Cambelt Change - what proof do you want?

[masekwm]

I've seen four 1*2s in the last week, one owner has said it needs a belt, one has said I'm not sure, the other two said Yes, but the only proof is the sticker saying belt changed and the other said the book is stamped for a service and they've written cambelt changed.

Would you want to see the invoice too? Or am I being paranoid?

 

[Fred@BTM]

I'd want an invoice from Renault or a known specialist, if not walk away or get a discount

 

[GCC]

I too would want to see the invoice!! The sticker doesn't mean anything!!

 

[Jay.S]

Another vote for invoice.

If not try get money knocked then you can get it done yourself for peace of mind.

 

[CrippsCorner]

I accepted a sticker in the book... lasted 5 years lol, next one is due in March! Maybe I got just got lucky but I think in general people are a little too paranoid good luck with whatever you choose!

 

[Chi]

I'd be asking where it was done and getting the garage to confirm.
Even better if you can get money off and get Fred to do it. You'll know it's right then. .

 

[car.crash]

I'm selling my clio 1.2 and have just done the belt and clutch.
i have receipts, pics of the job and the old parts.
but I want to sell it so doing it on purpose.

ive done this for both clios so if I sell my 182 I have proof of all the work too.

 

[Ricardos]

I'm having the cambelt changed on my 182 soon and will be have it done by my friend Matt (Code Red) ex Renault Technical Expert and will be buying a genuine Renault cambelt kit from Renault Wolverhampton so i'll have a parts invoice. I'll also be taking photos of the cambelt change as it will be part of my project build. Would that be enough proof and piece of mind for someone if I was to sell the Clio on?

 

[car.crash]

I'm having the cambelt changed on my 182 soon and will be have it done by my friend Matt (Code Red) ex Renault Technical Expert and will be buying a genuine Renault cambelt kit from Renault Wolverhampton so i'll have a parts invoice. I'll also be taking photos of the cambelt change as it will be part of my project build. Would that be enough proof and piece of mind for someone if I was to sell the Clio on?

It would be for me.
he did most of the work on my 182 and I too have receipts for parts and pics of his work.

 

[Daniel]

I recently sold a 182 that we did the belts and dephaser on.

I had the receipt from Renault, the old parts in a big sack, a stamp in the book and a list with my garages stamp on it, confirming what was replaced.

Still didn't believe me.

 

[plymcl172]

If u plan on doing the belt when u get the car(by a specialist)

Then wouldn't worry about who did it! For my peace of mind I just did the belt when I got my car and I know it's done then

 

[Djw John]

I recently sold a 182 that we did the belts and dephaser on.

I had the receipt from Renault, the old parts in a big sack, a stamp in the book and a list with my garages stamp on it, confirming what was replaced.

Still didn't believe me.

Was it black and to someone on the forum?

I would go with invoice more than just a stamp. And unless its a known garage I'd still be wary of it if it felt down on power, its fairly obvious after driving them for so many years when the timing is out.

 

[Daniel]

Was it black and to someone on the forum?

I would go with invoice more than just a stamp. And unless its a known garage I'd still be wary of it if it felt down on power, its fairly obvious after driving them for so many years when the timing is out.

It was! But not the one you're thinking of.

 

[Ricardos]

I recently sold a 182 that we did the belts and dephaser on.

I had the receipt from Renault, the old parts in a big sack, a stamp in the book and a list with my garages stamp on it, confirming what was replaced.

Still didn't believe me.

Was he a CS club member?

 

[Djw John]

It was! But not the one you're thinking of.

Fair enough, was surprised as I figured he would believe you if you told him he was called Mary.

 

[R-Sport.]

theres only a handful of specialists id go to ( or at least endorse a cambelt)

The rest- I would just get it done again. - you know 99% the rest have used the cheapest belt & no aux belt kit. Just another cheap belt.

S

 

[Andyrg@ ClioTurbo]

How Crude Steve!

If you don't trust the place whom have the car them IMO dont buy it

 

[Ricardos]

For me I only buy genuine Renault service parts, from the sump plug washer, oil filter, oil, Type D coolant, cambelt kits, and keep the invoices

 

[SparkPlug]

On these car yes I would want to see a invoice because it is so expensive to do, I only brought the car I have today because it had a book of reseat of work done, and that included the cambelt.