Clutch Replacement

[Alan gsd]

Seems my 2005 CRV desel 2.2 CRV is after 136.000 mikes in need of a new clutch been given a priice of £1100 fitted does this seem a fair price? Its booked in for next week at the local garage I use.

Alan

[Trevor]

Seems fair enough considering the level of work required to replace the clutch

I would, however, be expecting to have the Dual Mass Flywheel replaced within that cost as well 

[Alan gsd]

Thanks Trevor, the dual mass flywheel is in the price. First time I've ever had a clutch need replacing on any car I've had.

This little CRV has a tow bar on the back don't know hpw much work she did but is it true towing does wear a clutch out quicker??

 

[Trevor]

Ah that's an even better price then!

Clutches can wear faster when towing heavy weights (twin axle car trailer for example) but it is also the stop-start motion on the transmission which is being pushed to the limit unless the trailer is braked and then this can reduce the 'whiplash' on the transmission components

[Alan gsd]

Thanks again Trevor for this information. Booked in for next Tues/Weds

Alan

[Alan gsd]

Got the old girl back with her new clutch -Labour, Clutcn Kit, Dual Mass Flywheel, Gear Oil, and Bolts incl Vat £1,113,23 take it back in 2 weeks for a check that all is as it should be (or before if a problem).

 

Feels like a new car.

 

Alan

[Trevor]

good to hear its where it should be now ...thanks for letting us know