Struggling to select certain gears

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Struggling to select certain gears

My gearstick is struggling to get into gear, particularly first and reverse. What would be the likely cause and remedy? How much is likely to cost to sort out?

Asked on 15 May 2011 by si59

Answered by Honest John

Probably the clutch is not releasing properly. Probably needs a new clutch.

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