import or not

[Clio 182`S]

i have a clio 172 mk2 its a uk car on the log book but it has all the import features plus renault say it is am import when they checked the chassis number anyone have any ideas

 

[Type_Mo]

Where did you get it from?

 

[Chad]

Has it got window etching?

 

[Chili Red]

Has it got an alarm fitted as standard?

 

[Clio 182`S]

nope i noticed that too i has no windows etchings or alarm or locking wheel nuts or it doesnt have traction control

 

[edde]

Quote: Originally posted by type r killer on 19 December 2004

nope i noticed that too i has no windows etchings or alarm or locking wheel nuts or it doesnt have traction control

Having no etching or alarms shows its an import.

T/C has nothing to do with it being an import.

 

[Clio 182`S]

are there any other ways of identifying its an import

 

[y0z2a]

window etching is normally the clincher.

nuts & alarm kind of confirm it. go back to who sold it to you. did they sell it to you in false pretences? speak to trading standards.

/y0z

 

[Clio 182`S]

i explained that to the dealer and they wanted to go by the dvlas records so they did an investigation on the car and the dvla are still saying its not an import but i believe it is the dvla always make mistakes they are totally crap

 

[Jones]

They are all imports at the end of the day, wont the dvla be looking at it as being sold first hand from a dealer such as motorpoint?

 

[Clio 182`S]

it came from a renault francise in newport. so even if it is brought into the country from elsewhere the dvla see it as a uk car because it was registered here first

 

[Pete]

Definately an import especially seeing as renault are telling you that it is.

Oh and it wont be an import in the eyes of the DVLA as you say its been first registered here.

 

[Clio 182`S]

that sucks so will i be able to have my warranty then because if the dvla say its a uk they have to honour the remaining warranty at renault dont they

 

[stu8v]

My 172 is an import and that has/had 3yr warranty, it still has 11 months to go.

 

[Ben j]

if i put my reg into the renault computer system the car doesnt exist!

 

[TheCake]

Ive not seen many mistakes by the DVLA. Their computer system is pretty damn fine.

 

[silvercup182]

you need to apply for the 3rd year give CS a ring they will help you out you need to send them a copy of the registration document and the original bill of sale and a utility bill and they will add it on... register it on the system

can anyone host pictures I got a good one for this topic!


[Edited by silvercup182 on 20 December 2004 at 9:41am]

[Edited by silvercup182 on 20 December 2004 at 9:42am]

 

[Yugguy]

It doesnt have TC? What kind of 172, import ot not, doesnt have TC?

 

[Chad]

ESP/TC was only fitted to MK2 172 after september 2002 IIRC.

 

[Lee]

Yup, September 2002 onwards had ESP.

Heres a link to the letter from Renault about claiming the 3rd year. http://www.leemather.plus.com/stuff/rw.jpgLink

 

[Cuthbert]

Mines an import and hasnt got automatic headlights, the guy at Renault seemed surprised at this.

 

[Yugguy]

I think the main thing is not necessarily that a 172 is imported from France, I mean they all are in the end, one way or another. I think it depends more on what country they were intended to go to. Mine is an import but as far as I know it was destined for the UK anyway, so it has everything but etching and alarm, it even has mats, and Ive confirmed the full warranty.

 

[Lee]

Quote: Originally posted by Cuthbert on 20 December 2004Mines an import and hasnt got automatic headlights, the guy at Renault seemed surprised at this.


They probably just arent enabled.

Matts are part of the spec, they come from the factory.

My 172 was a Dutch Import and was the same as a UK car except for the obvious things already memtioned. I never once had a problem taking it to dealers for work.

 

[robd]

Quote: Originally posted by type r killer on 19 December 2004
that sucks so will i be able to have my warranty then because if the dvla say its a uk they have to honour the remaining warranty at renault dont they


It depends how old your car is if it was built after Dec 1st 2003 it will have a three year warranty anyway otherwise phone renault customer services and register the car and they will give you the extra year.

probably a safe bet to phone them anyway to get everything confirmed.

 

[homerjay]

Quote: Originally posted by type r killer on 19 December 2004

i explained that to the dealer and they wanted to go by the dvlas records so they did an investigation on the car and the dvla are still saying its not an import but i believe it is the dvla always make mistakes they are totally crap

agreed, when i 1st bought my astra coupe turbo, the v5 came back saying it was a 2.2 turbo diesel!!!! the original v5 was right so wtf did they change it for?

or maybe i should have complained to vauxhall that my diesel was only returning 22mpg???

 

[Ally]

Cheers for that link Lee. I knew I had to register my (Motorpoint import) Clio before any warranty work, but thats very useful info.

I seem to remember someone on here saying you could get window etching done for about £20. Anyone know more about this? (where to get it done, etc.).

 

[Viv172]

Mines also an import, it came from Renault in France. The local dealer seems happy with that and Ive had no problems taking it to them...

 

[Chili Red]

Quote: Originally posted by Viv172 on 21 December 2004

Mines also an import, it came from Renault in France. The local dealer seems happy with that and Ive had no problems taking it to them...

Ditto

 

[Ally]

^^^ Mine too - Paris according to the book - but not had the pleasure of a visit to any Renault dealer yet.

 

[Clio 182`S]

an update on the import issue ive had a letter from renault uk stating it was originally intended for use in holland and also i have a copy of a dvla form v267 does this mean its an import because the form is a declaration form for use by an independant importer

 

[Clio 182`S]

anyone got any answers for me