New Clutch

[Olga]

I got a quote for a new clutch (between ?400-500) this is from Dulwich Test & Service Centre on Hindmans Road. I normally go there and think they give a fair deal. He said I should try one of the big Clutch Replacement Service Centres where I might get a better quote. Does anyone know what a fair price is for a new Clutch I have no idea. My car's an old banged up '96 ford mondeo

Thanks for your advice

[zephyr]

Difficult to know for sure but I recently had an aircon pipe replaced by them. The bill was ?400 of which ?150 was labour. Their labour charge is ?50/hr +vat but I know for a fact that it took longer. VW garage quoted ?560 for the same work.

Banged up or not the parts may be expensive and you are looking at at least 2 hours labour. A Spec**list clutch place may well do it cheaper as they would have a more specific supply chain.

[char1ie]

Changing the clutch can be an engine out job, so time consuming. I would have a look with a google search to see what other owners' experiences have been. But it doesn't sound like it's too expensive to me.

Charlie

[LostThePlot]

Olga Wrote:

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> Does anyone know what a fair price is for a new Clutch I have no idea.

Some are cheaper, so me are a lot more!

I just had my merc done for ?450.

It's just one of those things you have to stump up for. Sadly....

[blinder999]

My regular MOT place is South London Clutch Centre - very good service, honest etc - under the arches in Bellenden.

[Carrie]

I would second the recommendation for South London Clutch - alwas been great for us - has even fixed a couple of little things for free!

[Olga]

I shall try South London Clutch Centre for a quote, I've got that hard decision as it's due it's MOT and a needs a new clutch an I don't know whether to get a new car or spend approx ?600 (including MOT) on getting this fixed. The trouble is the car's probably only worth about that much but it has a recently new engine and good bodywork and to me is worth a lot more than what I reckon I could get elsewhere for ?600. I don't know whether it's better the devil you know.

[giggirl]

I've been mislead - I thought this thread was about handbags - how disappointing.