Question 1

What does a wiper linkage do?

Accepted Answer

The wiper linkage is the component that attaches the windscreen wiper motor to the wiper arms and blades. Its job is to transmit the motion of the wiper motor to the wiper arms and blades to clear rain, snow and ice from your windscreen. This component is an important safety feature as it plays a key role in ensuring the driver has good visibility at all times.

Question 2

How often should a wiper linkage need replacing?

Accepted Answer

The wiper linkage on your car should last its lifetime, however this will depend on the driving conditions, how often your wipers are used and the quality of the parts. Be sure to have your wiper system checked if you notice any of the above symptoms and make sure you turn your wipers on regularly, even in summer, to avoid the linkage seizing up.

Question 3

The law, vehicle regulations and your MOT

Accepted Answer

A broken or faulty wiper linkage is both dangerous and illegal on UK roads. The unpredictable weather in this country means that drivers rely on their windscreen wipers to provide much needed visibility in rainy weather, without which they would be a danger on the roads. The wiper system is also thoroughly checked during the MOT and any fault or malfunction will result in an MOT failure.

Question 4

What causes a wiper linkage to break?

Accepted Answer

The wiper linkage is attached to the wiper motor, which is usually located under the hood of the vehicle and is protected from the elements. However, because the linkage is often exposed to the sun, snow, wind, and rain it is more susceptible to wear and tear or breaking entirely without warning. One of the most common causes of premature wear is overuse in rainy climates or in cold temperatures where the windshield wipers are frozen and may stick to the windshield. This sticking causes the linkage to strip from the wiper arm, requiring a replacement to be fitted.

Question 5

When should a wiper linkage be replaced?

Accepted Answer

The windshield wiper linkage is designed to last the lifetime of the vehicle, but like any other mechanical part it can break or malfunction when you least expect it. As soon as you begin to notice your wipers struggling to move across the windscreen, making strange noises or moving out of sync, you should have your wiper system, including the linkage, looked at by a mechanic and replaced.Fully functioning wipers are a key safety feature in your car so it’s vital that you get them fixed as soon as you notice a problem.

Question 6

What are the signs of a bad wiper linkage?

Accepted Answer

Usually, there a few signs you can look for:
If the wiper arms get stuck at various points on the windscreen
If you can hear the motor running but the arms are not moving
If only one wiper arm moves
Wiper blades rotate out of sequence
If the wiper blades sputter or make a grinding noise when operating

Question 7

What happens during a wiper linkage replacement?

Accepted Answer

During the repair our certified mechanics will:
Inspect the windscreen wiper system and carry out checks to determine the exact fault.
If necessary, they will replace the windscreen wiper linkage.
They will then advise if any other parts need to be replaced.
The mechanic will test the windscreen wiper system to ensure it works correctly.
They will make any final adjustments, if necessary.

Question 8

What is the average life of a wiper linkage?

Accepted Answer

A wiper linkage is designed to last the lifetime of your vehicle, however the linkage is often exposed to the sun, snow, wind, and rain so is more susceptible to wear and tear or breaking without warning. One of the most common causes of premature wear is overuse in rainy climates or in cold temperatures where the windshield wipers are frozen and may stick to the windshield. This sticking causes the linkage to strip from the wiper arm, requiring a replacement to be fitted.

Question 9

Can you drive with a broken or missing wiper linkage?

Accepted Answer

No you shouldn’t drive with a bad wiper linkage. Driving with faulty wipers isn't just potentially dangerous, it's also illegal and could result in a hefty fine if you’re pulled over.Poor visibility out of your windscreen can greatly reduce your reaction time and cause you to miss important signs and dangerous hazards on the road. A wiper system that doesn't clear the screen properly and affects the drivers' visibility is dangerous and will also result in an instant MOT fail.

Question 10

Does a wiper linkage deteriorate with age?

Accepted Answer

Over time, the wiper linkage can become bent and worn. This is especially true if the wipers are used in areas where heavy snow and ice are common during the winter months.

Question 11

Renault

Accepted Answer

Groupe Renault is a French multinational automobile manufacturer, established over 120 years ago in 1899.

Question 12

How popular is Renault in the United Kingdom?

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This French marque has around 1.4million vehicles on the road in the UK today. Their numbers peaked between 2007 and 2008 at over 2million vehicles, yet have been on a slow decline ever since.

Question 13

Sensibly priced options for middle of the road vehicles

Accepted Answer

Renault makes a wide-ranging selection of respectable vehicles. As you’ll find with most manufacturers in today’s market, the cream of their crop lies with their SUV models. Other stand-outs are the RS models built for a much more fun driving experience and the electric models that are also sitting impressively in a steadily growing market.

Question 14

Renault: a constant contender in all manner of motorsports

Accepted Answer

In the 1970s, Renault set up a dedicated motorsport division that went on to take the winners title in the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1978, with the Renault Alpine A442. They have been competing and achieving successes in both rallying and Formula One ever since.

Question 15

Renault Formula One

Accepted Answer

Renault debuted their first formula one car (and team) at Silverstone in 1977; it was the first of its kind to include a turbo engine. The team continued until 1986 and shortly after, in 1989, they began to supply engines to the successful Williams-Renault car.The Benetton team was renamed Renault F1 in 2002, and the team went on to win the constructors championship in both 2005 and 2006 with Spaniard Fernando Alonso at the wheel.More recently, Renault powered the winning Red Bull Racing team in 2010 and returned to racing as a team in their own right, from the 2016 season onwards.

Question 16

Renault’s reliability and reputation

Accepted Answer

Renault ranked 19th place out of 30 car brands in the What Car? Reliability Survey in 2018. The highest to lowest scores ranged from 97.7% (Suzuki) to 76.5% (Land Rover), suggesting Renault’s 91.7% rating is probably a little better than the ranking position suggests.

Question 17

Recent Renault recalls and reliability issues

Accepted Answer

Various recalls have been made on Renault models throughout their motoring history. The following are a list of the most recent in the UK and Europe.

Question 18

05/04/2019 – Renault Scenic, Renault Kadjar and Renault Megane (2018)

Accepted Answer

Capacitors may crack under mechanical stress of the electronic board and overheat

Question 19

24/03/2019 – Renault Traffic (2017–2018)

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The mounting position of the plastic belt guides may be incorrect

Question 20

12/01/2019 – Renault Clio and Renault Captur (2018)

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The catalytic converter has not been correctly welded

Question 21

04/01/2019 – Renault Megane RS (2018)

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Due to a defect in the engine compartment, the battery wiring could be cut

Question 22

04/05/2018 – Renault Scenic (2016)

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The LED module for monitoring and managing the actuation of the rear lights of the trailer could be damaged

Question 23

13/04/2018 – Renault Clio and Renault Captur (2012–2017)

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The dipped headlamp beams may face downwards as a result of the headlamp beam height correction system not working

Question 24

13/04/2018 – Renault Clio, Renault Captur and Renault Zoe (2017)

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Cracks may form in the front wheel hub

Question 25

08/04/2018 – Renault Zoe (2016–2018)

Accepted Answer

A component in the parking brake mechanism may be defectiveAll recall information sourced from gov.co.uk data.

Car make and model	Average dealer price	Price estimate	Average savings
Renault Grand Modus	£396	£290 - £354	£74
Renault 9	£526	£405 - £494	£76
Renault Clio Collection	£505	£385 - £470	£77
Renault Clio IV	£497	£376 - £459	£79
Renault Vel Satis	£505	£395 - £483	£66
Renault Twingo III	£396	£290 - £354	£74
Renault 19	£505	£385 - £470	£77
Renault Grand Scenic II	£505	£385 - £470	£77
Renault Captur	£505	£385 - £470	£77
Renault Megane IV	£505	£385 - £470	£77
Renault Twizy	£526	£405 - £494	£76
Renault 19	£505	£385 - £470	£77
Renault Scenic	£505	£385 - £470	£77
Renault 17	£505	£385 - £470	£77
Renault 21	£505	£385 - £470	£77
Renault Modus	£396	£290 - £354	£74
Renault Trafic III	£497	£376 - £459	£79
Renault 9	£526	£405 - £494	£76
Renault Grand Kangoo II	£505	£385 - £470	£77
Renault Fluence	£526	£405 - £494	£76
Renault Grand Modus	£396	£290 - £354	£74
Renault 9	£526	£405 - £494	£76
Renault Clio Collection	£505	£385 - £470	£77
Renault Clio IV	£497	£376 - £459	£79
Renault Vel Satis	£505	£395 - £483	£66

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