Cost of replacement clutch and Dual Mass Flywheel (2.0TDI)

**gregpot2000** · 04-09-2012,01:22 PM

I have been quoted £750 by IVS in Huddersfield for clutch and DMF replacement, I have used them before for my pressure sensor, and I have seen a few recommended them on here.

but my other local indie (also used before) has quoted £1200.

This leads me to think.....are IVS too cheap? is there something they could be missing out at that price?

It's only a very small operation (basically 2 guys in a small shed) so I guess they won't have high overheads, but still curious to know?

They class themselves as VW and Audi Specialists as well.

Any advice welcome!

**Brycie** · 04-09-2012,02:04 PM

750-800 is a ballpark figure I've heard a few indies quote, including mine who I've used for 3 years for both our cars. Again, small operation with low overheads. Don't discount it on that basis. As I say, I've heard a few on here saying that sort of price so I wouldn't necessarily midtrust it. It may be a good idead to find out the OEM manufacturer & just ensure your indi is using that make. I know my indi always insists on using genuine partswhich is peace of mind for me.

**gregpot2000** · 11-09-2012,10:40 AM

HI Again!

I have decided to get this done now, my reasoning being that it will need doing in the next few months anyway, and I would rather be without my car for a couple of days when the weather is still decent, than having to get the bus to work in the middle of December!

I have just rung the garage again, and they have confirmed it would be the LUK kit they used for £750, I'm pretty sure this is the OEM part, and if not very close to the same quality, if not better from things I have read.

Can anyone confirm to me?

I'm 99% certain my problems are DMF related, but I going to see him after work, just to get his opinion to confirm it for certain so I am not wasting all that money.

Although it's still a lot of money, and I would prefer not to spend it, my car is on 110k so it's not to be unexpected, plus I know from experience how fitting a new clutch really freshens up the drive of a car, it goes from being really stiff to feather light. so I am looking forward to the improvement on this front as well, and if the whole lot lasts another 100k then that's likely to be more than enough for my length of ownership.

thanks

**rufus2005** · 19-02-2013,12:18 PM

Brycie, dont know if your still active on here, did you get your clutch/DMF sorted in the end?

**Brycie** · 19-02-2013,12:54 PM

Still here Rufus, but not got it sorted yet. Hoping it won't be more than a couple of months before I get it done though.

**rufus2005** · 19-02-2013,12:59 PM

ah excellent. Mine is in as we speak and trying to get the cost of flywheel and and labour covered under warranty, they seemed fine about it over the phone so will let you know how we get on. Mine has got considerably worse now and wouldnt start as the car didnt think clutch pedal was pressed etc. Also struggling to select gears when cold.

Will keep you posted.

**Brycie** · 19-02-2013,01:09 PM

It's been too easy for us to put it off. No symptoms as bad as yours yet, 40,000 miles since the judder started & it's still manageable.

I don't want to jinx it for you, so I won't comment too much, but my fingers will be crossed for good news with the claim.

**belly buster** · 19-02-2013,11:59 PM

I have just had this done at my local independant garage (VW/Audi specialists) and paid £1,500 all done.

It sounds like there may have been cheaper options but to be honest I didn't know that it was a clutch and DMF issue until the car was already in bits in their workshop.

**rufus2005** · 20-02-2013,08:54 AM

Sounds like you didn't have much choice at that stage belly buster.

Does the car feel a lot better now?

**rufus2005** · 20-02-2013,05:17 PM

Quick Update.

Brycie, good news, Warranty Direct agreed to pay towards the repairs. I dont know exactly what im being refunded yet, but it seems as though they are going to pay for the cost of flywheel (Minus my mileage excess) plus all of the labour. Very pleased with this result.

By all accounts my flywheel was literally broken to pieces, neither the garage or the warranty company had seen one like it before. This had obviously done damage to the clutch too so it was a miracle that the car was driveable at all.

Cant believe how light the clutch is now. Lets hope yours holds out as long as possible for you brycie.

Big thank you and recommendation to Autowerks2010 who are based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire who were so helpful, would highly recommend them to anyone in the area.

Rufus