Q: 2000 VW Jetta with clutch issues while in reverse
I have a 2000 VW Jetta with a manual transmission. When I go release when the car is in reverse, every once in a while, the clutch will take about two seconds to engage instead of moving the car. Is that a sign of clutch failure?
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