Which diesel to replace my 2007 Renault Laguna?

I bought my third Laguna, a 2007 2-litre diesel Dynamique, in March 2010 with 20,000 miles on the clock. The car has now done 70,000 miles and, as this is my first diesel, I'm worried that I'm entering...

Which small, punchy car to replace my daughter's SEAT Ibiza?

My daughter is planning to replace her 2003 SEAT Ibiza next year and has a shortlist including the Fiesta 1.4 Zetec, Mazda 2 1.5 Sport and Renault Clio 1.2 Dynamique. I note that the Mazda has a chain...

Which people carrier for a childminding business?

My daughter, who runs a childminding business, is looking for an economical seven or eight-seat people carrier, up to three years old and used mainly for short journeys, to take up to six children in a...

Troublesome automatic gearbox on my Grand Modus

I have an issue with automatic gear box on my Renault Grand Modus 1.6 (2008). Have driven autos for over 20 years, mainly Japanese cars so this is my first Renault. I find that the Modus drives more like...

Faulty Renault Scenic air con.

I have been told by a garage that my air-conditioning unit in my Scenic 2006 needs replacing (ball bearings?). I could hear noise (Whining) and the garage checked and diagnosed a fault with air-conditioning....

Can I expect my diesel Renault Laguna to develop expensive problems soon?

In 2009 I bought a new Renault Laguna 2.0dCi 150 Initiale 50 diesel automatic. Can you tell me whether it has a diesel particulate filter, dual mass flywheel or an exhaust gas recirculation valve fitted...

Waste gate malfunction on Grand Scenic

What causes a waste gate to cease on a Renault Grand Scenic 1.5 diesel with 50,000 on clock?

Which comfortable hatchback to replace my Renault Laguna II?

I currently own a 2002 Renault Laguna II which I've found to be an excellent car to drive and is extremely comfortable, particularly on long journeys. However, I no longer need such a large car and need...

Is the Dacia Duster a good alternative to a Renault Scenic?

We love Renault cars, have owned seven of them and have always enjoyed great reliability and good service. Our Modus is due to be replaced next year so I went to my local showroom this week to look at...

Does the new Scenic have a better engine?

I have a 2009 Renault Scenic 1.5 dCi Privilege 106 with 36,000 miles on the clock and I wish to replace it with something similar. I have reservations about a straight replacement as I feel the engine...