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• Dacia Duster 1.5 diesel 4x4 - New Dacia Duster 1.5 diesel 4x4 -first impressions 1 Mar 2022 (Forum)
   Then reset the TPMS on the dashboard- dead easy as it's the non-sender type, another bonus. The rest of it.  Sweet little 8 valve Renault 1.5 diesel starts instantly, very quiet and pulls well.  Gears a bit notchy in fifth and sixth but will  loosen up I guess.  Good feel from the clutch.  Brakes with a reassuring bite.
• all makes - Antifreeze- Blue vs Orange/Red 8 Oct 2021 (Forum)
  BS 6580 is now a minimum quality standard for antifreeze / coolant that has been largely replaced by vehicle specific grades such as:   Audi TL774-D, Ford WSS-M97B44-D, ISUZU, Renault D, Jaguar WSS-M97B44-D, MB 325.3, SAAB 6901 599, Seat TL774-D, Skoda 61-0-0257, Vauxhall QL 130100 and Volkswagen TL774-D.   Most cars since 2,000 have specified Organic Acid Technology (OAT) based Antifreeze / coolant, commonly red in colour and with a 5 year life.
• Peugeot 2008 1.2 PureTech 130 EAT6 Allure Premium - Progress report 25 May 2021 (Forum)
    Pathetic single tone horn, unadjustable intermittent wiper speed (why didn’t the infinitely variable rheostat I remember on early Renaults never catch on?). Fancy alloys – a designer’s dream, a pain to clean. And that’s about it, apart from new car depreciation pain. (It cost £17K).  Still, if it lasts as long as the Focus (and it certainly won’t be doing as many miles) that’ll be less than £1000 per annum (or under £90 pcm for those thinking in PCP mode)…and I might be a nonagenarian.
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  Is it possible to have no claims discount for two drivers on one car? 25 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Is it possible to have NCD for two drivers on one car? We used to own two cars with our own NCDs, but now own only one car with me as main driver, and...
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  Can you recommend a good, small jump start pack? 22 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have read quite a few forum posts about jump starting modern cars (or not) using jump leads, and the (various) procedures to do it (or not), and am somewhat...
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  Should I get diesel, petrol or hybrid for my next car? 13 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2015 Renault Kadjar 1.5 diesel. We bought the car due to its ability to carry large loads, comfort on long journeys and fuel economy....
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  I tried to safely assist my Ford Galaxy's passive DPF regeneration - is my engine okay? 22 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently purchased a 2011 Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCi. After the local Ford dealer changed oil and all filters they advised me to (as the car was immobile...
• BMW X5 3.0i year 2000 - BMW X5 cylinder head/engine replace. Advice please 20 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Car now outside my house having been dropped off by tow truck. My local mechanic (old school VW/Renault man - knows his stuff and very helpful) said likely that head warped/cracked as a minimum (head gasket has gone and engine still turns over apparently but no power anymore) and that not advisable to resurface as tolerances with overhead cams too problematic and that I should either look for a new or tested s/h head and try and fit myself (car not worth a great deal and I have built kit cars many years ago) or much better still, get a replacement engine...Still don't know the cause of the overheating (water pump recently replaced).
• Nissan X-Trail (2001 - 2007) - 2004 2.2DCi 7 Turbo's, 3 Intercoolers, what do I d 27 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  I'm sorry to say we bought the vehicle on Honest John's recommendations, I can see now why he withdrew this. I blame Renault meddling about with Nissan! Thanks, Peter
• Car choice dilemma - £5-7k 8 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  I know the handling of this shape Focus to be top-notch, and I've seen a 2005 54-plate Zetec Climate with 40,000 miles for £6,800. I like the security of having at least a few months warranty left... Renault Clio Dynamique a/c 3dr - Smaller than the rest, but i drove one and liked it's stability and big-car feel, and it felt very responsive around town. Quite a lot of toys for the money too. Only driven the 1.4, and have found one an 06-reg for £6,600 with 10,000 miles, but I've also seen a 1.5 86bhp model for just £400 more, although with 30,000miles showing...not driven this model yet, but would I be right to assume it'll feel slow compared to the others?
• Daimler and Chrysler to split? 15 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Analysts suggested a Chinese carmaker bent on expansion would find it attractive if the price was right, while linking Chrysler up with Renault or Volkswagen could offer small-car expertise Chrysler lacks. If the poor range sold by Chrysler UK (except 300C) is anything to go by the future is certainly not too rosy. Any one want a Chrysler...................?
• Write off value advice & what new car? 31 Dec 2005 (Forum)
  I've been looking at the Mark 4 Fiesta, about a 1998 or 1999 plate really, with the 1.25 engine as from what I can gather the 1.3 engine of this age is having some problems. I also like the Renault Clio of about the same age but would like the RT model as it has a higher spec but there arent many of them around that I can afford. I've considered the Seat Ibiza of the same age and although I like the look of it I don't have a clue about them.
• CARS OF THE YEAR UPDATE 3 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Ken's choice: n/a George's choice: n/a WORST CAR OF THE YEAR CURRENTLY ON SALE NEW Your choice: Runaway winner: MINI (runner-up: MCC Smart; joint 2nd runners-up: TATA Safari, Land Rover Freelander) Quentin's choice: n/a Jeremy's choice: Lexus SC430 DHC Ken's choice: TATA Safari George's choice: Renault Avantime (runner-up Chrysler Neon R/T) I'll keep voting open until 18.00hrs Friday 4th January, then hope to announce the overall winners on the site and on LBC Radio (14.00-15.00hrs)on Saturday 5th January.
• Fiat Doblo roadtest - V.long!!!!!!!!!! 9 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  My dad is in a wheelchair and the conversion was carried out by Motorbility. I usally drive a P reg. Renault Clio 1.2 RL oasis, which I love. I will use Whatcars criteria (sorry HJ) since I will ramble and forget items if I don?t. 1st ? performance. I have found the torque more the adequate, the pull in all gears from 1750 is good, but I miss the power Renault.
• Sports potato! 8 May 2020 (Forum)
  So low pressure it barely felt like it had a turbo but it had to be dialled down to prevent it eating the Renault gearbox. They were comfy and I admit to liking the 440 but sporty it wasn’t even in this top of the line model. Numb steering, clunky gearbox and rubbery handling. Not worth the money. Volvo 480 Turbo - As above, not worth the money over the ES.
• Choosing an MPV 14 May 2007 (Forum)
  For the readers of this forum, I though it might be interesting to here what we arrived at and why. Renault Espace: hard to find newish examples in our price bracket. Getting in to back row is tricky, children cannot tip the seat up themselves it requires two hands. Rear seats don?t fold in to floor leaving all the hassle that we have with the Galaxy seating arrangements still to live with.
• Audi a1 sport or Ford Fiesta Ecoboost s line - Can’t decide what car to get need help 1 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  •looks amazing This car will Be for a long time and I will take great care of it so I want it to suit and be right for me. (I bought a 2015 Renault Clio in 2019 too but it was giving me anxiety because it rattled like, well, a rattle. Anyhow. My issues with the Audi. The inside is crap. The screen looks like an old Nokia 3310 quality. It’s so so small, 3 doors and I get so stressed when people Get in the back in case they scratch the paint lol.
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  My daughter's car was hit by another car and we now can't contact him - how do we make him pay for the damage? 14 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter's Renault Clio was hit in the back at a roundabout exit by a Ford Ka. The Clio sustained some damage, my six year old granddaughter and her...
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  Should I buy an Audi A3 diesel or hybrid? 30 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at changing my 2013 petrol Renault Clio 0.9 TCe for a diesel as my commute to work is now 134 miles (67 miles each way). I make this commute...
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  Motability is now charging to unclog DPFs - should I get a petrol SUV/MPV to avoid this issue? 5 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a Motability hirer. For three years, I have driven a diesel Nissan Qashqai 1.5 and had no DPF problems whilst doing mainly short runs and covering...