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Right now you can choose from the Subaru XV and Renault Captur, which I give The Tick, but soon enough there will also be a Mazda CX-3 that looks like the pick of the litter. The Captur drives as well as it needs to. No. Under the terms of Annex II.10 to the General Product Safety Directive (2001/95/EC) responsibility for the information provided lies with the notifying party. Check in the boot to see if the car youre interested in has one. So it's perfectly okay if they leave the steering wheel and pedals on the wrong side of the car as well then? The Irish market facelift Laguna and Fluence (diesel) have grown as alternative D segment contenders, the latter of which is ridiculously cheap to tax. The bonding of the panorama glass roofing may be defective. If driving the car from an engine-charged battery is still 10% more efficient than just using the engine then hybrids are a (literal) no-brainer for fuel economy, and ICE only cars should be phased out. Some Tomme de Savoir? The manufacturers are cheating you cannot yet launch a class action suit in France (it will be coming, I heard), but you should certainly do so elsewhere if your country allows it. Cars may get more efficient, bit actually they are getting more powerful. It returns an appalling 17-30mpg depending where I'm driving it. There was also a Panda 4x4 back in the 80s. Of course, for the keen driver this means being able to corner well, but it also means being able to maintain control in a tricky situation. It's a car for people with young families, not a car for a tech-, speed- and power-focused reviewer. Diesel Engine 2018 May I remind you that Germany is not only part of, but also the biggest country in the EU? It once went to the station with a full load on an iced road, when we were the only vehicle moving for miles, and in FWD it was perfectly controllable. I doubt that it would have braked that hard thiough. Unless you start fitting parachutes to the car. So yes, they decided God was still on their side because nobody got hurt. Safety is actually about being constantly aware of your surroundings and driving with the limit of the conditions, your car, and your own abilities, and being capable of preventing an accident in unexpected situations. The car will suddenly jump into neutral whilst driving so its If you have a problem with your car, this is the first place you should look. SJG; Jan 20, 2020; 0. I thought at that point that if the marketing bods were so dumb, the car had to be. Problem Solving If you have a problem with your Renault, please follow the steps below: Browse our FAQs Step 1. If all you are transporting is a few ledgers and a laptop, most 4x4s are complete overkill. Well, you sure WILL need a special license for it and cops can show up announced to check your garage for "non-licensed items". But basically even though it has enough grip, and reasonable suspension you would not choose it for twisty road driving, but despite that it is still fun, (and startles boring cars), because I can tell what it is doing so I have confidence that I am not about to slide off into a hedge. @Norphy - Well, I have a VW Transporter-based camper - RHD - and the bonnet release is on the left. For them, it seems, the priority is "looking good" over actually enjoying the driving experience. A lot depends on whether you will buy it new and turn it over in 3 years (capped priced servicing) or not but some of these cars, and the French are bastards for it, have absolutely bizarrely laid out engine bays that are a total and utter c*nt to service. It took half an hour to find the bonnet (hood) release, passenger side? When our kids were little, sometimes I would sit in the back with them (I'm 6' tall) when it was my wife's turn to drive on trips. Problem Solving. really? If you can make the charge back from the regenerative braking, then I completely agree with you, electric mode will be better than running the engine. ), the Clio Sport V6 et al, and the Renault Sport division is based in France. When I was younger I drove crap old cars, and certainly when I was in my teens I often drove like a dick, in cars that struggled to get to 60. Summer tyres are practically worthless in snow or ice. If you are looking for a hound carrier check out Fiat's 500L. Of course it will never compare to the kinds of cars I had previously - the A5 and Porsches comfortablye did 0-62 in under 6 seconds, were electronically limited to 155mph and cornered like they were on rails, whereas the truck does 0-62*. I have no idea how they even got the engine in it, probably from underneath. Not Renault in general but this model? I followed lorries all the way back on the A50 because I could not see to pass them. You do see an almost continual chain of smokey, slow diesels. Rust? You mention one important factor which is directly attributable to how a car drives: is it safe? ". Also, we hold onto our cars for a long time - one car is 17 years old, another is 11 years old. All non-English texts are machine translated. Best Renault in recent years, in terms of looks, was the Laguna coupe. There are several little patches and version upgrades Search on the forum and you'll find instructions for updating Media Nav Evolution. WebRenault Captur 2018 Radio Connect R & GO. Wondering how much air to put in your tyres? Clutch-packs and the dual-mass flywheel have all been found to be wanting in this transmission. Why wont Renault admit there is something majorly wrong with the R-Link system. The bonnet is very thin and can be detn by a heavy hand, the wongs are plastic without reinforcement bars, the doors are thin metal without reinforcement bars, the bumpers are held on by plastic clips, the whole car is joke , its engine is over run and will collapse after 30K miles, the interior is cheap plastic and will break easily, once again held by plastic clips, there are alot of faults with this car and its not recommend as this car will not last , just a good looking car, but safety wise a nightmare. I'd keep the Jazz. I agree with the consensus, in as much that for the people that car is aimed at it'll probably be just fine. then you can be sure that it would. I think I'm the only one who doesn't take to the modern trend of SUVs or pretend SUVs like this and the Washcow? Given the EU's stance on things that consume energy I suspect that in the not too distant future the EU will prohibit the sale of new cars with engines producing more than 90bhp. There's still a LOT of room for improvement and this is why a well-balanced sports hybrid can blow the doors off a "muscle car" whilst still returning economy figures in the mid 30s. You certainly notice a lack of rear leg room then, you want as much space as possible between your seat back and the back seat in those circumstances. The Skoda Yeti did though and it is just as practical "Now try to go around a badly designed roundabout in the wrong gear in, say, a Micra, and then things do get thrilling". >>And how many young families have kids over six foot that would find the rear leg room cramped - very few I would imagine. And so on throughout the article. A couple of guys at a place I used to work got Priuses on the company scheme when they came out. Manufacturers are compelled by law to include the results of the standard EU tests, along with CO2 emission figure, on all advertisements. This resulted in the entire system being replaced three weeks ago. In many other cases a speed above the limit would be safe, but there needs to be a defined limit and it wouldn't be sensible to change it on every bend. "My hire car managed 28.8mpg on diesel . However, the bonnet release catch is on the driver side in my car despite the steering wheel being on the opposite side of where it would be in Germany. When the owners complain "that's a bit steep, X around the corner only paid Y to get his clutch replaced" they often feel like retorting "well his car wasn't designed by a sadistic bastard". Not adapting your cars to LHD and RHD markets is being lazy, nothing more nothing less. That's proper car prices. Specify your car make when starting a new thread, and it will be added to the list of discussion topics. The car seems perfectly fast enough and my wife enjoys driving it. If one can't get a thrill out of driving that then perhaps you're driving it right and that will never do. While a hatch might be best for your city needs, it probably wouldn't suit your camping needs, so I would rule that out and focus on a compact SUV. 807. Price is no guide with tyres. That excellent crash protection that the authors praised is earned by things like the thick A-pillar that the author criticised. No idea if that's true or not, but as a certified agnostic I find that to be quite a beautiful image. Couldn't believe it, don't the Germans have a law saying you have to carry replacement bulbs? Most just want something that looks nice, will get from A to B, is comfy, hassle free servicing/warranty and has a few gadgets. They do tend to spend more hours being fixed than rolling down the road. You also see far less sports cars such as the Mazda Miata or BMW Z3 or Z4. You can't start a new thread in this section, but useful threads have been grouped together for quick reference here 14 898K Sep 11, 2017 Read our Articles In that car the performance isn't too bad.. "The good people at VW obviously took some care to make sure that they tried to make their cars as RHD friendly as possible at the design stage. Part of the same group that Suunto and Salomon belong to. All three of the cars youve nominated have their strong points, and it will really come down to your personal preferences when it comes to which one is right for you. Also consider a factory reset. I couldn't afford anything more that budget 1.1 superminis until I was in my mid-20's ! They are bringing specifically modified cars, with overinflated tires for example, different clutches etc to the test. If you can lock the wheels up, the brakes are good enough. Oh and she felt the Juke was less practical on the inside. RENAULT CAPTUR (08/07/2019 23/07/2019) RECALL: Problem description: Contact between the positive alternator wiring and the alternator casing which could []. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down. Lucas (prince of darkness) has multiple french spawn. That's 0,20 a litre extra, thank you! around 50-55mpg at a steady 70. If your car has a big heavy diesel engine in the front and is front wheel drive with skinny tyres, you are more likely to continue in the direction that you were going in before you moved the steering wheel than if you are in a light car with four-wheel drive, active differentials, and the ability to brake wheels individually or send power to where it's needed. WebCommon problems with the Renault Captur. Then again, who listens to those idiots For those who live in France, there is a pretty reliable study made by a pediatrician (air sensors in prams), using an army of mother's to record air quality in a city in France. It was I thought a bit expensive but comparable with the equivalent supermini-crossovers from Nissan, Suzuki, Mazda, Vauxhall, etc. Assuming a Haynes manual for your car exists at all. If it helps, we do get more liquid in our gallons. I agree about Renaults being a dog to work on, I made the mistake of buying an old one once; but unless they have completely changed - that is not the only problem. "Fast" cars may be able to get you to the speed limit more quickly but in the right hands a fast car is perfectly safe. I thought France still levied a tax on diesel, albeit not as large as UK tax. Having driven throughout France over many years I can tell you the number of souped-up boy racer cars is far lower than the UK, Germany or Italy. Jesus saves, but Bobby was a better captain. One issue that should concern you that people seldom think about when buying cars is "how much will this thing cost to fix?". Apparently this was not an issue in France. The keyless entry and start buttons work well. I also agree with people that say an under powered car is as dangerous as an overpowered one. Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a I guess that Clarkson, et al could rid Blighty of the dreaded Captur invasion by forceful use of pianos. Jan 20, 2020. by SJG. A forum community dedicated to Renault Captur SUV owners and enthusiasts. RENAULT CAPTUR II (21/08/2019 02/09/2019) RECALL: Problem description: Possible detachment of the fixed glass sunroof while driving. Lots of headroom. Hey guys, my girlfriends Captur has recently become undriveable due to a Check Auto Gearbox fault. It's not about good car/bad car. Diesel is subsidised (here in France). In the following overview, you will find the most common problems for the Renault Captur, for which Renault has announced a recall through the EU Rapex system. Sits on 2 heavy live axles, permanent 4WD, big heavy Diesel, understeers if you are too fast into a corner and surprisingly oversteers if you boot it in a corner, but from a standstill tries to spin a front wheel which the TC controls. The Capturs ride comfort disappointed us. Have people who comment on here actually driven one or owned a Captur? > I suspect that in the not too distant future the EU will prohibit the sale of new cars with engines producing more than 90bhp. :o). My wife had one for years and it went up and down hills, over roads covered in mud, snow and slurry, through farmyards and the occasional flood, encouraging the occasional cow and sheep out of the way with total reliability. Come join the discussion about performance, purchasing, reviews, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Over 8,000 questions answered by CarsGuide. Most of it behind cars poodling along in the middle lane when the lane to the left is either empty, or with a car ahead actually going faster than they are. > Subsidy is money contributed by a government to make an item or commodity cheaper than it's cost? And it looks liable to roll over if you take a corner at anything approaching a normal driving speed. A term mentioned by James May, basically very polite driving. In my experience no. Whilst they were all great fun and the A5 could comfortably return 40mpg they each became impractical for me - kids being born, kids growing larger, hobbies meaning the need to carry more kit, changing jobs etc etc. I want power - it doesn't need to be a petrol guzzler to do so. Winter snow/ice tyres are subpar in dry summer conditions. My next door neighbour, who works for Nissan/Renault UK, got one partly due to their large dog. However, Atomic is actually a good ski brand. Come join the discussion about performance, purchasing, This isn't Hot Rod magazine. Stop start engine some time taking of at junction. If your Capturs engine wont crank or cranks very slowly, then the most likely culprit is weak or dead 12v battery. Investigating more closely and doing a battery voltage test will clarify whether the starting problem is due to the battery. The official contact points of the Member and EFTA-EEA States provide the information published in these weekly overviews. Amazing if they still do it. I know a few that hate certain models despite the extra money they bring in by requiring more hours for the same job as the grief they cause just isn't worth it. The or buy a two year old car cheaper is stupid because you could say buy a 2 year old Captur and that will be half the price of your 2 year old Gof! Indeed, if you do see a sports car on French roads it is far more likely to have a GB plate than a French one. How did they miss them? I'm currently ratting around in a Puma, which is hilarious on the backroads and capable on DC/motorway stuff, if a bit noisy. Just another way to try to tie you to the manufacturer. He threw tapes of the War of the Worlds out the window??? here. It gets The Tick but be careful that you dont spend too much there are 14 models in the line-up. The day they hired a minibus to take the choir to some event, she was asleep on the job and they wrapped it round a street lamp on a corner, fortunately before the kiddies were on board. El Reg: A staid webzine for the discerning public. Makes you wonder whether the car companies are taking the piss or the pound has really been made that worthless over the last few years. I've noticed that most commercial vehicles that are governed to 56mph or less do tend to struggle with that essential safety manoeuvre. I've no idea what this is doing in the Reg. This depends on how you define speeding. With Brexit and the falling pound, it is like!y that continental manufacturers will think twice as to whether it is necessary to build all models in right hand drive version. In my experience it's approximately none; I have been witness to more failed overtakes than I care to remember. But those proximity cards fill me with dread. Not at all. is not liable for the accuracy of any information provided in the answers. I know what happened, but the moderator will veto my comment if I tell you. The power to weight ratio is about the same as a Series III Land Rover, 60BHP/tonne, and the running cost less than half. But it could get two kids, baby cot, dog, suitcases and all the other stuff you need as a parent down to the seaside. As my son informs me, Thai drivers have as the basis of their driving technique the motto "Buddha will provide". Does anyone know those comparative figures for hybrid vehicles? And it was still hot after that half hour, so there's no way you can just check it. Ayrton Senna was devout Catholic, and when once asked how he got around corners so well answered: "Jesus is there pointing to the apex for me". Also made in Europe, in Germany where they drive on the right hand side of the road too. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Renault Captur have been resolved in the past. Strange, I thought Atomic were an Austrian company. I came to the conclusion many years ago that the French simply hate driving. That won't suit everyone, of course. To be fair to Renault, and having owned one I'm not usually inclined to be so, most modern cars are absolute buggers to fix yourself. But the number of people who need to buy cars is much greater than the number of people who care about the process of driving them. A Diesel under the same conditions will use much less fuel by volume, because Diesel versus Otto cycle and Derv is much denser than gasoline. 3: Tajmahal777: 325: 30th September 2022 - 21:07 Forum Renault Romania - Renault Club Romania. The economy on the motorway, when the batteries are not in use, is that of any mid size hatchback with a modern engine, i.e. However, what would help your case no end would be independent proof that the problems you experienced in warranty were the same ones that ultimately caused the entire transmission to fail. At which point that magical 70+mpg figure will never be achieved and the DPF will clog regularly. As far as I know the EU does not tell me what the results are, the manufacturers do. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down. The Rapid Alert System enables quick exchange of information between 31 European countries and the European Commission about dangerous non-food products posing a risk to the health and safety of consumers. Just because it isn't your use case doesn't mean it is not someone else's use case. Why?? on my Wifes Megane 1.5 replacing the headlight bulbs entails jacking up the car, removing the front wheel and then reaching through an access panel that can barely accommodate my hand. But Renault can move the production to cheaper places and now make unreliable crap at lower cost. at least you HAVE an option for a tight, efficient diesel motor. Does it cost a bomb to run? Renault Captur The most common causes that hinders normal starting operation of your Renault Captur are dead key fob battery, dead 12v battery, corrosion Jammed under the engine next to something very hot. Plenty of space, including for adults in the back, good space in the boot. Clogged spray nozzles Clogged nozzles are often the reason why the windscreen washer system does not work Renault have a history of making bonkers cars; the Renault 17 Gordini, Renault 5 Turbo, the Espace F1 (who in their right mind puts an F1 engine into an Espace? My 2017 Captur has been at the dealership MULTIPLE times due to radio not switching off.radio sound not coming on, phone hands free not working, satnav guidance not working, audio warnings for backup and parking sensors not working. Put a tall person in the front and the seat behind is only good for dogs. Renault Captur E-TECH plug-in hybrid reliability & problems. And corners like a ship. You can still get Panda 4x4s. Hopefully my next car will have even more power, with even less fuel usage than this one! Apart from that, what was so bad about the PS/1 except its eye-popping price (which was expected since you bought the IBM sticker actually, not the machine underneath). The engine horsepower is irrelevant. The XV is now trailing those three, at least. But after reaching a certain speed, the performance of the engine will drop due to blockage of increasing exhaust I actually put some effort into not doing it.". and get a car with space, comfort, economy (when you want it), performance (when you need it), etc. Thats whats called a pre-existing fault and even though the car may now be out of warranty, if the problem was there before the warranty ran out, its still a warranty claim. As a town run about dog and granddaughter transporter the only things that puts me off are the maker, their reliability record and its a diesel. 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