Clutch replacement cost in 2026

Full clutch kit on a manual car — disc, cover, release bearing, and usually the flywheel.

49 hrs book timeDIY: Shop onlyEvery 60,000–120,000 miles

Clutch replacement cost by country

2026 estimated clutch replacement cost by country
CountryPartsLabourTotal 2026
United States (USD)$200–$950$380–$1,485$580–$2,435
Canada (CAD)CA$280–CA$1,330CA$440–CA$1,665CA$720–CA$2,995
United Kingdom (GBP)£190–£905£240–£1,080£430–£1,985
Australia (AUD)A$320–A$1,520A$480–A$1,755A$800–A$3,275
France (EUR)€210–€1,000€260–€1,035€470–€2,035
United Arab Emirates (AED)AED 780–AED 3,705AED 520–AED 2,700AED 1,300–AED 6,405

Estimates are modelled from published independent-workshop hourly rate bands per country and the aftermarket-to-OE parts spread listed by the online retailers we link to. They are planning ranges, not quotes — dealer pricing, taxes and regional labour rates can fall outside these bands.

Buy the parts yourself: save $380$1,485

Shop labour is the bigger half of most quotes. If you fit it yourself, your cost is the parts line only — $200–$950 in the US.

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Parts and labour both scale with brand positioning. Pick your make for a tighter range.

Symptoms that lead to this job

  • Slipping under load
  • High biting point
  • Judder pulling away
  • Heavy pedal

What a fair quote includes

  • Clutch kit
  • Dual-mass flywheel where fitted
  • Slave cylinder on most modern cars

Red flags

  • Reusing a worn dual-mass flywheel to look cheaper on the quote
  • No concentric slave cylinder in the parts list

How to pay less

  • Ask for the old parts back — it is the easiest way to verify the work

Frequently asked questions

How much does clutch replacement cost in 2026?
In the US expect $580–$2,435 in total — $200–$950 in parts and $380–$1,485 in labour at $95–$165 per hour. Estimates are modelled from published independent-workshop hourly rate bands per country and the aftermarket-to-OE parts spread listed by the online retailers we link to. They are planning ranges, not quotes — dealer pricing, taxes and regional labour rates can fall outside these bands.
How long does clutch replacement take?
Book time is roughly 4–9 hours. DIY difficulty: Shop only.
How often is clutch replacement needed?
Every 60,000–120,000 miles
Can I save money by supplying my own parts?
Yes. Parts are $200–$950 of the job, and many workshops will fit customer-supplied parts for labour only. Confirm the warranty position first.

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