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. I'm not defending Renault, it's only Clio and Megane that make some sense for me, but even in that class I'm more for a Peugeot or Citroen. That excellent crash protection that the authors praised is earned by things like the thick A-pillar that the author criticised. Daniel Defense firearms, parts and accessories, https://www.capturownersclub.co.uk/forum/16-faults-problems/4773-radio-fault-r-link-sound-stops.html. What's that, a young person would ask! I'm inclined to think he reviewed this car because Renault were willing to let him. And, yes, that dictates a small, low car that is huge fun to drive but isnt for everybody physically. I am aware that I can unsubscribe at any time. That's the problem with underpowered cars. A lot depends on whether you will buy it new and turn it over in 3 years (capped priced servicing) or not but some of these cars, and the French are bastards for it, have absolutely bizarrely laid out engine bays that are a total and utter c*nt to service. Please, you do not know what you are talking about. The Captur drives as well as it needs to. I have a problem with the battery charging system. All drivers should be carefully appraising all those facts (available space, vehicle performance, visibility and other road conditions) prior to any manoeuvre. I've no idea what this is doing in the Reg. Underpowered, creaky, and with headlights so bad that driving in the dark in the rain was terrifying. Of all the models you have looked at I would select the Suzuki Grand Vitara. 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. :o). Having driven throughout France over many years I can tell you the number of souped-up boy racer cars is far lower than the UK, Germany or Italy. Forum for Renault owners and fans share your driving experience, reviews, common problems, and solutions. Nope. That's 0,20 a litre extra, thank you! RENAULT CAPTUR (08/07/2019 23/07/2019) RECALL: Problem description: Contact between the positive alternator wiring and the alternator casing which could []. When the owners complain "that's a bit steep, X around the corner only paid Y to get his clutch replaced" they often feel like retorting "well his car wasn't designed by a sadistic bastard". So at least you guys get decent gas mileage with your gutlessness. I agree with the consensus, in as much that for the people that car is aimed at it'll probably be just fine. I have a handfull of Atomic skis and they are great and don't snap, at least if you're under 150 kg :-). As for handling, the worst situation is that I'm going to need to swerve. Jan 20, 2020. by SJG. "I hate overtaking on the left. Arguably it's only when they are adult size, when they can plant both feet on the floor while sat in the seat so that the feet go underneath the front seat that leg room becomes less of an issue. If you are looking for a hound carrier check out Fiat's 500L. So now I have a truck. 807. In case of discrepancies, the English version will prevail. Fitting three adults abreast will be a squeeze just like in any other small SUV. And so on throughout the article. Safety is actually about being constantly aware of your surroundings and driving with the limit of the conditions, your car, and your own abilities, and being capable of preventing an accident in unexpected situations. 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. Dann vor 14 durch Zufall an der identischen Stelle ber der chromleiste wieder ganz kleine Blschen. But then, such quirkiness has always been part of the charm of French cars, no? Any serious travelling is done in Dad's vehicle - you know, the powerful one with the twin turbos. If the problem is corrected in time, it may not affect the overall reliability of your Renault Captur. Stop start engine some time taking of at junction. The seatbeat mounting positions are comfortable and don't dig into your shoulder. Where the Clio city car on which the Captur is based is supple and controlled, the high-rider feels wooden and clumsy by comparison. Oh and she felt the Juke was less practical on the inside. But they don't. Get over it. No problem! Atomic are from Salzburg, Austria, and their skis are (mostly) made in-situ. SJG; Jan 20, 2020; 0. It's a car for people with young families, not a car for a tech-, speed- and power-focused reviewer. **** And has anybody else noticed that the Haynes manuals aren't anywhere near as good as they used to be? Summer tyres are practically worthless in snow or ice. I've been impressed with my 02 plate Civic 1.6s petrol, 220k miles, still going strong. The situation is slowly changing to equal tax/duty so the preference for diesels is diminishing. 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. 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. Probably needs new clutch (still original) and cam belt (on second), but TBH, I'll just run it until is dies a death. I've driven a Prius for around 20 000 miles (before I needed something that could tow). 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. 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. That's the people who have a "JESUS SAVES" sticker on the bumper. 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). 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). Safety isn't just about whether you die or not if someone crashes into you. When I was younger I drove crap old cars, and certainly when I was in my teens I often drove like a dick, in cars that struggled to get to 60. ".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. Felt solid enough with doors having a solid thud when closing. Some good handling cars do not actually grip that well but you can find the limit and know how far you can take it. You certainly notice a lack of rear leg room then, you want as much space as possible between your seat back and the back seat in those circumstances. The NCAP stuff should be a given. 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 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 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 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. Generally, all cars are capable of doing that. Random Picture Google search Last addition; cutare personalizat "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". is not liable for the accuracy of any information provided in the answers. Some Clarksole can't get an orgasm from a family car. Have people who comment on here actually driven one or owned a Captur? They are bringing specifically modified cars, with overinflated tires for example, different clutches etc to the test. There, FTFY. TBF renault have previous in making "interesting" looking cars. I also agree with people that say an under powered car is as dangerous as an overpowered one. If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. But maybe we're the only ones with kids who decided to start with a baby ;-). 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. My neighbour had a people carrier thing (can't remember which model off-hand) by Renault. As one AC says, it was then I became aware of the shortcomings of my wife's car. Carsguide He threw tapes of the War of the Worlds out the window??? etc. The positive terminal of the battery can come into contact with the heat sink on the alternator. 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. 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. It was horrendously underpowered as all Pandas were (especially the 750 CC one I had) but the Panda wasn't built for the UK market. El Reg: A staid webzine for the discerning public. If you mean staying below the posted speed limit then you're 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. 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. Mal . Are you confident that you can stop safely if someone or something jumps out in front of you? I actually put some effort into not doing it. See also: Renault Captur Owners Reviews. The Panda 4x4 was, and probably still is, excellent for getting around rural Somerset. 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. Also, we hold onto our cars for a long time - one car is 17 years old, another is 11 years old. Given all that and the comments he made I'm not at all surprised that the reviewer hated it. Calls to violence, incitement to national, racial, or religious hatred. "waah!" The EU test *allows* the manufacturers to do this. Das ist jetzt 2 Jahre her. May I remind you that Germany is not only part of, but also the biggest country in the EU? 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. Come join the discussion about performance, purchasing, After 6 years seems got faulty after the check from service center. The software updates via Renault medianav tool are poor and cause more problems with the medianav. 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. They are a joke. I did not have it long enough to evaluate reliability (although the passenger sun visor did fall off). "Can you reach 70 mph up a steep slip road to be able to filter into a busy motorway? Some problems will only occur after many years of operation, others are related to technical solutions and forced the manufacturer 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. They have their uses. You can't start a new thread in this section, but useful threads have been grouped together for quick reference here 14 898K Sep 11, 2017 Read our Articles Seems a lot like a manufacturer's claim to me, in that they communicate it and don't offer any other value to use. Jesus saves, but Bobby was a better captain. Apart from that, what was so bad about the PS/1 except its eye-popping price (which was expected since you bought the IBM sticker actually, not the machine underneath). How to do it, we give advice on a special page. 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. Not adapting your cars to LHD and RHD markets is being lazy, nothing more nothing less. Francouzsk automobilka Renault svol zhruba 15 000 kus modelu Captur, kterm uprav motor tak, aby sploval emisn normy. Hell is where the cooks are British, the mechanics French, the police German, the lovers Swiss and the whole thing's run by the Italians. Except that there is a safety issue to an underpowered car, particularly a high-sided one. WebRenault Captur Forums Since 2013 A forum community dedicated to Renault Captur SUV owners and enthusiasts. Renault Captur Forums Since 2013 A forum community dedicated to Renault Captur SUV owners and enthusiasts. Do Not Sell My Data. @Norphy - Well, I have a VW Transporter-based camper - RHD - and the bonnet release is on the left. 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. No. 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. You need to simplify your needs and wants. All have their strengths and weaknesses, but all are worth short-listing. But those proximity cards fill me with dread. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I saw a Fiat Panda 4x4 - the original boxy one - just last week parked next to the Oetztal station in Austria. 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). 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