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I'm sad as I have to get rid of my 172 clio. It popped a spark plug the other day and has been 'repaired' to keep it going, but no guarantee it will last as the thread had almost all gone from the head. Also need to get a family car as its getting harder to lift the baby and car seat out of the...

My 172 has just started with the dreaded clacking valves! Can anyone tell me how difficult/easy it is to do and what order do you check and which method to use!! I have a Haynes manual which gives two different methods, but as that does not cover the 172 is there a method specific to this model??

Can anyone tell me where the cable for the lumbar adjustment wheel goes?? My cable snapped just where the nipple is on the end and I would like to repair it as its not cost effective to go to Renault! Cheers Anyone??

:S Hi Folks. Was under my 172 changing my front springs the other day and wanted to change my oil at the same time.Doh! Call me stupid, but I could not find the oil filter. Can someone let me know where it is hidden and if it is easy to change!!

I need to replace my front springs on my standard 172. Does anyone know where I can get standard height springs from at a good price without compromise on quality?? Renault are currently charging £51 all in at the mo. I am not interested in lowering or stiffening the set up!!

Hi all. I was shocked to get my renewal through from Direct Line and it had gone up from approx 450 to 725 for fully comp and I am 43 years young so how does that happen?? got cheapest from Kwik Fit. Apparently there has been an overhaul of the insurance groups and there are now 50 groups...

Help! My adjusting cable for my lumbar support has snapped just on the nipple. I would like to fix this but need to know where the nipple was anchored on the seat frame! Can anyone help by looking at their cable routing and let me know.

Hi! Can anyone help!! When I turn my steering full lock in either direction there is a horrendous screechy 'popping' noise coming from under the lower left hand side of the engine bay. What the hell is it?? It passed the MOT but its embarrasing as it is quite loud. Someone told me it could be...

hi Folks. Has anyone got a problem with yellowing lenses on their headlights? I have tried a couple of so called restoration products and neither made a difference! Any tips as I don't want to fork out for new headlights!

Help. My 172 has developed a terrible grinding/churning noise when I turn the wheel to full lock in either direction when stationary or when I am pulling out from a parking spot. Anyone shed any light on what it might be? The wheels/ tyres are not binding on anything.

Can anyone help. My Drivers seat lumbar adjuster wire nipple has snapped and I wish to repair it. Has anyone got a diagram of where it goes to on the seat frame? The wire is still in the adjusting wheel mechanism and the cable still moves when you turn the wheel. Or has anyone got a spare...