A mobile mechanic for vans and working vehicles

Vans earn money only when they move. A clutch that slips under a heavy load or a gearbox that crunches into gear can stop a working day in its tracks.

We Fit Any Clutch Cornwall works on cars and vans of all makes and travels across Cornwall, so here is how it can help tradespeople keep disruption down.

Why do vans wear their clutches so quickly?

Heavy loads, frequent stopping and starting, trailers and long days of urban driving all take their toll. A loaded van needs more slipping of the clutch to pull away than an empty one, and a clutch that is asked to do this repeatedly wears faster.

Driving habits help or hurt. Resting your foot on the pedal, holding on a slope with the clutch rather than the brake, and slipping the clutch to creep forward all add wear.

• Heavy loads
• Stop-start deliveries
• Towing
• Holding on hills with the clutch

How can a mobile visit help a working vehicle?

The mechanic can come to your yard, depot, job site or home, which avoids the cost of taking time away from work to deliver and collect the van. Where the work can be done outside working hours or while you carry on with other jobs, the disruption is smaller.

We cannot promise timings in advance, and the length of any job depends on the van, but we will plan sensibly once we know the vehicle and what is wrong.

What details help for vans and conversions?

Vans come in many versions. Send the make, model, engine, gearbox type and whether it has been converted, for example racking, a camper conversion or a refrigerated body. Let us know the load typically carried and whether it tows.

Racking and fitted equipment can limit access underneath, so mention anything fitted that may need moving.

Which signs should tradespeople not ignore?

A burning smell, rising engine revs without more speed, a pedal that feels different and a van that will not pull away on a hill are all signs of a clutch in trouble. Difficulty finding gears, or gears that jump out, suggest gearbox attention.

If the van will not select gears, or the pedal is on the floor, stop driving and park safely. Continuing risks damage and safety.

What about planning ahead for a working van?

If the clutch is showing early signs, such as a higher biting point or a faint smell after heavy work, plan the repair for a quieter spell instead of waiting for a breakdown on a busy day. A planned visit gives you control over timing, which an emergency does not.

Keep a note of any symptoms and bring them up when you get in touch. Breakdowns that arrive on the worst possible day are usually the ones that were hinted at earlier.

How can I limit the cost and the downtime?

Act early. A clutch that is caught while it is slipping can often be dealt with before it damages the flywheel. Tell the mechanic about the van's working life so a sensible job can be recommended, such as renewing related parts while the gearbox is out.

We do not quote figures in advance for unseen vehicles, since the price depends on the van and what is needed. Message us with the details and we will talk it through.