1998 Toyota RAV4 General Question

Toyota AWD Rav4 with 176k miles, dad says the clutch needs to be replaced, he was told 15 hours of labor at >$100/hr plus parts and fluids and IDK....bottom line is, he is worried my car is done. In Tahoe/Reno area. Any advice?

Posted Apr 20th by Elizabeth the owner of a Toyota RAV4 Toyota AWD Rav4, 176k miles, new clutch, parts, labor, fluids, tahoe, reno

Answers from the Automotive Experts

Elizabeth, I suggest calling around for quotes, it is a labor intensive repair however may be cheaper than replacing the whole vehicle.

⟩ Answered on Apr 22nd, 2014 by Amanda J. Pierce, MBA "AJ", Certified Mechanic at VIGOR Alaska Industrial Shipyard

I recommend you get a second opinion. Look for a shop that is AskPatty.com Certified, or a AAA Approved Repair shop.

⟩ Answered on Apr 22nd, 2014 by Amy Mattinat, Owner and Author at Auto Craftsmen Ltd

The actual book hours to do the job is 18.1 hours so you are getting a deal on that.

⟩ Answered on Apr 22nd, 2014 by Barb Petrey, President - DBK Enterprises Inc at Jiffy Lube

Hey Elizabeth, a clutch job is very labor intensive, 15 hours might be accurate... It might be time to weigh out your options by finding out what your car is worth and seeing if the repairs exceed the value.

⟩ Answered on Apr 22nd, 2014 by Gelina Aquilina, Service Advisor / Mechanic at

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