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    Bonnet Stuck Closed

    That was why I was hoping someone had seen the same problem and found an easy work around. I have noticed that if you look through the gap between the front bumper and the bonnet just above the radiator I can see what I think is the positioning bolt for the bonnet mechanism is anyone able to...
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    Bonnet Stuck Closed

    Thanks for the suggestion Foxspeed I was trying that about 30 mins ago, but the handle now seems a little looser so im guessing that the cable has now gone. and the bonnet is still stuck :( I have called A dealership they are quoting over £200-£300 for replacement latch, Cable, Mechanism and...
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    Bonnet Stuck Closed

    it always felt a little stiff, but no more than any other cars I have had before (including a 197) Rudger
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    Bonnet Stuck Closed

    Hi, im just having a few problems today with my Clio 200. the bonnet release catch is moving and I can feel resistance against the lever like the cable is still attached however I cant get the bonnet to open. Has anyone had this problem or know of a work around to open the bonnet without...
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    Average age and insurance ...

    29 (28 when Insured car) Full No claims, 0 Points Parked on driveway Social, Domestic Pleasure & Commuting £100 Excess £369. That is with Churchill. all the hot hatch Insurers were in the £600-£1000 price range and LV tried to quote me over £2000 :rofl: I really do not know where...
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    How Low Can You Go?

    according to the temp gauge in the Laguna it was -13 last friday for me just outside worcester, The Clio stops at home in these temps as dont want anyone skidding into it, if they hit the Laguna I wont be as upset as if they hit my pride and joy
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    First Cars!

    My Car History - Yes yet another person who started with a fiat. 1. J reg White Fiat Uno 1000cc with 45bhp Apr 2000 - Apr 2001 2. Y Reg Black Renault Clio Sport 1.2 16V with 75bhp Apr 2001 - Feb 2010 3. V Reg Blue Rover 400 2.0l Diesel Sep 2002 - Sep 2003 (company Car that fell to bits) 4...
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    Replacing front Fog Light units

    I have just found that the glass on my nearside front fog light on my clio 200 has been broken by a stone, does any one have any ideas how much a replacement from renault would cost and how difficult it will be to replace Thanks Rudger
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    White '59' Clio 200 Stourbridge

    Just outside the what was Walker Renault Dealership about 6PM last night I was the '09' White 200 Right Behind you Rudger
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    Ipod Where do you Keep yours

    I have the standard Clio MP3 Head unit with a the optional Aux inputs in front of the cup holders I currently connect my Ipod to the USB port but im sick of it sliding around so the question is what do you use to stop the Ipod sliding around, I dont really want to do anything to the dash board...
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    How Many Seats

    Its not a really an issue i Probably used the 5th Seat in my old clio 5 times in around 9 Years just thought it was odd 4 seat belts and the V5 says 5 seats. Will check with RUK tomorrow to confirm. Thanks again Rudger
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    How Many Seats

    Hi, Following the problems I had with the dealer on my 197 I'm now driving a clio 200, however the car only has 4 seat belts fitted (centre seatbelt missing) where as the 197 had 5, I have just had my logbook back from the DVLA and they state that it is a 5 Seat car, can any one confirm if the...
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    On your way to work ...

    1. A2ON - 27 mpg 2. mradam87 - 28.5 mpg 3. stydriver - 26.3 mpg 4. Evs - 23mpg 5. Paul - 36.5mpg but its not at rush hour and im also in no hurry to get there either lol 6. oferh - 18-19 mpg, I hit that snooze button way too much. 7. RussZS - 35MPG, 33 miles of motorway... 8. Rudger -...
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    White Clio 200

    I hadn't Noticed until you said, you are right the 200 does look taller, they were both non cup versions so not due to suspension setup, Rudger
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    White Clio 200

    Following my exploits with Renault posted at http://www.clio197.net/forum/showthread.php?t=1963 here are the first Pics of the cars I have gone through in the last few weeks from this http://s894.photobucket.com/albums/ac144/Rudger81/?action=view&current=Yregclionoplates.jpg to this, to this...