Clutch Kit: Guides by Make & Model

Wear depends heavily on driving style — find your specific model below.

Not a Fixed Mileage Item

Unlike a lot of parts on this site, clutch wear varies enormously by how a car's actually driven. Pick your make and model below for the specifics.

Symptoms of Failure

Slipping under acceleration — revs rising without a proportional increase in speed — is a classic sign of a worn clutch plate. A burning smell, especially in traffic, is often the clutch overheating from excessive slip. Spongy or inconsistent pedal feel can point to a failing release bearing or hydraulic issue. Difficulty selecting gears, or grinding, can indicate the clutch isn't fully disengaging.

DIY Difficulty and Aftermarket Advice

This is a difficult DIY job requiring the gearbox to be separated from the engine, which on most front-wheel-drive layouts means significant disassembly of the car's front end. Given the labour involved, most owners have this done by a garage rather than attempting it at home, and it's often bundled with replacing the dual-mass flywheel where fitted, since labour access overlaps significantly. Expect a full day's labour at minimum for a professional fit.

Reputable aftermarket clutch kits from established brands are widely regarded as reliable, cost-effective alternatives to OEM parts. Given how labour-intensive this job is, it's worth paying for a quality kit rather than the cheapest option available — doing this job twice because of a budget part failing early is a genuinely expensive mistake.

Not included: fully electric models, which don't use a traditional clutch.