Could my clutch be gone already after 20k miles?

batman1 · 28-01-2011 10:43pm #1

Hi,

Have a 1.4 petrol corolla and had a new clutch fitted in a main dealer at 68k miles.

I now find, at 89k miles that the clutch is very 'high'.

Anyone any idea how long a clutch 'should' last given the same driver of the car, careful etc etc. (i.e. normal wear and tear not in a city)

I find it hard to believe that the car needs another clutch. I would be of the thinking that if a new clutch is fitted by a main dealer, using genuine parts, then it should be almost like new.

Cost me 550 euro 18 months ago. Any idea how much a good indy would charge for a new clutch?

Plug · 28-01-2011 10:50pm

Depends on the driver. I could have a clutch that will last me 200K+ miles or I could burn one out in 10 minutes. Its down to your driving I'd say:o

SpannerMonkey · 28-01-2011 11:35pm

+1 down to driver could last forever or could burn out in 1 day , your either driving very aggressively or riding the clutch all the time

Plug · 28-01-2011 11:40pm

*F5's until someone is banned for a sexism or ageism comment*

L1011 · 28-01-2011 11:49pm

Plug wrote: »

*F5's until someone is banned for a sexism or ageism comment*

"Paging Mr Gray and Mr Keyes..."

gigawatt · 28-01-2011 11:54pm

it depends... for example most driving school cars need the clutch replaced within 1 to 2 years, down to the way the car is driven

RandomAccess · 29-01-2011 2:55pm

Have you had other cars before?
What do your folks or siblings think of the way you drive?

I work with a guy who recently learned to drive (about a year and a half on the road) and is kinda hard on his clutch, have told him so but he doesn't really listen, so I guess he might find out the expensive way. He's a bit cocky, bit of an 'experience' riding along at times!

Joe 90 · 29-01-2011 4:47pm

Just like fuel consumption, depends an awful lot on the driver.

BanzaiBk · 29-01-2011 4:50pm

Do you rest your foot on the clutch while driving?

Nissan doctor · 29-01-2011 9:33pm

How many of the 68k previous to the clutch being replaced did you put on the car?

20k is far to long for the clutch to have lasted if it had a fault of any sort...

robtri · 29-01-2011 9:54pm

I have seen people destroy clutches in literally less then 100 miles....

clutches are usually wrecked by driver error....
but best to get it checked out as soon as possible to confirm that by a good mechanic .. as it could be something not related to the driver

Could my clutch be gone already after 20k miles?

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