Maybe insurers are more customer - friendly in the UK, but after having my fairly old car totaled, the insurer specifically asked about any recent expenses to take into account in their valuation, for example one - off major repairs such
as clutch replacement, or relatively expensive and long - lasting «consumable» items like new brake disks, a full set of new tires, etc..
Not exact matches
An oil leak here could indicate a crankshaft oil seal failing, but
as long
as oil isn't dripping on the floor,
replacement can usually wait until the car needs a
clutch.
You need to scan the transmission components for any faults, and perhaps to re-set the system if the battery was disconnected,
as it should have been, during the
replacement of the
clutch.
Maintenance Expense: Normal maintenance services such
as engine tune - ups,
replacement of fluid and filters, lubrication, cleaning and polishing,
replacement of spark plugs and fuses,
replacement of worn wiper blades, brake pads / linings &
clutch linings.
The seller notes a new battery, fuel filter, and oil change within the last six months
as well
as a fuel tank flush and
replacement of the
clutch master and slave cylinders.
I bought the car in October 2003
as a modern day
replacement for my Suzuki Cappuccino, and chose it for the frugal fuel consumption from its 698cc turbocharged triple, entertaining handling from its mid-engined chassis, easy urban commuting thanks to its automated
clutch, and its pleasingly original and sporty design that neatly incorporated an electrically retractable soft top.
Service records are described
as comprehensive and include maintenance paperwork from the original Italian owner along with invoices from 2006 - 2014 detailing
replacement of a large variety of suspension, steering,
clutch, engine, and drivetrain parts.
The
replacement of expendable maintenance items (such
as spark plugs, filters, worn wiper blades, worn brakes, worn
clutches, worn tires) when the
replacement is not due to a defect in material or workmanship.
Supermarkets in particular have taken to the automatic transmission, though this is
as much to do with cutting
clutch replacement costs
as it is with fuel economy.
These are intended
as a combined
replacement option both for more expensive and less efficient «normal» automatic systems, and for drivers who prefer manual shift but are no longer able to operate a
clutch, and users are encouraged to leave the shift lever in fully automatic «drive» most of the time, only engaging manual - sequential mode for sporty driving or when otherwise strictly necessary.
The only repairs I've had to do was minor mechanics such
as a thermostat
replacement and
clutch bracket weld.
Normal maintenance services, such
as engine tune - ups;
replacement of fluids and filters; lubrication; cleaning and polishing;
replacement of spark plugs and fuses; and
replacement of worn wiper blades, brake pads / linings and
clutch linings.
Performed Automobile preventive maintenance such
as brakes, tune ups, cooling system service, automatic transmission service, and
clutch replacement.