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Pretty much, most people on here don't like anything other than Speedline/OZ aftermarket wheels..
Anything else, other than the CS approved list of mods is s**t, according to those people..
On an engine of that mileage, it's worth looking after.
A 100k engine will be £300 second hand- nice and cheap. Probably looking at double that for an 18k 182 engine!
All in my opinion, anyway.
Cambelt needs to be done every 72k or five years. Whichever comes first. As the car is five years old, it needs doing.
It's usually about £4-500 from a Specialist (there are plenty on here, depending where you're based?). Don't go to Renault (too expensive) or a local garage if you can, as...
IIRC, it's held on to the black plastic thing by one 6mm bolt, and the wiring goes down underneath the blower unit. Use your left hand, and face the front of the car and the clip will come off easily..
Pretty cheap one on the bay ATM:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2001-RENAULT-CLIO-SPORT-RARE-YELLOW-/190446553429?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2c577fc955
That exhaust though. Bleugh.
There must have been literally no way they could claim it wasn't them.
IMO, if you accept the wheels back in that condition, and hand over any money, you've got no leg to stand on..
Re: 1st & 2scd knocking
If you want the timing proper checked, give JMS an email.
Best way to test it, is get someone who knows the cars to come out for a quick drive. If the timing's out, they'll probably notice.