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    Braking fault on dash

    Every morning on my way to work at roughly the same sort of time I get "braking fault" flash up on the dash briefly and then go off again. I've also had 'check esp' flash up on the dash too. My mechanic checked over my braking system and couldn't find any leaks, plus my scan tool doesn't find...
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    Front wheel bearings

    Good Morning all, I need a new wheel bearing for the front of my clio. I don't really know much about bearings. But in my search online for some I've found these and I've also found these. Does anyone know which one I need? I'm only having the bearing replaced because I need to replace the...
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    Handbrake adjustment

    I've got new rear calipers and new handbrake cables. When adjusting the handbrake I've noticed one side doesn't quite spin freely when the handbrake is released no matter how much I adjust it. Any ideas why this could be happening?
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    Clio 197 centre exhaust mount torque

    Upon inspection I realised my centre exhaust mount is nakkered. I've ordered a new one, does anyone know what nm to torque the bolt to? I can't find it in the workshop manual. The centre exhaust mount is this part...
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    Aftermarket rear calipers vs genuine

    Need to replace one of my rear calipers as its seized and would prefer to buy a new one over rebuilding. Was browsing eBay and came across this one. It's made by TRW who make the genuine renault ones and looks pretty similar. Does anyone think the quality of this one is much different? Also...
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    Boot cargo net

    Anyone have a boot net in their Clio? Thinking about getting rid of my big halfords sub :tearsofjoy: and putting in a boot net. I've seen this one on ebay. Bit pricey I know, but I want something that fits properly.
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    Rear hub nut

    Do I need to replace this after changing discs as it is a nyloc nut? Much love, Laurie
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    Clio 197 handbrake not working

    Hello everyone I'm hoping for some help before I get my mechanic to look at my car. My handbrake has always been very loose but now doesn't work at all. I pull it all the way up and the car will still roll. Anything I can do myself to fix it? Many thanks to potential replies
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    Top mount covers

    Anyone know where I can get some top mount covers for my 197? Just took the scuttle panel off to clean it all out and noticed that the foam seal around the top mount covers had all perished away. Thanks, Laurie
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    Timing belt question

    Hello to all, recently bought myself a 197 and so far i love it. Such good fun. But ive just realised that although my timing belt was only done about 20k miles ago, it was 5 years ago in July. My question is am I ok waiting until July to get it done, or shall I get it done now? The car also...