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Clutch failed on 3-year-old Qashqai - will Nissan replace it?

My 31,000 mile 2009 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 petrol Acenta 2wd manual lacks power when climbing a hill. It has plenty of revs but no power. In addition, on a couple occasions car has slipped out of cruise when climbing a gradient. My Nissan dealer has now confirmed that the clutch is slipping. I understand that a clutch should last approx 100,000 miles but I have been quoted £782.36 to replace it. Can you please let me have your thoughts on this problem? What are my legal rights, if any, or am I at the mercy of Nissan's goodwill?

Asked on 29 September 2012 by JB, via email

Answered by Honest John
Manufacturers generally do not warrant clutches for more than 12 months because their life can be determined by the way the car is driven. But, if an oil seal has failed and the oil released has caused the clutch to slip, then it should be replaced under warranty entirely free of charge.
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