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I dont doubt that his opinion, nor am I challenging it. But it would have been a touch more interesting had it been supported by comments as to why he thinks theyre crap. "Theyre crap." Ah, ok; thanks for that. I have found two things about the 1.4 I dont like. It gets blown around a bit on...

^^^^ erm, care to elaborate? g

pipe and slippers...yep maybe! other day caught myself in traffic going: "mmmm, nice Volvo wagon" being 33 is terrifying at times. :-)) g

Pups is currently at the dealer having some mechanical work done, so they have loaned me a 250-mile old Clio 1.4 16v Dynamique for the next four days. Although Ive only done about 20 miles in it so far, its opened my eyes a bit. I keep thinking it puts into context how overdone the 172 is. The...

Toypop, Im a great fan of easy and temporary fixes (hence why the interior panels that used to buzz or rattle now have blue tak behine them), but something like this Id rather get done properly. g

that worries me. Thanks for the heads up, Rory. g

Id say that Pups is a pretty little thing, rather than a stunner, so Im astonished not that people say nice things about it, but how many people say nice things about it. One of my clients car park attendants said: "cool car - is it like a Williams?" (erm, not quite), while petrol attendants...

im keen to get my clunk sorted out, so before I booked a session with my local reno dealer (not so local now - 20 miles away) i thought id call reno uk and ask if they have issued their dealers with any technical bulletins that relate to a clunk under acceleration on the Clio 172. I thought that...

cheers Jon! So I just lift the rubber trim that runs the width of the bonnet, then unclip that plastic panel below the base of the screen and its down there, yeah? thanks again - appreciate it. g

hi, reno didnt change the apcf when they serviced the car (part not in stock, and dealer now closed). I doubt its a complex job to do, but can you tell me where its located? I guess under the plastic trim below the windscreen (Ive not had a look yet). If its easy to do, Ill do it at the...

In my mind, its known as Puppy. Because its naughty, cheeky, full of hyperactive fun, scamps around, makes you laugh, punches above its weight, but can be unruly and ill-disciplined and has some growing up to do...and you cant help but love it. g

a driving positioned designed by someone who understands why when youre driving your limbs should all point in the same direction. Much better seats. Move the heater from the bottom of the dash to where the radio is (why is the radio so close to hand when the radio controls are already...

balls. About a month ago, the local reno dealer fixed my leaking headlight washer nozzle. And now the other side has started to leak. And now I dont have a local dealer anymore because it has closed down. So, if I have to go to Reading now for warranty work, id better make a list: 1) That...

i had the same problem recently. The offside headlight washer would weep, and then drain the whole washer bottle. Reno fixed it under warrenty. I dont know what caused it or how they fixed it, but they replaced my missing washer balls, too when they fixed it :-) g

good to see the spirit of cooperation is alive and kicking. I mean, what is two hours? Its not like its a VAT inspection, its a good chance to tell reno whats right and wrong about the cars you care about a lot and the dealers you dislike. Could result in improvements to the next generation Clio...

Cheers Russ - will give them a bell on Monday. Have a good weekend, g

cheers buddy! The reason they didnt sort it was partly because of the garage is closing down. Now I have to go to Reading. This recall - where can I get official notice of it so i can show the reno dealer? Can I get it from reno UK Cupking or do you have a copy of the recall advice thingy...

so, before Pups service this Monday, I had a slight clunk coming from what felt like the nearside front when pulling away/clutch engaging. No pattern at all to when it would happen. Random. I asked them to look at it during the service, but they didnt (long story) but after the service, the...

put a cloth or something around the bottom of the screw driver when you prise out the original ones so you dont scratch the paint. g

doubt it, Im afraid. had exactly the same problem with mine last month. All fixed under warranty, plus they replaced the missing headlight washer balls and they washed it, too. g

guys, my mk2 172 has a knocking now, too! When pulling away from rest (not wheelspinning, not hard acceleration) sometimes it makes a loud thonk noise that sounds like its coming from the passenger side front. It happens just as/after the clutch has engaged and I can almost feel a slight jolt in...

is this surveys distribution limited to people who bought their car from a reno dealer, or any Clio owner thats registered on reno UKs database? Im happy to give feedback! g

im getting a slight clunk now when pulling away from rest. Theres no pattern as to when it happens - it doesnt always happen. I still havent ruled out that its just some junk in the boot or in the glovebox, but i have a sinking feeling it wont be... g

blip on an upshift? Ive heard a Ferrari F40 do this, from 1st to 2nd, and in a car with a cranky shift, it seems to help. (although i suspect this is because you buy yourself an extra second or so before engaging 2nd, rather than the benefit if the blip itself). Try this when your Clio is box is...

my dad had an 18 Turbo, my mum had a 5 Gordini Turbo from new in 1983 (God, I wish shed kept that car - she sold it for an...Orion Ghia!) and my sister had a mk1 172. If they made another car I liked, then yep Id buy another new Renault. From Trade Sales. g

once you start its infectious! prolly uses a tad more fuel, but not enough to make that much difference. Blink - had you asked last night, i would have done a demo for you! :-) is it worth it on a Clio - yep, on any car with a nice free revving engine! :-) g [Edited by Scudetto on 09...

how bloody much!? I was quoted only £250 for my 36k service (which is being done at 34,500k in a month or so because it has to be done slightly earlier) g

if you do a search for the TUV (I think thats the German testing body) it did some tests between three new MK5 Golf and three 4WDs. One was the Volvo (with its car friendly lower crunch zone), the other a Hyundai (I think) and I cant remember what the last one was. Anyway, have a look at their...

and after all that, Has 16v...what did you think of the 182? Thoughts, comments? g

ah, ok, gotchya. the idea of an extra test or extra training sounds good enough to me. g