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Have I made a big mistake buying a diesel Renault Captur?
I have just bought a new diesel Renault Captur. Have I made a big mistake not taking heed of government warning?
Asked on 26 February 2017 by john simons
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We don't know yet. But if bought for a life of short runs from cold, then yes, that's the wrong engine.
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