Clarke Bros Auto Factors

Clarke Brothers isn’t really an Auto Factors, they’re actually a Clutch Specialist, so when my SWMBO burnt out the clutch on her ancient jalopy, I was sent to Clarkes as they were they only place who didn’t answer her enquiry with «A what?»
They are basically a two man operation, there’s Gerry, who is a walking encyclopedia of all things clutch related, and Paul, who looks like he should be ripping the guts out of a Harley in LA somewhere instead of working in a clutch shop in Belfast. In any case they were able to supply a clutch to fit and were very reasonable about it.
My second visit was an emergency when my father left his car into his local mechanic and the clutch supplied by the mechanic was wrong, just what he needed on a Saturday morning, of course the clutch was an oddball item that wasn’t in stock, fortunately my hairy namesake took one look at it, told me to «Bugger off for an hour» and when I returned he had refurbished the clutch like new.
In short, it’s one of those businesses that’s a throwback to a previous age, two blokes who know what they are talking about and will take the time for a bit of banter and to make sure you’re happy.

My dad is a builder, but is also a part time car salesman because frankly he loves to earn money! On the plus side he also enjoys fixing cars! However this means that I have been sent to more obscure car parts places than i care to remember!
Fortunately Clarkes was a pleasure to go to. They provide very competitvely priced clutches and will gladly go the extra mile in order to ensure that you get the parts you need as promptly as possible.
There is space to park the car outside, which is very important for somewhere so close to the centre of Belfast.
The staff are wonderfully polite and friendly, which in the macho world of car parts and repairs is a real plus! They provide installation and all other relevant advice, and are very helpful!