Slipping clutch, judder, heavy pedal, biting point problems or dual mass flywheel noise? We replace clutches, flywheels and hydraulic components for cars and vans across Birmingham and the West Midlands.
On many modern diesels, the dual mass flywheel (DMF) wears out alongside the clutch. We inspect each one — checking for excessive rotational free play, heat damage and noise. If the DMF is worn, we strongly recommend replacing it at the same time, because it's a labour-heavy job to do twice. If it's healthy, we leave it. We never sell you parts you don't need.
Diesel cars and vans put heavy load through clutches and flywheels — high torque, lots of stop-start traffic on commercial vehicles, and trailer towing on bigger family cars all chew through clutch hardware. We replace clutches and DMFs on:
Gear selection issues aren't always the clutch. Before we strip the gearbox out, we rule out:
Diagnostic from £59 — comes off the bill if you proceed.
| Service | From |
|---|---|
| Clutch inspection / diagnosis | £59 |
| Clutch replacement | £399 |
| Clutch and dual mass flywheel replacement | Quote on request |
| Van clutch replacement | Quote on request |
Final price depends on vehicle, parts brand and any related work uncovered when the gearbox is out.
The engine revs rise but the car doesn't accelerate at the same rate, especially uphill or in higher gears. There's often a burning smell after hard pulls, and the biting point may be very high.
Not always. We inspect the DMF for rotational play, heat damage and noise. If it's worn, we recommend replacement at the same time because re-doing the job later is expensive labour. If it's healthy, we leave it.
A flywheel built in two halves with internal springs that absorb engine vibration before it reaches the gearbox. Common on diesels. They wear out over time and can cause rattle on idle, judder on take-off, and gear selection problems.
Not really. Continued slipping glazes the friction surface and overheats the flywheel — sometimes warping it. The longer you drive, the more parts end up on the bill.
Most cars take a working day. Vans, four-wheel drive vehicles and DMF jobs can take longer.
Yes. Transit, Sprinter, Crafter, Vivaro, Trafic, Master and most major van platforms. We're set up for commercial vehicle work.
Yes. Clutch and flywheel replacement is covered by our standard 12-month parts warranty.
Send us your reg and we'll quote it properly.