been thrown a curve ball in my search for a car

Incyder

Kilty wrote: »

1.5 diesel Clios that haven't been abused and aren't on their 2nd engine aren't actually bad cars.

I've heard they do great mpg when working correctly.

I just feel there must be a better way forward than relying on the French for OUR motoring needs.

Kilty_2

I'm relying on the Koreans for mine, is that better? :rotfl:

Incyder

Kilty wrote: »

I'm relying on the Koreans for mine, is that better? :rotfl:

errrrrrrr let me think about this.......................
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yes. Just :T

diable

Incyder wrote: »

I won't be owning a french car. I did try it once.

Like French women.............

Incyder

Not sure. I think they may be hairy and not speak in a way I can understand.

birkee

Wig wrote: »

If it's a straight swap, same engine for same engine it won't need to be reported as a modification. Won't affect value or anything, although you could (not sure about should) report to the DVLA change of engine no. But I didn't when I changed my engine and I'm sure most people wouldn't bother either.

If it's a different engine it's a modification which would have to be reported to insurers every time you change insurers and can cause hassle getting online quotes.

SHOULD! Report it.

It's part of the registration (engine number) How else are they going to identify cars that have had engines put in in, stolen from other cars?
The stolen cars business would rocket, as they get used for spares.

The registration IS, chassis number and engine number. The registration plate can be changed over time.

cyclonebri1

All that is required is to fill out the reg document for the new engine number, If it is the same power output/spec there is no need to inform the insurer, (It is a repair rather than a modification.
If say it's an 86 bhp engine and yours is a 68bhp car don't consider it, there are issues with changing the ecu and probably exhaust manifold.

2 grand for a 2005 Clio diesel with a 39k engine/box is not a bad deal.

Look we have had renault after renault for the last 10 years, we have 4 between my wife and I and 2 daughters at present. We wouldn't do that if they'd proved unreliable.
Also we had a 52plate clio 1.5dci 86, only had 192 miles on the dial when we bought it. Totally reliable in the 5 years we owned it and never returned less than 60 and often 70 mpg:D

And finally. I once thought I'd caught a crab. I bought a 3 year old 5 door vx nova from BCA auctions at Measham. Perfect little car in mint order with average mileage.
Only when I was checking the spare wheel back at home did I finfd the buisiness card of a private driving school under the boot mat. On closer examination you could just see the rub marks on the roof where the sihn had been. A phone call confirmed it was a driving school car.
I needn't have worried. We had that car for probably 4 years. It drove perfectly and never gave any trouble.
No guarantees of course but these are genuine experiences.;)

Indout96

I won't be owning a french car. I did try it once

My Clio was bought at 6 months old from a hire company, I ran it for 18 months then sold it to a friend who has had it ever since, it is now 10 1/2 years old and has had only 1 repair in that time for a sticking accelerator cable. My friend has only had it serviced 3 times in the 8 years she has had it. It has been the most reliable car I have known, even better than my Celica which needed 2 repairs in 7 years (but that was serviced every year)

Dont let the "I had one once" lot put you off a brand, Google the owners sites and see what they say. When you drive in rural France old French cars are all over the place, says a lot for reliability & durability compared to the number of older cars in the UK

diable

Indout96 wrote: »

My Clio was bought at 6 months old from a hire company, I ran it for 18 months then sold it to a friend who has had it ever since, it is now 10 1/2 years old and has had only 1 repair in that time for a sticking accelerator cable. My friend has only had it serviced 3 times in the 8 years she has had it. It has been the most reliable car I have known, even better than my Celica which needed 2 repairs in 7 years (but that was serviced every year)

Dont let the "I had one once" lot put you off a brand, Google the owners sites and see what they say. When you drive in rural France old French cars are all over the place, says a lot for reliability & durability compared to the number of older cars in the UK

But most people in the UK want a flashy newer car to drive around in, my car turned 13 this year and I am happy with it but as it's German it can be a bit bossy at times ;o)))