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Frequently asked questions
Your clutch works by transferring power from your engine over to your drive wheels, enabling your car to move forwards when you want it to. Alternatively, the clutch can stop this power from reaching the drive wheels, so that you can change gears. It does all of this without cutting off the engine. Thanks to the clutch, your movements should be smooth.
As part of a clutch replacement, a skilled mechanic will first examine your clutch and gearbox, to make sure that these parts are the cause of the issues you have been experiencing.
After determining that the clutch is the culprit, the mechanic will next unhook the battery and disconnect the clutch and/or hydraulic slave cylinder, so that they can stabilise the engine. Once they have unbolted the pressure plate, they can look for any leaks or damages, and clean or replace these parts accordingly.
Lastly, the mechanic will rebuild the front of your vehicle, and test your clutch to ensure it is functioning correctly.
After determining that the clutch is the culprit, the mechanic will next unhook the battery and disconnect the clutch and/or hydraulic slave cylinder, so that they can stabilise the engine. Once they have unbolted the pressure plate, they can look for any leaks or damages, and clean or replace these parts accordingly.
Lastly, the mechanic will rebuild the front of your vehicle, and test your clutch to ensure it is functioning correctly.
If you avoid holding your clutch at biting point unnecessarily, then a well-treated clutch can last you 60,000 miles on average – sometimes it can even last longer.
You should book a clutch replacement for your Audi A4 at the recommended interval, or if any of these warning signs present themselves:
• Difficulty changing gears
• Unusual noises from the clutch, like grinding or shrieking
• Burning smell coming from the clutch
• Biting point has become higher than normal
You should book a clutch replacement for your Audi A4 at the recommended interval, or if any of these warning signs present themselves:
• Difficulty changing gears
• Unusual noises from the clutch, like grinding or shrieking
• Burning smell coming from the clutch
• Biting point has become higher than normal
Whilst a clutch replacement can take up to 10 hours, generally speaking a clutch replacement takes between 3 and 5 hours to finish. Not much time to spare to ensure your safety in the long run!
As of October 2024, the average price of an Audi A4 clutch replacement booked through BookMyGarage is £517.
As of October 2024, the average price of a Secret Service clutch replacement for an Audi A4 is £340.