Question 1

What does a clutch do? And what is a clutch kit?

Accepted Answer

The clutch is a solid metal disc that couples the crankshaft and flywheel to the gearbox’s clutch shaft. The clutch is located between the engine and transmission to temporarily disconnect the engine drive from the gearbox.A clutch kit usually contains all the elements to replace and rejuvenate your clutch and its performance: usually a clutch disc, pressure plate, flywheel and a throw race or release bearings. A clutch kit will contain the correct parts for a particular make and model of car and is often cheaper than buying the components individually.

Question 2

How often should a clutch need replacing?

Accepted Answer

There isn’t a typical time or set mileage suggested to replace a clutch kit, as it can depend on both the car and your driving style. Most clutches are designed to last approximately 60k miles, yet they can have a healthy life covering mileages anywhere between 30k and 100k.

Question 3

The law, vehicle regulations and your MOT

Accepted Answer

A damaged or broken clutch will affect your car’s driving ability to the point where it could fail its MOT. Testing doesn’t include an examination of the engine, clutch or gearbox, so if it appears to be working adequately, then it shouldn’t affect the test result.

Question 4

What happens when we replace your clutch kit?

Accepted Answer

Our efficient and fully qualified mechanics will test your clutch for damage and function.
Wherever necessary your clutch will be replaced and you’ll be advised of any other connected or associated issues arising from the process.
You will also be advised of any other parts that may need to be replaced for the best operation and health of your vehicle.
Once the clutch kit has been replaced, our mechanics will test it thoroughly to ensure its correct operation and make any adjustments required for premium performance.

Question 5

What causes a clutch to stop working correctly?

Accepted Answer

A clutch will wear out over time through continual use. The disc thickness reduces, which affects the amount of force the pressure plate can apply to the clutch disc against the flywheel. Incorrect use over extended periods will impact the lifespan and cause unnecessary problems. Slippage can also be caused by reduced tension in the pressure plate’s springs.

Question 6

Symptoms of a malfunctioning clutch

Accepted Answer

If you feel a loss or inappropriate delivery of power when using the accelerator, it could be due to a damaged or worn clutch.

Question 7

The clutch slips while driving

Accepted Answer

If you can’t change gears or it feels like there is unusual grinding and friction when trying, your clutch isn’t separating the engine drive from the gearbox sufficiently.

Question 8

Changing gears is a problem

Accepted Answer

If there is no delivery of power to the engine from the accelerator, then your clutch could be the problem.

Question 9

The car doesn’t move

Accepted Answer

If the transmission makes unhealthy grinding noises when you try to use the clutch to engage or disengage the engine, there’s a strong chance that your clutch isn’t operating as it should.

Question 10

Mini

Accepted Answer

Mini is a British automotive marque that has been owned by the German multinational vehicle manufacturer BMW since 2000.The Mini brand was originally introduced in 1969 when the vehicle model became a marque in its own right, breaking away from the Austin and Morris brands under the British Leyland umbrella.

Question 11

How popular is Mini in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

The Mini Hatch was the 7th best selling car of 2018 in the UK. Mini is a consistent favourite among buyers with a leaning for British cultural icons and retro styling.There are around 750k Mini cars on the roads, showing that the brand is still as popular as ever due to their compact sizing, attractive styling and its reputation as a classy and classic small car.

Question 12

Mini: a premium product of British motoring

Accepted Answer

With its unique and unmistakable styling, Mini is firmly placed as a premium product. Its ownership by BMW has added advantages in production, by being able to lean on the executive luxury German marque for many of the advanced technological systems and specialist industry knowledge used in their manufacture.

Question 13

A piece of British culture and a Hollywood star

Accepted Answer

Enhancing its popularity as a household name, the original British Mini became a star of the silver screen when it appeared predominantly in the gold-heist movie ‘The Italian Job’ in 1969, starring Michael Caine and Noel Coward.  With a remake hitting the screens in 2003, the new Mini was called on to star once again, and a selection of Mini hatch models continued the tradition by featuring in the film.

Question 14

Mini: a new competitor to the most popular 3-door hatchbacks

Accepted Answer

Despite its small footprint, the Mini hatch is providing real competition to the Audi A1 and VW Polo due to its premium quality build. And with the weight of BMW behind them, it’s easy to see why.

Question 15

Mini’s reliability and reputation

Accepted Answer

Mini ranked 22nd out of 30 car brands in the What Car? Reliability Survey in 2018. That might not look so great at first glance, but bigger brand names fell further down the list. Mercedes, Jaguar, Jeep and Land Rover all featured in the lowest 5 places.

Question 16

Recent Mini recalls and reliability issues

Accepted Answer

Various recalls have been made on Mini models throughout their motoring history. The following are a list of the most recent in the UK and Europe.

Question 17

29/09/2019 – Mini Countryman (2016–2018)

Accepted Answer

A crash guard is lacking for the high-pressure fuel pump in the engine compartment.

Question 18

13/07/2018 – Mini Countryman (2018)

Accepted Answer

The bearings on the front axle could break.

Question 19

20/01/2017 – Mini (2016)

Accepted Answer

The side, head and knee protection airbags of the front passenger seat may not work.

Question 20

05/12/2014 – Mini (2014)

Accepted Answer

There is a fault affecting the adjustment mechanism (recliner) of the front seat backrests.

Question 21

31/10/2014 – Mini (2013–2014)

Accepted Answer

The flange nut on the mounting plate of the emergency spare wheel may become loose gradually.All recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.

Car make and model	Dealers average price	exclusive price	Instant savings
Mini Mini 1.6 litres	£1287.19	from £1055.07	18%
Mini Mini 1.6 litres	£1244.81	from £1063.94	15%
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Mini Mini 1.6 litres	£1159.69	from £966.41	17%
Mini Countryman 1.6 litres	£1438.62	from £1179.20	18%
Mini Hatchback 1.4 litres	£1076.17	from £904.35	16%
Mini Mini 1.6 litres	£1162.17	from £1001.87	14%
Mini Countryman 1.6 litres	£1264.31	from £1019.61	19%
Mini Hatchback 1.6 litres	£1383.12	from £1152.60	17%
Mini Mini 1.6 litres	£1403.24	from £1179.20	16%
Mini Countryman 1.6 litres	£1264.31	from £1019.61	19%
Mini Hatchback 1.6 litres	£1383.12	from £1152.60	17%
Mini Mini 1.6 litres	£1162.17	from £1001.87	14%
Mini Mini 1.6 litres	£1244.81	from £1063.94	15%
Mini Mini 1.6 litres	£1287.19	from £1055.07	18%

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What happens when we replace your clutch kit?

What does a clutch do? And what is a clutch kit?

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What happens when we replace your clutch kit?

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