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• What's your favourite factory fit radio. 9 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Mercedes have a very hollow sound on MW, although FM and CD sound quality excellent. Most awkward to use? Renault with the tuner list nonsense. Very difficult use and to tune radio to your favourite station. Not user friendly at all. Also current Mondeo and Focus radios have lost the edge they used to have. on/off switch is recessed and volume up or down difficult to use.
• Cooling system - lost coolant. Megane. 29 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Hi, I have a Renault Megane Diesel 1.9td - 1997 model. I was noticed slight smoke coming from the engine after a long journey. When I took a look, the coolant tank was completely empty, (was checked a few weeks ago and was okay).
• annoying knocking on scenic 2 29 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  No help needed just to inform any one with similar problems this could be the answer.For some time I have had an annoying and worrying knock from the front offside suspension on my scenic 2.This occured fairly randomly but usualy when changing direction from forward to reverse or reverse to forward.I finaly found the problem after checking every nut / bolt / ball joint on the front suspension.It was both bolts fixing the sub frame ( frame that supports the lower wish bone to the vehicle under the drivers feet area)were not tight.This has also curred a minor pull to the right, which has been on the vehicle since new, but unfixable by the renault garage.I might add this pull to the right was not a major problem just a mystery.So it would seem that these fixings were not tight from when the vehicle was manufactured. rustbucket (the original)
• Laguna II Brakes 27 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  I have recently had new front brake disks and pads allround fitted to my 53 plate laguna 1.9dci, as the pads warped after 40k and less than 50% max wear. (Renault UK wouldn't replace them under warranty, but thats a different story...) Anyway, when I drove the car away from the dealers, the brakes just didn't seem to have the bite that they had before. I had noticed that copper slip had been applied and that of course the discs and pads would need to bed. 1500 miles later the brakes are as vauge as ever.
• Clio - auto - strange behaviour 24 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Hello, My Renault Clio 1.6 RXE 1999 (24,000) auto has been having several problems. Sometimes the Clio it is hesitant to start. However, A few minutes after starting the car (Approx no more than 10) it will often cut out.
• Which 7 seater 24 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  The only pre-requisite is to have 3 seats (individual ones) across the middle. I have been looking at: VW Touran (too expensive?, bad dealers) Renault Grand Scenic (reliability?) Toyota Corolla Verso (size?) Toyota Avensis Verso (?) Mitsubishi Grandis (too big?) Honda Stream (only 6 seats?) not sure if I have left off any that should be there so would welcome any practicle experience so that i can narrow down the fild.
• Big Brother?s Garage - Final Round. 23 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Alfa 156. 3. TVR Tuscan. ****** EVICTED VW Golf, Lada Samara, Vauxhall Vectra, Renault 5, Austin Allegro, Perodua Nippa, Citroen 2CV, Toyota Landcruiser, Peugeot 405, Ford Mondeo. EVICTED ****** All votes have been reset to zero. PLEASE NOTE This is the final round.
• Laguna Engine cut out 15 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  After being stationary for less than a minute the engine will start immediately and then cut out again a couple of hundred yards up the road. due to age and mileage 147K it does not justify spending a fortune and would be a shame to send it to the scrap yard due to its overall condition. Apart from the usual niggly renault problems it is an excellent drive. Does anyone know the answer to this annoying and frustrating problem ? The on board nag tells me there is a fuel injection problem and to contact you know who.
• the most INTERESTING sub-group 10 car? 8 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  A few examples I thought of were as follows: Ford Puma 1.4/1.7 BMW 316i Sport Compact (1998/9) New MINI One/Cooper possibly New Ford Fiesta 1.4 A/C Zetec 3dr VW Lupo GTI 1.6/1.4 Sport Audi A3 1.6 Sport Renault Megane coupe or Clio? Basically I wouldnt mind something a bit exclusive and that does 0-60mph in around 10 seconds or less Any ideas? Coupes, Convertibles, etc.. considered (preferably small-medium)
• Looking after a black car 8 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  I was just wondering if anyone with a black car can recommend a good shampoo and polish (I'm using Autoglym resin at the moment - Ok but nothing special in terms of shine or lasting protection.) Years ago I used Simoniz 'Liquid Diamond' silicone sealant on a Renault. I seem to remember it did a good job, but haven't seen it for ages. Also - any good ideas for getting dead flies off the bonnet? Cheers Graeme.
• 440 and 480 engines - please help! 20 May 2002 (Forum)
  Hi everyone, seriously important question: Is there any difference between the 440 turbo head and the 480 turbo head. (Both of which are classed as part of the B17FT renault engine and they sure look the same - like that means a lot!). For example if there are any diffences in compression between the two car engines, would the head have been modified as part of this difference?
• Alas, no Requiem for Ronald 4 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Well, James, David W, Alvyn Booth and Ian Cook, between you you've done it again. Ronald the aging Renault 5 with the seized rear drum is off again. David in fact got it EXACTLY right - lining detached from shoe. I now believe unreservedly that a big hammer is number one piece of essential gear. So, why the 'alas'?
• Monthly Running costs for Used Cars 29 Nov 2000 (Forum)
  I'm about to change jobs and will give up a company car for a cash allowance - £400 per month after tax. My wife's Renault Megane (1.6RT 5dr) has just reached 3 yrs old and has cost £310 per month for 6k miles/yr. I'm contemplating a used Audi / BMW / Merc but want to do my sums before even looking around forecourts or small ads - but where can I get the figures?
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  The tyres on my Peuegot 208 are noisy, are there quieter alternatives? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Peugeot 208 GT fitted with Michelin Primacy 4 205/45/17 tyres, which are quite noisy. I understand that among others, the Hankook Ventus Evo 3...
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  Road debris has damaged my van - who is liable? 18 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Road debris has caused over £900 worth of damage to my Renault Trafic. It happened on the A48, close to junction 49 on the M4 motorway in Wales. A tree...
• Garage problems - legal advice needed 14 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  We took the car back to the garage (Independent Renault Dealer) for them to look at. They played around with the car for a few days and claimed to have solved the problem. Everything seemed fine for about 6 weeks, but then the fault came back and was identical to what had happened previously.
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  What's a good small van to convert into a camper? 21 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking at a small camper van or van conversion to take on day trips. It needs at least three belted seats with a kitchenette. We don’t want it...
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  Do I need to regularly drop the roof on my convertible to keep it working? 4 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have inherited a 2012 Renault Megane Cabriolet. I like the car and intend keeping it until it's no longer viable and I will then scrap it. This may be...
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  Is the Ford Focus dual clutch 7 speed transmission reliable? 15 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a brand new Ford Focus Estate with dual clutch 7 speed automatic transmission, which is still branded as Powershift in the marketing...
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  How long should a clutch last? 8 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  How long should a clutch last for? I have a four year old Renault Kadjar with 40k on the clock and the clutch has failed, needs a flywheel and possible...