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  Car MPG reading vs calculated reading - why the big discrepancy? 20 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a 2015 Vauxhall Astra diesel 1.6 CDTi, attracted by the high quoted MPG of 76 (combined). I always calculate the cars MPG when I fill...
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  Which cars have the best visibility? 8 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  What is the ground clearance of these hatchbacks: Renault Megane (2008), Vauxhall Corsa (2006), SEAT Ibiza (2008). I'm asking because I want to buy...
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  Do we really need a car? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am now 82 and my wife is 78. We are still both capable drivers. We recently moved into a city environment, well served with shops and free public transport....
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  Best cars for depreciation after three years? 30 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  As a pensioner I like to buy new cars from income (personal contract plan) changing every 3 years, which is not the cheapest form of motoring but does...
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  Will the Touran's gearing improve the fuel economy over the SEAT Altea? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My present company car is due for renewal later this and I am restricted to a diesel only selection. I currently drive a 2010 SEAT Altea XL with a 1.6TDI...
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  Family car also suitable for short journeys 21 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is a GP, returning to work after maternity leave. She's looking for a small family car suitable for carrying an extended rear-facing child seat...
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  Where is best to sell our Rover 75 and Renault Clio? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have had two cars for years, a small local run-around and a larger one for longer trips. Now both over 80 and disliking driving long distances, we want...
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  Which diesel to replace my 2007 Renault Laguna? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  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...
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  Megane auto gearbox problems 23 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was driving on the motorway at about 70mph when there was a loud clunk, the car lost power down to below 50mph and revs increased. This has happenened...
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  Why aren't electric cars being aimed at older drivers in rural locations? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I no longer drive conventional cars, but I live in the country and much enjoy travelling our lanes on my electric buggy. I am a fairly tough old fella...
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  Please recommend a replacement for our Renault Laguna with generous load space and good performance in snowy conditions? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We have a mixed bag of needs for a replacement of our 11-year-old Renault Laguna, which is a bit of a workhorse. We're thinking along the lines of a medium-sized...
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  Bat men 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The only way of making electrically powered vehicles practicable is to have their batteries interchangeable (charged for discharged) at drive-through service...
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  I've just bought a used Renault Clio which has a dephaser fault - is the dealer liable for repairing it? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In August I bought a Renault Clio from a used car dealer. The car is 54 reg and is on 44,000 miles. I paid £4,800 for it. I have covered fewer than 400...
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  Battery chuck ‘em 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was pleasantly surprised at reading about Renault's intention of developing 'quick drop stations' to swap batteries in their electric cars. For the past...
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  Should my Renault Megane Coupe have snapped a second cam belt so soon? 17 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 02 Renault Megane Coupe and had the mis-pleasure of the cam belt snapping on me two years ago. The car had done 75,000 miles. This, I understand,...
• Renault Clio II (2001 - 2007) - Car goes on fire! 23 Feb 2009 (Forum)
  My Renault Clio 1.5DCi Dymanigue went on fire on Thursday night in my driveway. The Fire Service came to put the fire out and told me they thought it was probably caused by an electrcal fault. I had work done by the local dealer two weeks ago costing £800.
• Renault Megane II (2002 - 2008) - Help me make sense of the range 12 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Hi... I might be looking for a "hot" or "very warm" hatch, and apart from the Golf GTI, the Renault Megane would be a strong contender. But there are SO many models, can anyone help me make sense of them, preferably comments from people who own any of the following... So.... warm/hot diesel versions are listed as Tech Run dCi 130 6 speed Tech Run dCi 130 FAP Auto GT DCi 150 Renaultsport dCi 175 Renaultsport dCi 175 Lux petrol versions are listed as as GT 2.0 Turbo 165 Renaultsport 225 Cup Renaultsport 230 Renault F1 Team R26 Renaultsport 225 Lux So what are my priorities (help point me to the best version for me).
• All - Older cars 27 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  I've been idly taking notice of which cars last the pace, anything before 05 in good condition is of interest. There seem to be plenty of Volvos but I am pleasantly surprised by the number of Peugeot and Renaults running around. VWs are plentiful too.  
• French - Car on Fire at Longleat 22 Apr 2014 (Forum)
  Does anyone know what make/model of car caught fire at Longleat? The issue was recently reported in the news. I'm guessing it was French, probably a Renault Espace. I know a few of those that have spontaneously combusted.
• Fault marque patterns 12 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Looking at the technical section, seems the threads follow a pattern on reported vehicle faults ; Renault, Citroens , Vauxhall , Ford and VW feature in descending order . A kind of democratic JD Powers survey ?? Very few mentions of Honda, Toyota and Lexus in comparison