Need a Clutch Replacement or Clutch Repair on the Gold Coast?
At Ashmore RWC and Automotive Services, we can replace your faulty clutch. This includes dual mass flywheels and clutch kits to the hydraulics including the slave cylinder, master cylinder or hoses. If you’re looking for a clutch fix near the central Gold Coast, we are here to help.
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In addition to car servicing, we’re a one-stop service centre. Qualified mechanics also carry out repairs to brakes, suspension, steering, air conditioning and much more. We use high quality parts and oils, provide excellent customer service, and we ensure our servicing processes are in line with your car manufacturer’s warranty.
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Clutch Replacement and Clutch Repairs Experts
Ashmore RWC offers Gold Coast Clutch Repairs and Replacements for vehicles and 4X4’s including Hyundai, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Mazda, Ford and many more car makes. A failing clutch can quickly damage other components of the transmission if you keep operating your vehicle and this can significantly increase your repair costs. We want to help you avoid this if possible by fixing your clutch and we use high quality parts to ensure you get maximum longevity from your new clutch.
If you’re wondering how long should a clutch should last, there isn’t really a set timeframe on how long it should last after clutch repair or replacement. Bear in mind that burnouts and revving the engine high on take off, will shorten the life of a clutch. Apart from the quality of parts, it comes down to the driver and how they treat the clutch.
How do you inspect the clutch?
There isn’t really a way to visually inspect a clutch apart from removing it from the car. This entails removing either the engine or the gearbox to gain access in order to remove it. (The gearbox is usually the easier option). Sometimes additional labour will be required if the sub frame requires removal in order to get the gearbox out of the vehicle. The way we will generally check the condition of your clutch is by road testing the vehicle. Don’t always be alarmed if the pedal feels high, every vehicle has their own characteristics and some of them feel quite high from new and will sometimes give you the false pretense that the clutch is close to failure.
There are some things that we will suggest when replacing a clutch, these would include:
- Flywheel machining
- Rear main oil seal replacement
- Spigot bearing replacement
- Clutch fork replacement
Warranty on Clutch Kit Components: You wouldn’t think this would be something that happens much, but it’s more common than you think. There are lots of clutch suppliers out there and some are more helpful than others.
We select products best suited for the customers vehicle and price being a factor we don’t always just go for the cheapest option.
What does a clutch kit include?
When a clutch kit is purchased, it will usually consist of: a clutch plate, clutch disc (this has the friction material) and a release/throw-out bearing. Did you know that along with the clutch, there is also the cable or in most vehicles now, the hydraulic components? These items are what do the the work when the driver depresses the clutch pedal. It tells the clutch when to engage and disengage. Clutch hydraulic components aren’t usually in a clutch kit and are sold separately in many cases.
Depending on the design of the clutch system, some vehicles do have a “concentric slave cylinder” This is the exception of when a part of clutch hydraulic system can sometimes be included in the clutch kit.
When asking for an estimate, we can confirm the type of clutch system your vehicle has in place.
Clutch replacement can range in price quite substantially. We are finding it more and more common for vehicles to be fitted with “Dual Mass flywheels” which unfortunately means more expensive parts. The benefit of it is a much nicer feeling clutch pedal.
Be wary of workshops offering cut-price clutch repairs deals that get you in the door initially, only to get that dreaded phone call a few hours later that the estimate has substantially increased. We attempt to keep our estimates as close to the final invoice price as possible and will always try to advise of possible incidentals based on our experience with each particular vehicle model.
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No Nasty Surprises
There will be no unexpected items on your invoice. There will be no unnecessary repairs done on your vehicle.
Friendly Service
You and your vehicle will be treated with respect. We’ll explain things without technical jargon.
Quality Parts and Oils
We use the best quality parts and oils (Penrite/Fuchs) as specified for each vehicle application. We want you to get the most out of each service and repair.
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