Recent content by pat*1

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    thule roof bars

    Thanks for that.
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    thule roof bars

    Hi there. Quick question is the Thule 751and 3091 the right parts to fit the Clio 197. I've searched the forum but can't find any reference. I don't trust the young spotty lad in halfrauds. Cheers in advance pat.
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    Red F1 Melton Mowbray

    Red 56plate F1 outside Mcdonalds Melton Mowbray today. Yet again I was on foot and not in my 197 to at least wave or flash
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    Clio 197 won't start

    I'm prety sure it's not the battery as when I got it started first thing this morning. I tried the obvious of the steering being rocked and rolling car back and forth and she started fine but I've just parked up again in a multi story car park tried it again and it's dead again. But it locks and...
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    Clio 197 won't start

    Hi there a little help needed today please. My 197 won't start, left it it locked over night came to it thus morning and when I opened the door all I get from dashboard display is "neutral not selected" and "steering not locked " and it won't start ???? Any ideas please. Thanks pat.
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    Black 197 F1. Thurmaston. Leicester.

    Very nice black 57plate F1 197. Just now in thurmaston shopping center.
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    Black 197/200. Melton Mowbray

    Black RS 197/200. Not sure 11 plate followed me through Melton Mowbray just now. I didn't wave to the young lady as she might of thought I was mad
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    Has your gearbox been replaced? Yes or no?

    Just got mine back from having gearbox done under warranty. Lovely and smooth and no crunches. :))
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    Has your gearbox been replaced? Yes or no?

    Took mine back to the garage I bought it from as it's still under warranty and there going to "get it sorted". I've asked them to stick a new clutch in at the same time, makes sense while the box is out.
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    Has your gearbox been replaced? Yes or no?

    I think it might have to wait till I can't put up with it any longer. Is there any gearbox specialists near be in Leicestershire ?
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    Has your gearbox been replaced? Yes or no?

    Only had my clio 197 a month now but bought it knowing it crunches into third and fourth was hoping an oil change and a bit of additive might of cured it, but hadn't realised how much of a problem it is with these models
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    New 197 owner Melton Mowbray

    Thanks for the friendly welcomes and kind words. Not sure how I put the same pic up twice bloody iPhone.
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    New 197 owner Melton Mowbray

    Hi all, just bought an 08 197. Had a 172 a couple of years back and couldn't wait to get it's bigger brother. Love the car will treat it too a new slightly louder exhaust you can't shake of the boy racer in you even in your 40s.