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  1. rudger

    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...
  2. rudger

    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...
  3. rudger

    Bonnet Stuck Closed

    it always felt a little stiff, but no more than any other cars I have had before (including a 197) Rudger
  4. rudger

    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...
  5. rudger

    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...
  6. rudger

    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
  7. rudger

    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...
  8. rudger

    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
  9. rudger

    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
  10. rudger

    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...
  11. rudger

    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
  12. rudger

    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...
  13. rudger

    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 -...
  14. rudger

    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
  15. rudger

    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...
  16. rudger

    New Owner... Just a few concerns

    Update number 2 of the day, Just been back from looking at the Clio 200, decided to take the swap I pick it up on Wednesday, has just about every extra I can think of apart from Recaro Seats :( but cant complain the 197 didnt have Recaro's will post Pics of both up shortly Thanks for the...
  17. rudger

    New Owner... Just a few concerns

    The Car they are offering is White with 9000 on the clock, they are servicing it for me when its 12 months old, Just gonna give it a good check over before I buy it (and a Sneaky HPI Check just incase :D)
  18. rudger

    New Owner... Just a few concerns

    the one I have at the moment is a standard Clio 197 on a 58Plate with just under 12000 on the clock. Paid 13K altogether for the car, but has Air Con, Cruise Control, Speed Limiter, Keyless ignition, etc Dont know what the 200 Has until I go and see it.
  19. rudger

    New Owner... Just a few concerns

    Minor Update, The Dealership Has called back today, offered me £500 Compensation which I flatly refused told them I was thinking around £3k left them to look into it further. They have called back now and suggested a straight swap with a 09 reg Clio 200 they have as a demonstrator...
  20. rudger

    New Owner... Just a few concerns

    Update... well I have spoken to the sales manager and he is taking the issue up with his trading standard representative before deciding how to go forward with the problem. as A result, I have spoken to a trading standards representative and it has been passed over to the legal team as...