Its been an exspensive month!!

[Ben.]

Iv only had my clio a couple of months, but its left me totally skint!! ( 02 1.2 16v dynamique)

This month has been a nightmare!

1) first there was a problem with the imobilliser, which thankfully the RAC fixed but had to get a new battery etc

2) second, and worst, as it is 5 years old next week, i decided to have the cambelt done. Which consisted of cambelt, water pump, some other belt, and they found the temp sensor? was leaking so i had that replaced. Also the sensor in the boot was fooked so had that replaced

3) Lastly i had my M.O.T. done today, and failed on handbrake, cv joint?, something else and needed all new tyres

also somebody has kindly keyed it so need to get that sorted!!

i suppose i cant really complain as it was my own problem for not researching enough when i bought the car, but its still a pain and has left me with absolutely no money!!

just take it as a warning for people are looking to buy a 5yr old clio or similar!

rant over

 

[_Kenny_]

tell me about it, the Clio has taken a few £ off me in the last year!

 

[BioHzrd]

In the past month ive spent around £150 or so new CV Joint, Front Tyres and New Anti Roll bar as old one was rusted to f**k and the bolts had snapped :/ and MOT and Road Tax are due next week too wooop :/

 

[edde]

Those things shoulnd't be that much in the grand scheme of things.

 

[Gaz_]

Aye just service items really. Mine needs a rear wheel bearing, but both discs look shabby, so i'm replacing both bearings, rear pads and disks, oil change + filter, aux belt.

Never wants for anything my car

 

[Russ.]

lol heres my list so far this month

Tailgate Repair (courtesy of uninsured drivers) - £110
Still need a rear bumper - Prob another £100
3 new tyres - £165
Rear wheelbearing gone - £30 + doing forigner at a mechanics house so hell do it for free lol


hoping thats it for a bit as im very p'd of at the min lol

 

[Wilkeh]

try owning a 13 year old valver!

 

[Russ.]

try owning a 13 year old valver!

there is that, least it goes at a good pace wen its running though.

i wouldnt be too bothered about the 2 tyres and bearing

but the uninsured driver and 1 of the tyres getting damaged thru sum1 else being a dick has done me over tbh

 

[Deeg]

Mine is like triggers brush, other than the engine and a couple of pannels, I think every possible part has been replaced at some time in the last 5 years I've owned it.

It pays to spend the money tho IMO, mine has (touch wood) been pretty reliable, only ever had 2 brake-downs, one was a dead battery and another was seized brake drums.

 

[Bloooor]

lol

List for past 2 months:

- Rear quarter damage, replaced panel + paint + Decal and fitted = £1095
- Front Brakes and front left tyre needed replacing = £155
- Airbag in drivers seat, frame bent so opted for new leather interior = £300
- Having a hairdressers car BUT I love it! = Priceless!

 

[Langerz]

try owning a 13 year old valver!

Too right!

Im looking at bank floor plans and where to get a JCB from, lol

 

[ChrisR]

My old 19 was like this, money pit.

Saying that I'd hate to add up how much I've spent on the 172 excluding servicing!