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Great! GSF are 15mins from me. I assume the part no. is for the front discs What about the rears? Bearings are shot as well.

Thanks for the prompt answer. Whats the HC mean? Can I source these parts from Euro Car parts?

As my discs and pads need changing on all 4 corners, is there an upgrade using larger discs and/or calipers from another Renault model that bolt straight on? I like to keep the car OE and will use the car mainly for track days.

I'm surprised they are buying it off you, as you don't actually own the car.

As long as you are happy about the car, Great! Diesel cars do seem to cruise happily at motorway speeds, it's all down to the torque, makes for relaxed cruising.

New £700. It's hard to find 2nd. hand ones. http://www.larkspeed.com/index.pl?p=SP2120716SIPK&a=i

Only for normal road use. If you are doing track days, or live on your brakes or any sort of competition it ain't good enough.

Yes, that can go.

You should have done your research before you paid out the cash. Sorry. All the help in checking a cars spec is on this Forum or on the DVLA site. A reputable dealer should take it back if it has been mis-represented, it is worth trying.

The 172 Cup is focused on handling and lightness, not on how many extras can be bolted to it like A/C, Xenons etc. they all add weight. I chose a Cup because of this and if I wanted something just for show with all the gizmos I would buy something else. Just got mine last week without any...

Different materials and sizes on each model and depends on the manufacturer. Some cars like the VW/Audi stable have interchangeble discs, pads calipers etc. so it's easy to do upgrades and keep the OE look. For instance my Fabia has Audi TT 312mm discs and pads and Octavia calipers. Not to...

Toyos have jumped up in price around the South East as well. Gone up about £20 a corner since December.

The DVLA will print V5 car make & model with whatever the dealer says it is. I've seen RS 1.2 on a V5 for a Clio Cup for instance. Renualt Clio is the obvious make and model but after that it will not always be that accurate. So Ian, it could be listed as any of your examples.

I used to have a Pug 206 and only 2 years old. on fancying a new Golf GTI a few years ago I did the rounds with the VW dealers getting a PX price to change my Pug with a nice new Golf GTI. On entering Grange Motors ( VW, Aston Martin, Jaguar) in Brentwood Essex the smart salesman in his...

I agree mate, sometimes the Stealers do come up trumps on their prices, I always ask them 1st.

Tea and sympathy mate. Sorry, thats all I can offer.

I'm buying a cat c car as well. You should expect to pay about a 1/3 to 1/2 of it's normal resale value. If your unsure what to look for then ask the owner to take the the car for an mot at a garage of your choice and go with him and pay for the test yourself, £40 or so is a lot cheaper than...

Have you not heard? There is a recession mate. Only sure way of selling is to gradually reduce your asking price.

A/C Probably adds about 15kilos, to the weight of the car. Normal road driving you will not notice the difference. Considering the cost off maintaining a 7 or 8 year old cars a/c system, not worth having imo.

Euro Car Parts also sell OE parts, independant garages use them.

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I was going to buy a warranty some time ago but take note they will have an age restriction as well, 5, 7, 10years, for example. Also as mentioned above they will not cover modified parts which also includes non OE parts.

Thanks Kizza, that must be the definitive test of a CUP. Also having seen another 2002 model, the front lip spoiler is missing but it does have the turinis, dig. a/c, and cloth seats?

Excellent! :D I get the idea now of what to look for. Is there a database of "Cup" VIN no's available ?

Having seen a couple of 172 Cups I get the feeling they are not genuine Cups. Is there any sure way of spotting a genuine Cup version. Example-...

It's not the name of the company thats important, more to do with the skill off the dent removal man. I would Google dent removal. I've used Dent Doctor but no idea if one is near you.

Thanks mate thats a nice offer. Won't need it yet as I'm looking for a 172 to buy, currently looking at around for a cheapo car for trackdays.

Thanks for the answers. As you say the search throws up a load off threads.

I've managed to renew cam belts in my previous cars, some very awkward and some easy. Is this possible on a Clio 172? Do you have to take the engine out. Any special tools or pitfalls. Before you say it I can't access FAQ's yet , probably not enough posts yet.

The rear gaps of the car looked fine, I'll look at all the Clios I can find locally and see if they have badly fitted wings. The car overall had been chavved up somewhat and had no service history, £4k. Not for me thanks.