They're not fixing clutch!!!!

lady zed · 20th August 2010, 13:28

Insurance company say clutch problem is unrelated and they're not fixing it. I don't know what to do now. The garage have 'offered' (as they would) to look at it, at my cost of course. However they could have swung it for me really couldn't they??? So do I have it delivered to a garage local to me and meet them there with the punto? How long is it likely to take to fix the clutch (the time I'll be without a car). It's not the actual clutch, it's a hydraulic release thingy.........

Help!!!!!!

derekosb · 20th August 2010, 13:52

Hi Anna,

Not the result we were after!

I would ask the garage it is in for a quote at least, as long as they can provide an estimate without it costing you anything.

Otherwise it sounds like either the slave or master cylinder has failed and will need replaced (had mine done about 25,000 miles ago, remember the Ka?). Get a quote from Duke St by phone.

If the repairing garages quote is similar to Duke St Rover then leave it with them as that will save a lot of hassle. Problem is how long they let you keep the Punto without charging for it?

Derek

lady zed · 20th August 2010, 14:09

Duke st have quoted £750 for master, slave and new clutch assembly. He said he doesn't even havve to see the car, just from my description he knows exactly what's wrong!!!! Said he'd also give it a cheap service while it's in. I've asked the garage it's in atm for a QUOTE SO WE'LL see what they come back with.

Duke st said to get clutch done at same time or I'd be another £500 in a year or 2 years time.

stocktake · 20th August 2010, 14:17

To be honest it does sound like they know what they are talking about

lady zed · 20th August 2010, 14:19

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Originally Posted by stocktake

To be honest it does sound like they know what they are talking about

Yes I trust them Dave, there's always a lot of 75's outside, seems to be all they work on!!

stocktake · 20th August 2010, 14:21

Tatts paid almost a grand last year for the same job down here in yorkie land

Tatts · 20th August 2010, 14:51

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Originally Posted by stocktake

Tatts paid almost a grand last year for the same job down here in yorkie land

Ahem!

Think it was £957 from an XPart place. So £750 is a good price.

2008 actually! Just a couple of months after spending a small fortune on the belts.

loz1971 · 20th August 2010, 15:08

Nice of them to let you know in good time so that you could sort something out!!! typical!!

derekosb · 20th August 2010, 15:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooterchick

Duke st have quoted £750 for master, slave and new clutch assembly. He said he doesn't even havve to see the car, just from my description he knows exactly what's wrong!!!! Said he'd also give it a cheap service while it's in. I've asked the garage it's in atm for a QUOTE SO WE'LL see what they come back with.

Duke st said to get clutch done at same time or I'd be another £500 in a year or 2 years time.

I was also recommended by the guys on here to change the clutch at the same time as it saves costs. Unfortunately as my slave & master were being done under warranty that was not an option.

Problem is you need to do the repair even if just to sell the car.......

May as well keep Honey once fixed then?

Derek

HarryM1BYT · 20th August 2010, 15:13

It may not necessarily be the slave cylinder. It could be the master, or it could simply be low on fluid and need topping up/bleeding. I would be inclined to do that first, before assuming the worst.

20th August 2010, 13:28	#1
lady zed This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the edge Posts: 6,659 Thanks: 1,354 Thanked 1,210 Times in 716 Posts	They're not fixing clutch!!!! Insurance company say clutch problem is unrelated and they're not fixing it. I don't know what to do now. The garage have 'offered' (as they would) to look at it, at my cost of course. However they could have swung it for me really couldn't they??? So do I have it delivered to a garage local to me and meet them there with the punto? How long is it likely to take to fix the clutch (the time I'll be without a car). It's not the actual clutch, it's a hydraulic release thingy......... Help!!!!!! __________________ it's all about the first person you want to tell good news to

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derekosb Occasional interested visitor Kia SOUL EV Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Glasgow Posts: 4,251 Thanks: 35 Thanked 27 Times in 14 Posts	Hi Anna, Not the result we were after! I would ask the garage it is in for a quote at least, as long as they can provide an estimate without it costing you anything. Otherwise it sounds like either the slave or master cylinder has failed and will need replaced (had mine done about 25,000 miles ago, remember the Ka?). Get a quote from Duke St by phone. If the repairing garages quote is similar to Duke St Rover then leave it with them as that will save a lot of hassle. Problem is how long they let you keep the Punto without charging for it? Derek __________________ Vauxhall Ampera Scottish Members Guestmap here. Just click on your location to add a marker.

20th August 2010, 14:09	#3
lady zed This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On the edge Posts: 6,659 Thanks: 1,354 Thanked 1,210 Times in 716 Posts	Duke st have quoted £750 for master, slave and new clutch assembly. He said he doesn't even havve to see the car, just from my description he knows exactly what's wrong!!!! Said he'd also give it a cheap service while it's in. I've asked the garage it's in atm for a QUOTE SO WE'LL see what they come back with. Duke st said to get clutch done at same time or I'd be another £500 in a year or 2 years time. __________________ it's all about the first person you want to tell good news to

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stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	To be honest it does sound like they know what they are talking about __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

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stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Tatts paid almost a grand last year for the same job down here in yorkie land __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

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loz1971 Posted a thing or two 2000 (W) Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE (manual) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1,050 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Nice of them to let you know in good time so that you could sort something out!!! typical!! __________________ Always be hopeful!! http://www.smileyshut.com/smileys/ne...ncing-baby.jpg "Plus It's not a man purse, it's called a satchel...Indiana Jones wears one"

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HarryM1BYT This is my second home 75 Contemporary SE Mk II 2004 Man. Sal. CDTi 135ps, FBH on red diesel, WinCE6 DD Join Date: May 2010 Location: Leeds Posts: 17,273 Thanks: 2,160 Thanked 2,061 Times in 1,586 Posts	It may not necessarily be the slave cylinder. It could be the master, or it could simply be low on fluid and need topping up/bleeding. I would be inclined to do that first, before assuming the worst.