Why does my Peugeot 407 need a new clutch at just 29,700 miles?

I purchased a new Peugeot 407 SW diesel in 2009. I put it in for its annual service at 29,700 miles in a main Peugeot dealer, and was told I needed a new clutch urgently at a cost of £900 including labour....

Noisy clutch on Vauxhall Vectra

The clutch on my Vauxhall Vectra is making a noise every time I press it. I'm guessing it needs a new one, but I've no idea where to look. can you help?

What is causing clutch vibration in my MkVI Golf?

My experience since purchasing a new Mark VI Golf on my retirement last October has not been good. I wrote to Volkswagen about a vibrating clutch pedal issue that my local dealer had told me was normal...

Honda i-Shift - clutch wear?

In the Sat. June 8th Motoring Suplement you answered a readers question about a smell from their 3 year old Jazz like a burning clutch. You suggested that it was probably a clutch failure. I understood...

What is causing a 'ferrous' smell to come from my Honda Jazz automatic?

I have a Honda Jazz i-VTEC ES with the variant automatic gearbox. Recently when I get out of the car there has been a strong aroma, which I can only describe as a ferrous smell, the sort you get when you...

Need a new clutch for my 2005 Honda Civic

The clutch has collapsed on my eight-year-old car and needs replacing. Please could you tell me how much the new part would cost and how much labour is involved so I have an idea of the total cost?

Premature clutch failure linked to the dual mass flywheel?

I have a 2010 Nissan Qashqai+2. Last August after a problem I took it to my local garage and they said that there was a problem with the flywheel base plate, which was very unusual and it would need replacing...

Clutch burnt out in 700 miles

My dad's new Skoda Fabia needs a new clutch after just 700 miles and the Skoda dealer says this is not covered by warranty as it is wear and tear - but shouldn't a clutch last for longer than 700 miles,...

More problems on an X-Trail following clutch replacement

Recently I changed the clutch of an X-Trail 2008 2.2 tdi but when I start the vehicle the engine revs until 3000rpm and the check light comes on I still don't know whats hapening because at first the...

Fixing a Peugeot 107's slipping clutch

Can you advise on a slipping clutch problem on a 2007 Peugeot 107 with 20k miles on the clock? I have read that its a common problem with some saying its a simple matter of adjustment and others (our local...