ARGH - my- clutch has just stated to slip at 118,000 KM.

It's a 2001 Fabia 1.9tdi - any ideas on what a replacement unit would cost in the UK?

ARGH - my- clutch has just stated to slip at 118,000 KM.

It's a 2001 Fabia 1.9tdi - any ideas on what a replacement unit would cost in the UK?

Clutch kit+ release bearing about £150 from motor factors.

About 4 hours labour to fit.

Well, our labour rates here in Spain are a fraction of UK Main Dealer prices, around 45 Euros + 16% VAT per hour for a Skoda and about 5 euros an hour more for VW badged cars at the same (joint franchise) dealership in Marbella.

I guess the genuine VAG clutch kit is more than the equivalent of 150 quid, in Euros, though!

Ah,well the bad news!

The parts alone, [genuine VW/Skoda] on an exchange basis, are around 400 euros+ VAT. The labour rate inc. VAT is a fraction over 48 euros an hour, so the total bill will be around 700 euros :eek:

LOL!

My quote from my local skoda garage was arond 400 quid.

But most local garages quoted me around 200 quid.

Personally i wouldnt bother with a franchise original vw/skoda part and get it from euro parts instead, get it delivered and get a local spanish garage to fit it.

cant you go jocks garage and get yourself on TV?!!!

k:)

I posted on another forum re this and the first reply was as follows:- "

The book time [Fabia PDTDi with ATD engine and EGR] is given as 2.8 hours for the clutch, but as this will almost certainly have a dual-mass flywheel to change as well, then it's 3 hours dead."

I then replied thus:- " Does that mean that a new dual mass flywheel is required too?

I have been quoted around 700+ euros, (Main VW/Skoda dealer in Marbella)(inc VAT @16%) for the job, with the labour rate at 48.35 euros (inc. VAT @16%). Parts are around 465 euros, (inc VAT @16%), so that leaves 235 euros@ 48 euros per hour = around 5 hours ?

VAT rate IS 16% here and a euro is currently worth around £0.68.

That's a staggering £475 for a clutch replacement with a labour rate that is about £33.85 per hour all in.

Do I smell rotten fish?"

What's your opinion people; rip off or not?

Well our clutch is done!

Costs, just for interest, three items - not quite sure what they are (Spanish!) Plate: 143.32 Euros, Disc: 188.93 euros, collar: 53.95 euros, all plus VAT @16%.

From this I think that the replaceable part of the dual mass flywheel has, indeed been replaced, which is borne out by a labour time of 3.10 hours for the job.

Blooming costly for a clutch job. Mind you it is a VAG main dealer, so parts prices will reflect this.