New clutch

Tim M · 20 August 2009, 15:35

I've finally managed to knacker the clutch on my Audi A6 by pulling boats up the slipway at low-tide several times a day. Its so bad now I can barley drive down the road as it slips so much. So, time for a new clutch. I have a horrible feeling this is going to cost me a small fortune, so my question is....
-roughly how much is it likely to cost?
-can anyone recommend anyone in the Portsmouth/Solent area who is likely to be significantly cheaper than anyone else?
Any other advice (other than buy a Land rover) appreciated!

codprawn · 20 August 2009, 16:33

Damn you read my mind!!!

Costs vary so much - and an expensive job isn't always better than a cheap one. In Swansea you would prob get it for about £300 - main dealers prob about £700!!!

Nasher · 20 August 2009, 16:52

Mitsubishi quoted me £1300 to supply and fit one in my 3.2TD Shogun

Nasher

codprawn · 20 August 2009, 17:30

I can truthfully say I have NEVER had to change a clutch on a car - either it's cos they are all British or it's the way I drive. And NO they aren't all autos!!!

Chris · 20 August 2009, 19:04

£5-700 I reckon

bedajim · 21 August 2009, 08:10

If it has a dual mass fly wheel

there's a good chance that'll need doing too

so it would be more like £1200 - £1400

Mollers · 21 August 2009, 08:18

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Originally Posted by codprawn

In Swansea you would prob get it for about £300

With stolen parts?

Mollers · 21 August 2009, 08:22

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Originally Posted by Nasher

Mitsubishi quoted me £1300 to supply and fit one in my 3.2TD Shogun

Nasher

Mitsubishi are under some sort of illusion that they have a premium product.

Standard menu price for a Discovery Full service £385, Shogun 3.2 £565.

codprawn · 21 August 2009, 16:49

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Originally Posted by Mollers

With stolen parts?

Labour only!!!

codprawn · 21 August 2009, 16:51

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Originally Posted by bedajim

If it has a dual mass fly wheel

there's a good chance that'll need doing too

so it would be more like £1200 - £1400

Good point - they are a nightmare - Skods/VW taxis always seem to suffer that at about 90,000 miles.

I think they stopped fitting them to some Transit vans cos of trouble as well.

Chris · 21 August 2009, 20:07

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Originally Posted by codprawn

Good point - they are a nightmare - Skods/VW taxis always seem to suffer that at about 90,000 miles.

I think they stopped fitting them to some Transit vans cos of trouble as well.

Wow, I wish you had piped up when I posted this....

http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?...ghlight=passat

I spent £1000 chasing injector and pump problems before some bright spark told me the Flywheel was probably to blame.

Chris · 21 August 2009, 20:10

Tim if you are having the clutch done I would certainly consider doing the flywheel I think they are abouth £300.

markg · 21 August 2009, 21:33

i have had a car and a van done by these http://www.bilstonclutchandautocare.co.uk/ both were less than £250 and both have been fine with no problems, is there not a similar setup in your area?