I have a 2003 Honda CRV EX Stick shift, and when I was leaving work from Santa Monica, I heard this grouling noise, on my way home I heard it again in front of Ricks Automotive, when I came out of my car I was greeted by the Owner Rick, and we test drove my car and apperantly, my Clutch went out, he did not want me to drive my car anymore and was gracious enough to give me his loaner as I told hiim that I live in Lawndale but work in Santa Monica, he gave me an estimate of the cost. While my car was in the shop, he sent me e-mails of what my clutch looked like and a very detailed spec on what they would have to do, In my years with my Honda 2003 CRV-EX, this was the first time I was shown and told on what actually is to be done with the car as well as how long it would take, he also made suggestions, on what my car would need, I was very pleased on Rick's evaluation with my car and time took for him to finish the work, was acctually faster then his estimated time. I would most definately recommend you to go to this shop, with the assurance that the work will get done and not be charged an arm and a leg for it. Thanks Rick for all your help with my car.