197 Gearbox fault and absolutely fuming!

[yeecup]

hope they give u the 100% mate, dont see why after offering u 95%. cant believe a gearbox has gone at that mileage. i really like the 197's as well but this gearbox issue puts me off buying one.

 

[rja cup]

I would still recommend a 172 cup or trophy to anyone. I even looked for a 172 cup before I decided on the 197 as i thought it would be the safer option with regards to being newer, more modern and less likely to give me reliability issues for the mulitple years i plan to keep it.

I cannot at this time recomment purchasing a 197 or 200 because I know they are prone to gearbox failure.

My car has recaros, the seat bolster drivers side had worn (22k miles) and that was replaced back in November, the passenger seatbelt clasp stopped working (22k miles) and left me unable to use the passenger seat, this again was replaced under warranty. I could understand Renault not replacing these as you could argue they are wear and tear items but not a gearbox

 

[DrR]

I had a brand spankers gearfox fitted, delivered from Renault, it failed after less than 200 miles lol.

 

[MarkCup]

I think upgrading a 23k mile gearbox on a 197 to a brand spanking new one for £125.00 is a bit of a bargain to be honest.

 

[rja cup]

Update on my issue -

Renault CS and Cardiff Renault have agreed to contribute 97.5% costs towards a replacement box and this will include 12 months warranty on the new box.

I have accepted this and can only speak highly of both Alison Bayliss from Renaut Customer Services UK and also Cardiff Renault Service team who are contributing 2.5%.

The new box was ordered yesterday and will be in stock by tomorrow - will be fitted on Monday next week when I have time to take the car there.

Thanks to all who were supportive and understanding towards this issue, hope this is a lesson to some who may come across similar issues. Others should also acknowledge that things like this are worth fighting for.

I can now look forward to enjoying the car again

Thanks
Rich

 

[kristian]

Well done mate!

 

[gothy]

£62.50 for a new gearbox good deal

 

[Soot1e]

Well---nearly 100%. I would say this is a great outcome. Credit to you for being persistant and probably biting your tongue dealing with Renault.

 

[Simon7929]

Thats great news. Does anybody know if this problem effects all cars or just certain specs?

 

[ben_p]

Only blue ones iirc.

 

[Adam.P]

Only blue ones iirc.

lol

Mainly 07's I think dude, was revised after that.

 

[Naith]

fair play to ya mate, id have done the same! let us know how this one gets on...

 

[Matthew]

This thread is nearly a year old!!! lol

Iirc he got a new gearbox for about £60...

Also think it applied to gearboxes before 57 plate.

 

[plymcl172]

strange when old threads come back ...

 

[Gaz_]

Nothing to do with any revisions, it was only a ratio change in 2007. Just look how many 200's are suffering now