Clutches

Your car’s clutch plays a crucial role, enabling you to smoothly change gear. Over time, your clutch can wear out and will need to be replaced. When your clutch is failing, you’ll notice changes in the way it operates that act as warning signs you’ll soon need to get it replaced.

Here are some of the common signs your clutch is going, and what you can do about it.

Your clutch is full of moving parts that should operate smoothly. That means gear-changes are smooth and no nasty grinding sounds. Clutches will wear out over time, and when they do, they give some clear warning sings.

Here are some clutch failure red flags:

• Your clutch feels spongy, sticks or vibrates when you press it
• You hear a squeaking or a grumbling noise when you press down on the pedal
• You can rev the engine, but acceleration is poor
• You have difficulty shifting gears
• You experience a 'slipping' clutch, which causes a momentary loss of acceleration

If you experience any of the issues, your clutch needs some attention. Thankfully, replacing a clutch is a routine job and shouldn’t take a trained and trusted mechanic too long to fix.