2013 Ford Focus LW MK2 - Clutch Replacement?

[Lindz111]

So similar to a previous post, I also have a 2013 Ford Focus LW MK2 that apparently needs a clutch replacement.

I've had the car almost 10 years and 148k. About 2 months ago the radiator hose broke on me where I got an engine warning light. I got that replaced at my local mechanic where he also replaced the rocker cover as he said that was leaking oil too.

After repairing both of these, he took my car for test drive and mentioned he felt the 4th and 5th gear slipping. He said this was indicative that I would need a clutch replacement soon and generally this starts in the higher gears because of the torque and eventually the issue goes to the lower gears. To be honest I hadn't noticed any clutch issues prior to the aforementioned issues, but after he brought this up, I now do notice RPM goes up after changing to 4th/5th gears and in the last week I can barely get above 90km/h in 5th without significant slipping.

I was initially quoted 3.5k for parts and labour but then I found this dual clutch kit on supercheap which was about $500 cheaper than the mechanics supplier, so he agreed to go down to 3k ($800 labour).

https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/...PO3079742.html

My few questions before I go ahead:

- Could this be anything else like clutch actuators? Fluid leaks into the transmission etc. (noting I had the radiator leak and oil leak)?

- Would it be worth going to Ford for a second opinion? I generally avoid them as their services and parts costs seem to be double the local mechanic's.

- Is this a reasonable cost for labour and parts? I did find a video on changing the clutch, but I'm definitely not mechanically minded so thinking I need to pay up. It's by far going to be my biggest expense since I've owned it.

Appreciate all the advice in advance.