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Ful service? Cambelt change? Help required.
Hi all. Just purchased a 2001 plate Renault Scenic 1.6. Got it cheap with no service history. Just wondering what the best course of action would be. Should I have a full service and timing belt etc changed? If so am I best going through a main dealer?
The car seems ok but would like it fully checked as no history.
Any and all advice on what I should do would be great.
The car seems ok but would like it fully checked as no history.
Any and all advice on what I should do would be great.
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yeah get it changed peace of mind and all that
shouldnt be too pricey
local back street garage0 -
Back street maybe, but insist on OE parts, definately! 2yr guarantee and better quality.:A Luke 6:38 :AThe above post is either from personal experience or is my opinion based on the person God has made me and the way I understand things. Please don't be offended if that opinion differs from yours, but feel free to click the 'Thanks' button if it's at all helpful!0
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And instruct the garage to fit the full kit, ie tensioner pulleys and water pump if it is applicable to your particular car. These items frquently fail before the belt itself, or cause the belt to fail. No good doing half the job as the labour will be little more unless you have to have it done a 2nd time:money:I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.
Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)
Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed0 -
Thanks for the replies. I've had a quote from an independant garage to do the cam kit and water pump for £250. He said this includes a 1 year guarantee for parts and his work. Seemed geniune and the garage was recommended. Any comments on the quote. A service will be extra.0
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Thanks for the replies. I've had a quote from an independant garage to do the cam kit and water pump for £250. He said this includes a 1 year guarantee for parts and his work. Seemed geniune and the garage was recommended. Any comments on the quote. A service will be extra.
Sounds fair to me, and I think to anyone who doesn't do their own repairs, it would sound very good,:T :T :T :TI like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.
Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)
Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed0 -
hi
i had a cam belt fitted and a few other things done for £240
therefore 250 sounds like a good price0
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