I don't know much about Clios as cars.
I've an '03 1.2 Dynamique, with 66k on the clock.
I'm a VAG man myself, I know little about Clios and their particulars, to use Hayes manual terms I'm at best a 3 spanner mechanic. I'm looking on advice on what tips on things to check for the 12k mile journey ahead.
Engine wise, my clio appears visually in decent nick, it's using a little oil but I've been deliberately driving it on long journeys (I'm Scottish but work in Wales) to get used to it. After 1000 or so miles it does need an oil top up. Nothing major.
Suspension wise the clio is good. It's had a replacement rear suspension in the reasonably recent past, the car had a bent rear axle when I bought it, and the front shocks also appear good.
I think I'm starting to have issues with one of the lambda sensors, the engine management light it flirting on and off, and also the airbag has stopped working (any idea's)
Are their any other particular mechanically about the clio, or any tips anyone has for prepping the car for a pretty tough 12k mile road trip.
I've an '03 1.2 Dynamique, with 66k on the clock.
I'm a VAG man myself, I know little about Clios and their particulars, to use Hayes manual terms I'm at best a 3 spanner mechanic. I'm looking on advice on what tips on things to check for the 12k mile journey ahead.
Engine wise, my clio appears visually in decent nick, it's using a little oil but I've been deliberately driving it on long journeys (I'm Scottish but work in Wales) to get used to it. After 1000 or so miles it does need an oil top up. Nothing major.
Suspension wise the clio is good. It's had a replacement rear suspension in the reasonably recent past, the car had a bent rear axle when I bought it, and the front shocks also appear good.
I think I'm starting to have issues with one of the lambda sensors, the engine management light it flirting on and off, and also the airbag has stopped working (any idea's)
Are their any other particular mechanically about the clio, or any tips anyone has for prepping the car for a pretty tough 12k mile road trip.