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by Bidey
Fri Apr 26, 2013 2:18 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Auto transmission too sporty
Replies: 1
Views: 1762

Re: Auto transmission too sporty

Hi Roganp, My 08 Reg 1.6 auto is the same, only way to get early change up is to flick into manual and push stick forward to select higher gear. then switch back,,,, hardly automatic though. my old Honda Civic 16year old which the Megane replaced was a brilliant gearbox and very responsive to change...
by Bidey
Fri May 18, 2012 11:36 am
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: mountaineers/ hill walkers or climbers?
Replies: 7
Views: 4197

Re: mountaineers/ hill walkers or climbers?

Hi Guys, More of a consultant these days (i.e. talk about it) 8-) Stay in Perth and so short hop to many good walks and climbs in the Highlands (can still see snow tops from my house!) In my time climbed all on Skye (including Inaccessible Piniccle) the Anoch Eagh Ridge in Glencoe (scary) and also a...
by Bidey
Mon May 14, 2012 12:43 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Worst Car for MOT failure = Megane II 08 reg
Replies: 2
Views: 2261

Worst Car for MOT failure = Megane II 08 reg

HEH HO. Listing from WHICH magazine/Honest John Guess what i have yep!!!! 08 Reg Megane (mind you past last MOT with only new rear brake pads at 44K miles) One in five cars fails its first MOT New data reveals best and worst cars at MOT test 11 May 2012 MOT failure rates revealed Share on emailShare...
by Bidey
Wed Apr 25, 2012 9:50 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: **FIXED** Front Passenger Window not moving
Replies: 4
Views: 12314

Re: Front Passenger Window not moving

Hi,
Just had that fixed my car is 4 year old and Renault contributed 635 BUT I STILL PAID £121 (has 1 year warranty)
by Bidey
Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:47 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Window Regulators .... Unknown
Replies: 2
Views: 2179

Re: Window Regulators .... Unknown

Hi All My wife's 56 plate Megane has constantly had regulator problems and I know the issue has been well documented and is a known legacy problem, this is the dilemma. The drivers side front is still not working ..... I have: Any help or advise would be great :banghead Chin up, It seems owning a M...
by Bidey
Sat Apr 07, 2012 10:26 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: electric windows
Replies: 11
Views: 20133

Re: electric windows

Hi Guys, Front passenger window died a few weeks ago and was going to wait until warmer weather to have alook and see. :?: :?: :?: How ever reminded i had warranty on car (bought) and spoke withem and Local garage Ness Motors, Perth and they said they would 62% of cost and warranty pick up balance R...
by Bidey
Thu Mar 08, 2012 11:25 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: electric windows
Replies: 11
Views: 20133

Re: electric windows

Hi,
I have none functioning passenger window,,, just stopped one day,,, never had a chance to dismantle door yet to have look??? not sure what i will find?
by Bidey
Wed Feb 22, 2012 3:51 pm
Forum: Dealers
Topic: 2nd MOT - passed ok New rear brake pads
Replies: 0
Views: 3015

2nd MOT - passed ok New rear brake pads

Hi Guys, Just treated my Megane to a full service (plugs, air / oil filter new oil etc) and MOT (Passed fine) except rear brake pads needed. All in £166.65 from AA Garage Services, Perth. Have used them to service/MOT all my last three cars and will also get my Focus CC done there as well (it just r...
by Bidey
Mon Jan 23, 2012 1:26 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: CHECK DOOR LOCKS
Replies: 3
Views: 4340

Re: CHECK DOOR LOCKS

Hi ,
I have a 08 reg Megane 1.6 auto, with the same issue been running it for 6 months no issues (well related)

i.e. P/window does not work?
by Bidey
Wed Nov 09, 2011 11:40 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Sideways Adventure
Replies: 6
Views: 12851

Re: Sideways Adventure

Had an exactly the same experience with my 1.6 auto on a roundabout. Real scary was allover the place and ended up off the road but luckily onto open grass area. Came to sweaty stop and shaky hands!!! :roll: Not even a hint of control just went sideways and bum oot!! :-( Checked car over (bumped up ...
by Bidey
Thu Oct 27, 2011 11:52 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: RAIN RAIN RAIN
Replies: 16
Views: 9584

Re: RAIN RAIN RAIN

Wiprs look good i.e A182S Bosch Aerotwin Twin Pack 24" 600mm/18"450mm
At £27. odds not sure if any postage?

I priced at Dealer and they are selling at £33
So not sure what make or what but gauranteed?
by Bidey
Thu Oct 13, 2011 11:46 am
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: RAIN RAIN RAIN
Replies: 16
Views: 9584

Re: RAIN RAIN RAIN

Hi Shaun, I reviewed these and various other sources and decided to take the gamble and buy them!! MISTAKE: they work of a sort,,, but judder, squeel and drive me mad :cry so going to have to buy the real MaCoy Bosch Aerotwin are the best cannot remember the part No? Silly one about the rear windows...
by Bidey
Sun Sep 25, 2011 9:53 pm
Forum: Parts and Accessories
Topic: Tyre load index
Replies: 5
Views: 7516

Re: Tyre load index

Be careful as you could invalidate insurance if you fit wrong rating (they always look for get outs!!!!)

Bidey
by Bidey
Fri Sep 09, 2011 9:18 pm
Forum: Problems / Questions
Topic: Syphoning Diesel from my 07 Megane
Replies: 5
Views: 6352

Re: Syphoning Diesel from my 07 Megane

Dear Tight Git,,, and they say that Scots are mean,, let it go!!!!!!!!!!! give somebody a surprise of a full tank,, be a generous person!!!
"What goes round comes around"

8-)
by Bidey
Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:31 pm
Forum: Everything Else
Topic: Servicing Interval Advice Requested
Replies: 16
Views: 15223

Re: Servicing Interval Advice Requested

Hi jake,
Do you have same info for 1.6 vvt petrol 08 reg?

Bidey fae perth

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