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• Renault Espace (1997 - 2002) - 1999 2.2 diesel dealer/brakes problem 6 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  hello all, i am writing this for a work colleague who is having this problem with his local renault dealer / brakes, on his car so please bear with me if i get a few details wrong, he has asked me to point out that he is not out to rip-off the dealer, more so he wants to avoid being ripped off by the dealer for what could be un-neccessary work, his wife had a minor fender-bender (ran into back of another car) resulting in some minor insurance claim work being undertaken at his local dealrership. as far as i can remember the work was around the bumper and cooling fan bearing, but i'm not 100% positive on that.
• my 'what car'question 7 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  The financially-challenged thing means that I also have to take other factors into consideration – first obviously this Astra will demand more road tax than my Renault, but has anyone any idea what the difference in insurance might be? Have taken a few online quotes, and at the moment they seem a lot higher than I’ve been paying so far on my Renault. I know that the fact that it’s diesel cuts some costs – at least I think so, am currently conducting a completely non-scientific experiment to see how much the fuel-cost difference is between my 1.1 petrol, and my 1.7 diesel – at the moment they seem to be vying neck-and-neck.
• Looking for a new car suitable for 3 kids 7 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  I currently drive a 2015 Renault Clio which I bought used in 2017, and it was fine for when we were a family of 4 (2 kids), but now we have a 3rd on the way and the Clio is way too cramped I’m going to admit I know very little about cars, so all I can say really is that I’d like a nice spacious 5 seater car for about 10k (used, on finance).
• The rise of the b****y ute/pick-up truck 7 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  The stupidly named Fullback (nearly as bad as Defender), essentially a Mitsubishi L300, will be joined by Renault's version of the Nissan Navara. Then Mercedes introduce their posh version, basically a pimped up, plush Nissan. The rise of the leviathan SUV is bad enough. Now we have to endure more vehicles bigger than the owners need that they're usually incapable of driving properly/responsibly.
• Any - Electrical faults in cars rise sharply in 5 years 18 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  Interesting survey from yesterday's Telegraph about how electrical problems in cars of 3+ years old have more than doubled in the last 5 years. Renault lived up to the bar-room wisdom that 'French cars are terrible for electrics' by being  the least reliable manufacturer in terms of electrical problems.  However, Citroens proved more reliable than teutonic titans Audi, Mercedes and Porsche, and was as reliable as BMW.
• Need a customer service email for VW pls 23 May 2013 (Forum)
  :::sits back and waits for the first person to say "of course you can't find an email address, this is just another reason why VW are rubbish and I am smug that I have a Skoda/Ford/Renault/etc:::::
• Lorry driver shunting car does not notice Clio 2 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  I just checked Sky News and there is an amazing (and horrifying) story of a Lorry driver driving along the A1m with a Renault Clio stuck across the front. Aparently he didn't even notice. I understand that the Lorry would have cruise control but how can the lorry driver not notice ? I am asking as I cannot understand how it can happen and not be noticed.
• Larger family car needed 1 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  My wife and myself are looking at getting a bigger car for our expanding brood, we have an eleven year old, a two year old and another on the way. Our Renault Clio is going to be too small. What i'd really like is a 5 seater but with 3 proper sized seats in the back, most 5 seaters have a pretty small middle seat in the back. Trying to avoid going down the big 7 seater route as we want to keep costs down and have about £10K to spend.
• Nissan - Interstar Van 04 2.4 clutch slave cylinder leaking 25 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  i have a nissan interstar , same as renault master van lwb, 2004 , 6 speed gear box, it was working fine and parked it up over night, the next day the clutch peddle goes to the floor... so it cant be driven, there is some oil leaking out, but not sure from where, i think it is possibly the slave cylinder, has anyone got any ideas, and how would i change it if it is ,,, why has this happened when not in use ?
• 'Born to run' at 125 mph 29 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  A DRIVER (aged 21, but unamed) watched a DVD of rock star Bruce Springsteen while doing 125mph on a motorway. The Boss?s hit Born to Run was playing when cops stopped the Renault Clio in the fast lane near Tours, western France. An officer said: "He said he had a long drive to Paris and was bored." The motorist was bailed, to face a possible £500 (or maybe euro?) fine and year?
• Car reviews - how useful? 6 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  In this morning's Telegraph there's a review of the new Renault Grand Modus. As is often the case the writer goes on for more than half the article about something else, in this case the consumption of diesels against the Prius. When he gets to the car he likes it but doesn't say what mpg he got.
• £2000 - £2500 What reliable diesel car? 22 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Citroen BX's - brilliant cars but old now Citroen ZX - good cars but old Peugeot 306 - used lots of oil Peugeot 406 turbo - turbo fault Renault Scenic - too many faults
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - Fitting external music source to a Ford CD Changer 3 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  Thanks slt and moved over from Discussion otherwise it'll be "you should have bought a Peugeot/BMW/Renault" rather than the help you need ! :-)
• Supermini - which one? 30 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  I want something reliable, slightly sexy looking and fun to drive. Have a budget of around 8 - 9k. Like the look of the Renault Clio and the Peugeot 207 but have heard nightmare stories regarding French reliability. Is this true? What about Fiat? Have been advised to stick to a Yaris or something but not sure how inspiring they are to drive.
• Who makes the best small diesel engine? 12 May 2007 (Forum)
  Question is who makes the best small diesel engine in terms of longevity? My initial thoughts are either a 1.4Hdi Citroen C3 or a 1.5Dci Renault Clio or Megane. How many miles can I expect these engines to last for? Thanks
• Getting an MOT done early. 7 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  hi i have a renault clio whose exhaust is making a lot of noise so i have booked it in for an early MOT on thursday. i have just realised that i am getting it done on the 8th February and it doesnt run out until 8th March. does this count as a month or is it one day over a month?
• Do vans have rust protection? 3 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  It seems like a very common thing, so are these vans getting rust protection thats the same as cars? I cant see that they are as ive not seen many rusty 5 year old Renault cars, but their vans are a whole different story judging by the ones ive seena round and the same goes for Merc ( but then thats much less of a suprise! ).
• some Qs about HID lights 1 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  I am currently running a Renault fitted with HID type Xenon lights for dipped beam which I find great and cause no apparent annoyance to other road users. Some general questions about this sort of lighting of which I know little.
• Replacing lap belt with a 3 point belt? 17 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Does anyone know if it is possible to fit a 3 point belt to the middle of the back seat of a Renault 19? I'm sure it can be done, I think the real would have to be bolted to the boot floor, but does it need a top support, or can it just run over the top of the seat? Saftey is of course the most important point, as at some point in the next year or two my two yongest will outgrow their group 1 car seats so I will need a proper belt.
• Grand Espace private sale valuation? 15 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  A friend is offering for sale his Renault Grand Espace and I'm not sure what a fair offer would be because of the miles... Here's the spec: 2003 '03' Grand Espace 2.2 dCi 'Expression' Metallic paint, 69,000 miles, FRSH, good condition (not mint) He's offering to put new tyres on it, get the 72,000 miles 'big' service done, and MOT it before sale in August.