Meet the Team – Steve Maxfield

A1 Clutches - Birmingham - Steve Maxfield

Stephen Maxfield is very knowledgeable in all aspects of car maintenance and mechanics. He has worked with A1 Clutches for over 25 years, firstly as a supplier to the company and as then Branch Manager at our Digbeth branch It was a pleasure when he joined A1 Clutches bringing with him over 25 years of […]

Flywheels, The Design, The Purpose, The Dangers

To ensure that the engine runs evenly, a large moulding body the flywheel is attached to the crankshaft. It stores kinetic energy temporarily and releases it again evenly. A ring gear is attached to the flywheel for starting the engine. A side of the flywheel forms the friction couple surface with the clutch disk. In […]

A1 CLUTCHES – MEET THE TEAM – TONY HOWARD
Technician - A1 Clutches

Tony Howard is our most senior and experienced Branch Manager Tony joined A1 Clutches in 2010 and set up our fourth branch in Cannock Having been in the motor trade for the last 25 years mostly specialising in Clutch he has built up a wealth of knowledge and experience Having vast knowledge of the trade […]

Car Components – Part 2 – Clutch Associated Areas

At A1 Clutches we do not just fit a clutch; we make sure all other associated areas are checked. So if you get a call from us advising other replacement parts it is for your benefit and ensuring your clutch will last longer. For Example: When replacing the clutch, the clutch-associated areas will also be […]

Car Components – Part 1 – Clutches

A1 Clutches are experts in the repair and replacement of clutches and gearboxes but what do these items do within your car, and why are they so vitally important? This is our short series on what, why and how the various components work together and why keeping them in safe, efficient condition is essential to […]