But after reaching a certain speed, the performance of the engine will drop due to blockage of increasing exhaust 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 single most important safety item on any car is the tyres. Forum for Renault owners and fans share your driving experience, reviews, common problems, and solutions. I've had a series of big Citroens, and the single abiding feature was the ability to drive in comfort all day long and arrive without fatigue after any journey, however long. Detailed advice for you - the tradie - on what car is right for you and your job, Looking for an answer? You do see an almost continual chain of smokey, slow diesels. 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. Daniel Defense firearms, parts and accessories. 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. Atomic are from Salzburg, Austria, and their skis are (mostly) made in-situ. That won't suit everyone, of course. Random Picture Google search Last addition; cutare personalizat 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. "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. 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. Car-Recalls.eu accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of the translation. 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. I am aware that I can unsubscribe at any time. Not Renault in general but this model? The combination of light weight front end, high ration first gear and wide useless eco tyres made it get stuck in less than 3 inches of snow! Winter snow/ice tyres are subpar in dry summer conditions. 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. Come join the discussion about performance, purchasing, 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. >As for handling, the worst situation is that I'm going to need to swerve. SJG; Jan 20, 2020; 0. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc. The fact that the compressor to drive it would be larger than the engine goes some way to dissuading me. I'm not sure that's a demographic you should be targeting. 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. Does it cost a bomb to run? These are the same people who when you ask what car is that, they say a red one. DO NOT BUY ! 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. It's not about good car/bad car. jack bailey; Jan 13, 2020; 0. The more grip that is available, the harder the brakes are able to work. The fact that the act itself should never have been attempted simply points at our somewhat poor standard of driver training. Calls to violence, incitement to national, racial, or religious hatred. The EU test *allows* the manufacturers to do this. It would be the driver side of any European model. You need to simplify your needs and wants. If your Capturs engine wont crank or cranks very slowly, then the most likely culprit is weak or dead 12v battery. Investigating more closely and doing a battery voltage test will clarify whether the starting problem is due to the battery. 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. One week ago my car was back at the dealership due to hands free not working and more radio issues. Comfort was good and more space, not less! I know bugger all about cars, I see them as a tool nothing more or nothing less. I was given a Captur with the .9 litre turbo petrol engine just before Christmas. You also see far less sports cars such as the Mazda Miata or BMW Z3 or Z4. The most obvious sign of clogged catalytic converter in Renault Captur is slow acceleration or degraded engine performance. I also agree with the other comments - no, you don't _need_ a vehicle that fast or powerful but yeah they're great fun. Part of the same group that Suunto and Salomon belong to. In any case, it would also be wise to sample the Japanese and South Korean contenders at this end of the market, too, as there are some interesting offerings there as well. Retrouvez sur cette page toutes les pannes insres sur le forum d'auto-evasion, classes par catgorie (Moteur, transmission) Infographie des pannes et Are you sure is actually subsidised for private drivers, as in: Subsidy is money contributed by a government to make an item or commodity cheaper than it's cost? 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. From the side and rear it could easily be mistaken for an Aston Martin. Renault spokeswoman Emily Fadeyev says: "At this time the diesel Captur isn't on the plan for Renault Australia.". I've no idea what this is doing in the Reg. So this is acting completely in character for the target market, and thus could be argued to be good journalism for a review. Some people seem to be motoring masochists. I'd suggest a test drive in a Mazda CX-5, which is best in class and gets The Tick, and then compare it with a couple of worthy rivals such as the Honda CR-V and Kia Sportage. 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. 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. 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 Forums A forum community dedicated to Renault Captur SUV owners and enthusiasts. And corners like a ship. This resulted in the entire system being replaced three weeks ago. Some cars have massive grip but you cannot go anywhere near it due to lack of communication. WebThe Capturs enlarged dimensions really pay dividends for passengers in the rear. "It took half an hour to find the bonnet (hood) release, passenger side? They have their uses. 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. While a hatch might be best for your city needs, it probably wouldn't suit your camping needs, so I would rule that out and focus on a compact SUV. And how many young families have kids over six foot that would find the rear leg room cramped - very few I would imagine. I speak as an unhappy Nissan/Renault owner who has enjoyed the flimsy products that this alliance has gifted to Nissan (who were once reliable, but never had a name for durability in the first place). My next door neighbour, who works for Nissan/Renault UK, got one partly due to their large dog. It is entirely possible to buy a car which is both practical and enjoyable. So now I have a truck. In case of discrepancies, the English version will prevail. 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. >manufacturers don't claim the MPG figures. @HarryB Damn it, you got there before me. 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. A 5 month old in fact. I once reviewed the IBM PS/1 and was more than a little disappointed. then you can be sure that it would. 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. The keyless entry and start buttons work well. Why ? If you can lock the wheels up, the brakes are good enough. Specify your car make when starting a new thread, and it will be added to the list of discussion topics. 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. Preferably without tools at all. We don't have a monopoly on mental petrol-heads in the UK, there's a lot of them elsewhere as well :). Felt solid enough with doors having a solid thud when closing. Clogged spray nozzles Clogged nozzles are often the reason why the windscreen washer system does not work A shame they never went the whole hog and put a new Ford-style grille on it. The Panda 4x4 was, and probably still is, excellent for getting around rural Somerset. It just depends what people want and everyone is different. In my experience it's approximately none; I have been witness to more failed overtakes than I care to remember. Unfortunately the Captur warranty was only 5 years. 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. 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. Others recall actions for RENAULT Currently there are 34 models of vehicles manufactured by RENAULT that have recall actions in UK. 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. 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. What's been recalled and why. As a result, it may become detached from the vehicle, posing . Do all my own servicing, and have done for last 5 years. 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. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. But they don't. I can see things from both sides - I'm a bit of a petrol head, having owned Porsches and until recently a 3.0l Quattro A5. So disappointed ? Well, you either want a car or you want a Renault. WebBei meinen Captur Baujahr 2015 hab ich das Problem bereits zum 2. In reality on the motorway the economy was terrible and they'd have been better off getting something with a 2l Diesel. TBF renault have previous in making "interesting" looking cars. :o). I own an 1.0TSi Audi A3 (0-62, 9.6secs) so have no axe to grind. I'm currently ratting around in a Puma, which is hilarious on the backroads and capable on DC/motorway stuff, if a bit noisy. Review an S-CLASS or a flying Delorean and I'm with you. Most just want something that looks nice, will get from A to B, is comfy, hassle free servicing/warranty and has a few gadgets. I'm with you. Problem Solving. Bluetooth hookups work perfectly, the sat navs alright, the touch screen media panel is fine. The probable result is an acceleration of the adoption of leds and even more bastard arrangements for replacing units. Generally, all cars are capable of doing that. You know, the country with the unlimited (and toll-free) roads? Combined with a hideously small fuel tank it had to be refuelled before I got back to Cardiff. Bad news for you, sadly. To be absolutely fair though, generally their favourite cars were other nationalities e.g. Reliability, well we haven't had any problems yet except a flat. In many situations, a safe speed is well below the posted limit, and is dependent on weather, traffic, road condition etc. How did they miss them? This was most of the fun of mini sevens or fiat 850s. Perhaps I misunderstood them; they explained the skis were made just down in the valley, so I assumed they meant on the French side of the border; however we were very close. It's ridiculously easy to hit the rev limiter. And, yes, that dictates a small, low car that is huge fun to drive but isnt for everybody physically. This is because my wife sits in the back. general guide only and should not be relied upon as bespoke advice. I thought France still levied a tax on diesel, albeit not as large as UK tax. Follow Forum Create Post Renault Captur. Good stuff IMO. >>And how many young families have kids over six foot that would find the rear leg room cramped - very few I would imagine. The so-called Gordini's since the Renault Sport take-over have been lukewarm hatches at best, as shown by the fact that Renault had to go to Bertone for the mid-engined Renault 5 Turbo. Even that would easily achieve 34mpg on the same journey. Are you affected? Also, we hold onto our cars for a long time - one car is 17 years old, another is 11 years old. Of course the French hate driving - they are surrounded by French drivers. The solution was to encroach on the right hand side wheel arch. It's a car for people with young families, not a car for a tech-, speed- and power-focused reviewer. Long time ago French diesel was noticeably cheaper than French petrol so lots of people bought diesels. It is also cheaper to run/maintain than the Nissan Quashqai and Nissan Juke, all three of which have the same chassis. The seatbeat mounting positions are comfortable and don't dig into your shoulder. The car is plastered in Eco badges. ". Clutch-packs and the dual-mass flywheel have all been found to be wanting in this transmission. I have just driven the CX-3, Honda HR-V and Renault Captur and rate the Mazda as clearly best of the bunch, as well as better than the XV. Jammed under the engine next to something very hot. RENAULT CAPTUR (08/07/2019 23/07/2019) RECALL: Problem description: Contact between the positive alternator wiring and the alternator casing which could []. 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. Jan 20, 2020. by SJG. Tahoe blue and ivory 1.5DCI EDC. I'd keep the Jazz. 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! And does the same legislation forbid them telling us what to actually expect? Get over it and buy a Zafira. How To, off-road tips and adventure travel destinations, Not just utes. Every now again taking of from a junction on the stop and go it When baby starts screaming my wife can comfort her, give her a bottle etc. The situation is slowly changing to equal tax/duty so the preference for diesels is diminishing. This is why the Toybaru is so liked. It has 'proper' old-school switchable 4 wheel drive and lockable diffs with hi/lo ratios. JavaScript is disabled. These days I just drive and pray the car keeps going. All non-English texts are machine translated. 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. And yet I see vast swathes of people at Les Vingt-quatre Heures du Mans every year, and a hell of a lot of them seem to be French; I always end up talking to people on nearby plots, and the natives:furriners ratio is pretty good, usually 50% of the closest 10 plots are French. WebRenault Captur Forums Since 2013 A forum community dedicated to Renault Captur SUV owners and enthusiasts. The bonnet is very thin and can be detn by a heavy hand, the wongs are plastic without reinforcement bars, the doors are thin metal without reinforcement bars, the bumpers are held on by plastic clips, the whole car is joke , its engine is over run and will collapse after 30K miles, the interior is cheap plastic and will break easily, once again held by plastic clips, there are alot of faults with this car and its not recommend as this car will not last , just a good looking car, but safety wise a nightmare. I do agree though with others - there are just better alternatives out there than that Renault. 1. response. See my last post on this. But Renault can move the production to cheaper places and now make unreliable crap at lower cost. "Looks like?" Nope. I followed lorries all the way back on the A50 because I could not see to pass them. Disclaimer: You acknowledge and agree that all answers are provided as a Seems a lot like a manufacturer's claim to me, in that they communicate it and don't offer any other value to use. 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. There's still a LOT of room for improvement and this is why a well-balanced sports hybrid can blow the doors off a "muscle car" whilst still returning economy figures in the mid 30s. When you start the car after a few seconds on the dash shows up a message - Battery Charging Fault - with battery indicator ON (RED). 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. What is the difference between a recall and a service campaign? Also, sin taxes on any unconventional improvements. Come join the discussion about performance, purchasing, reviews, modifications, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! That's proper car prices. Based on Weekly overview reports of RAPEX notifications, published free of charge in English on https://ec.europa.eu/rapex, European Union, 2005 2023. They're very popular in snowy alpine regions, cheap, light, and they'll go anwhere. However it's a weird thing to drive. it has one of those proximity cards instead of a key. It had lots of places to plug gadgets in, seatback trays for colouring books, snacks, etc. Captur. Seriously it did not have many redeeming features. 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. 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. My own personal car is a 2003 (Back before the environment mattered) Volvo S40 2.0 litre petrol. ^^; The Clio V6 was an interesting car, caught out Audi as well! Higher spec models get good brakes and the entry level models get crap brakes. I also agree with people that say an under powered car is as dangerous as an overpowered one. Over 8,000 questions answered by CarsGuide. Takes about as much legroom at the rear as a 6+ foot passenger in the back. Daniel Defense firearms, parts and accessories, https://www.capturownersclub.co.uk/forum/16-faults-problems/4773-radio-fault-r-link-sound-stops.html. Not that I can afford it, or if I could afford it, that I would buy it, but it's a means of transport, like facebook being not the means of communications with your friends. 3: Tajmahal777: 325: 30th September 2022 - 21:07 Forum Renault Romania - Renault Club Romania. Easy to drive means "easy to drive". (esp from the mountains). Are you confident that you can stop safely if someone or something jumps out in front of you? 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). If wife is sitting in the back then the front passenger seat can be slid forward for more legroom on that side. The positive terminal of the battery can come into contact with the heat sink on the alternator. I know a few that hate certain models despite the extra money they bring in by requiring more hours for the same job as the grief they cause just isn't worth it. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Lucas (prince of darkness) has multiple french spawn. Read our Articles. 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. Sadly my VW is now the same. 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. ", unleaded was very sensitive to price rises(*) while diesel seemed to lag a bit. Most cars these days do not communicate. The Toyota C-HR would be one, the Honda HR-V another. No idea if that's true or not, but as a certified agnostic I find that to be quite a beautiful image. BIK was great and the fuel economy figures looked great. Here's what to look out for and buy smart, Get to know the personalities behind the team every week, The most interesting hints of what's to come. El Reg: A staid webzine for the discerning public. And no, you don't really *need* that engine, but fuck it, it's fun to have it. 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. 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 reality is that "efficiency" is a nebulous thing anyway - an internal combustion engine is at maximum efficiency at full load and under normal day-to-day conditions it's more like 2% than the 35% theoretical maximum for an otto engine. First time I went to replace a bulb I lifted the bonnet to see an embossed sign saying something along the lines of "Go to a garage to change the bulbs". Some Tomme de Savoir? A car with stop/start is stopping and starting the engine every time a few yards progress is made, causing a lot of wear. Fitting three adults abreast will be a squeeze just like in any other small SUV. Problem Solving If you have a problem with your Renault, please follow the steps below: Browse our FAQs Step 1. Some Clarksole can't get an orgasm from a family car. I would thought for a lot of people having a car boy racers wouldn't steal is a positive advantage. I bought a new car when she came along and rear leg room is very important. Follow Forum Create Post Renault Captur. my Wifes Megane 1.5 replacing the headlight bulbs entails jacking up the car. Problem Solving. It has a ridiculously low road tax, costs very little to ensure and has extremely good fuel efficiency. I've driven a Prius for around 20 000 miles (before I needed something that could tow). 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 have had my car in six times in as many months. Storage spaces anywhere you could possibly imagine ( and a few you wouldn't). Thats particularly true for shorter folk who have trouble looking over the wheel at the instruments. 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 Just because it isn't your use case doesn't mean it is not someone else's use case. Why?? 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. 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'd have struck the little bugger with lightning for that. If you are looking for a hound carrier check out Fiat's 500L. 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.". 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. But when I'm approaching my exit point in an empty left lane and some d***head is going down the middle lane at a leisurely 60 Or.. A Maxi Cosi Pebble baby seat on a family fix base. When the kids were small we had the Citroen Berlingo. How well it functions as transport is key. 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. 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. Also made in Europe, in Germany where they drive on the right hand side of the road too. 763. They are a joke. No, don't be silly. 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). Some good handling cars do not actually grip that well but you can find the limit and know how far you can take it. Apparently this was not an issue in France. The power to weight ratio is about the same as a Series III Land Rover, 60BHP/tonne, and the running cost less than half. Or a 10 year old Rolls Royce if you're not worried about fuel economy? Watching the little processing icon is as tiresome as it is dangerous. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Wondering how much air to put in your tyres? Plenty of luggage space and a comfortable high seat. I saw a Fiat Panda 4x4 - the original boxy one - just last week parked next to the Oetztal station in Austria. Easier to get in and out of and better driving view. 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 A term mentioned by James May, basically very polite driving. The XV is now trailing those three, at least. If you mean not going so quickly that you are potentially unable to stop then you're right. If you have to swerve to avoid something, are you going to be able to maintain control of your car? People have this misconception that you only need good brakes if you "drive quickly". 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