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  Need a used family car for £2k - any suggestions? 5 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My friend bought a Honda Civic on your recommendation and has been very pleased with it. Now her husband's 1.5 diesel Renault Megane needs replacing with...
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  Who's liable for my car's faulty cam belt? 26 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2011 Renault Grand Scenic with the 1.5-litre diesel engine. I was advised to change the cam belt as the mileage was over 80k and the car was five...
• Citroen C4 Grand Picasso - HPI check query 14 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Interest registered against a previous plate   Plate Transfer The current plate was transferred to this vehicle on 21/04/2015 ***** was applied to this vehicle on 21/05/2014 This VRM has been recorded as being written off The insurance write-off was recorded on 26/08/2006 against a RENAULT LAGUNA RT ******* was applied to this vehicle on 11/12/2008 There are no interests recorded against ******* Now, my question is does anyone know a genuine reason why the above would happen.
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  Which city car should I buy? 29 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Chevrolet Spark from a main dealer (4 miles on clock and £3800 off list + great p/x on my car) a year ago and car has been no problem at all.I...
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  Is it safe to buy a new car from a broker? 27 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My son wants to buy a new Renault Clio and we have been offered what seems to be a very good deal by an online dealer. None of the local dealers in our...
• A car to fit 3 child seats in a row? 18 May 2012 (Forum)
    I have been looking for weeks for a suitable car, firstly I wanted a small 7 seater with the intention to never use the boot seats but handy if I ever return to Childminding. I wanted one that was lower insurance and tax too - looked at renault grand scenics but heard horror stories about electrical problems so not sure now. Then Toyota Corolla Verso but read many stories of the mtt problems with the gear box's and was really put off as I don't want to be stranded and not be able to change gear!
• Any - Looking for my next car £5-6K budget 17 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  I like the look of the 1.6 8v SEAT Leon mark 2 (which I gather is belt cam). Maybe a 1.8 Focus? I can't say I particularly like Skodas, Kias, Hyundais, Renaults and I find Toyotas a tad boring, if that helps!
• Suzuki Grand Vitara - Grand Vitara 1.9ddis buying advice - dpf concerns 15 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  We're both sold on the GV having owned 2 Suzukis already and looking at one locally but the only concern i have is that the internet is rife with tales of DPF issues with the renault engine. The car will be used primarily by my wife for commuting 10 miles each way to work on a mixture of village and 40 -60mph bypasses and the expected fuel saving against the focus we will also be doing 1hour long journeys at weekends on mixed roads again but with opportunity to run at higher revs, also during the week/every 200miles or so we could run at higher revs without going too far out of our way.
• Cars still made in the UK 19 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  Nissan - Sunderland- One of the largest factories in the europe and ofren described as the most efficient car factory in thr world. Could in theory start makign Renaults. Toyota - Derbyshire - Tend to make mid size cars Ford - Southampton - Make Ford Transits Ford - Dagenham - Make diesel engines, used to make the Fiesta until 2002. LTI - Make black cabs LDV - Make vans Ford -Elemsere Port - Now owned by Tata but used to be Ford Escort factory, make Jaguars Jaguar coventry - Make jags now owned by Tata Vauxhall/Opal - Elemsre Port - Make right hand drive Opals for the UK and Irish markets.
• Badge engineering 29 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  Motoring writers blow the gaff now and again, but its obiously not common knowledge outside the trade, and Ive seen peoples jaw drop when they find out they are actually driving a Golf with another name. I saw a Nissan van the other day that looked just like a Renault, my mate next to me said , thats cos it is!!! I hear in Australia if you buy a Ford its actually a Mazda, the only Ford bit is the badge. Please let me know, I reckon theres enough here for a book, maybe called, "So you thought you were driving a ?????.
• What to buy 19 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  My budget is £12k, though I'd rather spend £10k and although I'll almost certainly buy from a main dealer, I don't mind private if I can buy a warranty from the manufacturer. (Is this ever done...?) No no's? Renault or Citroen and anything with a normal boot. So there you go. Cheers
• National Crime Squad Auction 4 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  AUDI A3 1.8 T SPORT Hatchback, X127GGX AUDI A4 2.4 SE Saloon, X547GGX AUDI A6 2.7 T QUATTRO SPORT Saloon, ML52OBB FORD GALAXY 2.8 V6 GHIA 7 SEAT MPV, BLUE, V719JLG AUDI A3 1.8 T SPORT Hatchback, FORD MONDEO 2.0 GHIA 16V Hatchback, X409LGW LEXUS IS 200 2.0 S Saloon, SILVER, 4 Doors, Manual Transmission, Petrol, 91357 Miles, VU02PJY MG ZS 2.5 (180 PS) Hatchback, GREEN, 5 Doors, Manual tansmission, Petrol, 72393 Miles,WG51OKS MITSUBISHI GALANT 2.0 GLS Saloon, TURQUOISE, 4 Doors, Manual Transmission, Petrol, 74290 Miles, X767ADF MITRUBISHI GALANT 2.5 V6 SPORT Estate, SILVER, 5 Doors, Manual Transmission, Petrol, 74801 Miles, PEUGEOT 406 3.0 V6 GTX 210 Estate, GREEN, 5 Doors, Manual Transmission, Petrol, 61845 Miles, W768XMA RENAULT LAGUNA 2.0 INITIALE 16V Hatchback, BLUE, 5 Doors, Manual Transmission, Petrol, 89254 Miles, LM03ORA SAAB 9-5 2.3 HOT AERO 250 Saloon, GREEN, 4 Doors, Manual Transmission, Petrol, 77475 Miles,.NG53GKX VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.8 T GTI 20V Hatchback, GREY, 5 Doors, Manual Transmission, Petrol, 84273 Miles, OE51KZL VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2.3 V5 TIPTRONIC Saloon, RED, 4 Doors, Auto/Manual Mode, Petrol, 80823 Miles,WF02UUK
• Executive diesel automatic saloon 9 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  Audi A4 1.9tdi auto - Too new to fit into my £12k budget Audi A6 1.9tdi auto - Seriously considering but what is the gearbox? Regular tiptronic auto (=mpg killer) or multitronic (=very efficient)? Ford, Renault, Citroen, Peugeot. Worried about putting £12k into any of these due to depreciation. VW 1.9tdi auto. Not very efficient gearbox. Merc 220cdi auto. Nice gearbox but drove one and think the interior is rubbish for the money.
• Pug 406 V6 Wierd Oil Pressure Problem 9 May 2005 (Forum)
  The engine in question is the 3.0 V6 lump (ES9J4) fitted in this instance to a Peugeot 406 but also used in some Citroens and (I believe) Renaults. It has developed a problem of late whereby it has no oil pressure upon starting. It's been in the garage several times and diagnosed variously as a dented sump fouling the strainer (dent removed worked OK for a week), clogged strainer (strainer removed cleaned refitted worked OK for 2 days).
• Unusual insurance question 15 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Both of us were named on each insurance, since we drive the cars interchangeably. A few months ago, we sold the Peugeot, and obtained a new vehicle (Renault Scenic) under the motability scheme (my daughter is disabled), which also includes free insurance for the three years duration. Although my wife is the main driver, we are both named for insurance purposes.
• Very cheap car suggestions 8 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  It would be nice to find something that will last longer than a year. Any other suggestions from the assembled? She's expressed an interest in a Renault 21 Savannah but again I'm not convinced one at this price level will be much better than a boat anchor.
• 2yrs on from buying a 9yr old dpf-equipped diesel 10 Sep 2019 (Forum)
  Mileage on purchase: 84482 Provenance: Two previous owners - 1st was Renault West London dealership for a matter of weeks (assume demo, staff car) then one private owner. All main dealer servicing, including all invoices and work breakdowns, even the previous owners till receipts.
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  Reconditioned turbo keeps whistling - is this normal? 7 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  The engine management light came on in my 2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 diesel, which has done 42,000 miles. RAC diagnosed and exhaust and throttle control actuator...
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  I reversed into car that didn't have an MoT - what should I do? 8 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I was driving down a narrow country lane and a big tractor was coming towards me. I'd just passed a drive so went to reverse into it, then I hit a Land...
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  Can my insurer write off my car from an accident that wasn't my fault? 3 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I was rear ended a few weeks back and the other driver has admitted full liability. The damage to my car didn't look too bad and I had someone come out...