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I have been insured with Greenlight for the last year. My renewal is due next month. Today I received a letter stating that they are no longer willing to insure my vehicle (172 chipped/lowered/mod exhaust/filter) for a further year. I am 55 yr old with 9+ years NCB. No explanation is given. I...

I had my 172 for about 9 months now and only just noticed: 1. Heated mirrors not working... does a 172 have them as standard? 2. No glow light on mirror adjusters on the armrest? Have I a problem? Thanks. Jon

A few weeks ago I managed to get polish/wax on the black plastic bits on the mirror backs, washer and fog light surrounds. Now they show a whitish smear :dapprove: Going to Halfrauds tomorrow - what's best product to buy to restore them to a nice black shine please?

I inherited this NSF wheel when I bought my Clio back in February. Do you think it's repairable? If so how much you reckon it would cost? Thanks. Jon

Spotted at some unearthly hour parked up on the side of the road in Stanwell Moor near LHR. Looked lost? Took off down Spout Lane... a dead end.

Spent 5 hrs waxing the 172 yesterday :cool: Came out this morning to find some bird must have had a bad curry last night :dapprove: ... but, and here's the good bit... It was sooooo easy to wipe it off with a damp cloth :D I am pleased :approve:

I am having a continual problem with the trim on the corners of the door pillars: the small bits between the black vertical and horizontal rubbers close to the windscreen. They keep working loose and I find myself clicking them back into position after almost every journey. Anyone else have...

Spotted a naughtily parked silver 182 on the ramp approaching terminal 4 departures about 1900 hrs tonight. Two peeps inside... lost?

What's the colour of the RS grille? Thinking of painting the front diamond to match. Is it anthracite, some sort of Ford grey, or just plain black? I know there's been quite a few threads about painting them but can't see reference to what's the best match. Thanks.

Took my car into a Renault dealer this morning to get the blower fixed. I already checked the resistor pack and that's OK. Before the fan stopped working it started to make knocking noises so I am pretty sure that's where the problem lay. With this information given to the garage, they said...

I have a standard Cobra alarm system on my RS172. Once the vehicle is locked and the the alarm set; what's the minimum time until the alarm is disabled enabling re-entry? I have been caught out several times and set off the alarm when re-opening the door after enabling the alarm. Can this...

Lunchtime today , waiting to get onto Wokingham Road close to J10/M4... looked identical to mine.

Can anyone in the Reading/M4/LHR area take a look at my u/s fan and fix it for me please?

Please can anyone give me an idea on what's involved in replacing the heater fan on a 172? My works mechanic shyed away from taking the job on yesterday, as he said you need to remove the engine/bulkhead plate to get at it? Pretty sure the problem is with the fan, as it made some pretty...

Always wanted my radio callsign on my car... ... and today the day arrived :D :D:D

Cool... :cool: or chavvy... :clown: ? RENAULT CLIO 01-05 ALL MODELS INC SPORT KMS GRILL ALLOY

Black 182 on an 04 plate. I was pottering in the inside lane - didn't see you coming sorry!

Do Halfords sell iceberg spray paint? I have the touch up kit, but thinking of spraying the front diamond. Haven't seen it in my local branch. Thanks.

172 iceberg seen parked up in Wokingham a few times now... P***DAN? ... and another iceberg in Farnham high street Saturday around 12, sounded nice :)

A couple of weeks ago I had K-Tec replace the standard springs on my 172 P2 with their 20mm springs. The car certainly sits better and I am very pleased with them. However I am getting a little paranoid about bumps and pits in the road :dapprove: One particular stretch of the M4 (leaving M4 at...

I have noticed a couple of recent problems over the last couple of days, and I am beginning to think the two are allied: 1. The fan for the heater/AC seems intermittent. All the buttons seem to work. However sometimes the fan comes on and all is OK... other times it isn't and no air circulates...

A few piccys of my newly acquired 172. Sorry no time to wash yet :o Bought for a shade under 5K with 33k on the clock. Apart from the boring stuff like new cam belts, dampers and MOT, the work now includes Janspeed exhaust (yes I know...), 30 mm K-Tec springs, K-Tec panel filter and a...

I have been phoning around Renault dealers for a Phase II 172 Owner's manual. All say 'out of print', except one who tried to sell me a non RS manual :dapprove: Is there anything available on-line do you know?

Iv'e owned my 172 for about 6 weeks now. It came with some pretty bad dents in the rims, mainly front n/s. I've also added a few more :dapprove: There's a place near where I work that says it 'repairs' alloys - same day. What's involved in repairing? My n/s rim looks like it's missing...

I bought a 2003 172 with 34k on the clock about 6 weeks ago. Really good price but it's now due for a 36k service and the belt change :( My works fitter has offered to do the belts change for £280 and the service for £140. I know this is a good deal, but do I risk giving the car to a...

Does anyone know if there is a 4-door or shooting-brake version? ... and can I get one of those wind deflectors thingies that clip on to the driver's side window - I like to smoke my pipe when driving :rasp: I have some extra luggage: