It was once considered abnormal for a car to use oil, but its not today, and many engines consume some oil. It's got bags of style (a personal thing I know). Now try to go around a badly designed roundabout in the wrong gear in, say, a Micra, and then things do get thrilling -- will it oversteer at the wrong time or will it understeer? The Capturs ride comfort disappointed us. JavaScript is disabled. Tahoe blue and ivory 1.5DCI EDC. The only thing IBM and I agreed . I would thought for a lot of people having a car boy racers wouldn't steal is a positive advantage. You want the right tyres for the conditions, and you want the best grip available because that is the safest configuration available. Retrouvez sur cette page toutes les pannes insres sur le forum d'auto-evasion, classes par catgorie (Moteur, transmission) Infographie des pannes et I had a 306 GTi-6 a few years back. This can lead to . 807. Put a tall person in the front and the seat behind is only good for dogs. But my space shuttle Haynes manual is still giving value for money :-)a, "has anybody else noticed that the Haynes manuals aren't anywhere near as good as they used to be?". Euro NCAP dont have an issue with it, stating that side impact protection is very good. 149: lucasro_2300: 46.110: 5th October 2022 - 13:41 Last post by: Lucian Octavian : Info suport telefon. Wondering how much air to put in your tyres? Others by the same manufacturer vary from big upright sports car, to slow and ponderous and not sure what lane it wants to be in, via 2CV levels of roll. 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. Post anonymously? I'd have struck the little bugger with lightning for that. Also reminds me of that old jokeHeaven is where the police are British, the mechanics German, the cooks French, the lovers Italian and the whole thing's run by the Swiss. Middle/right lane twats continually tempt me to fit a ships foghorn behind the grille. 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. We don't have a monopoly on mental petrol-heads in the UK, there's a lot of them elsewhere as well :). Create a new account The NCAP stuff should be a given. 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. Best Renault in recent years, in terms of looks, was the Laguna coupe. 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. Well, you either want a car or you want a Renault. Check to see if all of the potential problems with your Renault Captur have been resolved in the past. You do see an almost continual chain of smokey, slow diesels. Jammed under the engine next to something very hot. 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. Carsguide , RENAULT MEGANE II Box Body / Estate (KM_), RENAULT Clio III Hatchback (BR0/1, CR0/1), replace indicator light and problem with central locking. Over 8,000 questions answered by CarsGuide. 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. Generally, all cars are capable of doing that. 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. 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. 2023 Carsguide Autotrader Media Solutions Pty Ltd. All rights reserved. It's because you asked in Englishe mon ami, some pre-processing translation job kicked in: voiceCommand = translateFromOtherInferiorLanguage(DefaultLocalLanguage); // delaying bit, DefaultLocalLanguage variable is set to "English" in the UK. WebThe details of the recall actions that are related to RENAULT CAPTUR are shown bellow: Click on a RENAULT CAPTUR recall Action number to see the detail of the retail action and the affected VIN (Serial) numbers. I once reviewed the IBM PS/1 and was more than a little disappointed. But a particularly rubbish random Renault for wives of people who have no concept of how things work? It returns an appalling 17-30mpg depending where I'm driving it. Combined with a hideously small fuel tank it had to be refuelled before I got back to Cardiff. "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. ), the Clio Sport V6 et al, and the Renault Sport division is based in France. Great fun. 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. Ok, nobody would have wanted an 80286 if he had known what that was Obviously Jesus didn't save these people's driving skills. Some good handling cars do not actually grip that well but you can find the limit and know how far you can take it. really?". If you want to drive a new car every three years and the interest rate is below 5% (and it is often 0%) it is usually almost as cheap as buying cash and obviously the only way if you don't have 20k cash. A freedom of information request was lodged to find out the cars that failed the MOT test the most and those that failed the least. Maybe it's confirmation bias, and French petrol heads all live with a few hundred km of Le Mans? I knew two born agains who drove on the basis that God was looking after them. Feb 24, 2022 (Edited) Hello everyone, I am pushed to the wall with my Renault Captur 2014 1.5dCi. Do all my own servicing, and have done for last 5 years. Check in the boot to see if the car youre interested in has one. general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. I know bugger all about cars, I see them as a tool nothing more or nothing less. So this car isn't for you. It is entirely possible to buy a car which is both practical and enjoyable. 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*. RENAULT CAPTUR (08/07/2019 23/07/2019) RECALL: Problem description: Contact between the positive alternator wiring and the alternator casing which could []. and as we chose a car with decent rear legroom (a Golf in case anyone gives a shit) she can sit in comfort throughout the journey. My current car is not a good handler but is not bad, it does communicate. Do Not Sell My Data. Get over it. Indeed, Renault did that with the Kangoo.. RENAULT CAPTUR II (21/08/2019 02/09/2019) RECALL: Problem description: Possible detachment of the fixed glass sunroof while driving. Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a 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 also agree with people that say an under powered car is as dangerous as an overpowered one. Is it big enough? Hi Folks , just make you aware any new vehicles registered after the 4th January 2023 will only receive a 3 year warranty , not the expected 5 years. I have been in contact with Renault customer services complaints department , as I placed an order for a new Captur in August 2022 , with a Display showed Auto Gearbox Check. I know what happened, but the moderator will veto my comment if I tell you. Going around same roundabout in a car that hugs the road at 3G is relatively dull because you know that you're going to get there. I've also driven the clio with the same engine. Seriously, would you trust a Reg hack with anything they could do serious damage in? It is also cheaper to run/maintain than the Nissan Quashqai and Nissan Juke, all three of which have the same chassis. Gets you on top of every hill in snow and ice, cheap to run, small, and relatively easy to fix. ***, And winters really seem to have gone downhill as well. Renault Captur Forums A forum community dedicated to Renault Captur SUV owners and enthusiasts. Das ist jetzt 2 Jahre her. Many folk don't let the facts get in the way of a good bit of nationalism and the French are more nationalistic than most (even Alex Salmond would tell them to calm down). Or wait for the new wave of baby SUVs including the Mazda CX-3 and Renault Captur. Unfortunately this last example is one of the worst things about the motor industry. "waah!" As for handling, the worst situation is that I'm going to need to swerve. A term mentioned by James May, basically very polite driving. I couldn't afford anything more that budget 1.1 superminis until I was in my mid-20's ! 1. response. They grouped them by age for fairness. Does Renault offer the fun little turbo petrol engine (190ps) that the Juke has? Except that there is a safety issue to an underpowered car, particularly a high-sided one. 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. Some Clarksole can't get an orgasm from a family car. There, FTFY. I have had my car in six times in as many months. The seatbeat mounting positions are comfortable and don't dig into your shoulder. 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. Are you affected? Stop start engine some time taking of at junction. After all, its a Renault, therefore it is French! Forum for Renault owners and fans share your driving experience, reviews, common problems, and solutions. "I feel inclined to point out that, since you drive on the other side of the road, having the bonnet release there is perfectly logical. So disappointed ? No idea if that's true or not, but as a certified agnostic I find that to be quite a beautiful image. ". Dear dear. This resulted in the entire system being replaced three weeks ago. Why is this not being addressed!! How To, off-road tips and adventure travel destinations, Not just utes. Generally, all cars are capable of doing that. At which point that magical 70+mpg figure will never be achieved and the DPF will clog regularly. Watching the little processing icon is as tiresome as it is dangerous. Faults & Problems | Renault Captur Forums Home Forums Captur Technical Faults & Problems Filters 1 2 3 47 Next J R Link Fault/ replacement Atomic are from Salzburg, Austria, and their skis are (mostly) made in-situ. The point is, if reviews don't give you a clue about performance, you don't realise how much trouble you are in until you are neck deep in a Lola Pootling around is exactly all you are going to do in this: it's a school run car, with trips to the hairdresser and Tesco and dogwalking thrown in. Note it is now changing, as Peugeot learnt their lesson, after shafting their customer base for one decade, basically building cars with all parts to be replaced within 30 000 km, at insane costs. The more pressing issue is the choice of SUV or hatch. ", unleaded was very sensitive to price rises(*) while diesel seemed to lag a bit. > I suspect that in the not too distant future the EU will prohibit the sale of new cars with engines producing more than 90bhp. However, in the UK it made going around smallish roundabouts quite an adventure. Come join the discussion about performance, purchasing, 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. It has a top 5* EuroNCAP safety rating. If you can be sure of driving mostly on motorways at unsocial hours your Diesel may have an advantage, but my experience is that in mixed real world traffic conditions the Prius uses less fuel. I actually put some effort into not doing it. 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. I want power - it doesn't need to be a petrol guzzler to do so. But nobody is going to query whether you *really* need a car engine with more power than that on a 52-seat passenger bus. 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. 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. around 50-55mpg at a steady 70. 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. Most, if not all new cars have the sort of features you want. Even so it achieved a staggering 29mpg! 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. Couldn't believe it, don't the Germans have a law saying you have to carry replacement bulbs? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. "a Ferrari is only a great car if you don't need it as a daily driver and can afford to buy and maintain one". Why ? A couple of guys at a place I used to work got Priuses on the company scheme when they came out. I've been impressed with my 02 plate Civic 1.6s petrol, 220k miles, still going strong. People have this misconception that you only need good brakes if you "drive quickly". Also consider a factory reset. I once asked a group of French ski instructors why they all used "Atomic" skis, when the brand had a piss-poor reputation of snapping in half after a weeks gentle use. 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. By the sounds of it, Renault does not (or didn't in the case of that car).". I've no idea what this is doing in the Reg. Driving back I maintained a steady 70mph. The keyless entry and start buttons work well. I followed lorries all the way back on the A50 because I could not see to pass them. Probably needs new clutch (still original) and cam belt (on second), but TBH, I'll just run it until is dies a death. Well, you sure WILL need a special license for it and cops can show up announced to check your garage for "non-licensed items". The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. 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. I was presented with one by a hire company for my trip to Cheshire and back. If you have to swerve to avoid something, are you going to be able to maintain control of your car? Captur. For recalls and faults found in the UK scroll down. Plenty of luggage space and a comfortable high seat. 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. I suppose that depends on what you mean by 'enjoying the driving'. "Cars may get more efficient, bit actually they are getting more powerful.". It would be the driver side of any European model. They are bringing specifically modified cars, with overinflated tires for example, different clutches etc to the test. my Wifes Megane 1.5 replacing the headlight bulbs entails jacking up the car. etc. WebRenault Captur 2018 Radio Connect R & GO. 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. 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. etc. Jan 20, 2020. by SJG. In my experience it's approximately none; I have been witness to more failed overtakes than I care to remember. In many situations, a safe speed is well below the posted limit, and is dependent on weather, traffic, road condition etc. "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 ..". But I did hire a Captur for 10 days and it compared reasonably well with my high in the range Audi. 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. 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 for all it's ruggedness, boy is it awful in snow. I came to the conclusion many years ago that the French simply hate driving. My next door neighbour, who works for Nissan/Renault UK, got one partly due to their large dog. My 2.0t produces 240 bhp and 320nm and yet has better fuel efficiency than bigger engined (but lower powered) cars from the 90s when I passed my test. Specify your car make when starting a new thread, and it will be added to the list of discussion topics. The rate of oil used on the dealers test would seem to be reasonable. I also doubt that it would have passed them. This was most of the fun of mini sevens or fiat 850s. It's not about good car/bad car. 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. Renault Captur Forums A forum community dedicated to Renault Captur SUV owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about performance, purchasing, reviews, modifications inthe entire site It sounds like you have a bit of a thing for French cars right now, Carmel. And corners like a ship. Is it reliable? You get a much better price than cash because of the deposit contribution (and I've asked for that when enquiring about cash). **** And has anybody else noticed that the Haynes manuals aren't anywhere near as good as they used to be? All non-English texts are machine translated. The information may come from producers or distributors who voluntarily organise recalls of the products they found posed a risk to consumers health. Driven at normal speeds, i.e. If it helps, we do get more liquid in our gallons. But it could get two kids, baby cot, dog, suitcases and all the other stuff you need as a parent down to the seaside. Some people are just that way inclined. "I once asked a group of French ski instructors why they all used "Atomic" skis, when the brand had a piss-poor reputation of snapping in half after a weeks gentle use.". it has one of those proximity cards instead of a key. Shortly after I got the Prius I was stuck in traffic on the M6, and in three quarters of an hour made barely a quarter mile of progress. And before anyone mentions old fun French cars like the Peugeot 205GTi please go and check and you will often find all the fun bits were added to boring base cars by British development teams to suit the British market. The Register Biting the hand that feeds IT, Copyright. "I hate overtaking on the left. I could wax lyrical about the times I've fixed cars with knicker elastic, and I have, but nowadays the engine bays of virtually all new cars are so cramped you can't even find a spark plug let alone replace one. I'm with you. Pootling around is fine if that is all you are ever going to do, but joining fast-moving traffic (as another example) from a short slip road is no picnic. They could add "of course, this is bollox, the real world results will be". What's been recalled and why. Come join the discussion about performance, purchasing, Preferably without tools at all. The most obvious sign of clogged catalytic converter in Renault Captur is slow acceleration or degraded engine performance. Bad news for you, sadly. We bought cars with enough rear legroom that we didn't have to replace them as our kids grew up. 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? "..It sounds very good for taking Mum, Dad and two kids and all their paraphernalia out on a Saturday afternoon.." So you missed the bit about the lack of rear leg room then? I wouldn't recommend a diesel-engined car to anyone with small children just on health grounds; in terms of value they're beginning to look like a risky purchase for anyone. I agree the french market is chock-full of people that "buy french", and therefore, we indeed build crap to maximize income. Although the latest Captur hasn't been on sale long enough for its long-term reliability to be properly The Juke has a 4x4 option, so i'd guess Renault might do one in the end. Not sure how they convinced the gov especially if you consider Greenpeace, grey beards, hippies, and the French Green party kept saying it was utter bollocks. Manufacturers are compelled by law to include the results of the standard EU tests, along with CO2 emission figure, on all advertisements. This depends on how you define speeding. The latest and future car tech from around the world, We're here to help you with any car issues. Good stuff IMO. ".Gordini.." A tuning company set up by an Italian that was absorbed by Renault Sport (along with Alpine) and turned into a fashion brand with zero actual racing since. If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Renault Captur. Renault Captur E-TECH plug-in hybrid reliability & problems. The Panda 4x4 was, and probably still is, excellent for getting around rural Somerset. Don;t believe what the manufacturers claim. All have their strengths and weaknesses, but all are worth short-listing. 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. > If you knew you were driving a torqueless car why did you try to overtake. DO NOT BUY ! Also made in Europe, in Germany where they drive on the right hand side of the road too. Problem Solving. 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. Follow Forum Create Post Renault Captur. The probable result is an acceleration of the adoption of leds and even more bastard arrangements for replacing units. These are the same Lots of headroom. I've had sports vehicles that could lock the wheels up using "performance summer" tyres, but that could not lock up the tyres running slicks on track, no matter had hard I stomped the pedal. I regularly drive between Cardiff and Southampton and back again. Possibly, but the ones I've spoken to were all passionate about cars, and usually had a soft spot for at least one french model. If there was a problem with the car that was logged with Renault while the vehicle was still covered by the factory warranty, then conventional wisdom says its Renaults problem to put right. Possible internal failure in the steering column motor control. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. 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!!!! And how many young families have kids over six foot that would find the rear leg room cramped - very few I would imagine. But maybe we're the only ones with kids who decided to start with a baby ;-). I saw a Fiat Panda 4x4 - the original boxy one - just last week parked next to the Oetztal station in Austria. So this is acting completely in character for the target market, and thus could be argued to be good journalism for a review. I thought France still levied a tax on diesel, albeit not as large as UK tax. That's the problem with underpowered cars. They're very popular in snowy alpine regions, cheap, light, and they'll go anwhere. It's not just babies, as they get older, before they can sit with their feet on the floor then because of the shortness of their legs the legs stick out at an angle more or less perpendicular to the seat base. The XV is now trailing those three, at least. No, don't be silly. Higher spec models get good brakes and the entry level models get crap brakes. A 5 month old in fact. Our earlier comparisons are out of date with the arrival of new XV opponents including the Mazda CX-3, Honda HR-V and Renault Captur. If you put shitty 10 teflon tyres on then your grip levels are compromised, and braking and cornering (including swerving) will all be far below safe levels. A shame they never went the whole hog and put a new Ford-style grille on it. 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