Fixing a damaged clutch

Article updated on 11/08/2024

If the clutch is not working properly, the driver should call the roadside assistance.

Repairs after a breakdown are not covered by our insurance. It is your responsibility to maintain your car.

Clutch wear is dependent on both driving habits and the frequency a car is used. Since driving habits vary between drivers, and shared cars are used more frequently, the clutch life for a shared car will reflect this accumulated use. Getaround expects your clutch to last 60,000 miles for Regular cars, 40,000 miles for Performance cars, and 20,000 miles for High-Performance cars.

Regular

Most cars share similar drivetrain and clutch components. Additionally, these cars experience the typical city and highway usage at normal speeds, regular deceleration, and frequent gear change. Getaround expects the life of most clutches to last 60,000 miles. Any eligible claim for reimbursement will reflect corresponding depreciation and reimbursement in accordance with this policy.

Performance

The manufacturing of a performance car involves providing both an above-average powertrain as well as braking and steering systems to support it. These cars may also have turbochargers, superchargers, and other enhanced features. As a result, these cars attract performance driving. Getaround expects a performance car clutch to last 40,000 miles due to the intended increased performance nature of the car. These performance upgrades are typically denoted, badges or emblems or names such as “AMG, “M”, or “Saleen”.

High Performance

The clutch life of a High-Performance car differs from all other types of cars in that they are specialized, highly tuned, high-performance type car. These cars have specific features that encourage high-performance driving which will naturally result in accelerated wear. Given their highly tuned nature, the lifespan of a clutch in a High-Performance car is expected to last up to 20,000 miles. Typically exotic cars.

If your clutch fails...

In the event your clutch fails due to Driver related damage prior to reaching its expected life span, we will consider sharing the cost of repairs at the following rate after an investigation has been completed by our Claims team. Please refer to our Wear policy for restrictions. The remaining mileage life of the clutch and/or flywheel is divided by the expected lifespan. EX: Remaining life 20k divided by Full lifespan of 60k = 33.3%. Getaround would pay 33.3% of the replacement of the clutch.


This article contains information specific to certain registration countries. Please refer to the international version of this article for other cases.

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