225 I bought a renault. More problems than i thought.

Where are you based?

 

Did you buy private or from dealer?

 

You can't really knock the car or the maker for faults you knew about before buying the car - that's like buying a boat with a hole in it then blaming the boat maker when it sinks!


Get the fuel leak traced and sorted firstly then the car is safe, the hub bearings are not too costly if it is that, I'm not sure what you mean by the air con not starting the fan? the air con could be a few things if it's not working, first check is if it needs re-gassing.

you should be able to tell if the the temp sensor is not working or if it's the fan not engaging for some reason.


As above was it a dealer or private?

 

I'm in St. Helens if you get stuck mate, will have a look at it for you.
doesn't sound like major problems to be fair mate.

 

I had a similar experience when I got my 230. The overheating probably isn't overheating, and you can't hear the fan unless you have the bonnet up and your head under it! Other than that, they are all fairly small things that with persistence and a bit of spare money will be good as new and you can enjoy the car! I felt crap when I spent all my money on a car and then threw £1500 at it to get the unseen bits fixed! Stick with it!

 

I'm in Warrington too!

The most local Renaultsport specialist to us is Birchdown in Malpas, but I always go to Fred at BTM in Birmingham because I know him.

 

Have you checked the coolant level? The radiators are prone to leaking on these and that could be the source of the apparent over-heating issues you've got.

Decat will usually bring on the light so don't worry to much about that.

Re specialists - take it to Birchdown as above - no question. The guys are brilliant and you'd be mental to take it anywhere else within 50-odd miles of Warrington.

 

I've had a back box chop and the emissions light comes on every 3 weeks or so but doesn't affect how it drives! Keep the coolant topped up though because some weeks mine doesn't use any and some weeks you can do 50 miles and it's all gone!

 

I feel your pain mate, I have had the R26 just under 3 weeks now and my speedo is like a xmas tree ABS/ESP warning lights, emission warning light and also had a CV boot pop off dropping its greasy load everywhere!

Car is going back to the dealer this weekend hopefully it dont take them too long to fix it as they dont have a courtesy car to give me so be using public transport for work not my favorite thing!

 

Since buying mine jn July I had to clean injectors immediately, fit new springs and cv boots all round and now it needs a hub bearing.

They don't age particularly well that's for sure.

 

Are you lot buying cars blindfolded?

 

That's not right at all!

It shouldn't be using any, ever!

 

I was going to ask the same!

Apart from consumables my car has been spot on. Touch wood.

There is something to be said for buying the best example you can afford.

 

Daz. I'm on my 3rd Megane now and haven't had any of the above problems. Pays to read up before you buy.

 

Where in Warrington are you Dean?

 

Try to return the car. Buy one from forum. People on here look after their cars so you will not get unpleasant surprise.

 

Ive just made the move to Manc and asked people the same and hear theres a specialist in Accrington, i dont recall the name tho and I hear people use BTM in Birmingham.

I still use RST in Leeds as its much closer and means I dont have to drive to Birmingham . RST tend to be very busy these days but Paul has refered me to his dads garage for small repairs and ive always found them to be bob on.

Si

 

I think the specialist in Accrington is more of a general Renault breakers who will work on an RS, but not the same level as Birchdown, RST, or BTM - all of which are highly recommended.

OP - I don't think Birchdown is open at weekends but best to give them a call and check.

 

Over 5 years of RenaultSport ownership and I've just had my first issue with an engine. (Don't know what's wrong, car is losing power and going into limp mode so it's in with Mark Black later this week).

Other than that I've had the usual hub bearing, drop link and driveshaft issues. Apart from normal maintenance I doubt I've spent a grand on repairs in 5 years. (That might change on Friday ).

the issue is, like many sporty cars some of them get ragged to death and not looked after properly.

 

The specialist in Accrington is for parts really

 

It's got a slight rad leak so when it sits in stop start traffic it steams it all away!

 

I'm in Sankey as well mate, small world! How much did you pay for your car? If you don't mind me asking

 

Not far away, Old Hall

The radiators are pretty weak on the end tanks at the bottom. Easy enough to change though.

 

I agree, it's just the £500 bit that's not so easy at the moment!

 

your both not far from me, live in rainford but work at fiddlers!

 

Get one second hand mate.

 

Surely it's better to get a new alloy one that will last the life of the car than to get one that may or may not be okay but will still cost you? Do you know anywhere I could get a decent one?

 

Try Hills in Skelm mate.

http://www.hills-motors.co.uk/