Brakes, Pads, Tyres they all need changing... advice please !!!!

[mcbabysan]

My clio sport 197 has just been in for its 2nd year service and im being told it needs all new discs and pads after only 17k from new. i find this hard to believe so im seeking a second opinion. In the mean time can someone suggest a good source for replacement front discs AND pads and which pads to get. Also i need 2 new tyres can someone reckomend a particular set for a 197 i was thinking along the lines of eagle F1's Finally i have one of those stereo's that sits under the seat with the 6 disc changer in the dash how can i connect my ipod to it as it has an AUX facility but no connector. Renault quoted just over £200 for the privaledge but for that price i'll sing on the longer journeys. Any help what so ever would be greatfully received thanks.

 

[Fred@BTM]

did renault tell you that? they've told one of my customers "your brakes are 70% worn sir"

they were 24hours old!

i would seek a 2nd opinion!!!!

 

[rev-time]

New discs, have you track dayed your car alot?

 

[mcbabysan]

It was serviced in Arnold clarke renault branch in dundee scotland so its safe to say im never going back there again i'd advise everyone to steer clear, its never seen a track day in its life and yeah i sought a 2nd opinion the discs are absolutely fine and the pads are still at 50% even though the renault servicing people said they were almost gone completely. so brakes are off the menu but i still need 2 new tyres any suggestions?

 

[JonC]

I hope you got back to Arnold Clarke dealership and told them you sought a 2nd opinion and that either their technicians are incompetent or that they're trying to rip you off or both and that because of this, recommending all on a Renault owners club to steer clear of their dealership.

 

[Jonny1*2]

^^ amen. Takes the piss when dealers do this. Saying that, it not just dealers that push their luck, i've had a few garages try similar stuff.
Tyre wise, if you want Michellin, costco are the best for price.