Does my warranty cover a catastrophic engine failure?
I have an extended warranty with Renault covering my 2008 Espace. Recently the engine has destroyed a con rod and big end shells resulting in the wreckage of the entire unit due to metal particles throughout including the turbo. They are talking about £10,000 to replace the engine ( which is more than the car is worth) What, if any, redress can I expect from the extended warranty? If none, could you recommend a reliable source for replacement engines?
Asked on 5 February 2013 by Libero37
![](http://images.honestjohn.co.uk/imagecache/file/pad/120x120/media/16477727/537450_458533677529584_1473549666_n.jpg)
Depends on the terms of the warranty. If this was caused by timing belt failure after the belt should have been replaced, then no. Can't recommend a source of replacment engines for Espaces because this is a very common failure so demand for used Espace engines greatly exceeds supply and there are a lot of crooks in the replacement engine business. You might have to go to France to get one.
Similar questions
![](http://images.honestjohn.co.uk/imagecache/file/pad/75x75/media/16477727/537450_458533677529584_1473549666_n.jpg)
I have a four year old Mercedes-Benz SLK with 19,700 miles on the clock. I've owned it for a year and it has been covered by a warranty, which has now just expired. So far, it has had a new RPM sensor,...
![](http://images.honestjohn.co.uk/imagecache/file/pad/75x75/media/16477727/537450_458533677529584_1473549666_n.jpg)
I have a 2015 Renault Clio with approx 18 months warranty remaining. I've had persistent trouble with the tyre sensors malfunctioning and have had three new tyres already. The dealer says it's a fault...
![](http://images.honestjohn.co.uk/imagecache/file/pad/75x75/media/16477727/537450_458533677529584_1473549666_n.jpg)
My 2010 Porsche Cayman S will be three years old in several days time and so earlier this week I had JCT600 in Newcastle carry out an 'end of warranty check' and give it an MOT. While it was in the garage...
Related models
![](/media/_v6/3503531/Renault Espace (3).jpg?width=115&height=75&rmode=crop)
Full of kit, comfortable and refined. Very versatile seven-seat layout. Excellent crash test rating.