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

Volvo

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Volvo Cars is a Swedish luxury vehicle manufacturer, established in April 1927, over 90 years ago.

Question 11

How popular is Volvo in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

With around 645k cars on the roads in the UK today, Volvo is a considerable contributor to the UK motor industry.With a steady rise in status from the boxy estate models popular in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s, Volvo now produces a strong, executive range of luxury, performance vehicles.

Question 12

Luxurious executive saloons, estate cars and SUVs

Accepted Answer

Sticking to the market they understand best, Volvo produces a small range of estate cars and a selection of bang-on-trend SUVs, complimented by 2 luxury saloon models. In other words, Volvo makes cars for ‘grown-up’ drivers where it knows its customers inside out.

Question 13

Volvo: Exceptional aims for in-car safety

Accepted Answer

One of Volvo’s key visions is to provide a level of unrivalled safety inside their vehicles and has proven to be a dedicated leader in the field. Their current vision is that nobody should be seriously injured or killed in a new Volvo car by 2020.

Question 14

Pursuing perfection through Volvo technology

Accepted Answer

The ethos behind Volvo reaches further than just selling units and making a profit. By putting their customers first, they have committed to creating vehicles where ownership gives quality time back to their drivers, are environmentally efficient and exceptionally safe.Using modern technology and striving to develop the systems to lead the field, is something they take very seriously. After all, this is the company that brought drivers:
The 3-point safety seatbelt
The Lambda Sond emissions detector responsible for reducing harmful fumes by 90%
Side impact, whiplash, and roll-over protection
Blind spot systems
City safety scanning
Pedestrian detection 
Auto-braking

Question 15

Volvo’s reliability and reputation

Accepted Answer

Volvo ranked joint 20th out of 30 car brands in the What Car? Reliability Survey in 2018 with an efficiency rating of 91.5%.

Question 16

Recent Volvo recalls and reliability issues

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

13/04/2019 – Volvo XC60 (2017–2018)

Accepted Answer

Due to cold temperatures the tailgate lifting arms could freeze and consequently become loose, bend or completely separate

Question 18

29/03/2019 – Volvo XC90, XC70, XC60, V70, V60/Cross Country, V40/Cross Country, S80 and S60/Cross Country (2014–2016)

Accepted Answer

Cracks in the fuel hose may cause fuel to leak into the engine compartment

Question 19

09/02/2019 – Volvo XC90, XC60, XC40, V90/Cross Country, V60/Cross Country and S90 (2016–2018)

Accepted Answer

A software problem has been detected in the communication module of the emergency call system

Question 20

03/11/2018

Accepted Answer

As a result of incorrect assembly, the brake pedal may move out of position

Question 21

18/08/2017 – Volvo XC90 (2016)

Accepted Answer

Faulty crimping of the micro-gas generator for the seatbelt tensioner in the third row of seats

Question 22

21/03/2017 – Volvo XC90, V90/Cross Country and S90/Cross Country (2016–2017)

Accepted Answer

The bolts that secure the inflatable curtain airbags in place my break

Question 23

23/01/2017 – Volvo XC90, XC60, V60/Cross Country, S90 and S60/Cross Country/S60L (2015–2016)

Accepted Answer

The front passenger seatbelt buckle can be incorrectly fastened

Question 24

15/01/2017 – Volvo XC90, V90, S90, XC60, V60/Cross Country, S60/Cross Country and V40/Cross Country (2016–2017)

Accepted Answer

Due to a problem with the airbag inflators, the airbags may fail to deploy in the event of a crashAll recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.

Car make and model	Dealers average price	exclusive price	Instant savings
Volvo V40-cross-country 1.6 litres	£563.35	£485.65	14%
Volvo Xc40 1.6 litres	£612.21	£510.17	17%
Volvo V70 1.6 litres	£603.38	£490.55	19%
Volvo V60 1.6 litres	£573.95	£490.55	15%
Volvo 265 1.6 litres	£637.72	£510.17	20%
Volvo 145 1.6 litres	£592.34	£515.08	13%
Volvo 740 1.6 litres	£573.21	£466.02	19%
Volvo 760 1.6 litres	£607.11	£510.17	16%
Volvo 164 1.6 litres	£586.70	£510.17	13%
Volvo S40 1.6 litres	£591.16	£505.27	15%
Volvo V40-cross-country 1.6 litres	£563.35	£485.65	14%
Volvo Xc40 1.6 litres	£612.21	£510.17	17%
Volvo 740 1.6 litres	£573.21	£466.02	19%
Volvo V60 1.6 litres	£573.95	£490.55	15%
Volvo 145 1.6 litres	£592.34	£515.08	13%

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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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