So I have an 06 crossfire, manual transmission. about a week ago the clutch stopped engaging. Realizing that it was most likely the clutch plate and the flywheel I had it towed to my mechanic.. they're saying its going to be a $1700 repair. I am stationed in the colorado springs area and if there is anyone here who knows of a better place or have suggestions please help me. I'm a soldier who just got back from deployment a few weeks ago and most certainly cannot afford a $1700 repair!

 

Was your car in storage for a long time? If so get someone to temporaly by-pass safety switch on clutch pedal. Then with nothing in front of the car, crank it on starter while its in gear until car jumps forward. It may just be stuck from prolongued storage

 

unfortunately not, the garage took the transmission out and showed me the clutch plate was burned up and the flywheel was warped

 

I wish you were closer kid, we could get her done a lot cheaper...hopefully, someone out that way will chime in....thanks for your service btw...

 

I was quoted $1500-1600 by a small independent MB/BMW shop with a good reputation last year (I was looking at an XF with a bad clutch, the car was being offered at a bargain-basement price - I passed on it.)

Point is: I don't think you are being ripped off, the only cheaper way is to live near someone who can do this work that won't charge you the going labor rate and parts mark up.

 

I don't quite understand - the garage has taken the damaged clutch out but want another payment to fit a new clutch? They've already done half the work haven't they? LUK clutches over here were about £200 last time I checked, don't know if they are over your way or if they ship

 

Where are you located? Try talking to the shop owner and explain your service and situation. He may even be a vet and give you a break. Best of luck and thanks for your service.

 

In my younger days, every base had an auto hobby shop and there was always someone willing to earn a couple of bucks to fix a tranny or clutch. I guess times change. You might want to look into that in the future.

Just about anyone who races cars or off roads knows that if drive them hard; you will break them. Remember that next time you are tempted to get on it. It may be fun BUT ...

Like Doc said "Thanks for your service". I can't believe the stress we put our military and their families under today. That comes from a guy with 20 plus years of active duty.