Clutch and gearbox repairs in Grays

What it is

A clutch is a wear item. The friction plate wears down with every pull-away, and eventually it starts to slip. A clutch replacement usually means the plate, pressure plate and release bearing, as the gearbox has to come out to reach them.

Gearbox problems on everyday cars often come from worn synchros, bearings or linkages, or low or old oil. Symptoms like crunching into gear or whining at speed point to different causes, which is why diagnosis comes first.

This service covers repairing and replacing worn parts. If the gearbox needs a bigger repair or a swap, see our major works gearbox service.

When to book it

• Revs rise but the car does not speed up (clutch slip)
• The biting point is very high, or the pedal feels heavy or spongy
• Grinding or crunching when changing gear
• Whining or rumbling that changes with road speed
• Juddering when pulling away
• Gears jumping out or refusing to engage

How we handle it

Request a quote first: send your reg, a description of the symptoms and any photos or videos (WhatsApp works too). Abid looks at the details, and the car itself where needed, to work out what is wrong.

You then get a clear price before anything starts. Once you approve it, the car is booked in, the work begins, and you are kept updated throughout.

What to expect

1. Request a quote with your reg and symptoms
2. The car or your photos looked at to confirm the fault
3. A clear price agreed upfront, then booked in
4. Updates during the work, and walked through it at collection

Questions answered

Related services

• Gearbox repairs & swaps
• Diagnostics & coding
• Suspension

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