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Spotted an AB Blue 172 with the number plate K15 CUP on the A12 between Chelmsford and Witham on Friday 11th Jan. you looked over as I went passed you. Anyone on here?

Hi Guys, my 182 failed it's MOT today due to the CV Joint on both sides. I am not mechanically minded at all, so have no idea what this means. Can anyone explain what this is, how bad it is and also roughly how much I can expect it to cost to repair. I have done a search but cannot seem to find...

I noticed my exhaust was blowing recently so decided to take it inot the garage to let the professionals have a look. Just got a call from them, and it appears both the Center and Rear sections have eroded and need replacing. What I heard afer that shocked me somewhat and all I can say is...

Was flashed by a black 182 on Saturday on Broomfield Road in Chelmsford near the KFC. I waved back but may have been a bit late. Anyone on here??

Spotted a black 182 on the A130 just before the Rettendon turn off on Saturday afternoon, just as the snow started falling heavily. He was going far too quick in the fast lane, tried to slow down and slid across to the slow lane, slamming into a people carrier on his way through. Don't know if...

Hi Guys, has a look but can't seemt to find anything of significance on this. Every now and then when I'm driving my service, abs and traction control lights come on. If I turn the engine off and back on again they go out. I find it's usually during this poor weather as had this last year with...

Hi guys, I have done a search and found one thread about this but it doesn't help too much. Basically my boot lid won't stay open when I open it up. I understand I need Gas Struts. But I do not have a clue what these are. I have looked on GSF but don't know which ones I would need. If anyone...

Spotted a Silver 182 coming past me at the lights on Chignall Road in Chelmsford yesterday **04 FHM. Anyone on here??

A Silver 172 came past me on the A130 between Howe Green then turned off towards South Woodham Ferrers tonight at about 10.25pm. Seemed to be having a bit of fun on the roundabout in the wet. Anyone on here??

Hi guys and gals, Just wondering how easy is it to fit an induction kit to a 54 plate 182?? Are there any guides anywhere?? Also if I don't like it how easy is it to put back to standard?? Cheers.

Hi guys just wondering, I put my golf clubs in the back of my 182 at the weekend and folded down the seats. I noticed then when you fold 1 down the side pops up a little bit which basically stops the other seats being folded down as far as they will go. Is this suppose to happen?? And if so why...

Well guys, whilst I was on holiday my car went in for a service and MOT. Had the cam belt and auxillary belts changed, new platinum spark plugs, oil service, new brake pads, new air filter, all the usual stuff plus the MOT. Came to £705.35 incl. labour. Think that was a pretty good deal.

Hi guys, I'm just wondering sometimes when I lock the car I get 3 beeps and sometimes I get nothing, just wondering what this means? Everytime I check and the doors are both locked. Bit confused as to why sometimes it beeps and sometimes it doesn't. Cheers.

Spotted a dark blue/black 1*2 last night in Chelmsford, going pretty quick round the roundabout near the County Cricket Ground. Think the plate ended in ELY not 100% tho. Anyone on here??

Hi guys and gals, Well last night I finally picked up by 182. Absolutely delighted with it. The pull is amazing. Couldn't be happier. One question I do have though is, on heavy accelaration there seems to be a rattle/squeek, just wondering if this is normal as not driven a Renault before...

Hi guys, sorry for a stupid question but new to this. Can someone tell me what colour blue my new 182 is...

My 2003 Mini Cooper is for sale on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110420352834&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Hi guys, I am looking at getting a headunit with buit in bluetooth for phone calls when I get my 182 (hopefully this weekend). Just wondering if you have any reccomendations as to which headunits are good to get and also which ones work with the stalk on the sterring wheel??

Hi guys and gals, Just wondering how good the standard radio in the 182 is?? I am thnking of when I have bought one changing the radio to a sony one with uilt in bluetooth for calls, but was wondering if the audio controls on the steering whell would still work with it?? If anyone has any...

Hi guys just wondering dwhat comes as standard on a 182 (2005) as I am looking to buy one very soon. Mainly wanted to know about alarm, a/c etc!! If anyone has a full list of the standard equipment on a 182 that would be great. Cheers.

Hi guys, I am new here, I currently drive a MINI Cooper but am looking at getting a RenaultSport 182 Clio very soon (maybe this weekend). Have been on the MINI scene for 2 years and enjoyed the shows etc and was hoping there is a similar type thing for the Clio's. Glad I found this place and...