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How to replace the clutch on a Kia Clarens

In this month’s Schaeffler LuK Clutch Clinic, REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the clutch on a 2015 Kia Carens,...

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October 28, 2022
How to replace a clutch on a MINI Countryman

In this month’s Schaeffler LuK Clutch Clinic, REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the clutch on a 2013 MINI Countr...

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July 04, 2022
How to replace a clutch on a 2011 Mini Cooper D

In this month’s Schaeffler LuK Clutch Clinic, REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the clutch on a 2011 Mini Cooper...

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April 11, 2022
How to replace the clutch in a Peugeot 308

In this month’s Schaeffler LuK Clutch Clinic, REPXPERT Bob Carter is replacing the clutch and dual mass flywheel in...

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March 18, 2022
How to replace the clutch in an Audi A5

In this month’s Schaeffler LuK Clutch Clinic, REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the clutch in an Audi A5 2.0 TFS...

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January 19, 2022
How to replace the clutch on a Volvo S40

In this month’s Schaeffler LuK clutch clinic, REPXPERT Bob Carter is replacing the clutch and dual mass flywheel (D...

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November 11, 2021
How to replace a clutch on a BMW 123d

In this month’s clutch clinic, Schaeffler LuK REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the clutch and dual mass flywhee...

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October 12, 2021
How to replace a clutch on a Citroën C4 Picasso

In this month’s Clutch Clinic, Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the clutch assembly on a 2007 Citroë...

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May 13, 2021
How to replace a Vauxhall Mokka clutch

In this month’s Clutch Clinic, Schaeffler REPXPERT Bob Carter is replacing a clutch and dual mass flywheel (DMF) in...

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March 23, 2021
How to replace the clutch on a 2008 Mini One

In this month’s Clutch Clinic, Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason is replacing the clutch assembly in a 2008 Mini O...

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February 08, 2021
REPXPERT replaces clutch on VW Transporter

In this month’s Clutch Clinic, REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaces the clutch assembly and dual mass flywheel on a 201...

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January 06, 2021
REPXPERT replaces clutch on a BMW

This month, REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the clutch and dual mass flywheel in a 2005 BMW X3 fitted with a 2.0L...

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November 09, 2020
REPXPERT replaces the clutch in a Ford Focus

This month, REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the clutch in a 2008 Ford Focus 1.6L (petrol), which had covered more...

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July 31, 2020
How to replace a clutch on a Kia Ceed 1.4 CRDi

This month, REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaces the clutch assembly on a 2013 Kia Ceed, which has covered more than 10...

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April 08, 2020
A word from the expert

Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason explains how transmission system production has adapted to the structural change...

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March 13, 2020
How to replace the clutch assembly on an Audi 2.0 TDI Quattro

REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the clutch assembly and dual mass flywheel (DMF) on a 2009 Audi TT 2.0 TDI Quattro...

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February 28, 2020
How to replace the clutch on a Vauxhall Movano

This month, Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a Vauxhall Movano 2.3 D, which has covered mo...

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January 17, 2020
Schaeffler reveals details for REPXPERT Academy LIVE

Schaeffler has urged technicians to sign-up for the first REPXPERT Academy LIVE event of 2020 as a significant numb...

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January 10, 2020
How to replace the clutch on a Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi

This month, REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaces the clutch assembly in a 2014 2WD Nissan Qashqai, which had covered mo...

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December 04, 2019
Training Ground

Schaeffler launches Repxpert Academy LIVE training events. Schaeffler is launching a new training concept called RE...

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December 04, 2019
How to replace the clutch on a Kia Sportage

This month, after the customer reported that the clutch was worn out, Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced t...

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October 16, 2019
REPXPERT thermal management masterclass

Over the summer, PMM was lucky enough to be invited to Schaeffler’s head offices in Minworth, Sutton-Coldfield, to ...

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October 02, 2019
Manufacturing matters

REPXPERT Alistair Mason discusses why manufacturing standards matter. OEMs design, engineer and produce clutches to...

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September 09, 2019
How to replace the clutch on a Ford Transit

This month, after the customer reported clutch slip, REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2011 Ford Tra...

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August 27, 2019
INA Torque Challenge Champion

REPXPERT member takes the ‘INA Torque Challenge’ and wins VIP weekend at Brands Hatch!

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July 19, 2019
How to Replace the Timing Belt on a Ford Fiesta

In this month’s Belt Focus, REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaces the timing belt, coolant pump and auxiliary drive belt...

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July 09, 2019
How to Replace the Clutch on an Audi A1

This month, REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2016 Audi A1, fitted with a 1.6L TDI engine that had c...

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July 09, 2019
How to Replace the Clutch on a Peugeot 206

REPXPERT Alistair Mason inspected a 2005 1.1L petrol Peugeot 206, which had covered more than 75,000 miles.

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May 21, 2019
Trained by an XPERT

Matthew Wiseman, the owner of a south Birmingham-based independent workshop, has thanked Schaeffler REPXPERT after...

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April 15, 2019
How to Replace the Clutch on a Mini One

This month, Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2003 Mini One, which had covered 103,000 mi...

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April 15, 2019
How to Replace the Clutch on a Vauxhall Meriva

This month, Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a Vauxhall Meriva after the customer reported...

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March 15, 2019
How to Replace the Timing Belt on a Renault Wind

In this month’s timing belt clinic, Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason replaces the timing belt on a 2010 Renault W...

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March 15, 2019
How to Replace the Clutch on a Nissan Navara

Schaeffler REPXPERT Alistair Mason runs through the replacement of the clutch and dual mass flywheel (DMF) on a Nis...

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February 14, 2019
Clutch & DMF Replacement on Peugeot 508

REPXPERT’s Alistair Mason replaced the clutch and dual mass flywheel (DMF) on a Peugeot 508 SW, fitted with a 1.6 H...

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January 09, 2019
How to Replace a Clutch on a Peugeot 5008 Semi-Automatic

This month, REPXPERT’s Alistair Mason replaced the clutch in a Peugeot 5008 Semi- Automatic 1.6 HDI.

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December 12, 2018
How to Fit a Clutch on a Fiat 500 Abarth

This month, REPXPERT’s Alistair Mason replaced the clutch in a Fiat 500 Abarth – the sporty offspring of the Fiat 5...

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November 28, 2018
How to Fit a Clutch on a Vauxhall Zafira

Full clutch replacement guide for 2013 1.7L CDTI Vauxhall Zafira.

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November 09, 2018
How to fit a Clutch on a Land Rover Freelander

REPXPERT’s Alistair Mason replaced the clutch and dual mass flywheel (DMF) on a 2008 Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4, f...

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August 29, 2018
How to Fit a Clutch on an Audi A3

REPXPERT’s Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2014 Audi A3 1.6TDI, using Schaeffler’s LuK 2CT repair solution,...

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June 22, 2018
How to Fit a Clutch on a BMW Z4

REPXPERT’s Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2007 BMW Z4. Launched in 2002, the Z4 has been fitted with vario...

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May 23, 2018
How to Fit a Clutch on a 2014 Toyota Yaris

A full clutch replacement guide for a 2014 Toyota Yaris, which was fitted with a 1.3L petrol engine. It had covered...

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May 07, 2018
How to Fit a Clutch on a Peugeot 107

REPXPERT’s Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a semi-automatic Peugeot 107, which was fitted with a 1L 1KR engin...

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April 02, 2018
How To Fit a Clutch On a Citroën C3

This month, REPXPERT’s Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2005 Citroën C3 fitted with a 1.4L (TU3A) petrol eng...

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March 09, 2018
How to Fit a Clutch on a Volvo V50

REPXPERT’s Alistair Mason replaced the clutch on a 2010 Volvo V50 which had covered less than 160,000 miles and rep...

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February 26, 2018
How to Fit a Clutch on a Renault Modus

A full clutch replacement guide for a 2005 Renault Modus, which was fitted with a 1.4 (K4J770) petrol engine, had c...

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February 02, 2018
How to Fit a Clutch on a Kia Picanto

A full clutch replacement guide for a Kia Picanto, 1.1G4HG, from the experts at Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket.

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December 20, 2017
How to Fit a Clutch on a Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTI

A full clutch replacement guide for a Vauxhall Corsa, 1.3CDTI from the experts at Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket...

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November 24, 2017
How to Fit a Clutch on a Ford Focus

A full clutch replacement guide for a Ford Focus, 1.8L TDCI 2007 from the experts at Schaeffler Automotive Aftermar...

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October 23, 2017
How to Fit a Clutch on a Vauxhall Vivaro

A full clutch replacement guide for Vauxhall Vivaro 2.5L DTI from the experts at Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket.

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October 06, 2017
How to fit a Clutch on a Suzuki Splash

A full clutch replacement guide for a Suzuki Splash 1.2l four-cylinder 2008.

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September 18, 2017
How to fit a Clutch on a Toyota Rav4

A full clutch replacement guide for a Toyota RAV4 2.0 D4D from the experts at Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket.

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August 25, 2017
How to Fit a Clutch on a Suzuki Alto

This month’s article documents a clutch replacement in a 2010 Suzuki Alto, fitted with a 1.0L, three-cylinder K10B...

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July 25, 2017
How to fit a Clutch in a Volkswagen Caddy

A full clutch replacement guide for a 1.6 TDI 2011 Volkswagen Caddy from the experts at Schaeffler Automotive After...

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June 27, 2017
How to Fit a Clutch on a Ford Transit

A full clutch replacement guide for a 2.4 TDCI 2006 Ford Transit from the experts at Schaeffler Automotive Afterma...

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May 30, 2017
How to Fit a Clutch on a Vauxhall Corsa

A full clutch replacement guide for a Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 Petrol (Z12XEP) from the experts at Schaeffler Automotive...

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May 05, 2017
How to fit a clutch on a Land Rover Freelander

Full clutch replacement guide for a TD4 2.0 4x4 model Land Rover Freelander from the experts at Schaeffler Automoti...

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March 22, 2017
How to Fit a Clutch on an Audi A4

A full clutch replacement guide for a 2.0 TDI model from Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket UK. Audi released the 8K...

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February 17, 2017
How to fit a clutch on a Citroën C4

A full clutch replacement guide for a Citreon C4 2007 1.6 VTR+ model from Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket UK The...

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January 13, 2017
How to Fit a Clutch on a VW Golf

A full clutch replacement guide for a 1.6 petrol VW Golf FSI model; BLF engine code. The Volkswagen Golf is a very ...

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December 12, 2016
How to Replace a Double Clutch on a Renault Scenic III

In this article we’re replacing the double clutch assembly on a Renault Scenic III, fitted with Renault’s Efficient...

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October 21, 2016
How to Fit a Clutch on a Skoda Octavia

Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) provides a full replacement guide for the 2006 1.6 petrol model Skoda introd...

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September 10, 2016
How to fit a clutch on an Audi A3

A clutch fitment guide for a 2008 Audi A3 1.9 TDI; Clutch and DMF replacement tips. Audi launched the A3 in 1996, w...

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August 17, 2016
How to fit a clutch on a Mercedes Kompressor Coupe

Schaeffer Automotive Aftermarket (UK) provides a full replacement guide for the C180 1.8 Petrol, 2003 model using L...

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July 24, 2016
How to fit a clutch on a Volkswagen Tiguan

A clutch fitment guide for the 4Motion 2.0TDI model, engine code CBBB, from Schaffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK).

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July 04, 2016
How to replace a clutch on a Suzuki Jimny

In this month’s ‘Clutch Clinic’, the experts at LuK offer some handy hints to help out independent garages.

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June 14, 2016
How to replace a clutch on a Volkswagen Golf

A full fitment guide from LuK on a 2011 Mk model with petrol CGGA engine.

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May 23, 2016
How to replace a clutch on a Kia Picanto

The city car segment is fiercely competitive with many small, efficient cars driving around our towns and cities to...

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April 19, 2016
How to replace a clutch on a Renault Laguna

VEHICLE: Renault Laguna Generation 3 2.OL petrol model with engine code F4R LABOUR TIME: 8.4 HOURS LUK REPSET P/N: ...

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February 01, 2016
How to fit a clutch on a Toyota Yaris

VEHICLE: Toyota Yaris 2016 1.3 VVT-I model with engine code 2SZ-FELABOUR TIME: 4.9 HOURSLUK CLUTCH INSTALLED: 62031...

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December 30, 2015
How to fit a clutch on a Suzuki Grand Vitara

VEHICLE: Suzuku Grand Vitara 1.6 petrol model with G16B engine codeLABOUR TIME: 3 HOURSLUK CLUTCH INSTALLED: 622303...

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November 09, 2015
How to fit a clutch on a Ford Ranger

VEHICLE: Ford RangerLABOUR TIME: 4 HOURSLUK P/N: DMF (415041010), DMF BOLTS (411019410), CLUTCH KIT (625305100)

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October 07, 2015
How to fit a clutch on a Hyundai Tuscan

MODEL: Hyundai Tuscan 2.0 2WD Petrol; 2007RECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 5 hours (Gearbox remove, clutch replaced, gearbo...

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September 24, 2015
How to change a clutch on a Kia Picanto

VEHICLE: Kia Picanto 1.0 petrol G4HERECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 3 HOURSLUK PART NUMBER: 618301600

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September 24, 2015
How to fit a clutch on a Citroen C5

RECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 6 HOURS LUK PART NUMBER: 623304100

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August 02, 2015
How to fit a clutch on a Honda Jazz II

RECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 4.5 HOURS LUK PART NUMBER: 619308900 “Despite excellent reliability the Jazz II can presen...

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June 30, 2015
How to change a clutch on a Audi A6

RECOMMENDED LABOUR TIME: 5 HOURS LUK PART NUMBER: 624330800 OE REFERENCE: 038198141GX

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April 22, 2015
How to change a clutch on a Ford Fiesta

In this month’s ‘Clutch Clinic’, the experts at LuK offer some handy hints to help out any independent garages that...

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April 01, 2015
How to change a clutch on a Audi TT

In this month’s ‘Clutch Clinic’, the experts at LuK offer some handy hints to help out any independent garages that...

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March 20, 2015
How to change a clutch on a Kia Cee’d

The Kia Cee`d is a small family hatchback with various engine and body style options available to choose from. Laun...

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February 15, 2015
How to change a clutch on a Volkswagen Crafter

Available in many model ranges, the Volkswagen Crafter is a rebadged Mercedes Sprinter but with a VW powertrain. Th...

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January 10, 2015
How to change a clutch on a BMW 3 Series

The 3 series is the best selling model in BMW’s range, representing nearly 30% of sales for BMW. A clutch replaceme...

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November 26, 2014
How to change a clutch on a Citroen Xsara Picasso

The Citroen Xsara Picasso is one of the most popular MPV vehicles on the road. With well over 230,000 vehicles in t...

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October 09, 2014
How to change a clutch on a Ford Ka

The Ford KA was first introduced way back in 1996 with the second generation being launched in 2008. The small city...

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August 18, 2014
How to change a clutch on a Land Rover Discovery

Launched back in 1989, the Discovery is now into its fourth generation with over 175,000 on UK roads today. Here th...

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June 12, 2014
How to change a clutch on a Peugeot Expert

With over 50,000 Peugeot Experts on the UK roads today, this handy guide from LuK for replacing a pull type clutch...

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May 09, 2014
How to change a clutch on a Vauxhall Vivaro

Launched in 2001, the Vauxhall Vivaro is an excellent example of mutual ventures between vehicle manufacturers; the...

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April 09, 2014
How to change a clutch on a Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla was first launched in 1966 and has undergone several design alterations over its 11 generations....

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January 22, 2014
How to change a clutch on a Land Rover Freelander

A clutch replacement can be a little tricky on a Freelander, so with some guidance from LuK, this handy technical g...

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January 06, 2014
How to change a clutch on a Mercedes A-Class

Introduced in 1997, the Mercedes A-Class has proven to be a popular vehicle with close to 50,000 vehicles on the UK...

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December 01, 2013
How to change a clutch on a Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V was launched in 1995 and is a popular multi-purpose vehicle. Now onto its fourth generation, this ha...

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October 27, 2013
How to change a clutch on a Hyundai i30

Manufactured since 2007, the Hyundai i30 is a popular family car that shares its platform with the Kia Cee’d. With...

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September 25, 2013
How to change a clutch on a VW Caddy

The Volkswagen Caddy has been with us for many years and, thanks to its excellent levels of refinement and efficien...

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July 30, 2013
How to replace a clutch on a Ford S-Max

The S-Max is a common sight in the UK after gaining a reputation for reliability and quality. As a result, it is no...

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July 17, 2013
How to change a clutch on a Renault Clio

The Renault Clio 2.0 Sport in its Mk2 guise was introduced by Renault Sport in 1998 and face-lifted in 2004. With o...

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May 22, 2013
How to change a clutch on a Volkswagen Golf GT

The Double Clutch Gearbox is a semi-automatic transmission manufactured by VAG. This type of transmission has been...

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April 22, 2013
How to change a clutch on a Nissan Qashqai

Famously named after a nomadic Turkic tribe in Iran and introduced in 2007, the first generation Nissan Qashqai has...

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March 25, 2013
How to change a clutch on a Volkswagen Golf

The Volkswagen Golf has always been a very popular vehicle with families and company car drivers.The Mark 4 Golf wa...

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February 03, 2013
How to change a clutch on a Mercedes C Class

Introduced in 2000, the Mercedes C Class W203 is a proven contender for the competitive executive compact market an...

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October 17, 2012
How to change a clutch on a Suzuki Alto

The Suzuki Alto, in its fifth generation guise, was sold in the UK from 1994 to 2003. During these production years...

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June 26, 2012
How to replace a clutch on a Vauxhall Zafira

The Vauxhall Zafira has been on our roads for many years, and is a firm favourite with families and taxi drivers al...

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June 26, 2012