Scottsdale | Auto Clutch

If your car's clutch suddenly fails while you're driving, you should:

1. Stop the car as soon as you can in as safe a place as possible.
2. Turn your hazard lights on and switch off the engine.
3. Contact us to report your breakdown.

On average, you can expect to pay around $1,200 to have the clutch in your car replaced. The cost can range anywhere from $900 to $1,800 depending on your vehicle. The dealership will almost always be more expensive than an independent auto repair shop.

The average lifespan of a clutch is anywhere between 20,000 to 150,000 miles. Luckily, your clutch will likely give you ample notice that something is going wrong. Don't get left at the side of the road with a vehicle that won't shift into gear.

Both manual and automatic transmission cars have clutches that engage the transmission to channel the engine's power and move the vehicle's wheels or disengage it to stop the wheels even when the engine is still running.