Good Day Petrol Headz.....
Just a tale Id like to share and maybe get some feedback on, since my choice for a 172 was for cheap yet exciting thrills. The latter has not failed, since having my 172 X-reg (albeit imported) from 12k miles. Its given me lots of good fun and not cost me too much, tyres, rear pads and a 24k service that cost not more 250 at a local renault dealer.
Now nearing the 36k mark I went back to the same dealer and asked for a quote on the b type service. £298 and some pence all in. I thought thats not to bad and then quizzed the young lady behind the desk as to whether that included the ancillary belt change. After much clicking of her mouse on her super renault software it emerged that it didnt list anything to do with belt. She went into workshop and came back to quote me a further £168.70 for a ancillary belt change. (Ok I have a pal who would spend 70 notes on a Gucci belt to wear, but this is madness!)
Unless I am unaware of something obvious, can anyone out there who has had their 36k revision completed by a dealer comment as to costs incurred?
Incidentally, the pads change quoted was for 120 squids and I managed to get them from renault for £25 and changed them myself.
I live in Coventry at moment, if anyone knows of an alternative 3rd party service centre they recommend then please let me know?
Happy motoring with Optimax!
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