The Function of Your Car’s Clutch.

We hear about the clutch, but many of us do not know what that exactly entails. The professional mechanics at The German Car Shop in suburban Littleton, CO sure do! Repairing your car’s clutch (be it German-made or otherwise) is one of their many areas of expertise. What is your car’s clutch, anyway?

Here is a quick description. A clutch is necessary in the stopping of your vehicle. It essentially stops your car without causing your engine to stall. This allows your car to smoothly engage an engine that is spinning into a non-spinning transmission by controlling the slippage between the two. Your clutch works because of the friction between the clutch plate and the flywheel.

You don’t need to know all of that. Just be certain that when your German car’s clutch (or other makes) needs to be checked or repaired, you know that The German Car Shoppe is always a short drive away in the Denver area. The German Car Shoppe is located at 5115 S. Santa Fe Dr. in Littleton. See their vast array of talents at thegermancarshoppe.com.

We’re There in the Clutch.

The clutch is one of the most misunderstood parts of your German Car.  Let’s break it down for you.  The clutch connects the engine to the wheels.  When you step on the clutch it actually disconnects the engine.  At this point, your vehicle can run free and it lets your engine turn at any speed.  We hope that breaks it down for those who did not know.

For a little more detail…a clutch is two metal plates in the engine.  When your car engine is constantly running, a clutch is needed to separate the engine from the drive wheels when you stop the car.  When you press the clutch pedal down the plates come apart separating the engine from the drive wheels allowing you to change gear.

Knowing more about your finely-tuned German-made car can help you understand when something goes wrong.  If and when that happens you turn to us at The German Car Shoppe serving all of the Denver area with repair and maintenance from our location at 5115 Santa Fe Drive in Littleton.  Call us for an appointment at (303) 798-2287.