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If it becomes sensitive when cornering it may be due to the weight transfer and the difference in speed of the 2 front wheels. Does it happen on left and right bends? The ABS moniters front left and right seperately and the rears together. If there is a difference in front road wheel speeds...

Its a common problem with GTTs. Partially blocked fuel filter or it could be the small microfilter on the fuel inlet pipe going into the carb. Replace the fuel filter first. Cheap and easy and I bet you a YORKIE bar it will cure your problem. Post the Yorkie to the usual address! LOL ;)...

Sounds to me that you have a flat battery. The alarm DOES not cut the power to the car. So, if nothing works, then its a flat battery. Hope that helps. Bob RTE

This is the only answer to avoid getting shocks when exiting your car. Open the door and grab the metal frame BEFORE you leave the seat. This way you will discharge the static electricity. It is to do with atmospheric conditions, the clothes you wear, even your metabilism can have an effect...

You want to try riding a MOTORCYCLE! If you want to become INVISIBLE that is, and have every Tom Dick or Harry pull out in front of you. You just wouldnt beleive how many car drivers JUST DONT SEE YOU, even with my lights on and not riding like a complete mailto:tw@t">tw@t!. So bloody...

They can be quite unpredictable when driven hard and braking hard. It does sound like it just a characteristic though, especially as its done it from new. Bob RTE

Ill look it up tomorrow (WED) and post the price here! Bob RTE

Its just a characteristic of the 172. They do squirm under hard braking from high speed. I doubt its a fault with the electronic brake distribution. But on a safety aspect, get your local Renault dealer to check it out. Better safe than sorry. Bob RTE

Hi Mark Im always here to help! Nice to meet you so to speak. Cheers Bob

Doesnt AC cool and dry the incoming air? Renault do sell the anti-bacterial spray. Its an aerosol can with a long tube. Just poke it down all the dash air vents and it will leave your car smelling of oranges for days. Bob RTE

Hi Alymac I have received your PM and will now give you my considered opinion. The item in your picture which is starting to rust is an acoustic weight. It is made out of cast Iron and unfortunately will rust as Renault dont go to a great deal of trouble to paint these items. Its NOT...

I cant answer this question. It does seem a bit daft that the vehicle only requires an inspection after 3 years irrespective of mileage. How would it be policed though? Make it a compulsory test when the vehicle is 1 year old and then every year after that would seem the best policy...

Hi Fatherted Theres no need for an apology or a big slice of humble pie! I could have been WRONG! I do make mistakes but I was sure about this until you said I might wrong! I couldnt wait to phone the ministry tomorrow to put my own mind at rest! But thanks to you, we are now both fully...

:D, thanks. I wondered where it had gone! ;)

I will be phoning the Ministry on Monday to clarify this spare wheel issue. I am not going to be drawn into an arguement regarding this. Will post my answer on Monday. Bob RTE

Always ask for a quote or estimate IN WRITING if possible. You are only liable for the repairs/work carried out that you have agreed to. However, if you say "Go ahead and do the work" then you have just signed an open cheque book! ALWAYS ASK FOR AN ESTIMATE! At Driveline Renault, Ashford, we...

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I have just read all the threads. Where is spell checker? Never owned a Reanult, , wont have another Reanult. But I bought a CUP FFS! It is a REANULT - Sorry RENAULT! This sounds worse than all the factions in Iraq strugling for a power hold on their country! We are all OWNERS of...

There are several tools required to replace a wheel bearing. The main one being a hydraulic press. Unless you have access to a press I wouldnt try this at home! If you want to do some of it yourself - you can. Undo the 30mm driveshaft nut.(Easier to undo with the wheel on the ground. Jack up...

This knocking is currently under investigation by Renault Technical. At this time there is no solution or recall notice. I will post details when I know what the cause / cure is. Watch this space. Bob RTE (Renault technician)

Fatherted We can all form our own opinion of what an MOT is or is not. You are correct when you say that the MOT is only valid at the time of test, but the spare is not a testable item and therefore a spare tyre that is/has:- bald, flat, cuts, gouges or even missing will not result in a...

Hi Big PM the chassis number to me and Ill see what I can do. No promises though! Bob RTE Should read something like, VF1JA0F0512345678

Hi Colin I have looked into this matter for others and to date there doesnt appear to be any listings for these CUP goodies from Renault. As soon as I find out more info, I will post it here. Regards Bob RTE

Im on the case, so to speak! I will let you all know of the outcome and subsequent rectification. Bob RTE

Wear a lead lined boot on your right foot? Just a thought! Or buy a Cup? Ive got a 1.4 16v Priveledge and am not disappointed by the performance. I also own a Kawasaki ZX6R which is so fast I dont need a quick car, but am happy with the K4J engine. It gets better with mileage if you drive...

Hi GR and PAddymph Red or Black? Lets have a vote! I like both - Im a liberal and sit on a fence! (Splinters up me A**E!) LOL PS - I can get some discount off these models, but by the time I have posted them to you, it would be cheaper to buy them locally! Laters Bob RTE

The rear wiper is NOT a testable item. So no need to worry Bob RTE (MOT Tester as well)

Paddymph - you have put me in the corner! :oops: I didnt post it as you requested! ;) There have been several posts regarding the BANGING noise under hard acceleration. All I can say at this time is, the syndrome is under current investigation by the techinacal team in France. When I know...

Hi swelch. Just PM Jeremy Townsend - say that I recommended that you contact him. He wont mind. Wont be able to make Snetterton this time. Laters Bob