I've no idea what this is doing in the Reg. It was once considered abnormal for a car to use oil, but its not today, and many engines consume some oil. I am aware that I can unsubscribe at any time. An owner, with an orange one similar to the pictures, got it stuck less than 6 ft into the glenshee snow covered car park last week. Some good handling cars do not actually grip that well but you can find the limit and know how far you can take it. You want the right tyres for the conditions, and you want the best grip available because that is the safest configuration available. Atomic make good "top end" skis for the pro market (or so I have been told); but as of 2004 - when I was looking for my son - there were HUNDREDS of posts on ski forums complaining about low - mid range Atomic skis breaking. Still full of stupid, stupid, stupid Gallic ideas like headlamp bulbs that can only be changed by entirely removing the front bumper, or on different models require removal of the front wheel and lining of the wheel arch. Rust? really?". The issue will be that this transmission, in many cases, exhibited jerky performance even when it was brand-new. Create a new account The Register Biting the hand that feeds IT, Copyright. Not Renault in general but this model? , RENAULT MEGANE II Box Body / Estate (KM_), RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1), replace indicator light and problem with central locking. Not a member of The Register? Jaguar, Lancia, BMW, Chevrolet, Nissan etc. Random Picture Google search Last addition; cutare personalizat I regularly drive between Cardiff and Southampton and back again. check the oil level in the engine regularly, the Mazda CX-3, Honda HR-V and Renault Captur, Mazda CX-3 that looks like the pick of the litter. My own personal car is a 2003 (Back before the environment mattered) Volvo S40 2.0 litre petrol. 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". 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. Bad news for you, sadly. Yes, well, in France, the taxes on diesel are lower (%-wise) than those on unleaded petrol - mainly because some lobbyists told the French government that Diesel was cleaner (more environmentally friendly) with, of course, absolutely no reliable data to back that claim up. What's been recalled and why. Underpowered, creaky, and with headlights so bad that driving in the dark in the rain was terrifying. No problem! The car is plastered in Eco badges. Unsure of your car's maximum towing capacity? Get over it and buy a Zafira. Its important to check the oil level in the engine regularly and top it up when its needed. When I see a bumper sticker that says: "God is my co-pilot", I generally suggest to the driver that they allow Jesus to drive. A forum community dedicated to Renault Captur SUV owners and enthusiasts. I knew two born agains who drove on the basis that God was looking after them. As a result, it may become detached from the vehicle, posing . Some people seem to be motoring masochists. I hate overtaking on the left. Forum for Renault owners and fans share your driving experience, reviews, common problems, and solutions. This can lead to . Storage spaces anywhere you could possibly imagine ( and a few you wouldn't). WebRenault Captur Problems No car is perfect, but we've gathered everything relating to the Renault Captur reliability here to help you decide if it's a smart buy. Join the discussion on the reliability and defects of Renault Captur Forums A forum community dedicated to Renault Captur SUV owners and enthusiasts. One issue that should concern you that people seldom think about when buying cars is "how much will this thing cost to fix?". Follow Forum Create Post Renault Captur. Yes, I agree to receive email newsletters. Detailed advice for you - the tradie - on what car is right for you and your job, Looking for an answer? Good stuff IMO. 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. We are well past the point where cars for those purposes can be EVs (I was pleasantly surprised by a Leaf test drive) or PHEVs. Can't speak for the other chap, but I'd hazard a guess that it was at precisely that point that he became acutely and painfully aware of the aforesaid lack of torque. > I once asked a group of French ski instructors why they all used "Atomic" skis. After 6 years seems got faulty after the check from service center. Also, we hold onto our cars for a long time - one car is 17 years old, another is 11 years old. A rarity these days. Some Clarksole can't get an orgasm from a family car. Hopefully my next car will have even more power, with even less fuel usage than this one! 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. Hey guys, my girlfriends Captur has recently become undriveable due to a Check Auto Gearbox fault. 807. They have their uses. Any serious travelling is done in Dad's vehicle - you know, the powerful one with the twin turbos. It's got bags of style (a personal thing I know). By the sounds of it, Renault does not (or didn't in the case of that car).". That excellent crash protection that the authors praised is earned by things like the thick A-pillar that the author criticised. The only thing IBM and I agreed . Please, you do not know what you are talking about. It took half an hour to find the bonnet (hood) release, passenger side? In fact, you could argue that the French brands are experiencing a bit of a resurgence in Australia, particularly as each brand gets its quality act closer to the mark and the factory warranties have never been better than right now. There are several little patches and version upgrades Search on the forum and you'll find instructions for updating Media Nav Evolution. There's no way to tell other than to get one's boot down and find out. I once reviewed the IBM PS/1 and was more than a little disappointed. In reality on the motorway the economy was terrible and they'd have been better off getting something with a 2l Diesel. This was most of the fun of mini sevens or fiat 850s. As per the reviewer of this one the car is mahoosively underpowered for it's size - but then doesn't make up for it with economy. Diesel Engine 2018 Don;t believe what the manufacturers claim. For me though, the biggest crime is that this journo was driving this car while blind . that can be the only explanation for describing this assault on the eyes as good looking. Generally, all cars are capable of doing that. But you never know, Renault may wish to admit that this gearbox has known faults and flaws and look after you on the basis of customer care. 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). They could add "of course, this is bollox, the real world results will be". Is it safe? It sounds very good for taking Mum, Dad and two kids and all their paraphernalia out on a Saturday afternoon, which is its intended market. It returns an appalling 17-30mpg depending where I'm driving it. It would be the driver side of any European model. I thought France still levied a tax on diesel, albeit not as large as UK tax. Renault Captur Forums A forum community dedicated to Renault Captur SUV owners and enthusiasts. It sounds like you have a bit of a thing for French cars right now, Carmel. If you have a problem with your car, this is the first place you should look. The information may come from producers or distributors who voluntarily organise recalls of the products they found posed a risk to consumers health. The Panda 4x4 was, and probably still is, excellent for getting around rural Somerset. So it's perfectly okay if they leave the steering wheel and pedals on the wrong side of the car as well then? When you press the gas pedal from a stopped position, the vehicle may accelerate normally initially. It's all good over in Germany if you want to vote green, and perhaps shut down all those nuclear power plants and get into the recycling bandwagon and stuff. The Capturs ride comfort disappointed us. In case you want to park it with 2 wheels on the grass? Jesus saves, but Bobby was a better captain. Dear dear. Stop start engine some time taking of at junction. Reliability, well we haven't had any problems yet except a flat. Just have a quick word with your mechanic before looking at buying and gauge their reaction. They are a joke. The manufacturers don't claim the MPG figures, they're the real result of standard EU tests. 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. After all, its a Renault, therefore it is French! They grouped them by age for fairness. I have a problem with the battery charging system. 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. 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. Thats particularly true for shorter folk who have trouble looking over the wheel at the instruments. Dont forget, either, the Hyundai Kona, Nissan Juke and the Mazda CX-3. If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Renault Captur. "Still full of stupid, stupid, stupid Gallic ideas like headlamp bulbs that can only be changed by entirely removing the front bumper". I also agree with people that say an under powered car is as dangerous as an overpowered one. The European Commission receives from national authorities information about dangerous products found and the measures taken. **** And has anybody else noticed that the Haynes manuals aren't anywhere near as good as they used to be? No. WRT bulb replacement: Recent EU design rules changes have outlawed that kind of thing for filiament bulb changes (they have to be able to be performed at the roadside with no tools). Always fancied one myselfmaybe time to make an electric one with a few batteries and a motor from somewhere. 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. So this car isn't for you. It's hard to recommend a car that would suit you without knowing more about what you want to do with it, but I would suggest you avoid sporty models, low-profile tyres, and consider an SUV such as a Mitsubishi ASX, Nissan Qashqai, or Renault Captur. 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. But maybe we're the only ones with kids who decided to start with a baby ;-). Not adapting your cars to LHD and RHD markets is being lazy, nothing more nothing less. WebThe 2016 Renault Captur has the most overall complaints, & we also rate 2016 as the worst model year ranked on several factors such as repair cost & average mileage when Put a tall person in the front and the seat behind is only good for dogs. But it could get two kids, baby cot, dog, suitcases and all the other stuff you need as a parent down to the seaside. Stopped position, the biggest crime is that this journo was driving this car while blind does! 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