Gearbox under warranty

[matt_brown_92]

Firstly, hope this is an ok place to put this, seeing as this isn't about the gearbox itself...

I've just dropped my car off at renault for a new gearbox under warranty (an arnold clark auto care warranty). I've been told the total bill will be £2400, but unfortunately the warranty will only cover up to £2k.
If I were to contact RUK, would I have any luck getting them to cover that £400?

Cheers for any help

 

[Foxspeed]

its worth asking them...

 

[Roblynn1977]

I would defo give them a call, however why is the warranty only upto 2k?

 

[Chrisgti6]

I would defo give them a call, however why is the warranty only upto 2k?

I'm guessing because it's an aftermarket warranty, not manufacturers due to the car being over 3 years old?

 

[Foxspeed]

the cost is rediculas....£2400 for a gearbox change:swear:

 

[Chrisgti6]

the cost is rediculas....£2400 for a gearbox change:swear:

I completely agree, especially as you can buy a new box for £350 from RSC.

How many hours for the 'box? Guessing at 6-8?

 

[Tree200]

I completely agree, especially as you can buy a new box for £350 from RSC.

How many hours for the 'box? Guessing at 6-8?

Yeah that's what I was told at Renault, mines having an inspection tomorrow.

 

[matt_brown_92]

It is ridiculous isn't it...
Seeing as Renault pay up to 80% normally, surely they'll give in on £400, especially as they will be receiving a meaty £2k from arnold clark!
The garage also has a nice offer of half price labour if you're a member of this forum. Might give that a shot if RUK don't wanna help.
What is RSC? Is it a legitimate source that gives a warranty as well? I can ask the garage to source the 'box from there maybe?

 

[Ollie RS]

Does it have to have a new box? Most just have the syncros replaced as far as i'm aware...

 

[Mentalpen]

I was told by the tech that did mine to be very careful of reconditioned ones.

He has seen more than one that has simply been washed and painted.

 

[matt_brown_92]

Yeah Renault wanted to fit a whole new box, while arnold clark wanted to do just synchros - I wonder why!!
Does anyone know what the best contact number is for RUK? the renault website wants me to contact a specific dealer, which I'm assuming is not RUK

 

[Mentalpen]

0844 335 0000

 

[matt_brown_92]

cheers man!

 

[Mentalpen]

welcome, fingers crossed holly answers

 

[nutnutwelshman]

Matt ask for Holly or Rachel

 

[matt_brown_92]

awsome, will do. This forum consistently proves to be absolutely invaluable

 

[Chrisgti6]

I was told by the tech that did mine to be very careful of reconditioned ones.

He has seen more than one that has simply been washed and painted.

I'm not sure anyone suggested fitting a recon box did they?

 

[Mentalpen]

I'm not sure anyone suggested fitting a recon box did they?

I never said anyone had

However RSC boxes are usually solid/seconds old 197 boxes or reconditioned to 200 ratios.

 

[matt_brown_92]

Just spoke to a very nice lady called Brigitte! Very impressed, I trust in Brigitte's power to save me £400.

 

[Richard]

Recently had the gearbox replaced on our 200 under the warranty and RUK paid half towards the bill.