A quick introduction, i'm a motorbike man at heart, an active member of some bike forums, i love anything with an engine that goes fast (where legally possible) and love track days, that's where i get my speed kicks now. Yet i also love the 4 wheel fun arena too, and although now living up in London from home in Cornwall, i still like to enjoy a spirited run in a car when possible. I'm based down near Walton-on-Thames for reference.
Well it's taken a while, yet i managed to find a 59' plate Clio 128GT in blue to satisfy my small, yet nimble fast car wish list, yes budget was a consideration, however what a cracking little car.
I bought it 'up north' and drove home some 350 miles without a gripe or issue, knowing it was a CAT D, the chap i bought it from didn't really know too much about the car (don't worry HPI and VIN numbers all checked out OK), it had a little bit of wear on it, it has the odd thing that needs doing, i was surprised with what a cracking long journey car it was!
Whatever vehicle i have i love to bring them up to full standard spec (maybe the odd new addition) so its 100% correct and looking great, hence a few jobs to do. I wondered if you helpful chaps can offer some advice how to sort them, quickly and cheaply please:-
Thanks, Cornish
Well it's taken a while, yet i managed to find a 59' plate Clio 128GT in blue to satisfy my small, yet nimble fast car wish list, yes budget was a consideration, however what a cracking little car.
I bought it 'up north' and drove home some 350 miles without a gripe or issue, knowing it was a CAT D, the chap i bought it from didn't really know too much about the car (don't worry HPI and VIN numbers all checked out OK), it had a little bit of wear on it, it has the odd thing that needs doing, i was surprised with what a cracking long journey car it was!
Whatever vehicle i have i love to bring them up to full standard spec (maybe the odd new addition) so its 100% correct and looking great, hence a few jobs to do. I wondered if you helpful chaps can offer some advice how to sort them, quickly and cheaply please:-
- Locking wheel nut is missing
- I've found some guys locally (recommended by ATS) who can cut them off for £10 a wheel
- Who should i approach for a new set of locking nuts? Renault main dealer or Halfords or someone from the forum even...?
- I only have one spare key and want another for spare of course
- I phoned the main dealer and they want £180 for a new one and coded into the car - any alternative suggestions?
- Service Book and Car Manual
- The seller cannot find them at all, i know what you're thinking yet its had a service as the service indicator popped up saying ones due in 13.4k miles
- Renault weren't that helpful, so where can i get the Service Manual and Owners Manual from as i will be having it serviced regularly and want to keep a record
- New floor mats to fit 59' model Clio
- Wow, there are a lot of options out there, (as mine is Electric Blue so be nice to reflect this in the mats) so any advice on which to go for guys or girls?
- MOT Certificate missing - yet one has been done as i checked with Gov. website
- They say you can get another for £10 from an MOT station with the V5 doc. (currently being sent off to register me as the new owner)
- Any Clio friendly garages you'd recommend?
- Front fog lights don't seem to work when dipped beams are active
- I know it's weird they work when turning at night with main lights on (yet clever they work when lights on to help with where you're turning at night)
- The dashboard light works fine showing green for fronts when the stick switch is turned to on, yet no fog lights at the front
- The Rear works fine!
- The Front Grill is there (Black) yet the engine guard/cover/screen behind the front spoiler is missing (i think there should be one) so the radiator is a straight through from the front grill
- Should there be one? Who would you suggest i approach to get one?
- Passenger Door seal is split by the rear window where it meets the body
- How easy is it to change? Any advice to follow would be great? I suppose a main dealer is good place for this part?
- Tools and Jack Plastic Ring Holder in the bought is split and rattles
- I presume a Renault main dealer is best for a replacement?
- Also, who/where would you recommend for a replacement set of tools (towing hook, spanners etc.)
- Rear left passenger seat belt roof hook - i presume there should be one as the seat belt currently just hangs from the roof
- Again any advice otherwise its Renault main dealer again
Thanks, Cornish
