At some point in the life of a car, the clutch will accumulate so much wear and tear that it will need to be replaced. The symptoms of a clutch that is nearing the end of its life expectancy are easy to identify if you know what you’re looking for. Here's how to tell what may be wrong and also how to extend the life of your clutch.

Many owners of vintage cars consider upgrading with a hydraulic clutch conversion kit. In this article, we look at the differences between hydraulic and mechanical clutches to see if it’s worth it for you.

Clutches make it possible to shift gears and keep the engine from stalling. While you may only hear about them in relation to manual transmissions, automatics also use them. Clutches in manual transmissions are engaged and disengaged by the driver via a clutch pedal. In automatic transmissions, the clutch is one part of a complex device called a torque converter.