Buying an inexpensive people carrier

We are looking to replace our 1999 Grand Espace with a similar model. The main repairs we have had on ours in the 7 years we've had it are clutch, gear linkage & clutch hydraulics. Are these likely to...

Renault Espace engine revving itself

The accelerator was no longer responding on our Espace and it was still picking up speed. I switched the engine off and then on again, and the car started revving itself.

Renault Espace won't start again after stopping

I have a 2004 Renault Espace petrol. It always starts from cold but sometimes when you stop it wont restart. The engine turns over but won't fire. If you leave it for 10 minutes it then starts. It's a...

Which MPV or minivan has the most boot space for under £10,000?

We are planning on buying a used MPV or minivan up to £10,000. Bearing this in mind, which MPV has the most boot space with all seven seats up (excluding the Chrysler Grand Voyager), or could you recommend...

Faulty Gear Change

My daughter kept complaining about driving along a dual carriageway, approaching a roundabout and not being able to select any gears at all, works fine around town and short trips on Motorway / Dual carriageway. I...

Renault Espace 2004 2lt petrol engine auto trans

Several problems with this car all started at the same time. Firstly, when cold the engine starts first time and the car drives as you would expect. Once warm however, the car goes into limp mode and...

Renault Espace battery fault

I have a 2005 Renault Espace which has recently had the alternator reconditioned. After a few days I had "battery charge fault" display on seconds after start up. Any ideas?

Is it common for Renault Espaces to over-rev on sump oil before suffering engine failure?

We have had a total engine failure on our Espace 2.2 dCi and are wondering if others have has similar problems. Basically it started with engine losing power and flashing ‘Injector fault’ on the dashboard....

Has the Renault Espace got any better?

Are you hearing if Renault Espaces are any better? I fancy a 2008 or later, but the history looks appalling.

My 06-plate Renault Grande Espace suffered an engine failure after I bought it. Will the dealer contribute to repairing it?

I purchased a Grande Espace 06-plate 2.2DCI for £9999 with a full service history from a well-known internet dealer, plus a three-year AA warranty for £899. I went on holiday three weeks ago and the engine...