Clutch cable may have stretched over time and need adjusting (a simple job to do for a competent mechanic) or the pedal box may be failing.

 

Thanks Bobby Boy. I've seen a couple of videos for adjusting the clutch cable on a Hyundai i10 (neither of which were in English!). One said the cable is adjusted inside the cab near the pedal, the other said it was adjusted under the hood. Being in my 80s I'm not sure I want to try this myself, although I may do if it was easy to get at. Do you know where the cable adjuster is on a UK model 2018 Hyundai i10 GO SE ?

 

My understanding (based on previous forum discussions on the subject) is that the clutch-cable of 1st and 2nd-generation i10 models is adjusted at the under-bonnet end of the cable.

The adjustment method is described in forum-member Longshot's final posting in this 2017/2018 thread

https://www.hyundai-forums.com/threads/1-2-clutch-pedal.603986/#post-5489458

In principle adjustment should be a straightforward and speedy task, but, given your concern about your age (and the possibility that there might be a problem with the adjuster itself) you might want to get someone else to do it. If you can spot beneath the bonnet the 'star-shaped' nut near the end of the cable, you should be able to decide whether or not it's worth trying to DIY-adjust the cable.

This video might help

 

Thank you DLUi20. I've read Longshot's post and watched the video. Going to take a look at adjusting the cable myself tomorrow, but will take it to the dealer if it's not immediately obvious what I should be doing, or too difficult for me to get to or complete.

 

Unless your sure what you're doing best left to a garage who are familiar with cable operated clutches, a 15 minute job if ramp or pit available. Should be checked on every service. They should also be able to check if the pedal box is ok if adjustment isn't the problem.