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I have just purchased a 2004 Renault Megane (4 door). My passenger window regulator has failed and needs to be replaced - the window is currently stuck up with a piece of wood or else it falls all the way down. Apparently this is a common fault and is actually covered by a separate warranty in the...
Handed over the Diesel Astra keys today and got this little beauty to take home!
I need to replace the key card (remote door entry) on my 2006 Megane (both supplied cards have died). Batteries have been replaced and still no joy. Renault quoted $320 to supply a new one - they are a wear item, not covered by warranty. Are there any other options apart from manually locking and...
I've been looking at getting a new budget family car for the wife soon. What do people think of these Renault Lagunas? http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/RENAULT/LAGUNA... They seem excellent value second hand and very safe cars. six airbags, xenon head lights, leather and V6...
just got back from Bathurst - we were running a Clio 197 ended up 16th outright and 3rd in class (class D) - production sports a few issues but car ran perfect from start to finish. will chase up some picks when Ive had some sleep
hi guys and girls was around a while ago with a old audi 80 but the car was major trouble finally got myself in a newer euro today just picked up a 2002 laguna v6 can anybody help with what i should get checked out by a pro before warranty ends. it has 156k klms . auto
hi guys, im posting this on behalf of my mate who s got one. recently his car started idling a little rough...not much but enough to feel it on the pedal... also his exhaust is 'spluttering'...doesnt idle fine, but rather will change pitch while idling.... here s the problem: the dealer...
My sister has a 2007 Renault Laguna V6 which has sprung a minor oil leak some where which is surprising given it as done only 43,000 kms. I don't expect it is a major gasket problem but would appreciate if anyone knows the best place to take a Renault Laguna in Perth without being charged a...
Ok i Got myself a Blown 2008 Kangoo 1.5l turbo diesel and have come to abit of trouble of sourcing parts. Renault is to expensive even for basic parts and was wondering if anyone knows where to get aftermarket parts for this thing. Here is the list and if anyone can help that'll be great. ...
I want to buy one. Who's got one? Are they quick? Are they reliable? Tell me tell me!
Hi all First post - on behalf of my parents. They have a Scenic II. I am not sure of its age - I think approx 3 years old?. They are both over their 80's and getting ripped off for services by the stealer from whom the bought their car from here in Perth. I have finally convinced them...
G'day everyone, The problem I'm going to share on this forum is something that has happened to me several times. I hope that my recommendations here will save Laguna mk1 owners time and money. First occurrence: when replacing battery, I've failed to supply power to ECU unit. This has reset my...
I'd like to share some of my experience with heater ventilation problems. I'm currently driving a Renault Laguna mk1 with automatic temperature control. Once, while coming back from work, the fan suddenly began working on full load following complete stop. In a few seconds, the display on the...
Hi there, My dad constantly tells me about how much he loved his first car, a Renault Dauphine which he bought around 1970 whilst he lived in his home country of Mauritius. I was wondering if anybody here knows of any Renault Dauphines in Australia. Ideally I would love to be able to buy one...
I have a 2008 Renault Megane hatch - very pleased with this groovy car - am trying to get an idea of reasonable rates for labour and recommendations for services now that I live 'inner' north Melbourne - more concerned about care and quality of service than 'namebrand' but don't want to risk...
Heya guys, we put in a forum specifically for you guys so you have somewhere to call home now as well :) Hope you enjoy it.
I am asking for help with Renault wheels. I have a 19 and I know the stud pattern is 4 x 100. I assume that ET 38-40 wheels will fit (14 inch and above). I would like to know what other cars run these type of wheels so that I know what to look for. Any advice will be appreciated.
Hi, I hope someone can help. I recently had a mobile mechanic chain come to do a service and replace the rear shocks on my wife's 02 renault megane Cab. To cut a long story short the mechanic was trying to charge $950 just for supply and installation of the shocks, at which point I told him to...
Hey guys, Im not soo up to date on the Renault scene. But some friends recently bought a Megane and they took it in for a service and some new brakes + rotors...and Renault seems to be a bit high on the price side (which is expected I suppose). Anyway, just wondering whether anybody knows of...
Hi Guys/Girls I am looking at getting a 2004 megane sport 225 with 108,000k on it. What do i need to look out for? Is servicing and parts expensive for these cars? I have no idea with french cars and I dont even know where to service it in melbourne.
Just to keep the Renault tab alive - I purchased a Renault on the weekend. 5 month 2002 Renault Scenic RX4. Its a 4X4 little people mover with a 2.0l vvt 98ron rev loving naturally aspirated engine. It has 4X4 on demand so whenever I lose traction, the back wheels kick in. I took it up to the...
hi guys, first post here. be nice now :p my fiancee has just purchased a 2004 renault clio expression. she wants to put a set of wheels on it, as the car comes with hub caps. what is the biggest size, and what are the offsets we should be going for? i reckon a BBS style rim would look nice,...
I get an old bmw for a fun car and find another renault forum ... but some familiar names!
Look what came out of the woodwork in SA. :yesnod
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