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. Not a member of The Register? I'm usually a fan of manuals - but this one feels like it needs one of those flappy paddle boxes. The only thing IBM and I agreed . Apparently this was not an issue in France. 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. 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. The probable result is an acceleration of the adoption of leds and even more bastard arrangements for replacing units. Why?? If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Renault Captur. 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. And has anybody else noticed that the Haynes manuals aren't anywhere near as good as they used to be? They have their uses. (esp from the mountains). The Irish market facelift Laguna and Fluence (diesel) have grown as alternative D segment contenders, the latter of which is ridiculously cheap to tax. for all it's ruggedness, boy is it awful in snow. 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!!!! I drove a 205 once, and you'd measure its 0-60 with a calendar. 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. I have no idea how they even got the engine in it, probably from underneath. 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?". oh, like I want a surprise with my house keys, MS Office 2020, wife? Seriously, would you trust a Reg hack with anything they could do serious damage in? 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. It's ridiculously easy to hit the rev limiter. The information may come from producers or distributors who voluntarily organise recalls of the products they found posed a risk to consumers health. But the number of people who need to buy cars is much greater than the number of people who care about the process of driving them. So now I have a truck. We don't have a monopoly on mental petrol-heads in the UK, there's a lot of them elsewhere as well :). The power to weight ratio is about the same as a Series III Land Rover, 60BHP/tonne, and the running cost less than half. Carsguide When the kids were small we had the Citroen Berlingo. It was lucky we thought of that. Likewise if you want to carry things around a van isn't always the best choice. If you mean staying below the posted speed limit then you're not. 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. 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. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. @HarryB Damn it, you got there before me. However, the fault can often remain unresolved because the previous owner didnt know about the recall or ignored the manufacturers letter. However, Atomic is actually a good ski brand. It returns an appalling 17-30mpg depending where I'm driving it. 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've noticed that most commercial vehicles that are governed to 56mph or less do tend to struggle with that essential safety manoeuvre. 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. Diesel is subsidised (here in France). Also made in Europe, in Germany where they drive on the right hand side of the road too. I actually put some effort into not doing it. >>And how many young families have kids over six foot that would find the rear leg room cramped - very few I would imagine. 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. What's that, a young person would ask! I think a mechanic friend told me about the Renault Fuego 30 years ago, non standard spark plugs and god knows what else. 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. Even that would easily achieve 34mpg on the same journey. 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. We bought cars with enough rear legroom that we didn't have to replace them as our kids grew up. 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 would be the driver side of any European model.". A certain make of Chinese made tyres beat many mainstream tyres like Michelin in a range of tests at half the price ! The steerings extremely well-judged not overly fast, nor twirly-light and even on broken roads, it keeps its composure. Are you confident that you can stop safely if someone or something jumps out in front of you? If Apple were *allowed* to claim its iPhone 6 can hold 40Tb of data (5TB?) There was also a Panda 4x4 back in the 80s. Some Tomme de Savoir? Beim ersten Mal wurde entrostet und neu lackiert auf Graratie . And most of the time, safety is about keeping a good distance and not speeding. Remember me on this computer? This will result in loss of steering assistance when stationary or while . 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. Easy to drive means "easy to drive". Probably needs new clutch (still original) and cam belt (on second), but TBH, I'll just run it until is dies a death. They're very popular in snowy alpine regions, cheap, light, and they'll go anwhere. We downloaded the MediaNav toolkit to a Windows PC and following those instructions, aimed to put a formatted ( FAT32) and empty USB stick in the Media Unit to see if having the toolkit review the current config, would trigger some form of update. A term mentioned by James May, basically very polite driving. I too would suggest to see if there is a software update. 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. Which used cars are the most reliable and which are best to avoid? "Can you reach 70 mph up a steep slip road to be able to filter into a busy motorway? How many drivers that this vehicle is aimed at (the ones who view it as purely a transport tool) would actually ask themselves that question prior to attempting an overtake manoeuvre? You know, the country with the unlimited (and toll-free) roads? A Diesel or petrol car without is using fuel all the time to do nothing. etc. I agree with the consensus, in as much that for the people that car is aimed at it'll probably be just fine. It's got bags of style (a personal thing I know). The day they hired a minibus to take the choir to some event, she was asleep on the job and they wrapped it round a street lamp on a corner, fortunately before the kiddies were on board. If driving the car from the engine is even 1% more efficient than driving it from an engine-charged battery, then the design should really only allow for charging via regenerative braking (that literally is free energy, since you want to lose the kinetic energy anyway, you might as well get some use out of it). I thought France still levied a tax on diesel, albeit not as large as UK tax. 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). 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. 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. That doesn't make it a bad car - it makes it a bad car for you. Be prepared for expensive spare parts and dealers that often appear to be inept at diagnosing problems. When you start the car after a few seconds on the dash shows up a message - Battery Charging Fault - with battery indicator ON (RED). Middle/right lane twats continually tempt me to fit a ships foghorn behind the grille. 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 think I'm the only one who doesn't take to the modern trend of SUVs or pretend SUVs like this and the Washcow? How To, off-road tips and adventure travel destinations, Not just utes. We've listed all relevant models here. 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. Have people who comment on here actually driven one or owned a Captur? WebCommon problems with the Renault Captur. 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. 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. And any Iso fix seat is very similar. Long time ago French diesel was noticeably cheaper than French petrol so lots of people bought diesels. All drivers should be carefully appraising all those facts (available space, vehicle performance, visibility and other road conditions) prior to any manoeuvre. Or a 10 year old Rolls Royce if you're not worried about fuel economy? Cars may get more efficient, bit actually they are getting more powerful. DO NOT BUY ! All cars have a driver though and cars which give the driver control and confidence are the safest. A Diesel under the same conditions will use much less fuel by volume, because Diesel versus Otto cycle and Derv is much denser than gasoline. So this car isn't for you. Manage Consent. The Commission nor the car-recalls.eu does not take any responsibility for the accuracy of the information provided. Then there's the electrics. Daniel Defense firearms, parts and accessories, https://www.capturownersclub.co.uk/forum/16-faults-problems/4773-radio-fault-r-link-sound-stops.html. Any serious travelling is done in Dad's vehicle - you know, the powerful one with the twin turbos. 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. El Reg: A staid webzine for the discerning public. If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. 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. The car is plastered in Eco badges. Diesel Engine 2018 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. These are the same people who when you ask what car is that, they say a red one. Come join the discussion about performance, purchasing, Then there's the engine management control unit, I hate them with a passion. Clogged spray nozzles Clogged nozzles are often the reason why the windscreen washer system does not work And how many young families have kids over six foot that would find the rear leg room cramped - very few I would imagine. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. All non-English texts are machine translated. 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. ", unleaded was very sensitive to price rises(*) while diesel seemed to lag a bit. Unfortunately this last example is one of the worst things about the motor industry. **** And has anybody else noticed that the Haynes manuals aren't anywhere near as good as they used to be? Don;t believe what the manufacturers claim". 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. 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