Hi, my Mom and I share a car (a 2002 Base Cavalier 5 speed) and the clutch began to misbehave last night. Took it in to a garage today to see what they think and they said it has to be replaced and this is the estimate they emailed to us:


Services Requested

Clutch Assembly - Replace


Remove and Replace components as required to access and install materials, and/or perform needed service, adjustments
as required. Additional fluids may be required to complete this service. Retest and verify repair as required. Perform
final road test where applicable.

Machine Shop 1.00 Units $75.00 / Unit $75.00 H
Clutch Disc/plate/set 1.00 Units $656.67 / Unit $656.67 H
1 LITRE - Brake Fluid 1.00 Units $14.99 / Unit $14.99 H
Labour 6.50 hrs. $86.00 / hr. $559.00 H

Sub $1,305.66
(E) Environmental Disposal Charge $2.98 Each $2.98 H
(H) Canadian Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) 13 % $170.12

Totals $1,478.76

Since I don't have a father or brothers, I'm hoping some of the fellows on here can advise as to whether this sounds reasonable? We honestly can't afford this much and would likely have to give up the car if this is really how much it will take to replace the clutch. We're in Canada by the way if you didn't notice the HST in the estimate.

Silk