Clutch problems anyone? Help needed!!

[2006 Mini Seven]

Hi,

The clutch on my 2006 Mini One Seen went at 33,500 miles. BMW assist bloke who rescued the car claimed they'd replace it under warranty, BMW refused, wanted just over £1,000 to fix, in the end they gave me a 25% discount, but still took a week of arguing, and cost me £750. I'm disgusted with the service and will change it in the new year when 3-year deal runs out.

Just noticed that sometimes getting into first is tricky, I'm not sure what this means but will take it in and kick up a stink.

Good luck with the claim.

[JustACooperClubman]

Happy ending to my clutch saga. I just came back from picking up my R53 S and the new clutch and flywheel fitted are in one word: PERFECT!

Many thanks to the fine folks at MINIUSA and Lauderdale MINI for 5 star service. The car was kept for 2 days, I was provided a new 2009 R56 S hardtop automatic loaner (Sweet car!) and MINI picked up 100% the tab for parts and labor (Final bill was US$2,600).

Needless to say, I am very happy. The new clutch is very, very light, but feels solid and the gearbox is more responsive. Let's see how long this new clutch and FW will last.

So far MINI has paid for 2 brand new clutches on their dime. About US$5,000 worth of clutch repairs covered by MINI.

[minispaceman]

Interesting reading this...

My clutch has had the same problem twice

Description: When you press the pedal it feels like you're stepping on gravel, then when the car is cold the whole thing squeels in 1st gear for about the first 15 minutes driving... And after that I noticed some leaking light coloured lubriant on my garage floor.

First time it went back was at 18 months, about 30k km on they changed some parts - and it was ok for about a year, then finally it regressed, and about a month ago 46k km they had the car for 3 days, changed a whole pile of stuff and now it's awesome. Mini paid for it all (kind of wear and tear, but the car had form, so they offered to pay). The guy at the dealership here has really been great.

Oh & I can't tell you what they changed, they wouldnt show me the report...

Only regret is that i didn't take it back as soon as I realised it wasn't right the first time - I would have had a year extra driving it like it is now.

Ben