If you’ve been car shopping recently or browsing newer cars, you may have seen the term dual clutch transmission (DCT) popping up here and there and wondered what it actually means. It’s becoming an increasingly common feature in modern vehicles,...
Some things in life are inevitable, and needing to get your car’s clutch changed at one time or another is one of them. No matter how well you take care of your vehicle, the clutch will eventually wear out and...
It’s a fact of life that your clutch won’t last forever, no matter how well you take care of your vehicle. At some point, you’ll need to have a clutch replacement carried out by a mechanic. However, it can be...
If you need a new clutch, it’s best to get a replacement as soon as possible to solve the problem. However, it’s not always obvious whether or not your clutch is the problem when driving, and your clutch isn’t assessed...
If you’re not a mechanic by trade or interest, you might not have spent a lot of time considering the individual components of your vehicle. As one of the three pedals of a manual car, a clutch is something many...
Whether it be lighting, the air-conditioning system, or the electrical components, the number of vehicle failures grows out of proportion at this time of the year, highlights Iain Robertson, although Mr Clutch Autocentres has a cost-effective solution. It is that...
While it could be a reference to a car’s aerodynamic efficiency, to be spotted ‘in drag’ might create the wrong impression, suggests motoring journalist Iain Robertson, who feels that manual clutch drag is definitely not recommended, at any cost. Having...
We live in a world where initials often replace words and abbreviations are part and parcel of mobile communications, writes motoring journalist Iain Robertson, but equally jargon, or the use of technical words, can cause consumer confusion. Knowing how to...
Ensuring that fluid levels are correct for the year-round reliability of your vehicle, motoring journalist Iain Robertson states that the only way to prevent a ruined summer holiday is to ensure that your car is in good health before going....
One aspect of garage services that has almost become a ‘forgotten art’, writes motoring journalist, Iain Robertson, is a genuine feather-in-the-cap for Mr Clutch, which always champions value for money to its customers. We live in a world that revolves...
Among the ‘oily bits’ of the average manual gearbox car is a flywheel, highlights motoring journalist Iain Robertson, which he states can be quite costly to replace, although he has a solution to such expense. To be honest, the flywheel,...
The flywheel is a metal disc which is fitted directly onto the crankshaft between the engine and the clutch. Its purpose is to help provide a smooth transfer of power from the engine to the drive train. In essence, the...
For most people, they treat their car like a baby, providing it with the care and pampering that is needed to stay in its best shape through the years. Nonetheless, there are some who often ignore the importance of maintenance...