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Hi, Got a problem with the central locking on my 172 were after a long journey you get out of the car and the central locking won't activate via the key fob. It works fine from the button inside the car. After leaving the car for about 5 mins the car locks via the key fob fine. Any ideas...

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has the above? Lost one and I don't have the car at the mo to look but want to get a replacement ASAP before getting the hub nut seized up with crap all over it. Renault won't look it up without the part no....... Thanks. Rob

Recently our 172 has begun not starting from cold when its been a bit damp as well. Tried spraying everything in WD40 but no joy. People have mentioned the TDC sensor in cases like this. Does anyone know how accessible it is? Can you get to it with the air filter out of the way? Its a real...

Oooooo dear On the last stretch of the A34 dual carriageway, just before the last roundabout, heading towards Alderley Edge, at around 4.30pm. Police were there, didnt notice anyone else, probably had happened a while before that. Didnt look good, hope no one was hurt......:cry: Front end...

Just looked at the front pads on my car and they all seem to have plenty of meat left - except the outer pad on the passenger side, inner pad is fine on the same caliper. Anyone have any ideas why the outer pad should wear so much? Thanks. Rob.

Thanks to some silly cow knocking off my wing mirror and then driving off... I need a bodyshop to spray it. Quote from Renault Manc was £70, just to spray a small piece of plastic!!! Anyway can anyone recommed any bodyshops around Manchester or slightly further away? I live in Wilmslow but...

Has anyone had problems with the interior door release handle cracking around where the screw goes into the door? Noticed last night after it destructed and fell off as my wife opened the door. Both sides are knackered (presumably cause some renault muppet overtightened the screws). Are the...

Hi, Ive got to tow my MG Midget to a garage to get the engine sorted tomorrow and looking in the manual it says that towing is not possible with the 172? All other models in the clio range can? Are they just meaning you cant fit a tow bar because of the low rear bumper (Im going to use a...

Hi, Ive got to tow my MG Midget to a garage to get the engine sorted tomorrow and looking in the manual it says that towing is not possible with the 172? All other models in the clio range can? Are they just meaning you cant fit a tow bar because of the low rear bumper (Im going to use a...

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has changed the rear discs themselves? Its coming up for a service soon and Id rather do it myself and save the dosh. If you have done it, was it difficult? Ta. Rob

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has changed the rear discs themselves? Its coming up for a service soon and Id rather do it myself and save the dosh. If you have done it, was it difficult? Ta. Rob

Hi, Just had these fitted to my MK1 172 and am a bit dissapointed compared with the OE Michelins that were on it. Seems to have lost loads of feel and feedback, random turn in response, heavier steering, not precise around flowing bends. All in all pretty negative. Only plus point is the...

Hi, Just had these fitted to my MK1 172 and am a bit dissapointed compared with the OE Michelins that were on it. Seems to have lost loads of feel and feedback, random turn in response, heavier steering, not precise around flowing bends. All in all pretty negative. Only plus point is the...

Hi Just wondering if anyone has had a 4 wheel camber/alignment done on their 172? Thinking of getting it done as the passenger side front is wearing a bit on the edge. Guy at the local garage said all I need is just basic tracking but Id like to get the full works done. Thanks. Rob

Hi Just wondering if anyone has had a 4 wheel camber/alignment done on their 172? Thinking of getting it done as the passenger side front is wearing a bit on the edge. Guy at the local garage said all I need is just basic tracking but Id like to get the full works done. Thanks. Rob

Hi, Can anyone recommend a 4 wheel alignment place anywhere within reach of Manchester. My passenger side front is looking a bit cup up on the very outside edge after only 60 miles (goodyear f1s). All the other tyres are still perfect. Thanks. Rob

Hi, Can anyone recommend a 4 wheel alignment place anywhere within reach of Manchester. My passenger side front is looking a bit cup up on the very outside edge after only 60 miles (goodyear f1s). All the other tyres are still perfect. Thanks. Rob