Is it common for Renault Espaces to over-rev on sump oil before suffering engine failure?

We have had a total engine failure on our Espace 2.2 dCi and are wondering if others have has similar problems. Basically it started with engine losing power and flashing ‘Injector fault’ on the dashboard....

Can you suggest a replacement for our SAAB 9-5 which will be comfortable for my elderly wife, who suffers from a bad back?

My elderly wife has a chronic bad back, which severely limits her ability to sit for any prolonged period of time. Our trips are limited to a 50-mile radius of home. She drives a SAAB 9-5 automatic, which...

Thanks for your suggestion regarding our Clio RenaultSport, which was pulling to the left.

Thank you very much for your simple answer to our longstanding problem with our Clio RenaultSport 200 pulling to the left. As you suggested, we swapped the wheels front to back and immediately solved the...

I've just bought a used Renault Clio which has a dephaser fault - is the dealer liable for repairing it?

In August I bought a Renault Clio from a used car dealer. The car is 54 reg and is on 44,000 miles. I paid £4,800 for it. I have covered fewer than 400 miles since the purchase and have now found out that...

Can you recommend a small, automatic car with good suspension and a comfortable ride?

We seem to feel every road imperfection that our 3-year-old automatic Astra traverses on the short journeys we mostly make. The Citroen C5 we had previously was better, but like driving a battleship. A...

Can you recommend a hatchback sports car with usable rear seats, cruise control and room for golf clubs?

Am looking to change my car and treat myself to a sports car, probably two or three years old. I really like the Audi TT, but unfortunately the rear seats are all but useless. I do 17,000 to 18,000 miles...

Can you recommend a fun replacement for our Renault Megane convertible?

I am recently retired, and am looking to change our second car (a Renault Megane Convertible) in the spring. What I would like is the fun of an old Mini, with all mod cons. We don’t like the new BMW MINI,...

soft suspension

I'm looking for your advice on which car to buy; middle size/middle price saloon but one with a soft suspension. My wife has a back problem which is getting worse. We have changed a Mini for a 3 Series...

Renault Scenic Dynamique dci 110 EDC Auto FAP

A few months ago I asked you about the new auto gear box of above, and you said they were similar to the VW. Well I decided to buy the above. Car now done 2 trips (Total 705 miles). First trip 430 miles...

Renault CLio 'Y' Reg not firing up..!!?

I have a 'Y' Reg Renault Clio and about a week ago it started not firing up first time in a morning. I turn the ignition and I get the red 'oil can' light and then sometimes the red 'stop water tap' sign....