What is causing a 'ferrous' smell to come from my Honda Jazz automatic?

I have a Honda Jazz i-VTEC ES with the variant automatic gearbox. Recently when I get out of the car there has been a strong aroma, which I can only describe as a ferrous smell, the sort you get when you...

Need a new clutch for my 2005 Honda Civic

The clutch has collapsed on my eight-year-old car and needs replacing. Please could you tell me how much the new part would cost and how much labour is involved so I have an idea of the total cost?

Premature clutch failure linked to the dual mass flywheel?

I have a 2010 Nissan Qashqai+2. Last August after a problem I took it to my local garage and they said that there was a problem with the flywheel base plate, which was very unusual and it would need replacing...

Clutch burnt out in 700 miles

My dad's new Skoda Fabia needs a new clutch after just 700 miles and the Skoda dealer says this is not covered by warranty as it is wear and tear - but shouldn't a clutch last for longer than 700 miles,...

More problems on an X-Trail following clutch replacement

Recently I changed the clutch of an X-Trail 2008 2.2 tdi but when I start the vehicle the engine revs until 3000rpm and the check light comes on I still don't know whats hapening because at first the...

Fixing a Peugeot 107's slipping clutch

Can you advise on a slipping clutch problem on a 2007 Peugeot 107 with 20k miles on the clock? I have read that its a common problem with some saying its a simple matter of adjustment and others (our local...

Is my warranty supposed to cover this?

I bought my Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 08 reg in Nov 2010. I bought Trade Sales 2+2 warranty which expires 24.3.13 My car has been into a Citroen main dealer which has diagnosed a total failure of the gear...

Clutch replacement at 30,000 miles

I own a Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 Diesel 08 reg. At 29,277 it needed the clutch replaced. Is this common to the age / miles?

Double de-clutching or not?

Friend who claims to be VERY engineering qualified claims that driving a modern manual car and double-de-cluching saves wear and tear of syncromesh and clutch plate. Seems to me by activating clutch pedal...

Clutch stopped working on a 406

The clutch pedal was not springing back up and I had to lift it with my foot. Now I cannot get the car, a Peugeot 406, into first gear.