For those waiting for Cups/172s
When I ordered my Cup in June, I was advised that delivery would be 6 weeks. This was soon changed to 8 weeks as parts were on order. Then the frog holiday kicked in and delivery was put back to 8th September - even received the letter from Renault UK confirming this.
The days rolled by, the 8th fast approaching when uh oh, apologies Mr Evans, your car will not be ready until 25th September. I was fairly pi55ed off by now and lodged a compaint with Renault UK as this was not really the dealers fault (the dealer had advised that in the past Renault UK had offered vouchers, normally £100 for Renault servicing/merchandise). Renault UK dismissed this as untrue and asked me to go back to the dealer for compensation. The dealer said he couldnt do anything about it and refused to have it out with the boys at HQ. I simply told him for a measly £100 he would lose my business and if he couldnt sort anything out with his French counterparts, Id walk away from the deal.
10 minutes later I get a callback. A courtesy car would be provided from 5th Sept to 25th September at no charge, free mats, and 12,000 mile service free (normally costs circa £150 I believe).
The car eventually turned up yesterday - late!
This may give a little assistance in making the wait a little more worthwhile for you guys Cup/172-less.
A joke to cheer you up:
Frank Bruno was found last night with his knob between two dry biscuits. He later admitted that he was f**king crackers.
You probably dont remember me, but Im a mate of Andy Rouse, in Witney - i used to have a VTS too! Nice to see you have moved over to the clio side 
