Here are five common signs that your clutch may need attention or replacement:

1. Difficulty shifting into different gears, especially when the vehicle is in motion.
2. Slipping or jerking when the engine revs but the car doesn’t accelerate as expected.
3. A noticeable burning smell, resembling that of burnt toast or paper, could indicate your clutch is overheating.
4. Noisy clutch pedal, such as squealing or grinding noise when pressing down on the clutch pedal may suggest issues with the release bearings.
5. A hard clutch pedal can make gear shifts more challenging, and could indicate a problem with the linkage between the clutch pedal and the clutch disk.