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What can I do about premature brake wear on my Renault Grand Scenic?
I have a 2017 Renault Grand Scenic since new that has done 21,504 miles.
It has been serviced by a Renault dealer since new and I have just been told that within the next three months it will need new brake pads and discs front and rear at a cost of approx £900.
I consider this appalling for a four year old car with this mileage. I have had four previous Renaults new since 2000 and not one of them needed even new pads when I exchanged them for a new model.
Could you advise me as to the action I need to apply to ensure Renault cover the cost of what is an inferior set of discs and pads?
It has been serviced by a Renault dealer since new and I have just been told that within the next three months it will need new brake pads and discs front and rear at a cost of approx £900.
I consider this appalling for a four year old car with this mileage. I have had four previous Renaults new since 2000 and not one of them needed even new pads when I exchanged them for a new model.
Could you advise me as to the action I need to apply to ensure Renault cover the cost of what is an inferior set of discs and pads?
Asked on 22 November 2021 by istumac
Answered by
Dan Powell
Apart from making a complaint to the dealer that sold you the car, I'm not sure what more you can do to get Renault to cover the costs of the brake replacement.
In order to force them to cover the costs, you would need to prove the brakes were faulty when you bought the car. And after four years of ownership, this will be very difficult to do.
Given the low mileage, I'd hazard a guess that the premature wear is linked to corrosion caused by the car being left standing outside for long periods. For example, if the rust has gone deep into the metal it will pit the surface of the brake disc and shred the pads. If this has happened then neither Renault nor the dealer will be liable for the brake replacement costs.
In order to force them to cover the costs, you would need to prove the brakes were faulty when you bought the car. And after four years of ownership, this will be very difficult to do.
Given the low mileage, I'd hazard a guess that the premature wear is linked to corrosion caused by the car being left standing outside for long periods. For example, if the rust has gone deep into the metal it will pit the surface of the brake disc and shred the pads. If this has happened then neither Renault nor the dealer will be liable for the brake replacement costs.
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