or a spongy pedal? We find the cause, then repair or replace your clutch at your home or work, or at our Reading workshop.
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Clutch repair Reading
Mobile Clutch Repair Reading
At Mobile Mechanic Reading we fix all the different parts that make up your car, and that includes the clutch. It’s a crucial part of a working car, and when problems start you want an experienced mechanic to get it back in working order without fuss.
We have an excellent track record with clutch faults. We’ll explain what’s causing the problem, then fix it. If you need a mobile clutch repair in Reading, call us out for any clutch problem you’re having.
How it works
What a Clutch Does
Put simply, in a manual car the clutch is what passes the engine’s power through to the wheels. For the car to change gear, or come to a complete stop without turning the engine off, that connection between the engine and the wheels has to be broken for a moment. That’s why the clutch is so vital to the way the car works.
When a clutch starts to go, it isn’t always obvious where the problem lies, but you’ll certainly know something isn’t right. We can quickly work out what’s going on.
Why clutches wear
Clutch Replacement Reading
There are plenty of reasons a clutch can develop problems, and as one of the hardest-working parts of the car, that shouldn’t be a surprise. With every start, stop and gear change, the clutch is working hard, engaging and disengaging.
By its nature a clutch wears, especially if the driver routinely rides the clutch pedal or lets it slip too much. Overheating, burning and oil contamination, among other things, can all affect how it performs.
Know the signs
Signs Your Clutch Needs Attention
Any of these is worth getting checked before it gets worse.
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A spongy, sticking or loose pedal
Often the first sign. It can be low fluid or air in the hydraulics, a worn pressure plate, or a slave cylinder fault.
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Squeaking or grumbling
A noise when you press the clutch pedal can mean the clutch is starting to fail.
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Revs but no speed
The engine revs but the car doesn’t pick up. The clutch isn’t engaging properly, often called a slipping clutch.
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A burning smell
Usually from a slipping clutch, as the friction plate wears out.
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Difficulty changing gear
It can point to the clutch, or to a gearbox synchroniser or another fault in the transmission.
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Fluid leaks
On a hydraulic clutch, falling fluid or a puddle near the gearbox means a leak that needs fixing quickly.
Diagnosis
Clutch Fitting
A clutch is made up of several parts, including the clutch disc, the pressure plate and the flywheel, and each can develop its own problems as the car is used. We work out the cause by talking through what you’ve noticed and running diagnostics and tests on the vehicle.
Understanding the underlying cause of a fault is just as important as repairing or replacing the faulty part, and we take the same care with every clutch we fit.
Repair or replace
Mobile Clutch Replacement
Depending on the problem, a mobile clutch replacement can make more sense than a repair, either because the clutch is too far gone for a lasting repair, or because replacing it is more cost-effective.
We’ll talk you through the options and their pros and cons, so you have the full picture before you decide what to do with your clutch. That’s what you can expect from us: honest advice and work done properly.
Recent work
A Recent Clutch Replacement
A flywheel and clutch replacement on a BMW 330 diesel.
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BMW 330 diesel In for a new flywheel and clutch. -
New clutch fitted The new clutch and flywheel in place before the gearbox goes back on.
Free quotes
Clutch Slipping or Sticking?
Call us or send an enquiry with your car’s details for a free quote. We’re open 7 days a week, 8am to 8pm.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Clutch Questions
Is a clutch replacement expensive?
It’s one of the more expensive jobs we do as a mobile mechanic, and the exact cost depends on your car’s make and model. For a quote, bring the car to us, or send your details and your car’s on our contact form, and we’ll get the cost of a new clutch and quote you for supply and fitting.
How do I know I need to replace my clutch?
Usually the first sign is a clutch pedal that feels spongy, sticks, vibrates or feels loose. Other signs are a squeaking or grumbling noise when you press the pedal, the engine revving without the car picking up speed, difficulty changing gear and, on cars with a hydraulic clutch, falling fluid or a puddle near the gearbox.
Left alone, these can cause problems elsewhere in the car, so book it in to be looked at as soon as you can.
What causes damage to a clutch?
You may have heard of a slipping clutch. It means the friction plate has worn to the point where it can’t pass the engine’s full power through the gearbox to the wheels. You’ll notice slower acceleration as you take your foot off the clutch, and you may smell burning.
Wear happens naturally over time, so even a well-looked-after car will need a new clutch eventually. You can help it last by avoiding sudden stops, not pulling away in a high gear, and not carrying heavy loads. If your clutch is slipping, get in touch to arrange a replacement, because ignoring it causes more damage in the long run.
How long should a clutch last?
It largely depends on how the car is driven. Most clutches last up to around 80,000 miles, but they can wear out much sooner if driven hard.
One of the easiest ways to make a clutch last is to keep your foot right off the pedal when you’re not changing gear. Resting on it, known as riding the clutch, partly disengages it and wears the release bearing, pressure plate and flywheel quickly. Breaking the habit could save you an early clutch replacement.
Which types of clutch do you repair?
Most cars with a manual gearbox use a single-plate friction clutch. Semi-automatic cars may use a wet multi-plate clutch, and fully electric cars don’t have a clutch at all. As we work on four-wheeled vehicles, we repair and replace single-plate, wet multi-plate and dry multi-plate clutches.
What does a car clutch do?
The clutch lets the driver change gear. Pressing the pedal separates the engine from the gearbox so the gears can be changed smoothly, and it lets the car stop while the engine keeps running.
Related services
Related Services
Other repairs we carry out at your home or work.
- Diagnostic checks
- Repairs at home or work
- Mobile brake fitting
- Mobile car servicing
- Van repairs and servicing
We cover Reading and nearby areas including Caversham, Earley, Shinfield and Woodley, and we regularly carry out car repairs in Tilehurst too. Not sure if we reach you? Call 0118 338 5138.