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Hi This is probably a really easy question. Is there anyway of looking at your brake pads to see if there is any pad left? I just want to know whether my pads need changing because sometimes it sounds rough when braking at slow speeds, fast seems fine. I'm not sure whether its just dirt...

Just been told that some of the olympian renault if not all are closing down. Anyone know if this is true? If it is true I don't know how with the amount they charge.

My car: Clio 172 mk1 Y reg 2001 33k miles frsh Had 36k service done with cambelt about 6 months ago Completley standard i'm the 2nd owner How much do u reckon?

Basically I have to press the brakes fairly hard to activate the brake lights. I've had a look at the pedal and the switch and can't see whether I can adjust anything to make it more sensitive. I have taken the switch out completly and the lights stay on all the time, when you push the...

My gf went to start the car today and it started fine but then cut out straight away. It would only stay on if you pressed the accelerator slightly. I called the aa out and they started it fine and it idled fine, I drove off fine, came to a junction and put the car in 1st the revs seem to be...

Just to confirm, does the bit I circled contain brake fluid? Also does anyone know if there is a warning light that will come on if its low? Thanks Mark

Hi I have a mk1 172 and when I brake lightly the brake lights don't come on. They only come on when I brake harder. Is this easy to fix or will I have to take it to renault? Is it something I can adjust myself? Thanks Mark

Hi I posted a while a go about the serv light comming on occasionally with the airbag light. Its really strange if I pull the drivers seat forward it turns off if u position it back it turns on again. I have been under the seat and checked the connections and they seem ok. Has anyone...

Hi Started the car up this morning and it wasnt idling as it should. Next thing while it sat there warming up the emmisions light started flashing. I turned the car off then tried again but the light still flashed. I took it to renault for a diagnostic check on the way there it was lacking...

Hi, Sometimes when I start my 172 up in the morning the Serv light comes on with another light (I think its the air bag light, its the one with the bloke in the seat with seatbelt on and a small circle in front). If I turn the car off then on again it goes away. It doesnt always come on...

Spotted a silver mk1 172 outside pc world ;) I was going to pack next to it but a saxo had the space. The car looks identical to mine :)

Hi Just got back from Mike172sports place. He carried out a 36k service, changed the waterpump and replaced the cambelt. Im not sure whether anyone read my previous thread a couple of days ago about my 172 and how it was sounding like a diesel but Mike changed the water pump and its now...

Hi Bit of a weird question - using air con does it use more fuel in your car? My mate said No it doesnt its just a myth, it use to in older cars. Im unsure, anyone have any info?

Saw a silver mk1 v6 in West Moors, Ferndown Looks very niceeeeeeeeeeee ;)

Hi Basically my car (Mk1 172) is due for its 36k service very soon. I emailed K-Tec Racing for a quote. He replied with a quote of £280 including parts and labour. Is that good for the 36k service? I also asked for a quote on the cambelt change as next year is the 5th year they quoted my...

I saw an identical car to mine. Near the honda garage at Cemetery Junction. Girl driving it Anyone from here?

Saw a Mk2 172 Silver in Chandlers Ford parked up outside their house. Looked nice :) It had ClioSport sticker as well [Edited by Mark_Petty on 17 April 2005 at 5:50pm]

Just wandered what should I expect to pay for a standard service on a 172? Thanks

Hi Just thought I would post some pics of my recently purchased 172: http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/mark_petty/side4.gif http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/mark_petty/side3.gif http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/mark_petty/side2.gif...

Hi I have just purchased a 172 and I love it. Only one slight problem at 2000rpm a vibrating noise is made from I think the front of the car by the dash in the middle. Its weird because before and after 2000rpm it sounds perfect. Am I right in thinking its the exhaust vibrating and its a...

Hi Im just about to go and look at a 172, what I need to know is what colour the Exclusives came in. The reason why I ask this is because in the advert the bloke wrote 2001 Renault clio 2.0 16v Exclusive 172 (2001). The colour of it is silver I thought they came in a dark green colour...

I dont know what to do. Went to a garage to see a clio 172 went for a test drive checked it over, it all seems fine and really nice to drive. Its an X reg with 21k miles on the clock its up for £7495. I have a 1.4 corsa 1994 100k miles bodykit etc etc he said he would give me £800 for it...

Hi Im searching for a 172 sport. Just wandered how much you lot would pay for the following: X reg 172 in silver, Black full leather, 21,000 miles, fsh? Thanks

Hi Im new to this forum so thought I would say Hi and I need some advise please. Im very interested in buying a Clio 172 sport, im currently searching for a suitable car. What should I look for when viewing the car? e.g. what are the common faults that will cost me lots? Im looking for a...