Recent content by Stu 172

cheers edd, all is well!! Stu

got in car 2 night and lights not coming on automatically, any ideas?

Hi everyone, Had centre section replaced and rattle was still there, ended up having cat replaced and this worked. All under warranty of course! stu 172.

Basically if you want creature comforts, buy the std(if thats possible)172. If u like it without the added extras buy the cup!! I cant see that in real world driving that it makes a mega amount of difference!! Stu 172.

Have used the supplying dealer in the first place, they werent any good so I started to use the new local dealer. They do offer a collection/delivery service or courtesy car, and I know the delay on the cat is not their fault, but when they "melt" your servo pipe because they forgot to open...

I am also waiting for a new passenger side heater vent as its rattling(been on order for 3 weeks then they get the wrong one sent thru). Also waiting for passenger side window to be security etched,( this was replaced by the dealer because they scratched the inside of it when it was new).Reno...

Wrote a thread on here a while ago to say I was thinking of changing the car for either a ctr or leon cupra r, basically because of all the hassle associated with reno and their cars. Had middle section of the exhaust replaced(to try and cure 4k rattle), and as some of you may know they melted...

I was told when I had 2 wheels, that baby wipes did the trick!! Tested them and they worrked!! Stu172

Seriously thinking about changing the clio for ctr/leon cupra r!!! Basically getting fed up with all the little problems the 172 suffers from and the ability of the dealers to put the problems right. From day 1, problems have been as follows:- Laquer missing on lower panel behind doors...

Went down to the dealer this morning and saw the service manager and told him I was not happy about this pipe melting. He said ok and took me straight to my car and explained everything to me. The pipe hadnt actually melted but had basically shrunk, due to them listening for a slight...

Will let you all know whats happened after I get back. Cheers for the advice. Stu172.

Has anyone else ever had this problem? Stu172

So Ben how do u think this might have happened? Just trying to get together sum ammo when I go down there Stu172

Cheers mate will do!!! Stu 172.

Cheers for that Ben, Ive just spoken to a very good mechanic mate of mine and hes also said that this is a load of b******s . The service manager also said that this would never happen in a normal driving situation!! So what if iI was stuck on a motorway in the middle of summer for 30mins...