the 172 is an 02 plate imported. This means a 2 year warranty. However, a friend has give me a copy of a letter stating that any renault registered after 2000 will have a 3 year, IF imported from within the EU. I didnt realise they made renaults outside the EU. Any ideas where? However, that tip could work for some of you imports so make sure you double check cause they extended my mates from a 2 to a 3 year.