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Jimny clutch gone
- Dancasey
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My clutch just died, had it towed to a garage and they're gonna fix it for a whopping 450 quid.
It's 54 reg, done 103k miles.
Is it worth carrying on having the vehicle?
Just because if there's going to be more expensive repairs (my radiator needed replacing just a few weeks ago) I'm thinking of probably getting a new vehicle, maybe another jimny.
I love this little 4x4 and I don't want to lose it, but I just wanted other folk's opinions first.
I know next to nothing about mechanics, so doing the work myself is quite difficult.
Thanks,
Dan
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If you haven't the tools or know how i would google clutch specialists in your local area, they usually do a pick up and delivery service and turn it round in a day.
£450 does seem VERY expensive.
Honestly i would be looking more at £200-£250 parts supplied, fitted and guaranteed.
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I think the overall state of the Jimny is alright, except for a fair bit of rust in areas.
But I hear that these cars will run forever, would you agree?
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Jimx5 wrote: I've just done a google search for my local area, £250 Ford Focus, £295 Ford Mondaeo and Insignia all turned round in a day, with parts supplied.
Those vehicles are very easy compared to a jimny, especially with a 2 post lift.
I'd let the garage supply the clutch, if anything goes wrong with one you supply they won't want to know.
If you spend £450 you have a car with a new clutch, could you get a better jimny (and change the insurance & tax and pay the towing fees) for £450 plus what you get for yours with no clutch?
If it suddenly breaks, go back to the last thing that you did before it broke and start looking there
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