Mars 034 up on the ramps

[ColinG]

Some pics of my car currently undergoing it's second cambelt service. Thoroughly impressed with Benfield Renault Carlisle.

Getting all belts done, water pump, new crank pulley and a full service. £1400 including vat. Next up is new discs, pads and braided hoses all round. This should see it mechanically perfect.

 

[JimA]

Nice, this is what I like to see, a truly organised workshop . A good price for all that work as well.

 

[RUSSO]

Come on Colin, did you put all the parts that neat and organised?

If not credit to the mechanics and the garage, looks spot on :salut:

Plus some great photos to keep your files / service book up to date.

 

[ColinG]

Haha no phil I turned up this morning and it was laid out exactly like that! Super impressed!

Hope I don't kick myself for not doing the clutch but it feels absolutely fine!

 

[rustedandrotten]

Looks a well organised job, good indicator of how they work :approve:

 

[Tannman]

Top job and top price there Colin :approve:

It's nice to see Vee owners using main dealers as there's not many.

I work for renault and I wouldn't think about taking my Vee anywhere else. Main dealer history is the gold standard and if I was looking for a car, one had "main dealer history" and the other "back street" I know what I would choose.

 

[Kett]

Tannman - I wholehearted agree with you... to a point.
I think the viable options for Vee servicing are recommended main dealers or independent Vee specialists.
Run-of-the-mill motor garages might be best avoided...

 

[Brett]

I don't really agree to be honest. A book full of Renault stamps to me would shout a life time of "not up to the best possible standards" to me. Where as if it had a book full of genuine specialists signitures then I'd know every ounce of work was done to a high standard.
Everytime I've had any involvement with Renault its been bloody terrible. HOWEVER, this particular dealer is obviously one of the few who have what looks likes a diligent and methodical tradesman on the books! Well done for finding this one Colin!!

 

[ColinG]

Got the car back home safe! It's running perfectly! All the old parts in a bag in the car, books fully stamped, the car was even parked over 2 spaces in the carpark when I collected it! :approve:

This is how a 6 year / 9000 mile belt looks lol...

Benfield Carlisle, 5/5 top marks! :bow:

 

[Big Iain]

Brilliant good to know Colin. :race:

 

[Ali]

Indeed. Belt looks fine. Barely worn!

 

[ColinG]

Indeed. Belt looks fine. Barely worn!

It's a fact mate. I actually LOL'd when I saw it. It's good for another 4-5 years at my milage!

 

[Brembov6]

Good stuff Colin - I got the same a box with all the 'old' parts

 

[Big Iain]

I was sad and kept all the old belts n guff, got binned when it moved on. Like you say, hardly worn.

 

[ColinG]

Haha, yeah, they are on borrowed time to be honest, cool to see but ultimately pointless keeping them.

Still liking the KW's Iain? hows the undertrays holding up? :race:

 

[Big Iain]

Last time I drove the car any distance was the Scotland trip tbh, I'm gonna get it raised a tad and get it set up as best it can be after belts have been done.

 

[Ali]

Who's doing your belts Iain? You joining in on the group belt change Simon's arranging?

 

[Lankan]

Seems like a very professional and capable outfit, and an excellent job by the looks of it.

 

[Big Iain]

Who's doing your belts Iain? You joining in on the group belt change Simon's arranging?

I have spoken to Simon about it yeah, need to see about the clutch/flywheel situation too. Need to see about the cost too.