Country lanes, gradients and gear changes
Werrington sits towards the edge of the Moorlands side of the area, where drivers meet more gradients, narrower lanes and the odd stretch behind a tractor or slow vehicle. Such roads ask for constant gear changes and some very slow clutch control, which wears a clutch in a different way to flat town driving. The effects creep up gradually, so many drivers only notice once the car is slow to respond.
If your gears are becoming stiff or the car lacks bite, DB Autos can sort it out. We are a family-run Stoke-on-Trent garage and we diagnose before proposing anything, then explain what is worn and what is not. You decide what goes ahead, and we never add extra work without asking first. Calling ahead on 01782 844320 helps us prepare, though it is not essential.
Rural driving brings slow-speed manoeuvres, gateways, hill junctions and long steady stretches, which all use the clutch differently. Creeping behind slow traffic on a lane slips the clutch for longer than a quick move-off would, and heat builds. Look out for a pedal that feels different, gears that are hard to find or a car that revs and does not respond when you pull out to overtake. A fault caught early is simpler to put right. DB Autos is 5 miles from Werrington at our Salem Street garage.
Clutch faults are diagnosed before anything is replaced, because not every symptom means a new clutch.
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It can. Crawling behind slow vehicles and hill starts on narrow roads use the clutch heavily. If you notice slipping or a changed pedal, an inspection will show what has happened. It also helps to mention whether the problem is worse cold, loaded or on a slope.
No. It can also be hydraulics, a cable or the gearbox side. We diagnose first so that the repair we suggest matches the actual fault. A quick call lets us pick up the details so we know what to look for on arrival.
Yes. Ring 01782 844320, describe what the car is doing and we will tell you what to expect when you bring it to our garage. Mention anything you hear, smell or feel. Our team will confirm the garage details and answer any questions about what to expect.
DB Autos is 5 Miles from Werrington, at Units 3 and 4 Salem Street, Stoke-on-Trent.
Clutch Replacement | Car Servicing | MOT Test | Car Bodywork Repairs
DB Autos
Units 3 & 4 Salem Street
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 5PR
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