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Renault Clio and dealership problems

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I have a gripe with Renault and my Renault Clio.  Around three years ago I stretched my personal finances to buy a Renault Clio 182 Sport from a main dealership in Worcester.  It was my belief that a new car with a warranty would give me hassle-free motoring for at least three years.  As you have probably guessed, I am nearing the end of my warranty period and I am truly petrified of owning the car after the warranty has expired.

The first problem with my Renault Clio 182 Sport occurred the day after I had purchased it.  Had I known what was to follow, I would have asked that they take the car back there and then.  Since that day I have returned the car to the dealership on no fewer than 30 occasions for warranty repairs to be performed.  Yes, that's right, my Renault Clio has been back to the dealership almost once a month for 3 years!

I am currently awaiting their answer on 2 outstanding warranty repairs and was promised a "call back within the hour".  Well that was nearly nine days ago so needless to say I am not holding my breath here!

Renault Clio 182 Sport The quite frankly, 'shoddy' construction of the car....

The frankly, 'shoddy' construction of the car has been compounded by the local dealer's persistent failure to rectify ongoing problems and to cause new problems whilst "working" on the car.  Renault UK are no help at all and refer me back to the dealer.  I am going around in circles trying to get a fully functional car before the warranty expires.  Considering the car has never been fully functional since the 2nd day of ownership I really don't expect this goal to be achieved.

My advice - be careful of Renault dealerships in Worcester, or better still never buy a Renault Clio.  P.S. Please get out of the middle lane unless you're overtaking and don't give me the self righteous "But I'm doing the national speed limit" look as that as it is no excuse!

By: Beefmonkey


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Trouser wearer

Trouser wearer

Was going to buy a car from Parks motor group but was wize enough to see through all the sales-pitch lies so I walked away from the deal.
06/09/12 Trouser wearer
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boblet

boblet

I did answer your other comments Bf, ref certain drivers of certain cars but it was removed.
16/07/12 boblet
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boblet

boblet

Well Bf it would appear that you do indeed not know the meaning of the old phrase. maybe you have just matured in age not knowledge.
16/07/12 boblet
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Beefmonkey

Beefmonkey

Boblet....if you didn't say or imply that German cars were less reliable than French cars...then maybe i don't know the meaning of the frying-pan & fire analogy.

Alternatively, you are backtracking. One of the 2.

EmmaR...I took Boblet's advice and read some of the posts he mentions. Needless to say, his trolling 'features' throughout the comments sections of each one...and is always insulting and unwelcome. He has an existing dislike for German cars, refers to Bradford as "Bradistan" and makes thinly-veiled racist comments. Smacks of xenophobia from a bygone era.
16/07/12 Beefmonkey
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boblet

boblet

Boblet is clearly a patronising troll. EmmaR my love, are you saying I do not know my @rse from my elbow?
16/07/12 boblet
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boblet

boblet

bm.Like a lot of posters you ask a question then supply an answer to suit you. I for my part never said French cars are more reliable than German ones. You seem to have missunderstood the saying I quoted & you a grown up. Tut tut
16/07/12 boblet
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Beefmonkey

Beefmonkey

EmmaR...i couldn't agree more. Also, Boblet the Troll is basing his assessment of the relative reliability of French and German cars on a couple of forum posts...and doesn't possess the valuable fresh insight i thought he might have, when i asked him to elaborate.

He thought i was seeking clarification of the frying-pan/fire analogy as if it needs explaining to a grown man in the 21st century.

Boblet...if you are trying to suggest that French cars are more reliable than German cars then please either explicitly say so...or go get the full sized Bob so we can have a grown ups conversation.

Patronising enough?
16/07/12 Beefmonkey
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EmmaR

EmmaR

Boblet is clearly a patronising troll.

In terms you might understand Boblet: your backside is at the top of your legs and your elbow is the bendy thing halfway along your arm.
16/07/12 EmmaR
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Boblet

Boblet

Take a look at the posts on German cars Beefmonkey. French car Frying pan.
German car Fire. Comprendi?
16/07/12 Boblet
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Beefmonkey

Beefmonkey

"Boblet"...do you care to elaborate?
16/07/12 Beefmonkey
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Boblet

Boblet

"Beefmonkey" Jumping out of the frying pan into the fire springs to mind.
11/06/12 Boblet
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Beefmonkey

Beefmonkey

As an update to my original post...

The car continued to deteriorate over the next 2 years and finally gave up the ghost having just reached 100k miles. An engine rebuild or new engine was required, as informed by an independent Renault specialist (ie trustworthy diagnosis). I effectively sold the car for scrap as this work costs more than the car was worth.

So...the obituary for my Renault Clio 182 reads like this.

Born 2004 - Died 2011 (101k miles)

The most responsive, eager, dynamic, hair-raising car i have ever owned. But owning it was like dating a supermodel....fun, exciting & fast but moody, expensive and extremely high maintenance. One careful and caring owner wasn't enough to stop you from taking your own life. Rest in Peace, young one.

A word of advice....if you are tempted by a Renault because you think it represents better value than a german equivalent, think again. No two cars are the same but over the lifetime of the car, your TCO (total cost of ownership) is more important than the initial purchase price. I have since purchased a Mk5 Golf GTi and i think it will work out less expensive than the Clio 182.

Happy motoring.
11/06/12 Beefmonkey
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Cock Brown

Cock Brown

All I am going to say is If any of your people out there want to buy a car then stay well away from Parks motor group, I agree with Steve "7th comment down" todate they are still shafting customers and not reating them fairly so BEWARE PPL!!
17/06/11 Cock Brown
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Nick

Nick

I was employed at that dealership for 6 years as a salesman but due to the poor quality build and bad engineering and constant unhappy customers I had to leave to sell a more reliable German product. I will always remember a national recovery driver told me that renault car owners were there best customers.
06/05/11 Nick
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gman

gman

I got a 04 182 and it's the most unreliable shed of a car I've ever had, Why did I sell my C2 VTS for this thing. Around 3000 pounds in repares in 7 months. Get it sorted renault
14/09/10 gman
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