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Design for strife.(Motoring)
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Daily Telegraph (London, England)
- Article date:
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December 29, 2001
- Author:
- John, Honest
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Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 2001 Daily Telegraph. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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MY Renault Laguna 2.2 diesel estate had covered 85,000 miles when the water pump failed. To add insult to injury, it was serviced by a Renault main dealer 3,000 miles previously. Seizure of the water pump led to cambelt failure and it will cost at least pounds 1,380 to replace the pump, rockers and so on. The Renault garage might also have to replace covers and camshafts, which could bring the bill to pounds 2,700. Apart from being outraged by the parts prices, should I consider other options (such as a reconditioned or new engine) or attempt to get the repairs done somewhere else? The ...