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. And a last note.on my last trip to the dealership I spoke with another customer waiting to drop off her car and she has had all the same issues and said she was fobbed off with a 100 voucher to spend atyou got it..Renault! 4x4 Pandas are the go-to car for doctors, farmers and anyone else who needs a cheap car to get to a godforsaken place in the mountains during winter around here. He threw tapes of the War of the Worlds out the window??? This depends on how you define speeding. 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. Come join the discussion about performance, purchasing, Problem Solving. They are bringing specifically modified cars, with overinflated tires for example, different clutches etc to the test. 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. Car-Recalls.eu accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of the translation. And most of the time, safety is about keeping a good distance and not speeding. Have people who comment on here actually driven one or owned a Captur? general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. Is it reliable? Daniel Defense firearms, parts and accessories, https://www.capturownersclub.co.uk/forum/16-faults-problems/4773-radio-fault-r-link-sound-stops.html. It is entirely possible to buy a car which is both practical and enjoyable. 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. Come join the discussion about performance, purchasing, reviews, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didnt know about the recall or ignored the manufacturers letter. Is it big enough? 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. RENAULT CAPTUR (08/07/2019 23/07/2019) RECALL: Problem description: Contact between the positive alternator wiring and the alternator casing which could []. It was I thought a bit expensive but comparable with the equivalent supermini-crossovers from Nissan, Suzuki, Mazda, Vauxhall, etc. You mention one important factor which is directly attributable to how a car drives: is it safe? They're very popular in snowy alpine regions, cheap, light, and they'll go anwhere. They do tend to spend more hours being fixed than rolling down the road. 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. I actually put some effort into not doing it. Driven at normal speeds, i.e. 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. So disappointed ? Based on the article I thought the price would be like 9k not 16k! If I want an underpowered yet utilitarian city/econo car, I am lucky to find something that queefs out any useful torque at all (HP numbers be damned) and still barely see 35 real world MPG unless I spend 2X on some hybrid heavy battery backup system. Be fun to watch. and get a car with space, comfort, economy (when you want it), performance (when you need it), etc. 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. The content owned by the EU on this website is licensed under the. It should not. 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. 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. The car seems perfectly fast enough and my wife enjoys driving it. Ordered on 27-Feb-2014, delivered on 16-July-2014 (20 week wait). But after reaching a certain speed, the performance of the engine will drop due to blockage of increasing exhaust 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. "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.". I drive a Volkswagen. JavaScript is disabled. The bonding of the panorama glass roofing may be defective. 763. The low opening at the rear looks ideal for dogs, perhaps I will not need that for too much longer for my arthritic elderly Lab, but still good for my daughter's two hounds. WebRenault Captur Forums Since 2013 A forum community dedicated to Renault Captur SUV owners and enthusiasts. Which used cars are the most reliable and which are best to avoid? Comfort was good and more space, not less! 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. You go to pull out past something on a duel carriage way - just feel like you're hitting the power band and then you hit the limiter - next thing you know you're avidly searching for gears. I have always maintained that was a crucial difference between the French and British car markets and explained why boring diesels had captured the French market years before they did in Britain. I am aware that I can unsubscribe at any time. I bought a new car when she came along and rear leg room is very important. You could very clearly tell it was french though as there wasn't, strictly speaking, enough room for both the engine and the 6 speed 'box. Review an S-CLASS or a flying Delorean and I'm with you. Some Clarksole can't get an orgasm from a family car. Not at all. 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. 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. I'm big and tall and it's comfortable in the front. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Felt solid enough with doors having a solid thud when closing. 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. Ordered on 27-Feb-2014, delivered on 16-July-2014 (20 week wait). Euro NCAP dont have an issue with it, stating that side impact protection is very good. El Reg: A staid webzine for the discerning public. Others recall actions for RENAULT Currently there are 34 models of vehicles manufactured by RENAULT that have recall actions in UK. Read our Articles. My Honda Jazz is similar but apparently if you turn the wheels, have thin hands and can work blind you can skip the jack and wheel removal. I've no idea what this is doing in the Reg. @Norphy - Well, I have a VW Transporter-based camper - RHD - and the bonnet release is on the left. P.S. The most obvious sign of clogged catalytic converter in Renault Captur is slow acceleration or degraded engine performance. 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. 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. If all you are transporting is a few ledgers and a laptop, most 4x4s are complete overkill. That and the need for special tools which cost a fortune and aren't profitable for a small workshop to have. 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. A software upgrade will not affect the oil usage of the car. These are the same Random Picture Google search Last addition; cutare personalizat This time I was told my iPhone 7 was no longer compatible due to the latest Apple update..and as the radio was working again they couldnt replicate the fault. In case you want to park it with 2 wheels on the grass? The Capturs ride comfort disappointed us. At which point that magical 70+mpg figure will never be achieved and the DPF will clog regularly. Cheap tyres with shitty grip levels mean you could lock up the wheels just using your handbrake. Tahoe blue and ivory 1.5DCI EDC. Unsurprisingly, you don't like it much. >safety is about keeping a good distance and not speeding. This was possible because the emphasis was on making the car quick for that type of driving, pretty much effortless in every conceivable way and also insanely comfortable. Come join the discussion about performance, purchasing, 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. You do see an almost continual chain of smokey, slow diesels. 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. "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. Storage losses plus electric motor efficiency will need to be as good as, or better than, transmission losses for it to be better using the engine to charge the batteries than just drive the axle. JavaScript is disabled. Generally, all cars are capable of doing that. 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. I have no idea how they even got the engine in it, probably from underneath. There's no way to tell other than to get one's boot down and find out. Just another way to try to tie you to the manufacturer. I'd suggest you wait, just a little, and investigate the new breed of compact SUVs. 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. There was also a Panda 4x4 back in the 80s. But those proximity cards fill me with dread. Indeed, Renault did that with the Kangoo.. 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. Jesus saves, but Bobby was a better captain. 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. 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. Price is no guide with tyres. really? If it helps, we do get more liquid in our gallons. Why is this not being addressed!! @HarryB Damn it, you got there before me. Driving back I maintained a steady 70mph. And so on throughout the article. > I suspect that in the not too distant future the EU will prohibit the sale of new cars with engines producing more than 90bhp. Daniel Defense firearms, parts and accessories. Its important to check the oil level in the engine regularly and top it up when its needed. 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! All rights reserved 19982023, Anonymous cowards cannot choose their icon, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Business Transformation, Renault Captur: Nobody who knows about cars will buy this. Create a new account And has anybody else noticed that the Haynes manuals aren't anywhere near as good as they used to be? There are always compromises to make: a Ferrari is only a great car if you don't need to carry more than one passenger and can afford to buy and maintain one. After this festive season, a little bit of Sci-Fi reading, 1979 style: Lipidleggin'. Summer tyres are practically worthless in snow or ice. Gulp, a uni student able to afford a 2019 Captur 1.3. well, the red and black is certainly a good colour combination and the 1.3 engine gets some good reviews. Unless you start fitting parachutes to the car. I have a problem with the battery charging system. When you start the car after a few seconds on the dash shows up a message - Battery Charging Fault - with battery indicator ON (RED). Preferably without tools at all. This from the country that insists you carry a spare bulb kit so you can change them by the side of the road. I own an 1.0TSi Audi A3 (0-62, 9.6secs) so have no axe to grind. The manufacturers don't claim the MPG figures, they're the real result of standard EU tests. >>And how many young families have kids over six foot that would find the rear leg room cramped - very few I would imagine. So motorways should be littered with flattened cars at every on ramp then? I'm inclined to think he reviewed this car because Renault were willing to let him. Safety isn't just about whether you die or not if someone crashes into you. 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?". That doesn't make it a bad car - it makes it a bad car for you. What's been recalled and why. It will be 900 down, and 239 per month for 3 years, then pay balloon payment of 9000 or hand it back. And anyway, if one wants a thrill out of drving then I suggest that one can get a thrill out of any vehicle given the circumstances or the road. And corners like a ship. Over 8,000 questions answered by CarsGuide. Problem Solving If you have a problem with your Renault, please follow the steps below: Browse our FAQs Step 1. Strange, I thought Atomic were an Austrian company. Clogged spray nozzles Clogged nozzles are often the reason why the windscreen washer system does not work Freshwater fish does a "Great Escape" job and seemingly ends up loving a salt water sea. Get over it and buy a Zafira. How to do it, we give advice on a special page. If cars are your hobby, that's nice for you. Lucas (prince of darkness) has multiple french spawn. I'd have struck the little bugger with lightning for that. Fitting three adults abreast will be a squeeze just like in any other small SUV. Does anyone know those comparative figures for hybrid vehicles? 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 . Hey guys, my girlfriends Captur has recently become undriveable due to a Check Auto Gearbox fault. Put a tall person in the front and the seat behind is only good for dogs. Some Tomme de Savoir? 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. Jan 20, 2020. by SJG. 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. Its likely Renault would point to this and tell you they all do that, suggesting that what you complained about back in warranty days was nothing to do with the failure. A term mentioned by James May, basically very polite driving. Some cars have massive grip but you cannot go anywhere near it due to lack of communication. Compared with with 20 years ago most cars are good. 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. Most, if not all new cars have the sort of features you want. >manufacturers don't claim the MPG figures. The Captur drives as well as it needs to. I don't even know the model number of the Landie that I have nor do I know the registration number come to that (I can recognise the thing in a carpark; it's the one that recently caught fire) and that's enough for me. Carsguide I know what happened, but the moderator will veto my comment if I tell you. That's the problem with underpowered cars. 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. 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. 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. etc. I had a 306 GTi-6 a few years back. You get a much better price than cash because of the deposit contribution (and I've asked for that when enquiring about cash). 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. They grouped them by age for fairness. Renault Captur Forums A forum community dedicated to Renault Captur SUV owners and enthusiasts. 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. WebThe Capturs enlarged dimensions really pay dividends for passengers in the rear. They are advertising results for a non-showroom car - that's it, false advertizing. 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. 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. 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. I've also driven the clio with the same engine. I was given a Captur with the .9 litre turbo petrol engine just before Christmas. RENAULT CAPTUR II (21/08/2019 02/09/2019) RECALL: Problem description: Possible detachment of the fixed glass sunroof while driving. I think a mechanic friend told me about the Renault Fuego 30 years ago, non standard spark plugs and god knows what else. There are several little patches and version upgrades Search on the forum and you'll find instructions for updating Media Nav Evolution. I've driven a Prius for around 20 000 miles (before I needed something that could tow). would buy this, then it will probably be a great sales success as 95% of the world is clueless about cars so they should love it. Given all that and the comments he made I'm not at all surprised that the reviewer hated it. Unfortunately the Captur warranty was only 5 years. Captur drinking lots of fuel and high mpg. Just because it isn't your use case doesn't mean it is not someone else's use case. Come join the discussion about performance, purchasing, Our database has the answer, Everything you need to know to keep you and your family as safe as possible, Helpful advice before you finance your next car, Tips for getting the right insurance and how to make a claim, Everything you need to know when sizing up your new car. The more grip that is available, the harder the brakes are able to work. "I hate overtaking on the left. then you can be sure that it would. Specify your car make when starting a new thread, and it will be added to the list of discussion topics. Don;t believe what the manufacturers claim. These are the same people who when you ask what car is that, they say a red one. Although the latest Captur hasn't been on sale long enough for its long-term reliability to be properly For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. ", unleaded was very sensitive to price rises(*) while diesel seemed to lag a bit. The official contact points of the Member and EFTA-EEA States provide the information published in these weekly overviews. As my son informs me, Thai drivers have as the basis of their driving technique the motto "Buddha will provide". Probably needs new clutch (still original) and cam belt (on second), but TBH, I'll just run it until is dies a death. The XV is now trailing those three, at least. Or wait for the new wave of baby SUVs including the Mazda CX-3 and Renault Captur. Seriously it did not have many redeeming features. Not adapting your cars to LHD and RHD markets is being lazy, nothing more nothing less. The latest and future car tech from around the world, We're here to help you with any car issues. **** And has anybody else noticed that the Haynes manuals aren't anywhere near as good as they used to be? Does Renault offer the fun little turbo petrol engine (190ps) that the Juke has? my Wifes Megane 1.5 replacing the headlight bulbs entails jacking up the car. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. "My hire car managed 28.8mpg on diesel . If you want things to be done better try starting up your own car company. Yes, I agree to receive email newsletters. Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a Bad news for you, sadly. 70 mph you'll get terrible fuel economy. 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. I have a handfull of Atomic skis and they are great and don't snap, at least if you're under 150 kg :-). I am not remotely a fan of the Trax. Diesel Engine 2018 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. >As for handling, the worst situation is that I'm going to need to swerve. I thought France still levied a tax on diesel, albeit not as large as UK tax. Even that would easily achieve 34mpg on the same journey. I followed lorries all the way back on the A50 because I could not see to pass them. :o). here. You'll get an email notification as soon as your report is checked. In over 20 years of driving I've never claimed from my insurance and never had a speeding ticket. In that car the performance isn't too bad.. When baby starts screaming my wife can comfort her, give her a bottle etc. The economy was the worst of any modern car I've ever driven. And it looks liable to roll over if you take a corner at anything approaching a normal driving speed. Not true, I'm afraid. 807. And how many young families have kids over six foot that would find the rear leg room cramped - very few I would imagine. No point in trading in. Captur drinking lots 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'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. One week ago my car was back at the dealership due to hands free not working and more radio issues.

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