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• Anyone got any ideas ? 30 May 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, This is yet another sad chapter in my Laguna II story. Late February, Renault finally replaced the gearbox in my new Laguna 1.9 dCi 120 estate (the six speed box). Now the same fault is beginning to appear and the garage are having as much difficulty finding this as the last one.
• Astra Misfiring?????? 23 May 2004 (Forum)
  Recently been serviced. Ste -- 1983 (A) Vauxhall Astra 1.3L 1993 (K) Vauxhall Cavalier 2.0i GLS 1999 (T) Renault Laguna 1.6
• Megane head gasket? 2 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  A colleague of mine has asked me for some advice on her parent's Renault Megane scenic, 1998 R reg, 1.6, which apparently broke down and required the attention of the AA. The AA man told them that there was oil in the water, indicating a head gasket problem. However, the mileage is only 53k.
• Failed MOT on smoke emissions - diesel 23 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Hi, Can anyone point me in the right direction as to determin my recent MOT failure. I have a Renault Megane 1.9 turbo diesel - 1997, 75k on clock. It has failed the smoke test on the MOT - any ideas what could cause this. It was only a five minute journey to the MOT centre so it has been suggested that I put "some kind" of additive in the diesel and take it for a good run before having the smoke test re-done.
• broken camshaft Scenic 6 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Renault Megane Scenic, 52,000 miles, cambelt replaced at 40k, the car lost revs whilst my wife was moving slowly in 2nd gear, car and wife came home C/O RAC with diagnosis "broken cambelt or toothless cambelt".
• Mystery car 1 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  Small, boxy little rag top which he reckoned looked 60's but was on a '91 'H' plate (possible late import?). Shape reminded him slightly of the Daf variomatic, but he's convinced it was either a Pug or a Renault? Also had a 'sport' badge on it somewhere apparently Any ideas guys? Our best guess so far is a Talbot Samba convertible which took the dealers 6 years to shift? Gareth
• If you have kids,look at this 17 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  To try and make amends to folks I have criticised (their cars, anyway) please accept this token from HF, Volvoman, eMBe, Renault Family and all the rest. It's not awards night but I know I can be abrasive.These are good posters who have helped me. http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/eng/papercraft This is a site your kids will love.
• New-car reliability survey 7 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  BEST: Honda, Hyundai, Lexus, Mazda, Nissan, Smart, Toyota GOOD: Daihatsu, Ford, Suzuki AVERAGE: Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Daewoo, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Proton, Saab, Seat, Skoda, Subaru POOR: Alfa Romeo, Citroën, Fiat, Land Rover, MG, Peugeot, Renault, Rover, Vauxhall, VW, Volvo
• espace autobox oil 9 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  I do the servicing on the car without problems these days, Apart from the Autobox oil change, or anything to do with the autobox. I cannot find any info in the two different manuals I have....it says give this to Renault. Unless they have some Robot to do this it cannot be rocket-science. From what I have been able to gleen...it goes something like ...engine running/in neutral....let the oil dribble-out of an inspection hole at a certain rate.
• Car Recommendation? 21 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  His criteria (as described to me) are: - "A bit different/stylish" (he doesn't need space) - "Not a convertible" - "Not a Citroen/Peugeot/Renault/Fiat/Alfa/Ford/Vauxhall" (!) - "Not a VW Golf" - "Reliable" He has between 10K and 12K to spend - any ideas? He's thinking of a used (yr 2000 on model) Toyota Celica although he doubts he'll be able to find one at this price/age/low mileage.
• Head blown - advice req'd 4 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  3) What should I look out for after it's been changed? Are there any trouble signs I should look out for? Cheers, Lee (now suffering from Renault-based poverty syndrome)
• Small engine - Big power 4 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  Hi everyone, Question: how on earth does a basic 4 cylinder 1.4 produce 160bhp with a turbo? I am of course talking about one of the early re-incarnations of the Renault 5 turbo I. Is this some sort of theoretical peak value? Or does this model have a massive turbo with a spool up time akin glacial movement?? Other models with turbo have more realistic 110bhp etc... but l've seen this 160bhp business in more than a few places, so whats the explanation?
• salvage cars??? 18 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  i have been looking at two cars, the first is a (M) reg, citroen ax 1.0 spree, it had light front end damage, but has been repaired, only thing it needs is the bonnet painting the same colour as the rest of the car, it done 47.000 miles, has FSH, is a 1994 (M), and he wants £575. if you dont believe me, then his phone number is 07930 871770. the other car is a 1993 (L), renault clio 1.2 'oasis', it has light rear end damage to the back panel and tailgate, and is £495. and his number is 0191 5811821 or 0191 5131884. which one do you honestly think i should get.
• LPG - The fuel of the future?? 5 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  The Ford dealer did not have any information whatsoever. VW does not produce any LPG equipped cars. Renault have still not launched their models, they were meant to be available at the end of last year. Overall my experience is that the only option is to have a car converted which can have teething troubles/warranty implications.
• Small MPV 7 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  I need to replace my old Volvo and I have been looking at the mini MPV's by Renault, Nissan Citroen etc. I seem to have narrowed it down to the Tino and the Scenic, but they both have their pro's and con's, the Tino has the Nissan reliablity and has more space inside and looks ok from the outside, but is let down by the dash, plasticky and noisy wiper system(on the one I tried).
• New Cars in 2002 11 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  September 2002 Peugeot 807 - March 2002 Peugeot 206SW ? July 2002 Peugeot 307SW ? July 2002 Porsche Cayenne - November 2002 Range Rover - February 2002 Renault Avantime - April 2002 Renault Espace ? September 2002 Renault Megane ? October 2002 Renault Vel Satis - April 2002 Saab 9-3 - September 2002 SEAT Ibiza - March 2002 SEAT Salsa - 2002 SEAT Leon Cupra R ?
• Renault Clio 1 Petrol (1991 - 1998) - 93 1.2 Cat red hot, cyl 1 plug carboned, black 31 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Renault Clio 93 (Oasis) (Type 1 Petrol), with replacement E-type 1171cc engine of unknown provenance (previous owner). I took it for an MOT. Emissions not tested because the CAT got extremely hot. I did the other work.
• £8k family hack - your advice welcome 4 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Can anyone recommend anything else worth looking at, or have any comments or experiences on anything selected so far? I really want to like the Renault, but like I said, what will it be like with 100k on the clock? Cheers as always DP
• Local Dealer vs Internet Shop 15 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  ;0) Well, I\'m pushing 30 and the thought of a new kitchen doesn\'t excite me as much. Excuse excuse... After agonizing between Renault and Nissan, I decided to go for the Nissan, but the dealer wouldn?t bring down the price to the internet price(difference of £200). Now I feel guilty to buy off the net as salesman did all the work, just to lose the customer to an internet shop ( in my case AUTOBYTEL).
• Renault Clio - Faulty vehicle 8 Oct 2023 (Forum)
  Hi After a bit of advice please. I purchased a Clio from a garage in April. I paid £4795 for it with 105,000 miles on the clock. It had a 6 month...