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story- I bought a car from a garage in Peterborough which developed a few issues. It was on finance so the finance company arranged for it to be returned to the garage for the work done as they wouldn't pay for it to be done at a dealer or local garage. That was 29th July I last drove the car...

For the past few weeks I've been aware my driveshaft brace on the offside front has been loose and rattling against the block. On Friday when I was driving I started getting a knocking noise from under my feet kind of area. So I replaced the bolts in the brace with 2 normal M10 bolts and...

Hi guys, I have a bit of a crunch on my 3rd gear. Having flushed a little oil out the box with new oil, it is really black to coca-cola coloured. How old is the oil likely to be? I was tempted to drop the oil out, add an anti-friction additive and new 75/80 GL4 oil and see how that was before...

Ever since I bought the car, my wipers don't work on the intermittent setting. Only on 1 or 2 where they're as expected. Should it just be a case of a new stalk to resolve?

For the past few days my handling has been a bit "off" and I thought it was maybe a broken spring or shock. But I jacked up the car and realised the outer ARB bracket is completely missing :rage: So, where can I get a replacement and what is it gonna cost me?

Think my aerial base needs replaced as radio signal isn't great compared to my lasses Mini. So I wanted to try one from a scrap yard first. Removed the bolt under the headlining and it's loose but there's 2 attachments- 1 white wire with a clip but what do I do with the second wire? Does it pull...

Afternoon people This first part may be irrelevant or may not so I'll mention it anyway. 2 nights ago I had an intermittant "STOP" and handbrake light coming up. Brakes seemed spot on still. Had a quick look and brake fluid seemed a bit low so I topped it up. Couldn't see a fill line (could be...

Got the car booked in with Andy @ Clioturbo tomorrow for belts and dephaser done. Obviously it'll cure the awful clattering and save pals wondering if it's a diesel I have :rage: but what else should I notice when they're done? More power? Better mpg? Smoother idle and drive?

Clio 172 Cup. The issue I'm having is essentially when driving over rough road surfaces where it's uneven and small craters (not potholes), the steering wheel will pull and try to steer itself. It's not to the point where it's uncontrollable but it is noticeable and getting worse. There is also...

Got a PS4 from the missus yesterday and typically I forgot my password. Tried a number of times to get the reset email sent and every time it says it has but nothing arrives. Now I just get an error message. Even tried setting a new account up and having similar issues with that. Anyone know if...

My exhaust seems to be knocking on the rear axle. I have a ktec stealth but I'm sure it's not properly aligned so was wondering if anyone has any recommendations for somewhere to take the car for the exhaust checked and adjusted if needed. Local to Newcastle ideally. I do have new hangers but it...

I've had a rattle on my car since I bought it and assumed it to be exhaust related. I took it to my local National Tyres who replaced the rear mounting for me, realised the noise remained on the test drive and spent extra time removing the rear 2 heatshields for me and noticed what the rattle is...

I've got a hum noise that is only present 40mph to 60mph. I was certain it was a wheel bearing but I checked them myself and no play or roughness at all. Even had a garage check them and same opinion as me- no issues with the wheel bearings. There is a tooth missing off an ABS ring but as my Cup...

2 wires that are attached to my loom but attached to nothing. They were under the slam panel heading into the passenger headlight area. What are they? (Apologies for poor pics)

Noticed the other day my airbag light is on and the horn doesn't work. Nothing has been adjusted or anything, all fuses are intact so I'm suspecting issues with the steering wheel rotary switch. What would I be paying a garage or auto- sparky to diagnose and sort? Don't fancy playing with...

Right boys and girls, I think I know the answer to this but wanted to confirm before going ahead and doing anything. Filled my Cup up earlier on up to the brim- took 44litres. Took the car to Benfield Road Renault for my new gearbox seal and then on to Metrocentre. As I was driving, there was a...

Not had my Clio 172 cup long and I've had my moments in early ownership of letting her go for something else or sticking with it. I'm feeling more toward keeping but I have an issue with the car cruising at 70mph and the droning from the exhaust. I've put some carpet in the spare wheel well and...

Not sure if this is the right section but on a receipt for my Clio it states the fuel filter was bypassed when they went to change it at last service. Anyone heard of this being done and will it effect the car in any way? Used to be turbo'd but now running a standard 2.0 172 engine I believe if...

Morning folks, Went and bought my first Clio 172 Cup yesterday. It was for sale at a local garage as a trade in cheap. Autotrader valuation put it at £1400 nearly for age and miles, although the car does need some jobs done to make it "right". But for the money, I figured it was worth a punt...

morning boys and girls I'm looking at buying my first RS Clio. A 172 cup. The car used to be running a turbo conversion but this has long been removed. I'm just wondering if it's worth buying as it is cheap but it also does need work doing and I know very little about these cars. It has 115k...