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It's more than likely the pads mate. Tonnes of stories from people who commented on their pads breaking up towards the end of last year. Seems there was a bad batch.

Would it be rude to ask what they have developed to save reading the whole article? :)

I'm not due a renewal though. I have 9 payments with AF until September, so this month is my last payment. Thing is I will lose that years no claims if I go else where, my 4th year too. And as Jenic said, insurers do use the insurance group system but they also have their own individual 'risk...

Really Jenic? That's promising. Thing is I got a quote for a 172 cup originally and now will be buying a normal 172. So should i speak to a supervisor and pesture them?

I meant it towards you guys, obviously they know

I should have said I'm going from a 106 GTI

Basically I'm getting a RS Clio soon. Called Adrian Flux on the 27th April to see the difference in price for a 172 cup. Worked out to be £1280 for the policy meaning I pay just over a 100 to change (last payment due this month). So, seen a normal 172 that I'm going to buy on Saturday. Called...

Cheers for the responses guys and never realised there was a full appreciation thread! Harpham what exhaust is that?

Hi guys. Looking at buying a flame red 172. Not too sure on the colour so you F.R. owners out there could you post me some inspirational photos! Cheers

Oh god. Maybe i should plant my arse firmly on the settee when making the call then ha

Thanks for your advice homer but why are you assuming it will instantly fail MOT's just because the throttle pedal hasnt been replaced? :-S Insurance compared to a 106 GTI, considering 106's are probably a higher risk category for insurers, i cant see there being a "sit down" worthy difference.

Narf i know this exact feeling! Every weekend i had my head in the engine bay/underneath the car. Danny and Matt that's great thanks, exactly what I thought was the case. Happy to be on the search now!

Pics look awesome!

That's great info Rich as that's what i'm planning to do. Bit sick of 'playing' with my 106 now just want a solid example that will last really

Yeah I'm looking at ones that have had the crucial cambelt service! Really prefer the looks of the Clios and with subtle cosmetic mods look great

Ever had a 106?

Hi guys. I've had a good search through the forum as I am wanting to move from my 106 GTI to a 172. I love my GTI to bits but I'm after a more well made car for cruising to work and I'm 22 now so want a less 'boyish' car. The 106 is such an easy car to work on though however reading...

Looking tidy mate! Any more progress? Is this on 106owners?

I'm looking at buying a 172 but never fancied the flame red. However after seeing this thread my searches for a 172 have now become more specific to a certain colour.....flame red! Looks awesome.