Clutch Repair & Replacement

Is Your Clutch Jerking? Get Fast, Local Help Today!

Part of the transmission system of your vehicle, the clutch links the gearbox and the engine together and enables you to accelerate, change speed and stop without stalling the car. You don’t go very far without it. If you notice slipping gear, a grinding or burning smell or you can’t seem to change gear, it’s inspection time for an experienced mechanic.
At PPC Garage, located at 3 Crossways Business Park, Canterbury Road, Birchington, we specialise in clutch repair & replacement for cars and vans across the Thanet region. Call to book an appointment today, or drop by for a free quote and expert, friendly advice from one of our clutch specialists.

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📍 Canterbury Rd, Birchington CT7 0AA

Signs of a Failing Clutch

Clutch issues rarely appear overnight. You’ll typically notice warning signs that gradually worsen over time.

Our technicians in Birchington see these symptoms regularly:

• Slipping clutch : engine revs but car doesn’t accelerate properly
• Heavy or spongy pedal : more work needed or spongy underfoot
• Clutch judder : vibration whilst accelerating from standstill
• High bite point : clutch starts engaging close to top of pedal movement
• Gear grinding : difficult shifting into first or reverse gear
• Burning odour : pungent smell during hard acceleration or engine overloads

Avoiding costly damage on your gearbox and flywheel parts early diagnosis.

top view man repairing car
young mechanic with diagnostic tool analyzing car engine problem

Do I Need a Repair or Full Replacement?

Not all clutch problems require a complete kit. Below is what we determine, and what we will recommend.

When is repair worthwhile?

• External hydraulic faults (master/slave cylinder, pipes, bleed needed)
• Older models’ cable/adjuster problems
• Pedal box/switch issues causing poor feel or starting faults
• Minor leaks that haven’t contaminated the clutch
If the concentric slave cylinder (CSC) is located within the bellhousing, the gearbox will have to be taken off. In that situation it’s usually more sensible to replace a new clutch kit at the same time and not have to pay double for the labour.

When replacement is the better option

• Judder or slip confirmed on testing
• High bite point and near-rivet wear on the disc
• Heat spots/cracks on the pressure plate
• Oil contamination from a rear main seal or failed CSC
• DMF (dual-mass flywheel) out of tolerance for play or noise
• High mileage with recurring symptoms

Whether your vehicle needs minor adjustments or a full clutch repair & replacement, we’ll take a look, outline your choices and quote an itemised price. 

Our Clutch Repair & Replacement Process

Clutch replacement and repair at PPC Garage starts with a quick discussion over what you’re dealing with, and a short road test to confirm slip, judder or abrupt shifts. We check hydraulic or cable linkage, look at the release bearing and check the dual-mass flywheel and repair the cause, not the symptom. If it’s an external fault, we fix it; if your clutch is worn or contaminated, we recommend clutch replacement with OE-quality parts. You’re given a clear, itemised quote up front.
Just: diagnose first, outline your choices, then repair it once, and right.

Technician performing clutch repair & replacement in Thanet

Ready to Book?

Don’t get stuck on Thanet’s roads or fighting gear shifts on your daily commute due to clutch trouble. Our experienced techs provide superior clutch diagnosis and upfront repair estimates to get you safely back on the road, fast.

FAQ

At PPC Garage, clutch repair starts from £250 (price depends on vehicle and parts).

We keep it affordable. Repairs start from £250.

It’s risky and can cause further damage. If you notice slipping, juddering, or hard-to-select gears, book in asap.

Very high/low bite point, spongy pedal, or slipping in higher gears usually means it needs attention.

At PPC Garage, clutch replacement starts from £250 (vehicle and parts dependent). We confirm the price before any work.

Typically a few hours; most cars are completed the same day.

Yes. The gearbox usually needs to be removed, so it’s a workshop job with specialist tools, exactly what we do every day.

It’s uncommon, but sudden failures can happen if a component breaks or leaks.

Get in touch

Location

  • PPC GARAGE LIMITED
  • 3 Crossways business park
  • Canterbury Road
  • St. Nicholas at-Wade, Birchington 
  • CT7 0AA
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