Renault Captur cam belt question

Renault Captur cam belt question

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loggo

Original Poster:

440 posts

119 months

Sunday 12th May
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I am wondering if my recently bought Captur has had a Cam belt change. It would have been due around three years ago but came with no service history or label under the bonnet.
However I do have this in felt tip and 3/21 would have been around the replacement date.

Any thoughts anyone ??

Monkeylegend

27,207 posts

238 months

Sunday 12th May
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Have you tried speaking to a Renault dealer to see if they have any record of the service history?

loggo

Original Poster:

440 posts

119 months

Sunday 12th May
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I was told that Renault do not have a central computerised service database a la Mercedes. I assume this is correct ?

Monkeylegend

27,207 posts

238 months

Sunday 12th May
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I am not sure but in the absence of any history I would not rely on a scribbled date under the bonnet.

The last owner could have put that there in the hope that it would convince potential buyers the cambelt has been done.

How does it compare on mileage re the cambelt change. If the cars mileage is well below the recommended mileage for a new belt you could probably risk it for bit, but I would probably change it, at least you know where you stand if you plan keeping it for a couple of years or so.

It will also help if you want to sell on at any stage, and could also save you a lot of money if the existing belt did fail..

soad

33,453 posts

183 months

Sunday 12th May
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Hard to say. If no invoice, probably best to treat it as due? Up to you if worth risking.

HTP99

23,291 posts

147 months

Sunday 12th May
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loggo said:
I was told that Renault do not have a central computerised service database a la Mercedes. I assume this is correct ?
Renault UK do have a national service and warranty database which is accessible by every dealer.

Is your Captur diesel or petrol? Diesels have a cambelt, petrols have a cam chain.

loggo

Original Poster:

440 posts

119 months

Monday 13th May
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The captur is a 1.5 diesel and should have had a belt 30k miles ago - around 2021.

loggo

Original Poster:

440 posts

119 months

Monday 13th May
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loggo said:
The captur is a 1.5 diesel and should have had a belt 30k miles ago - around 2021.
I think that is what I stated in my original post ?

HTP99

23,291 posts

147 months

Monday 13th May
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loggo said:
loggo said:
The captur is a 1.5 diesel and should have had a belt 30k miles ago - around 2021.
I think that is what I stated in my original post ?
You didn't mention diesel, TBH I read your OP as assuming it had one as many people do just assume this when it's not always the case.

My humble apologies!

loggo

Original Poster:

440 posts

119 months

Saturday 25th May
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Many thanks to those who've taken the trouble to respond. Where I am having trouble is that the "My Renault" app states quite clearly - quote

"You can find the recommended service schedule and view your servicing history* in the maintenance section of My Renault. Renault Service intervals vary by model and engine type and the quickest and easiest way to ensure you book the correct service or inspection for your vehicle is to use our service booking online"

All I can find is the suggested date for my next service which implies that they know when the last service took place.
I simply cannot access any Renault service history at all and I'm guessing there must be at least one - even if it was only the predelivery inspection !

Does anyone have any suggestions ? Are they lying or is it my incompetence ??


HTP99

23,291 posts

147 months

Saturday 25th May
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Service records will only show in the My Renault app if the servicing has been carried out at a Renault dealer.

PM me your reg and I'll have a look on the central Renault system to see if there is any service/repair history recorded.

loggo

Original Poster:

440 posts

119 months

Saturday 25th May
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HTP99 said:
Service records will only show in the My Renault app if the servicing has been carried out at a Renault dealer.

PM me your reg and I'll have a look on the central Renault system to see if there is any service/repair history recorded.
Many thanks - Email sent