Carsguide **** And has anybody else noticed that the Haynes manuals aren't anywhere near as good as they used to be? And it looks liable to roll over if you take a corner at anything approaching a normal driving speed. Says it all really, Renault = poor quality. Now, almost 20 years later, 70 to 80% of private cars use diesel and health problems have proven what the consequences of the decision are. Amazing if they still do it. Hell is where the cooks are British, the mechanics French, the police German, the lovers Swiss and the whole thing's run by the Italians. RENAULT CAPTUR II (2019) DETACHMENT OF THE GLASS SUNROOF, RENAULT CAPTUR (2019) AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT, RENAULT CAPTUR (2018) THE SEATBELT BUCKLE FIXING BOLT, Fire risk with French vans; detached roof on older Mercedes (week 8/23), BMW 7 Series and I7: Airbag control unit failure, Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). Given all that and the comments he made I'm not at all surprised that the reviewer hated it. jack bailey; Jan 13, 2020; 0. Tahoe blue and ivory 1.5DCI EDC. This is because my wife sits in the back. Others recall actions for RENAULT Currently there are 34 models of vehicles manufactured by RENAULT that have recall actions in UK. So yes, they decided God was still on their side because nobody got hurt. Come join the discussion about performance, purchasing, reviews, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! Some cars have massive grip but you cannot go anywhere near it due to lack of communication. That doesn't make it a bad car - it makes it a bad car for you. Dont forget, either, the Hyundai Kona, Nissan Juke and the Mazda CX-3. However, if you are making the charge back by using the internal combustion engine as a generator (it is not designed to be an efficient generator, it's designed as a car engine), I suspect that the total power efficiency of motive force from engine generated electric charge sent to the wheels, vs total power efficiency of motive force from the ICE, are going to be comparable, if not slightly biased to driving directly from the ICE. Seems a lot like a manufacturer's claim to me, in that they communicate it and don't offer any other value to use. Please, you do not know what you are talking about. I have a problem with the battery charging system. Or spend half as much on a 2-to-3 year old Focus / Civic / Golf etc. SJG; Jan 20, 2020; 0. general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. Hey guys, my girlfriends Captur has recently become undriveable due to a Check Auto Gearbox fault. I would guess he wrote the review because he thought people would be interested, and with over a hundred comments so far I'd say he was right. Could it be possible theres a difference in speed the gearbox ecu sees that resolves itself once above a certain temperature. 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! They also had a nasty habit of raiding the old parts bin if they ran out of the correct component; no one could identify the starter motor on mine when it died, until one of the older mechanics recognised it as coming from the Renault 4!!!! Does anyone know those comparative figures for hybrid vehicles? Based on the article I thought the price would be like 9k not 16k! It's ridiculously easy to hit the rev limiter. , RENAULT MEGANE II Box Body / Estate (KM_), RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1), replace indicator light and problem with central locking. Come join the discussion about performance, purchasing, For some reason it waits even longer in auto mode, only a few more mph though in each gear, possibly a safety margin to ensure the relatively small engine doesnt labour in too high a gear. Check the seat material for any difficult-to-remove marks and the seats operation, as well as that of the boot lid. Owners have reported non-engine electrical faults the most, notably with the sat-nav and air-con systems and their controls, although most of these have been fixed free of charge within the Capturs warranty period. Couldn't believe it, don't the Germans have a law saying you have to carry replacement bulbs? Not true, I'm afraid. Retrouvez sur cette page toutes les pannes insres sur le forum d'auto-evasion, classes par catgorie (Moteur, transmission) Infographie des pannes et Petrol costs (excluding OPEC's current strangle hold on the US oil), speed bumps, restricted limits, speed vans, mums in 4x4's blocking the roads at school time, lorries everywhere, morons driving and texting etc. DO NOT BUY ! They're very popular in snowy alpine regions, cheap, light, and they'll go anwhere. 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. Good stuff IMO. Driven at normal speeds, i.e. Come join the discussion about performance, purchasing, Have people who comment on here actually driven one or owned a Captur? We should petition the AA / RAC to hassle NCAP into downgrading the safety rating of any car where the light bulbs can't be changed at the side of the road using tools supplied with the car. It was I thought a bit expensive but comparable with the equivalent supermini-crossovers from Nissan, Suzuki, Mazda, Vauxhall, etc. Come join the discussion about performance, purchasing, Can you reach 70 mph up a steep slip road to be able to filter into a busy motorway? Off-road for beginners and the experienced, plus camper trailers, caravans and motorhomes, We make it easy to compare design, practicality, value and more, Buying used? You know, the country with the unlimited (and toll-free) roads? The latest and future car tech from around the world, We're here to help you with any car issues. Even the mid-engined Clio V6 was squarely aimed at the UK market and built by Tom Walkinshaw Racing, the second version actually being designed by Porsche. The Renault Captur (Dynamique MediaNav dCi 90, to give it its full name) is the kind of car people who buy them describe as easy to drive. Renault Captur Forums A forum community dedicated to Renault Captur SUV owners and enthusiasts. These are the same After this festive season, a little bit of Sci-Fi reading, 1979 style: Lipidleggin'. Review an S-CLASS or a flying Delorean and I'm with you. But even in the world of Higher Sanity (tm), go to Portugal, drive like a mofo playing chicken with trucks, but at least the rosary hanging off the rear-view mirror gives you assurance. Is driving all that exciting/fun anymore? Middle/right lane twats continually tempt me to fit a ships foghorn behind the grille. If wife is sitting in the back then the front passenger seat can be slid forward for more legroom on that side. 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. Unsurprisingly, you don't like it much. Pedals which work well on LHD Pugeots end up being an utter bollox on RHD ones and let's not forget the issue of brake pedals being a linkage under the carpet to the left side of the cabin, resulting in a passenger who knows where to put his foot being able to stop the car. Apple analogy: Apple claim its iPhone 6 can hold 40Tb of data - well, because the prototype with new generation flash ship showed that in its tests. Not Renault in general but this model? They grouped them by age for fairness. Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer to issue a recall. The Juke has a 4x4 option, so i'd guess Renault might do one in the end. I want to knw if I can get myself, wife, dog and assorted wheelchairs and what-not into the thing, whether I can get half a ton of wood in the back and up my lane to the cottage. If you have to swerve to avoid something, are you going to be able to maintain control of your car? Easier to get in and out of and better driving view. Wondering how much air to put in your tyres? The rear seats could be stripped out in minutes to turn it into the van it really was - perfect for when the kids need a new bedroom suite from the local DIY store. Over 8,000 questions answered by CarsGuide. > If you knew you were driving a torqueless car why did you try to overtake. "Still full of stupid, stupid, stupid Gallic ideas like headlamp bulbs that can only be changed by entirely removing the front bumper". I thought France still levied a tax on diesel, albeit not as large as UK tax. The safety cell comprising of ultra strong high tensile steel does away with the rear airbags, removing a device which saps up interior space. Cheap tyres with shitty grip levels mean you could lock up the wheels just using your handbrake. So motorways should be littered with flattened cars at every on ramp then? The steerings extremely well-judged not overly fast, nor twirly-light and even on broken roads, it keeps its composure. if you use a car broker even better, The days of discounts for cash are gone. Not a quality made car, just cheaply made and a straining engine that will failed at 30,000, the breakers yards will be full of these in 3 years time. Gets you on top of every hill in snow and ice, cheap to run, small, and relatively easy to fix. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc. They are advertising results for a non-showroom car - that's it, false advertizing. I want power - it doesn't need to be a petrol guzzler to do so. Indeed, Renault did that with the Kangoo.. Not to mention dodgy electrics that cost more to fix than the car is worth after a few years. is a waste of time; expect no more than a gallic shrug in response to criticism of French cars, and probably the same from any other nation's constructor(s). A couple of guys at a place I used to work got Priuses on the company scheme when they came out. Don't know about reliability and lifespan of engine but overall the car seemed ok to me, especially being so cheap, and they seem pretty popular. it has one of those proximity cards instead of a key. In reality on the motorway the economy was terrible and they'd have been better off getting something with a 2l Diesel. When you press the gas pedal from a stopped position, the vehicle may accelerate normally initially. My current car is not a good handler but is not bad, it does communicate. Anyone who isn't already going a noticeable amount faster than the vehicle ahead shouldn't be in the lane to the right failing to pass it. That's proper car prices. It would be the driver side of any European model. Most, if not all new cars have the sort of features you want. Won't buy another Renault or any other car for that matter where you have to remove the battery to change a head lightbulb. This will result in loss of steering assistance when stationary or while . OK, so a rear wheel drive car with loads of power is going to allow you to powerslide should you wish to, but you don't have to drive like that even if you're car's capable of it. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Why ? 807. "I hate overtaking on the left. When the kids were small we had the Citroen Berlingo. I have a young family. It returns an appalling 17-30mpg depending where I'm driving it. As my son informs me, Thai drivers have as the basis of their driving technique the motto "Buddha will provide". Here, then, we're going to do our best to help you avoid such a fate, by counting down the 25 worst performers in our survey. Renault Captur Forums A forum community dedicated to Renault Captur SUV owners and enthusiasts. Higher spec models get good brakes and the entry level models get crap brakes. See also: Renault Captur Owners Reviews. :o). Problem Solving If you have a problem with your Renault, please follow the steps below: Browse our FAQs Step 1. Just have a quick word with your mechanic before looking at buying and gauge their reaction. etc. For them, it seems, the priority is "looking good" over actually enjoying the driving experience. I regularly drive between Cardiff and Southampton and back again. Whatever you do you will be paying for the depreciation and for most this is the best way to spread the cost if you want a brand new car regularly. No problem! Reliability, well we haven't had any problems yet except a flat. Remember when French cars were either poky fun superminis or floaty big barges? 70 mph you'll get terrible fuel economy. The good news is that automakers usually provide unlimited time to correct such defects for free. P.S. 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. In over 20 years of driving I've never claimed from my insurance and never had a speeding ticket. at least you HAVE an option for a tight, efficient diesel motor. What's been recalled and why. Beim ersten Mal wurde entrostet und neu lackiert auf Graratie . They do tend to spend more hours being fixed than rolling down the road. The cars got no power and should not be used on the motorway after 20,000 miles, My hire car managed 28.8mpg on diesel . 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. The NCAP stuff should be a given. Simple update probably wont work. But on real congested motorways it's a very different story because the Prius comes into its own in slow traffic when it is on electric. Manage Consent. However, Atomic is actually a good ski brand. 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? No, don't be silly. 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. Problm s nadmrnmi emisemi by se vak mohl tkat i dalch voz znaky, dajn jde a 700 000 aut. A forum community dedicated to Renault Captur SUV owners and enthusiasts. 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. WebIt was a great car but the frustration was on the A/C compressor. "My hire car managed 28.8mpg on diesel . You want the right tyres for the conditions, and you want the best grip available because that is the safest configuration available. It was lucky we thought of that. There was also a Panda 4x4 back in the 80s. 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. The bonding of the panorama glass roofing may be defective. "It took half an hour to find the bonnet (hood) release, passenger side? Ordered on 27-Feb-2014, delivered on 16-July-2014 (20 week wait). A software upgrade will not affect the oil usage of the car. Problem Solving. It should not. Some Clarksole can't get an orgasm from a family car. People have this misconception that you only need good brakes if you "drive quickly". Specify your car make when starting a new thread, and it will be added to the list of discussion topics. Price is no guide with tyres. Its noisy as it thumps and frumps over bumps, and it rolls more through higher-speed bends, making it feel less planted around country corners. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. 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. I pointed out that my 'German' car was built in Portugal - at which point his rant changed to fits of laughter and derogatory descriptions of Hispanic working practices. I have had my car in six times in as many months. I'm usually a fan of manuals - but this one feels like it needs one of those flappy paddle boxes. The problem at the moment is that the hybrid package still costs too much up front to be usable down in the economy-car segment, which is where it's needed most. 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