Mr Clutch Autocentres

What Mr Clutch Autocentres does

Mr Clutch Autocentres Ltd. is a UK private limited company headquartered in Strood, Kent, operating a network of 40+ company-owned autocentres across England, Scotland, and Wales. The business was founded in 1978 by brothers Joe and Will Yussuf in a train arch and remains family-owned and led, with Joe Yussuf as Managing Director and younger brother Sef as a continuing family partner. The company employs 101–250 people and serves individual vehicle owners through a direct-to-consumer model, with no intermediary resellers or franchisees currently in operation (though a Franchising page is published on the corporate website).

The core product set is anchored on clutch replacement - over 1 million clutches fitted since 1978 - and has expanded into a full-service one-stop workshop offering MOT testing, vehicle servicing, brake pad and disc replacement, cambelt replacement, manual gearbox repair and replacement, tyre fitting, exhaust replacement, turbo repair, battery replacement, air conditioning recharge, engine diagnostic scanning, front wheel alignment, DSG/dual-clutch repair, and seasonal spring safety checks. Underlying technology is standard automotive diagnostic and repair equipment; the engine diagnostic scan product uses conventional computer-based scan tools rather than any proprietary AI system. Pricing follows fixed unit-price schedules indexed to engine size and service type (e.g., MOT £41.99, servicing from £149.10, brakes from £149.95, clutches from £150, gearboxes from £745, DSG from £950), with interest-free finance offered at most branches.

Revenue mechanics are entirely transactional and one-time per service event. Customers book online through the website or contact branches directly; payment is collected at the point of delivery via PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, cash, bank transfer, or the PaymentAssist finance product. The company has no external investors, no parent company, no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and no M&A activity disclosed in available sources. Marketing relies on the corporate website with online booking, a blog, branch locator, promotional offers, an NHS staff discount program (5% off servicing and MOTs), and trust signals from Trading Standards Approved Code, Retail Motor Industry Federation / Trust My Garage membership, RAC Approved Garages listing, and a 4.7/5 customer rating on Reviews.io.

Name

Mr Clutch Autocentres

Legal name

Mr Clutch Autocentres Ltd.

Website

https://mrclutch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mr Clutch Autocentres is a UK family-owned network of 40+ autocentres founded in 1978, providing MOTs, servicing, clutches, gearboxes, brakes, and general vehicle repairs directly to individual car owners at fixed prices up to 60% below main dealers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Repair and Maintenance Services

NAICS

General Automotive Repair (811111), Automotive Repair and Maintenance (8111)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

General Automotive Repair & Maintenance (TLAKAAAA)

Keywords

• Automotive repair services
• Vehicle servicing
• MOT testing
• Clutch replacement
• Car maintenance

Headquarters

HQ city

Rochester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices41 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Service and Repair: Mr Clutch generates revenue through one-time service transactions for vehicle maintenance and repair including MOTs, servicing, clutch replacement, gearbox repair, brake replacement, cambelt replacement, exhaust replacement, turbo repair, battery replacement, tyre fitting, air conditioning recharge, and diagnostic scans. Customers pay per service at point of delivery with fixed pricing based on vehicle engine size.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mr Clutch Autocentres is a UK family-owned network of 40+ autocentre branches providing vehicle maintenance and repair services. Core offerings include clutch replacement (standard and DSG/dual clutch), MOT testing, car servicing, brake pad and disc replacement, cambelt/timing belt replacement, gearbox repair and replacement, tyre fitting, exhaust replacement, turbo repair, battery replacement, air conditioning recharge, engine diagnostic scans, and wheel alignment. The company positions itself as a one-stop workshop, targeting individual vehicle owners with fixed pricing structured by engine size.

Product overview

Mr Clutch Autocentres operates as a multi-service automotive garage network offering a comprehensive portfolio of vehicle maintenance and repair services. The core offering revolves around clutch replacement (both standard and DSG/dual clutch systems), supplemented by essential vehicle services including MOT testing, car servicing, brakes, cambelts, gearboxes, tyres, exhausts, batteries, turbo repairs, air conditioning, diagnostic scans, and wheel alignment. The company positions itself as a one-stop workshop for vehicle repairs, emphasizing fixed-price pricing structures, nationwide warranty coverage, and cost savings of up to 60% compared to main dealers. With over 40 branches across the UK and a family-owned heritage dating back to 1978, the integrated service model allows customers to handle multiple vehicle maintenance needs through a single provider.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MOT Testing

Quantifiable outcome

• Save up to 60% compared to main dealer prices
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI)coreOthersMr Clutch actively subscribes to the RMI, which includes membership to the Independent Garage Association and their prestigious Trust My Garage scheme. This means the company has been assessed to meet high standards and follows the Trust My Garage Code of Practice, which has been approved by The Chartered Trading Standards Institute.
• Chartered Trading Standards InstitutecoreOthersMr Clutch is an Approved Trader under the CTSI's Approved Code of Practice scheme, and customers can verify their membership on the Trading Standards website. This provides access to Alternative Dispute Resolution through the National Conciliation Service.
• RACminorOthersMr Clutch is an RAC approved garage, with the RAC approved garages logo displayed on their website indicating endorsement of their services.
• National Conciliation ServiceminorOthersAs part of RMI membership, Mr Clutch customers have access to the National Conciliation Service for Alternative Dispute Resolution in the unlikely event of unresolved complaints.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Formula One Autocentres: UK autocentre chain offering MOTs, servicing, tyres, brakes, and exhausts. Directly comparable independent multi-site competitor with similar service mix, geographic spread, and customer proposition.
• Goodyear Autocare (HiQ): UK autocentre network owned by Goodyear, focused on tyres with broader vehicle servicing. Directly comparable branded chain model with strong national footprint and shared customer target of price-sensitive motorists.
• ATS Euromaster: UK-wide chain of tyre, MOT, servicing, and repair centres with broad geographic coverage. Competes head-to-head on tyres, MOTs, and general vehicle maintenance, targeting similar consumer segments with fixed-price offers.
• Quick Lane UK: Ford-backed UK service centre chain offering tyres, MOTs, servicing, and repairs. Competes in the same multi-service value segment with a main-dealer-adjacent positioning that pressures Mr Clutch's price-leadership narrative.
• Kwik Fit: UK's largest automotive repair and tyre chain with 600+ centres. Directly competes on tyres, brakes, exhausts, MOT, and servicing at price-sensitive price points, with overlapping customer segments and a similar national footprint model.
• Halfords Autocentres: Operates a UK chain of autocentres offering MOTs, servicing, tyres, brakes, and exhausts. Direct competitor in the multi-site independent garage category, with strong brand awareness and similar fixed-price proposition to Mr Clutch.
• National Tyres and Autocare: Long-established UK autocentre chain (formerly known as Stapleton's) offering tyres, MOTs, servicing, brakes, and exhausts. Closely comparable multi-service model with nationwide coverage and competitive fixed pricing.
• Protyre (Michelin): UK autocentre network specializing in tyres with growing servicing and MOT capability, owned by Michelin. Direct competitor in the multi-site tyre and light-service category with national reach and brand backing.

Broad incumbents

• Bosch Car Service: Global network of independent garages operating under the Bosch brand, with strong UK presence. Overlaps Mr Clutch on technical servicing and warranty-protective work, backed by a much larger global automotive parts and equipment player.
• The AA (Automobile Association): Major UK motoring organization offering breakdown, insurance, and approved garage services. While broader in scope, AA-approved garages compete for the same trust-driven consumer segment and the AA brand provides regulatory and reputational moats parallel to those of Mr Clutch's accreditations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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