Used Car Expert Fault Guides tell you the common Renault Safrane faults and wear items that can become problems and big bills for their owner.
Independent research indicated that using our fault guides to check a car before you buy it can save you an average of £300 in surprise bills and hidden problems.
That's because our Renault Safrane fault guides are written so that anyone can understand them – even if you know nothing about cars and have no tools. For every common fault, we tell you what to look for, what it means and what it costs.
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Renault Safrane (1993 - 2000) Fault Guide
Renault Safrane (1993 - 2000) Fault Guide
We know of 12 RENAULT Safrane (1993 - 2000) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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4 engine faults
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1 suspension wear items or faults
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1 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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5 recalls
Here's an example fault on the RENAULT Safrane (1993 - 2000)
What to look for:
1) As well as the normal oil dipstick, there is a second dipstick for the automatic gearbox. Remove, wipe and dip this back into the oil. When you pull the dip stick out for the second time, the oil should be between the top and bottom marker. The oil should be a bright red colour.
2) During the test drive notice if the car clonks or thumps when changing gear.
What it means:
If the gearbox oil is low, pink or brown there is a problem. Low oil is a sign of poor maintenance. Pink oil suggests water ingress and brown suggests the oil is very overdue for a change. The thumping gear change is a result of this.
What to do
Have the gearbox serviced and inspected to ensure there are no lasting problems.
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