Nick_B cost wise for replacing a clutch including new clutch and release bearing is I reckon around the £630 mark at a franchised dealer, and around £400 none franchised garage. I put my registration in a clutch replacement service on line and those were the quotes. Thanks Dave G much appreciated! :D

Thank you Dave G for the advice on costs!

Nick_B cost wise for replacing a clutch including new clutch and release bearing is I reckon around the £630 mark at a franchised dealer, and around £400 none franchised garage. I put my registration in a clutch replacement service on line and those were the quotes. Thanks very much Dave G. I'd be ...

As CX3fan says, a squeal or a grumble is a more usual release baring noise - a sewing machine sound more to do with the clutch itself perhaps? (mind you... I haven't had a clutch apart for many a year!) Can you feel anything through the pedal when depressed? Thanks Andy. Can't feel anything any dif...

Thank you jtonline. Very helpful as always!! At 31k miles, I would hope that Mazda would not put this down to fair wear and tear. As the car has not had a hard life, I would have expected such items to last longer than that.....what do you think?? Would you happen to have an idea whether its an expe...

The technician was not able to tell me the answers to my (above) questions sadly on Cost/Warranty Cover/Etc other than there was a fault thought to be the clutch release bearing, which was causing a change in engine noise when depressed. The noise is neither a squeal nor a grumble....it's more like ...

On Saturday I collected my 2016 CX-3 1.5 SkyActiv Diesel Sport Nav (Manual) form the dealership after its 4th service. It has only covered 31k miles and is covered by Mazda Extended Warranty at £34.99 pcm. Upon collection, I was advised that there is a 'knocking' noise when the clutch is depressed a...

Andy and JTOnline

Thanks for all your help and the benefit of your knowledge.

It really is very much appreciated

With kind regards,

Nick_B

****UPDATE**** Mazda agreed to carry out the oil and filter change and reset the oil data as a gesture of goodwill. We have agreed to monitor the situation. Delighted with the result and very satisfied with the outcome. Turnbull's Mazda York have been really good to deal with. Thanks for everyone's ...

Thank you AndyRen and DaveG

I should find out today where we go from here.