If you own a Renault Kangoo from 2020 onwards, you might have encountered an issue commonly referred to as the "turbo fault." This issue can be perplexing and disruptive, especially if you rely on your van for daily operations or business. As a UK based master tech mechanic with over 15 years of experience, I'm here to shed light on this particular issue, helping you understand what might be going wrong under the hood.
The Renault Kangoo turbo fault typically presents with a few noticeable symptoms. You might experience a significant drop in engine power, making your van feel sluggish during acceleration. There could also be an increase in exhaust smoke, often thicker and more colored than usual, which points directly towards turbo malfunction. Unusual sounds emanating from the engine area, particularly whining or sputtering, are common auditory cues something isn’t right with the turbo system.
Several factors can lead the turbo in your Renault Kangoo to malfunction. It could be due to oil starvation, where insufficient lubrication damages the turbo bearings. Alternatively, foreign objects entering the turbo or excessive exhaust temperatures may also lead to similar issues. The complexity of modern turbos means that diagnosing and repairing such faults requires specialist knowledge and equipment.
Repairing a turbo fault involves meticulous inspection and could range from replacing damaged turbocharger components to installing a completely new unit. Given the labour-intensity and the cost of high-quality parts, this can become quite costly.
When facing a turbo fault in your Renault Kangoo, you may find yourself at a crossroads: invest in repairs or consider selling your vehicle? Here’s why selling might be your best bet:
Sometimes, the cost and time involved in fixing a turbo are comparable to a significant portion of your van's value, especially if other issues may arise in the future. Selling your problematic Renault Kangoo to Vandervan could spare you from these impending headaches. Vandervan offers a smooth, swift process where you can get a quote in seconds and have the van collected directly from your location as soon as the next day. The instant payment feature ensures that the funds are transferred to your chosen account immediately upon collection.
In conclusion, a Renault Kangoo (2020 to present) turbo fault can be a complex, costly issue to fix. Assessing your situation thoroughly and considering the possibility of selling your van might just be the more practical and financially sensible option. Have any questions or need further help with your decision? Feel free to contact us at Vandervan, where trust and customer satisfaction are at the core of our services.
Definitely. In-fact, we recommend it. Come visit our Hub location to explore our vans in stock, inspect and test drive any vehicle we have for sale.
It is free to sell your van to vandervan. We do not charge any fees for our buying service.
You can sell your van to vandervan as quickly as the same day. We operate from 8am to 8pm, serving customers nationwide.
We can pay for any vehicle using an instant bank transfer. We are however flexible, and accommodating should someone need to sell their van cash.
We buy any van, including those with expired or failed MOT tests. No matter the condition of your van, we are prepared to make you an offer, helping you move on without the hassle of repairs or retests.
We buy any van, including those with mechanical issues. Whether your van has engine problems, transmission troubles, or any other type of mechanical issues, we're ready to make you an offer.
We buy any van and collect it from you. We accept collection locations including your home, work or a garage of your choice.
We buy any van including those with bodywork issues. Whether your van has dents, scratches, or more significant damage, we’re interested in making you an offer.
Yes, you can indeed sell your financed van with vandervan even if it's under a Hire Purchase (HP) or Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) agreement.
If you decide to sell your financed van, the initial step is to obtain a 'settlement figure' from your lender, which you can usually find in a settlement letter. Following that, get a valuation for your van.
Our team will walk you through the settlement process.
We do not charge any fees. There are no admin charges or anything like that. Just your van, your money, instantly.
By selling your van through our service, you join a robust network of over 4,000 verified dealers.
This can often result in a more favourable price compared to part exchange, where you might find yourself confined to a single dealer’s assessment, which might not accurately represent the real market value of your van.
Part exchanges often result in less favourable outcomes for sellers, particularly if the dealer is not intending to retail your van and plans to pass it along instead.
However, with our van buying service, you stand a better chance of obtaining a great price.
The process with us is quick and straightforward. Simply start with a free valuation and contrast this with your part exchange offer. You might be delighted to find how much more you could get from using our service than you’d get from a part exchange!
As a van buying service, we encourage you to maintain detailed records of all your service history.
This helps us offer you a fair and accurate price when you decide to sell your van.
Providing documentation of consistent maintenance and early resolution of any issues allows us to confidently assess the van's condition, ensuring you get the best possible offer.
There are numerous van buying sites available, but our service stands out by being remarkably fast, easy, and rewarding.
Our free, instant valuation leverages real-time van market data to ensure maximum accuracy. We also include complimentary home collection and fast payment without charging any fees or commissions.
We are proud to have received a 5-star and ‘Excellent’ ratings from thousands of satisfied customers. Get started by valuing your van with us today!
All we need is a copy of your driving license, finance settlement letter (if the van has outstanding finance), any service records and the V5 logbook.
If you don't have the V5 logbook, see "Can I sell my van with no V5 Logbook" below.
We buy any van, literally. Every van has a value, new or old, running or not.
We buy any van make or model, and any body type. Get a valuation today and see if we can help you sell your van.
Fortunately, we buy any van even if they do not have a logbook, although it is advantageous if you have a full V5 Logbook, or at least the green New Keeper Slip.
It makes it tougher to sell to our network of 4000+ verified dealers, as we have to wait for the DVLA to process a V62 application (usually 6 weeks), so our valuations reflect the delay in sale and storage costs while rectifying missing V5 logbooks.
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