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.

Confirming Fitment Before You Buy

Clutch kit specification differs significantly between engine sizes and power outputs of the same car — fitting a kit rated for a smaller, lower-torque engine to a more powerful variant risks premature failure. Always confirm the exact kit rated for your specific engine before ordering, and check compatibility against your registration or VIN before buying.

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.

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