Clutch

I have clocked up 1,400 KMs on my Swift Dzire. Yesterday, driving up a very steep mountain hill, the engine lost power, stalling and after several attempts I finally got the car moving and into a side lane. With smoke coming from the engine. I called the dealership. They sent someone, who said the clutch was gone. I asked why. He replied BAD DRIVING. I am so angry at their lack of care or concern. The car showed no sign of problem before this happened, there was no indication that the clutch was slipping at all. Gear changes had been very smooth and I was enjoying driving it (I have driven manual cars for over 25 years) Now, from another reviewer I read that there were faulty clutches installed in 2008 models and these were not recalled. Shame on them.

The section of road the car stalled on was very dangerous and they take no responsibility for what happened. Shame on them.

And they tell me the clutch isnt covered by warranty. I asked them to bring a tow truck, instead they brought a man who drove it back to the dealership (some one hour distant)

Take care,

Aileen