Honda Touring Clutch Replacement and Repair Service

Advice On Your Quote

1. Labor Cost: $1,478.30

Analysis:

• Labor rates in Redmond, WA run $135–$145 an hour.
• Clutch jobs usually take anywhere from 4 to 7.5 hours, depending on the exact Honda model and complexity.
• 4 hours × $145 = $580 (low end)
• 7.5 hours × $145 = $1,087.50 (high end)

What they quoted:
$1,478.30 — That’s equal to about 10–11 hours of labor at $135–$145/hr, which seems pretty high for a standard clutch replacement on a Honda, even a Touring model. Unless your particular model is extremely difficult to access or there are extra tasks (like removing a ton of exhaust or frame pieces), this is above the typical range.

2. Parts List & Price Fairness

Without itemized parts pricing, it’s harder to be exact, but from your research, DIY parts prices align as follows:

• Clutch Disk: $20–$100
• Pressure Plate: $50–$200
• 8mm and 12mm Bolts: $2–$15 a piece
• Flywheel: $100–$500+
• Clutch Release Bearing: $20–$50
• Needle Bearing: $10–$30
• Clutch Slave Cylinder: $20–$100

Most full clutch kits (disk, plate, release bearing, sometimes pilot/needle bearing) run $175–$350 for a Honda. If the flywheel is replaced (not just resurfaced), that’s another $100–$500+, depending on if it’s OEM or aftermarket.

3. Any Upsells?

Flywheel
If the flywheel is actually damaged or has heat spots/cracks, replacement is justified. If it isn’t, sometimes dealers/mechanics add this as a blanket replacement. Strictly, on many Honda clutch jobs, the flywheel is resurfaced for $40–$100, rather than replaced, unless there’s a mechanical reason. This is the main area where you could be upsold.

Clutch Slave Cylinder
While it’s not always necessary to change this on every clutch job, it is recommended as a preventive step, especially if your car has higher mileage or any clutch engagement issues. I wouldn’t call it a pure upsell unless yours is in great shape and your pedal feel is perfect.

Extra Bearings and Bolts
Replacing all related bearings and bolts during clutch service is thorough and not unusual. As long as the part prices aren’t crazy, this is good practice and not a typical upsell scam.

4. Are there any Promotional Offers You Missed?

Looks like you did your homework—none of the major Redmond-area Honda shops or independents are offering clutch-specific discounts right now. Some may have seasonal deals or price matching, but nothing clutch-related at the moment.

5. Value vs. Car Worth

On a nearly-new, $40,000+ Honda, spending a couple grand on a clutch job is reasonable from a value perspective—even paying “dealer prices” for quality work is worth it versus risking a bad, cheap repair.

Bottom Line Recommendations

1. Labor cost is too high. The quoted $1,478 is $400–$700 above what’s normal for a Honda clutch replacement in your area. A good independent shop or the right dealer “coupon” could bring your total down.
2. Parts look normal if all are truly needed, but ask for a breakdown. Make sure the flywheel really needs replacement, not just resurfacing.
3. Few real upsells. Changing the slave cylinder and bearings is good practice, but if your old flywheel is still good, don’t let them toss it.
4. No deals missed. You found what’s out there.
5. Get a second quote. Bring your list to another good independent Honda mechanic in Redmond. Ask if a flywheel resurface is enough and get an apples-to-apples bid.