Approximately how much should it cost to repair a clutch, I don't want to get ripped off. ?

Question

I am having issues with my clutch in my 2001, kia, rio. I want to get it fixed but i don't know how much it should cost and I don't want to get ripped off because I am a female.

Answer 1

One place you can use to do price checking on car repairs is on Driverside.com - you can drill down to specific cars cause I think the price will change based on the car - like a 2001 kia. They are still in beta but they have a ton of data on what car parts and repairs should cost. I used them for my last repair.

Answer 2

TO HAVE  SHOP---NOT THE DEALER DO IT , IT SHOULD BE UNDER 300.00 I JUST DID A RIO AND IT WAS 245 WITH THE CLUTCH

Answer 3

For a manual transmission, it should cost somewhere around $600 if you take it to the dealer.  The automatic transmissions are the ones that are pricey (between $1,000 and $2,000 usually, depending).  You probably already know this but you pay a lot if you go to the Kia dealership; independent shops are almost always cheaper (often times considerably so).  You might go to a rating site like http://www.yelp.com or http://www.angieslist.com to find a reputable mechanic in your local area.  Then you can call these shops and they can give you a ballpark estimate.  Oh, and ALWAYS check with the Better Business Bureau (BBB) prior to going to a shop; if they have complaints, you can read about them on the BBB website.  Hope this helps.