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  Tiida of great joy? 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I noticed a car I didn't recognise at the local branch of Arnold Clark yesterday, and stopped to take a look. It was a Nissan Tiida hatchback, of whose...
• Renault Megane (1999 - 2002) - 99 1.6 16v. Misfire / vibration after wet coils 24 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  When filling the washer bottle from a garden hose, the hose fitting blew off and sprayed water across the top of the engine. All seemed well and the car...
• Secondhand Jaguar XE vs New 2021 Dacia Sandero - Luxury Secondhand vs New Small Car 9 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  Hi All, Looking at getting another car but can’t decide on whether to get a secondhand Jaguar XE at £10000 or a new Dacia Sandero 2021 model based on Renault Clio. Mileage is about 10,000 to 13,000 but hearing mixed comments on Jaguar Servicing charges. I know the Jag will be a better ride and more luxurious but what about reliability and cost of unforeseen things like clutch etc on the Jaguar.
• BMW i3 Nissan Leaf - Replacement Car - Possibly EV 10 Apr 2020 (Forum)
      Now the journey to work is around 8 miles a day, so I was considering an EV as they seem perfect for the journey, there are three which i was thinking of looking at    Nissan Leaf 30Kwh BMW i3 Renault Zoe Has anyone any experience of these cars? What are the service costs etc.
• Van suggestion 23 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  Im looking at under £2k Im thinking Transit connect, peugeot partner/berlingo or Renault kangoo (just cant decide) Im ruling out fiat amd vauxhall. And sadly ruling out caddy cos too expensive to buy and to repair   Can anyone share info on the vans that can help me to decide.
• Suzuki Swift Sport - I don’t want a Turbo 2 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  After looking around for a hot/ warm hatch that I plan to replace my current Toyota Yaris with next year. I find myself back to square one. I have test driven a 2016 Fiesta ST, VW Polo GTI and Renault Clio RS and find that although each one is very quick, they didn’t put a smile on my face like the Suzuki Swift Sport did, that until I drive a Toyota GT86 last week. My current car loves to rev and although these new turbo car are quick and efficient, they just sound synthetic and not the sound of an engine roaring through the gears, so that’s it then either a Suzuki Swift Sport or Toyota GT86 depending on what money I have left.
• Should insuring an import cost more? 13 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  Should they be able to do this if my car is a full UK spec model as I dont understand what difference this can make to insurance risk??? Especially given all alfas come from same factory independent of market.. I have an IG 16 Renault Clio 172 thats costing me 850 quid a year to insure in my name with 5yrs no claims, and the alfa in my girlfriends name with 6yrs (IG 14) is coming out at minimum 1000 with best insurers.. I just dont understand it!!!!!!!!!!!
• Best car for dog! 30 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  I have looked at a Kia Venga, Hyundai ix20, Ford B-max, Vauxhall Mokka and a Peugeot 2008. The only thing I can really think might be suitable is maybe a Renault Kangoo? Anyone got any ideas? Thanks in advance :)
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  What' causes intermittent starting problems? 20 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Renault Scenic which has an intermittent starting problems. Any idea what might be causing it?
• Car Buying advice 16 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  I'm hoping to get some advice and recommendations as feeling completely lost as to which car to choose. I sold my old beloved 01 plate Renault Scenic around 9 months ago. After toying with idea of a berlingo type car I eventually ended up with a Ford C-Max. Unfortunately I've ended up with a dog of a car that's given me nothing but trouble, and that I don't really like the look or feel of.
• Reanault Modus Diesel Auto; Mazda 2 Petrol Auto - Robotised-clutch Gear Selector Fails to Engage 14 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Currently with a Renault Modus diesel, but also with an older Mazda 2, the semi-automatic robotised-clutch gear selector, when placed in neutral at traffic lights, sometimes fails to engage drive (first gear) to set off.
• Sprinter;Transit;Transporter - Which - Hi Top Van for local Deliveries 10 May 2014 (Forum)
  The van will be used on these local runs so we have concerns about DPF 's blocking as the van will not benefit from a long run except on the odd occasion. Understand the Vauxhall/ Renaults have a poor reliability record and have no knowledge of the new Transits. Heard good reports about the Sprinter/Transporter which I'm told are effectively the same van Can you help please  
• jumbo wheel base vans - what can i drive 4 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  ive read through a few forums including government website but still a bit confused ill start off with saying i passed my test in december 2011 and im 19 my license shows me a picture of a car and a van on the back, i know the van means i can drive a transit which i do daily but we also have a renault master lm35, (same as a merc sprinter)  can i drive this? what about a ford luton van with hydraulic tail lift and 4 wheels on the back axel? also my dad says im not allowed to drive a twin wheel base van like a ford tipper/flat bed type van. is this true and why?
• Mercedes citan - Mercedes Citan Combi passenger vehicle UK? 26 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  Noticed on the n-cap story regarding the citan, it shows a combi version. Will the UK be getting a full passenger version of the citan? Since Renault pulled the kangoo, the choice has been limited to a fiat doblo, citroen berlingo multispace or the peugeot partner tepee. It appears GM have decided not to bring the Vauxhall combo combi passenger car to the UK which is soled on mainland europe as a Opel Combo Combi passenger car.
• Ford Focus Estate - Ford Focus Mk1 - Petrol or Diesel? 27 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  Hi all, seeking advice. I am looking to buy a 200-2001 Ford Focus Estate to replace a recently dead Renault 19 diesel. I like the fuel economy of the Focus diesels (hj's real mpg suggests 36mpg petrol vs 48mpg diesel) but I'm worried about the horror stories of older diesels failing expensively (the DMF problem).
• Grand Scenic 1.6 VVT Dynamique (2005) - Grand Scenic servicing suggestions? 3 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  Is it worth finding a mechanic with the ability to access the onboard computer to check for any problems? Thought it might be best to find a Renault mechanic..? Cheers
• Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1996 1.25 auto - Stalling problem 2 May 2011 (Forum)
  It stalls after turning the engine on and trying to put it into drive. The way I have to press the brake in to put the car into drive is very different to my hubbys Renault Laguna RT (R Reg). It always seems to shudder when putting into drive. Also it stutters a lot when slowing down, approaching junctions and pulling off. Sometimes I think it is going to stall but doesn't.
• what car to buy - opinions please?? 25 Jul 2010 (Forum)
    Ideally I want to spend between 10000-11000, and I guess what matters most to me is a car that feels well put together and is quiet! My current list includes VW golf, Seat Leon, MAzda 3, Renault megane, but happy to consider anything else Advice? Opinions? Thanks very much
• Most comfortable modern car . . ? 24 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  Realise this topic crops up for debate every few months, and the conclusion is usually a Renault or Peugeot from the 1980s, but what's the most comfortable car made within the last decade? Comfortable meaning quiet, good seats, good primary and secondary ride and so on. There are aspects of many cars that fit the bill, such as the seats in an S60, the primary ride of a 7-Series and secondary ride of the new Superb, the library like quiet of a Phaeton etc.
• Honda Accord UK (2003 - 2008) - 04 2.2 engine swap, whats coded and whats not? 13 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  I am getting the donor engine complete with injectors and turbo etc still attached, does anyone know if any of this is coded to the ECU and will require programming in etc? The injectors dont look too dissimilar to later renault dci types which I know have to be coded in hence the reason for checking. Thanks. PS all tips welcome, although the old unit is ready to lift now.