Renault modus radiator rip off

I have had the misfortune of having to replace my 2005 Renault Expression 1.5 Dci 80 radiator this week after breaking down on the motorway. I was initially quoted £300 for the new radiator, but it became apparent that my model (with air con) had a radiator that was a single unit with the aircon - renault part only that cost £317. Taken with the labour needed to remove the front of the car and re-gas the aircon I am looking at a bill of £600!!

I have only had the car 6 months and already I have had to replace a headlight switch at a cost of £250. No garage would touch the electrics so that was a dealer only job!

I would advise people to be very cautious buying a modus since the cost of everything seems to be greatly inflated.
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  • Hintza
    Hintza Posts: 19,420 Forumite
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    linekirsty wrote: »
    I have had the misfortune of having to replace my 2005 Renault Expression 1.5 Dci 80 radiator this week after breaking down on the motorway. I was initially quoted £300 for the new radiator, but it became apparent that my model (with air con) had a radiator that was a single unit with the aircon - renault part only that cost £317. Taken with the labour needed to remove the front of the car and re-gas the aircon I am looking at a bill of £600!!

    I have only had the car 6 months and already I have had to replace a headlight switch at a cost of £250. No garage would touch the electrics so that was a dealer only job!

    I would advise people to be very cautious buying a modus since the cost of everything seems to be greatly inflated.


    It is the same for all cars nowadays.

    Front bumper for mine is £350, wing £350 etc etc

    You need to start searching elswhere or source secondhand parts on the likes of EBay.
  • totally agree with hintza. all new car parts from the dealer will be expensive,and labour rates from the dealer will also be expensive.

    your cars 5 years old things will go wrong,but don't be mad enough to take it to the dealers.

    heres a second hand headlight switch aswell. you could probably even have fitted this yourself. saving £200.
    ...work permit granted!
  • Inactive
    Inactive Posts: 14,509 Forumite
    Yet another " Rip Off " thread that isn't.

    Nobody forced you to buy a Renault.;)
  • Oh dear........

    Daihatsu years ago wanted close on £400 for a Heater Matrix for our Sportrak we had... Had a new aftermarket one sent from a Manufacturer in Birmingham for under £60. All the Jap breakers wanted £50+postage as was common fault with the Sportrak.

    Dont be stung by the dealerships... Headlight switch 250... Rad £300 +fitting.... I'm seeing a patern...
  • smjxm09
    smjxm09 Posts: 668 Forumite
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    Not that I have one but Kia with their 7 year warranty can seem very tempting when I read theads like this.
  • Willow92
    Willow92 Posts: 2,186 Forumite
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    Aaaaand this is why I never want to own a car :P
    Savings £8,865.22 £/15,000 Aiming to save enough for a house deposit.
  • Rossy.
    Rossy. Posts: 2,484 Forumite
    Inactive wrote: »
    Yet another " Rip Off " thread that isn't.

    Nobody forced you to buy a Renault.;)

    Renault have infact come a long way in workmanship on their vehicles.

    I've had Renaults all my life and haven't had many major niggles. I'm currently driving a Renault Sport Clio 197 and have had zero problems to date - Not even needed a bulb in 3 years.

    Before that i had a Renault Sport Clio 182 - That had a cam belt snap but that was the dealers fault (admitted by them too) and the engine was replaced under warranty for free.

    A few years ago i worked for a subsidary of the AA, I done roadside recovery and had a flat bed lorry, I only did it for a year as the money was poor but from my experience i used to attend more Mercedes/BMW faults that any other make of vehicle.

    I attended one Renault in that time which was a Scenic, It was being used as a taxi car and where he was eating in the car he had crumbs in the key card slot so the key card couldn't be read. Not Renaults fault but like i say they are pretty solid cars unless you buy a lemon.

    No Manufacturer is better than the other. It's out own conception that drives us to buy a certain brand. some like German, some like Japanese, some like American.
    If Adam and Eve were created first
    .Does that mean we are all inbred
  • cyclonebri1
    cyclonebri1 Posts: 12,827 Forumite
    Inactive wrote: »
    Yet another " Rip Off " thread that isn't.

    Nobody forced you to buy a Renault.;)


    Great to see you standing up for Renault Inactice:T:T:T:T






























    I can see the next post "Someone has to support the underdog";)
    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 dissapointed
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