Just got the new tyres fitted and more problems....

* The clutch has started to judder when the car gets warm in traffic. It has never done this before. Has anyone else had this happen ??? Could it be a faulty clutch ?

* Front headlamp washer has been leaking and hard scale is now all down the front bumper.

Cant wait till next July when it goes back....

Dave

Oh i also forgot the hazard warning lights dont work either. Found that out when sat on the hard shoulder of the M40...

Sorry mate, haven't read your other topics. What Clio is it?

Druddle, you are the reason I'm getting rid of my Clio, lol!

I shouldn't laugh, you haven't had much luck!!;)

nisr227 - its a new shape 172 (not the older one!) And I've never known a car to spend so much time in a garage as Dave's, except my mates old Fiesta 1.25 Zetec........

I've just got shot of my Clio Cup because the build quality was simular to a Christmas Cracker.

The clutch used to slip on that in 3rd.......

German or Jap is my saying now.

Jaywagon

I wont bore you with all the details but heres some highlights...

* 3 days old - returns to have new cam belt fitted as current one not fitted straight and was rubbing on inside of engine
* 3rd clutch after 29k miles (all replaced as faulty under warranty)
* New exhaust at 28k (replaced under warranty as faulty)
* Engine and oil gearbox seals replaced, oil leaking ruined clutch plate.
* New climate control sensor and fan
* Rear wheel arch linings come loose and knocking on suspension
* Handbrake sticking
* Various screws and bolts have come off the engine cover and airbox.


Dave

You must have got a "Friday afternoon" car there mate... :(


My mate's 172 has done 52k miles now and has been spot on!

Just a couple of minor things, but nothing you wouldn't expect from any other car.

It's been thrashed from day one too and has done a couple of trackdays, but is holding up well.

Fingers crossed my Cup will be as good!

I've had no serious issues with my Reg 51 172. Done 20000 miles and only had the centre section of the exhaust replaced. Don't want to tempt fate, but everything else has been perfectly. Must be a "Monday" car.