davyboy Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 http://www.bbc.co.uk/consumer/tv_and_radio/watchdog/reports/transport/transport_20060425.shtml I had not seen this programme but was told of it when the same thing happened to my wife's 53 reg clio this week end . The bonnet catch failed , the wind took the bonnet which hit and dented the roof, smashed the windscreen and and stuck up in front of the screen obscuring her view. Fortunately she was on an empty road and stopped immediately. She said it was if she had hit a brick wall. The insurance broker said they'd had several similar instances The repair garage phone Renault and asked if there was call back..the answer was no!! The garage is fitting something so that if the bonnet catch fails again the bonnet will only rise a little. Thank goodness she was only shocked and had her mobile with her to contact me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simondjuk Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 This was on Watchdog a few months ago, Renault finally admitted there was a fault and they were supposed be be replacing the catch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomis Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Saw Watchdog the other night and couldn't believe the attitude displayed by Renault. Basically, they (and the VOSA - Vehiecle Safety Org) are adamant that it is a maintenance issue and not a design fault. The programme featured an 'ex' Renault Public Relations guy who apparently resigned due to Renault's handling of the whole issue and admitted it was a design fault and that new cars are still being sold with the faulty bonnet release mechanism. Renault are a disgrace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHAIRBOY Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 I saw that programme and Renault employees wouldn't even come down to reception to discuss the litany of evidence the BBC crew had. Serious accidents were happening - an English garage man showed how cheaply a clip could be made to secure the bonnet but Renault, seemingly, didn't want to know. I think they've had to relent but I haven't heard of any update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Cinderella* Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 It is hard to understand why any car manufacturer still hinges bonnets at the rear; they eliminated 'suicide' doors many years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann* Posted March 29, 2007 Share Posted March 29, 2007 According to Watchdog, Renault are inviting owners of all models of the Clio with the "fault" to have a free inspection. Renault still won't admit that there is a fault, even after an independent engineer took one look at the catch and recognised immediately how flimsy it was, and even showed how it could be replaced with something more substantial very cheaply and easily. Renault have changed the catch in all later models, so they must have realised there was a problem then, so why can't they admit it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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