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For those intrested i have managed to get the repair done free of charge. well almost. I have to pay £31 for a new belt!!! they wont pay for that.

we have a reasonable expectation of how long something is supposed to last. Most garages will offer a 12 months or 12K mileage which will prove that what has been installed is Fit for purpose. The depahaser on this occassion was replaced along with the timing as part of an engine replacement...

Try pinning the blame on people thats the problem. I have to go through the garages complaints procedure which takes weeks for them to tell me they still arent responsible and then take them to a small claims court. its drawn out but i think i will do it. No choise really is there is a chance...

What, how, when and How Much... Just took my 172 03 to the garage today and been told the depahser needs replacing. I have just had the timing belt changed 4000 miles back and now this. Could someone please advise how much this should cost to repair as £780 seems a bit steep. i have been...

i have just had a new engine fitted because i left a ticking noise from the same area. i took it to a mechanic and he said this is the alternator and that there is no point replacing until it totaly breaks. I left it to break and a few days later was driving home and the engine stopped...

hit the nail right on the head there with the problems im having. Tramlining, loss of control etc!!! took it to an MOT centre today and he checked and he is sure its the track rod end. having it fixed tomorrow at £45. (actual price will probably double!!!) thought the same about the...

sounds like a plan... will sort it in the morning.

I have had a bit of dodgy steering recently and took the car to a garage and had the tracking sorted. that didnt work. took the car for new tyres today and when the lad jacked the car up the driver front wheel was wobbling about quite badly. he reckons track rod end. can anyone back his...

Hi All, i am now back on the road. The warranty company is Warranty Direct. i have been suprised with amount of claims that have gone through and they have just sent a renewal price out of just £310. i have had 2 rear shockers, 2 rear springs, 2 front springs and a full engine replacement...

definatley see where your coming from but the warranty say its to be replaced there!!! had the argument with them and if there paying i dont get much say. i found a fully remanufactured engine with a 60K gaurentee so i have passed the details to the mechanic.

hi for every one thats shown interest in this i have an update. i went to the garage to have a look at my engine and boy what a mess. the valve has fallen into the piston and i now have a massive hole in piston 2 i mean massive about 2" or more. the independant mechanic couldnt put this...

Thanks for all your advise and info. i have paid an independant mechanic to go in an invetsigate why this has happended should have his report in the morning then i will know who to press on!!! All i know is that i have looked after this car and the problem only started after the timing was...

When the belt was changed the mechanic trashed the pre tensioner for the aux belt. this came of and shredded 3 times in 72hours. i have had a ticking noice from the engine at 3k revs but not able to diagnose..told it was possibly alternator failure... obviously not

The Car has been looked at the garage where the belt was changed. He has told me this isnt down to the belt being changed. I disagree. he claims that another garage has put the wrong oil in the engine... i have assurred him this is not the case. DAMAGE Cylinder 2 piston sheared and...

Same here. im hoping someone takes responsibilty and sorts it out. Garage changed timining belt so after abour 4K it should still be warrantied or if the other garage hasnt put enough or the wrong oil then they should sort the mistake!!! only time will tell i will update tomorrow. Off to...

unsure about oil as it was pitch black. AA guy seamed pretty sure. I had an oil change 2 weeks ago though!!!! will check in the morning

Hi, i have a 172 03plate and i was driving home from work last night, i was just approaching a 60 strech and started to put my foot down and the car just died... it lost power and when i pulled over it stopped. no lights other than battery and stop but engine had stopped so thats normal. AA...

I am buying a BMW 330 Sport Coupe and need to sell the clio (kid on the way). What kind of price can i expect. It on an 03 Plate, 72500 miles, silver, its been maintained well with a full service history (non dealer) and has had belt chages 7 weeks ago. its in decent condition with a few...

I had the timing belt changed on thursday and the mechanic damaged the fan belt tensioner but resolved all that. The fan belt snapped on me 3 times in 46miles. after i received the car back i have noticed 2 noises. i can hear the fan belt winding down like a whoosh but am told thats normal...

got a ripspeed my self. its only the 3'' screen but is quite cool. paid £100 from Halfords 1/2 price, steering controls dont work but not a problem as you couldnt do much with them anyway!!! also bought a ripspeed under seat sub which has just enough power to make the bass a bit better. wont...

i was drivin from work today and heard an allmighty bang followed by jingling metal. my drivers side spring has snapped off at the top!!! does anyone know a ruff price for new springs? Standard 172 on an 03 plate... cheers in advance

BUT EACH TO THEIR OWN.... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2002-RENAULT-CLIO-RENAULTSPORT-172-CUP-RED-BLACK_W0QQitemZ270236292612QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item270236292612&_trkparms=72%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

does it have one? where wil it be located... cos it doent work if there is one!!!

is that the RENAULT SPORT Badge? Good condition?

does anyone know where i can get a Renault Sport and Clio Badge from. could do with an authentic badge as my boot is being sprayed and they may snap when they remove them. How much are they ect?

cheers all... managed to get a price £80 and thats for filling the dent and respraying the boot.

i will have to re-post tomorrow with Pics. its a dent about 30cm long and 15 deep. its possible to reach the damage from inside the boot. will upload some pics asap. ;)

No CCTV, No Number plate Nothing. just some pr*ck in his 4x4 that cant judge the length of his pointless vehicle!!! Still could have been worse at least the paint is OK. Must have been his tyre... any one know where i can get this repaired and a rough price to press a dent out?

Just nipped into the local shop and came out and a young lad said 1 4x4 has reversed into my car!! went round back and i have quite a large dent just above the number plate. Does anyone here no a decent company in Mansfield or the Nottinhamshire area that will take it out. Luckily there is no...

its raining now and still masses of grip. they seem like a decent tyre.