Clutches in Bridport
Central Motors
Veteran Local Technicians Here to Diagnose, Repair & Replace Your Ailing Clutch or Gearbox
If you’re in Bridport, Lyme Regis or a nearby Dorset location and experiencing issues with gearboxes or clutches, Central Motors is here to help. Since 1970, we’ve served the local community as a trusted garage mechanic, and over this time have learnt all there is to know about the ins and outs of clutch diagnostics and repair. Our expertise in all things pertaining to gearboxes and their operation informs both remedial works and full replacements, helping you stay safe out there on the road.
The Central Motors team fits clutches for a range of different vehicles, from hatchbacks to commercial vans. Whatever’s troubling your clutch or gearbox, you can expect transparent, honest and friendly advice as our technicians explain their findings and provide guidance on restoring performance. Alongside clutch repair, diagnostics and work on gearboxes, we provide a full range of garage services including MOT testing and car servicing. Learn more on their dedicated pages, or simply give us a call with any questions you might have.
Clutch Replacement
Whenever we’re able to, we’ll look to repair clutches to keep the cost of getting safely back on the road to an absolute minimum. This is often as simple as replacing a clutch cable. But in many cases, clutch diagnostics quickly show a system to be “burnt out”. At this point, clutch repair is no longer feasible and we’ll likely need to fit a new system. By choosing Central Motors as your go-to garage mechanic, motorists around Bridport and Lyme Regis can expect work on clutches and gearboxes to be both of the highest standard and competitively costed.
Some common signs that clutches are on their way out include slipping, or a noticeable change in how it feels when pressing the pedal. If it takes significantly more or less effort than usual to depress your clutch, it’s worth paying us a visit. Catching it early will help keep you safe on the road and prevent jarring, schedule-disrupting breakdowns.
To replace clutches, our technicians follow the below process:
- Gearboxes are removed
- All components are inspected or tested
- We clean the bellhousing
- Next we fit the flywheel and pressure plate
- Gearboxes are refitted
- Clutch cables are adjusted to the friction point of pedal movement
Before sending you on your way, we’ll check everything is functioning exactly as it should. Following a clutch replacement, Bridport and Lyme Regis residents can expect it to transfer power from the engine to the wheels efficiently, making for a smooth and safe driving experience. Another benefit is that your engine is less likely to cut out when stationary; no more getting beeped at when the lights change!
What to Look Out for With Clutches
Some of the most common signs that clutches are in need of some professional TLC, the kind offered by garage mechanics like Bridport and Lyme Regis’s Central Motors, include the following:
- Slipping
- Spongy or sticky feeling
- Squeaking and grumbling sounds
- Difficulty shifting gear
- Clutch pedal feels more hard or soft than usual
- Clutch vibration
- Poor acceleration
Unfortunately, it’s unavoidable that clutches will experience wear and tear over time. Eventually, they’ll need replacing. However, by avoiding “riding the clutch” you can avoid unnecessary stress and reduce the likelihood of shelling out for an early clutch replacement.
Gearboxes
Alongside clutch repair, replacement and diagnostics, Central Motors provide a full range of services to keep gearboxes in healthy working order. We’ve invested in auto gearbox flushers that quickly and capably rid them of dirt, oil and debris. This kind of proactive gearbox maintenance prevents dips in performance and the emergence of mechanical issues requiring repair.
Local Specialists for All Things Clutches & Gearboxes
Whether it’s clutches or gearboxes you have on your mind, give the Central Motors team a call on 01308 423994 or 07966 243669. As a local garage mechanic providing clutch replacement, repair and diagnostics since all the way back in 1970, we’ve got what it takes to restore your vehicle with our technical knowhow and expert workmanship.